Drilbur Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Drilbur in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Drilbur
Drilbur is a 1-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with ground typing. The best counter is Primal Kyogre (Mega) with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 76.303 DPS. Drilbur's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Drilbur can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Drilbur is weak to Grass, Ice, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Poison, Rock-type moves as Drilbur resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Drilbur is Primal Kyogre (76.303 DPS), Mega Sceptile (71.692 DPS), and Shadow Kyogre (70.303 DPS).
Catching Drilbur: After defeating Drilbur, the catch encounter will have a CP between 751 and 806 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 934-1002 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Drilbur from raids will have exactly 806 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Drilbur?
The best counter for Drilbur is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 76.303 DPS. Other top options include Mega Sceptile (71.692 DPS) and Shadow Kyogre (70.303 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Drilbur?
Drilbur can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Drilbur weak to?
Drilbur is weak to Grass, Ice, Water-type attacks. It resists Electric, Poison, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Drilbur be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Drilbur's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Drilbur from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Drilbur from raids will have 806 CP at level 20, or 1002 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 751. If you see 806 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Drilbur worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Drilbur is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Drilbur?
For the best moveset for Drilbur itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Drilbur stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Drilbur without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Drilbur can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kartana (66.133 DPS) and Kyurem (White) (63.905 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Drilbur in raids?
Drilbur is weather boosted during sunny weather. When boosted, Drilbur is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (934-1002 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.