How to Catch or Buy Drilbur in Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Drilbur has always been one of those Pokemon that feels surprisingly useful once you actually spend time with it. It's small, fast, and great at digging, but what really makes it stand out is what it grows into—Excadrill. In Pokemon Legends: Z-A, Drilbur remains a strong early-to-mid game Ground-type pick, especially for players who like practical, high-tempo attackers with simple movesets and consistent battle performance.

This guide covers where to catch Drilbur, how to evolve it, and how to get one quickly if you prefer not to rely on RNG.

Drilbur at a Glance

Lumiose Pokedex: #120 
Type: Ground 
Evolution: Drilbur → Excadrill (Level 31) 
Notable Trait: Drilbur digs by rotating its entire body, moving through earth at high speed.

Base Stats 
HP: 60 
Attack: 85 
Defense: 40 
Special Attack: 30 
Special Defense: 45 
Speed: 68 
Total: 328

Drilbur's Attack and Speed are the main highlights. On paper, its defenses look low, but once it evolves into Excadrill, both bulk and general combat presence improve significantly.

Where to Catch Drilbur in Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Drilbur appears in two primary areas, both unlocked through the story:

Catching Tips

• Drilbur tends to pop up from the ground and may move quickly between dig points.
• Approaching quietly and from behind increases catch odds without battle.
• If you choose to battle, bring Water or Grass moves, but avoid over-damaging—Drilbur has low bulk.
• Smoke Bombs or Tall Grass are helpful if you're aiming for stealth captures.

In my experience, Wild Zone 8 is the better place for farming multiple Drilbur because the encounters feel more frequent and the terrain is easier to track movement. If you're just looking for one strong Drilbur to evolve, Wild Zone 14's higher levels are the more efficient route.

Evolving Drilbur into Excadrill

Evolution Level: 31

With how fast Pokemon gain levels in Legends: Z-A through exploration and side missions, this evolution comes naturally. If you plan to use Excadrill as a core battler, consider working on Attack EVs early and teaching moves like:

• Metal Claw → Early stability
• Dig → Consistent damage with a Ground STAB
• Swords Dance (later) → Turns Excadrill into a sweeper

Excadrill excels in raids, outdoor boss challenges, and general overworld battles thanks to Ground-type damage coverage and solid resistances.

Buying Drilbur Instead of Catching

If you don't want to track down Drilbur in the wild or are specifically looking for variants (Shiny, Alpha, or both), you can buy Drilbur directly from U4GM. U4GM is a reliable place to buy Shiny Pokemon in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, offering fast delivery and flexible customization.

If you want something more personalized—specific IVs, Nature, Moves, Pokeball, or competitive tuning—you can also buy Custom Pokemon for Legends: Z-A (priced at $9.9). This is useful if you already know the exact end-game build you're aiming for.

Drilbur is one of those Pokemon that grows with you—useful early on, rewarding after evolving, and still relevant in later battles thanks to Excadrill's strong typing and Attack power. Catching one naturally is easy enough if you know where to go, but having the option to simply buy one (or its Shiny/Alpha counterparts) gives players flexibility depending on their playstyle.

If you enjoy offensive Ground-types or simply want a Pokemon that's reliable across story content, Drilbur is absolutely worth picking up.