ground type

Drilbur

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#0529 · Gen 5 · BST 328

Ground
Legal M-A
Usage rate
0.0%
Estimated win rate46.6%

Base stats

HP60
Atk85
Def40
SpA30
SpD45
Spe68

Level 50 (neutral, 0 EV)

HP135
Atk105
Def60
SpA50
SpD65
Spe88

EV Spread Calculator

0 / 510 EVs
HP135
Atk105
Def60
SpA50
SpD65
Spe88

Stats by nature (Level 50)

HP 135 · L50 · IV 31 · 0 EV

NatureAtkDefSpASpDSpe
Hardy(neutral)10560506588
Lonely11554506588
Brave11560506579
Adamant11560456588
Naughty11560505888
Bold9466506588
Docile(neutral)10560506588
Relaxed10566506579
Impish10566456588
Lax10566505888
Timid9460506596
Hasty10554506596
Serious(neutral)10560506588
Jolly10560456596
Naive10560505896
Modest9460556588
Mild10554556588
Quiet10560556579
Bashful(neutral)10560506588
Rash10560555888
Calm9460507188
Gentle10554507188
Sassy10560507179
Careful10560457188
Quirky(neutral)10560506588

Role · Legality

Physical Attacker

Legal regulations: regulation-m-a

VGC analysis

Drilbur is a Ground-type Pokémon that tends to fit a physical attacker role in VGC, commonly paired with Eternatus Eternamax and checked by Shaymin Land. Figures here are estimated and matchup dependent.

Strengths

  • + Ground-type STAB options
  • + Usable bulk or offense depending on EVs
  • + Pairs well with Eternatus Eternamax

Weaknesses

  • Depends on team support
  • Matchup dependent
  • Watch out for Shaymin Land

How to use this data

Use this page to understand Drilbur's role in the current VGC metagame. Check the base stats and Level 50 benchmarks to plan your EV spreads. Review common moves, items, abilities and Tera types to see what the community uses most. The partners section shows which Pokémon pair well with Drilbur, while counters and checks highlight what to watch out for in team preview.

Last updated: July 2026 (Regulation Set M-A). Data is based on available competitive trends and editorial review.

Common builds & options

Moves

  • ground type
    Physical

    Spread Ground move hitting all adjacent (incl. ally).

    Pow
    100
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10
  • ground type
    Special

    Special Ground STAB; may lower Sp. Def.

    Pow
    90
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10
  • rock type
    Physical

    Spread Rock move with a flinch chance.

    Pow
    75
    Acc
    90%
    PP
    10
  • bug type
    Physical

    Deals damage then switches the user out.

    Pow
    70
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    20
  • normal type
    StatusPriority +4

    Blocks most attacks for a turn; core VGC tech.

    Pow
    Acc
    PP
    10

Suggested usage notes

Drilbur performs best when its role is clearly defined in team preview. As a Physical Attacker Pokémon, focus on positioning it where it can execute its job without being forced into unfavorable exchanges.

When teambuilding, pair Drilburwith Pokémon that cover its type weaknesses (see counters section below) and provide the speed control or redirection it needs to function. Review the common moves and items section for established sets, then adjust based on your team's specific needs.

Partners · Counters · Checks

Frequently asked questions

Is Drilbur good in ChampionsVGC?

Drilbur can fit a physical attacker role, commonly alongside Eternatus Eternamax and kept in check by Shaymin Land. This is an estimate based on available data and does not guarantee results.

What types is Drilbur?

Drilbur is Ground-type.

All figures are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee competitive results. Matchups are situational.