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Drilbur in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2: locations, stats and moves

Find Drilbur’s Black 2/White 2 locations, Generation V Ground typing, base stats, historical abilities, evolution requirements and sequel learnsets.

Edition covered

Nintendo DS sequels; not the original Black and White story.

01

Generation V identity and base stats

Drilbur is Unova #076 and National #529. Its Black 2/White 2 typing is Ground. These figures describe its standard Generation V form on the original Nintendo DS cartridges. Later Fairy typing and later stat increases are excluded.

The picture shows the standard Generation V form; gender, seasonal or alternate battle forms may look different.

Drilbur
Drilbur: standard Generation V form, Unova #076.
Drilbur Generation V base stats
StatBase value
HP60
Attack85
Defense40
Sp. Atk30
Sp. Def45
Speed68
Total328
02

Where to obtain it in Black 2 and White 2

Check the version, area and encounter method before travelling. A gift, trade, Hidden Grotto or stationary interaction is different from ordinary grass. Level ranges combine matching recorded slots under the same condition.

The following records use only Black 2 and White 2. Seasons and special requirements remain separate. Postgame areas require the appropriate story access; these records do not imply every location is open on a fresh save.

Encounter methods · Legendary and event requirements · Gifts, fossils and trades

Drilbur recorded Black 2 and White 2 encounters
Location / areaVersionMethodLevelCondition
Chargestone Cave 1FBlack 2Dust cloud25–28No special condition recorded
Chargestone Cave 1FWhite 2Dust cloud25–28No special condition recorded
Chargestone Cave B1FBlack 2Dust cloud28–31No special condition recorded
Chargestone Cave B1FWhite 2Dust cloud28–31No special condition recorded
Chargestone Cave B2FBlack 2Dust cloud28–31No special condition recorded
Chargestone Cave B2FWhite 2Dust cloud28–31No special condition recorded
Mistralton CaveBlack 2Dust cloud27–30No special condition recorded
Mistralton CaveWhite 2Dust cloud27–30No special condition recorded
Guidance ChamberBlack 2Dust cloud27–30No special condition recorded
Guidance ChamberWhite 2Dust cloud27–30No special condition recorded
Relic Passage Castelia Sewers EntranceBlack 2Dust cloud16–19No special condition recorded
Relic Passage Castelia Sewers EntranceWhite 2Dust cloud16–19No special condition recorded
Relic Passage Relic Castle EntranceBlack 2Dust cloud27–30No special condition recorded
Relic Passage Relic Castle EntranceWhite 2Dust cloud27–30No special condition recorded
Relic Passage Pwt EntranceBlack 2Dust cloud27–30No special condition recorded
Relic Passage Pwt EntranceWhite 2Dust cloud27–30No special condition recorded
03

Evolution family and Generation V requirements

Drilbur regional evolution family
FromIntoBlack 2 / White 2 method
DrilburExcadrillLevel 31

Friendship evolution uses the Generation V threshold of 220. Trades need a compatible second game and system. Eevee’s rock evolutions, magnetic evolutions, learned-move requirements and held-item night evolutions follow their original DS methods.

Complete sequel evolution guide

04

Abilities, breeding and training reference

Drilbur Generation V ability slots
AbilitySlot / availability
Sand RushRegular ability slot 1
Sand ForceRegular ability slot 2
Mold BreakerHidden slot; use a documented source for availability

A Hidden Ability slot does not guarantee an ordinary wild specimen. Hidden Grottos, specific sequel gifts, historical Dream World / Dream Radar access and external specimens have different requirements. Some Generation V slots, including the Unova starter Hidden Abilities and Litwick-line Shadow Tag, were never officially released in that generation.

Drilbur breeding and training facts
PropertyValue
Gender ratio50% female / 50% male
Egg group(s)Field
Base hatch cycles20
Experience growthMedium Fast
Base capture rate120 / 255 (not a percentage chance)
EV yield when defeatedAttack +1

The Route 3 Day Care is reached after the Hall of Fame in the sequels. Undiscovered species cannot produce Eggs. Baby forms that require an incense need the correct held item on a parent; breeding an evolved parent does not always yield its earliest Pokédex stage.

Sequel breeding, EV, IV and nature rules

05

Black 2 and White 2 level-up moves

Drilbur sequel level-up learnset
LevelMove
1 / starting moveMud Sport
1 / starting moveScratch
5Rapid Spin
8Mud Slap
12Fury Swipes
15Metal Claw
19Dig
22Hone Claws
26Slash
29Rock Slide
33Earthquake
36Swords Dance
40Sandstorm
43Drill Run
47Fissure

Every row is filtered to the Black 2/White 2 version group. Level 1 entries include starting or reminder moves; a later caught specimen need not know every listed move. Evolution timing changes which form learns a move. The Move Reminder charges a Heart Scale.

06

Compatible TMs and HMs

Drilbur sequel compatible machines
MachineMoveTypeCategory
TM01Hone ClawsDarkStatus
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial
TM17ProtectNormalStatus
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical
TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical
TM28DigGroundPhysical
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial
TM37SandstormRockStatus
TM39Rock TombRockPhysical
TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical
TM44RestPsychicStatus
TM45AttractNormalStatus
TM48RoundNormalSpecial
TM56FlingDarkPhysical
TM65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus
TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical
TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical
TM81X-scissorBugPhysical
TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus
TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical
HM01CutNormalPhysical
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical

Compatibility uses Black 2/White 2 learnset records. Machine numbers and move data match Generation V, while acquisition locations must come from the sequel guide. Sequel TM95 is obtainable; the original BW Lock Capsule restriction does not apply. HMs need the Move Deleter to be removed.

All sequel TM/HM locations

07

Egg moves and sequel Move Tutors

Recorded Black 2/White 2 Egg moves: Crush Claw, Earth Power, Iron Defense, Metal Sound, Rapid Spin, Rock Climb, Skull Bash, Submission.

Recorded Black 2/White 2 tutor compatibility: Drill Run, Earth Power, Iron Defense, Sleep Talk, Snore, Stealth Rock.

Tutor compatibility does not mean every move is taught by a shard tutor. Starter ultimate moves, pledge moves and species-specific services have their own conditions.

Tutor cities, shard colours, reminders and special move services

08

Related species and return to the Pokédex

Return to Drilbur in the illustrated regional Pokédex.

FIELD NOTE

Use Drilbur’s Black 2 or White 2 method and condition. Version-specific catches, postgame breeding and historical distribution requirements need their own collection plan.

References