Home > News > Dynamax Drilbur Now Available in Pokémon GO

Dynamax Drilbur Now Available in Pokémon GO

By NovaFeb 11,2025

Dynamax Drilbur Arrives in Pokémon GO: A Guide to Capture

Dynamax Drilbur has burrowed its way into Pokémon GO, and this guide will help you successfully capture this powerful Pokémon.

Dynamax Drilbur's Debut

Dynamax Drilbur appeared in Pokémon GO starting at 10 AM local time on Friday, November 15, 2024, as part of the Simply Groundbreaking event. Increased appearance rates in Max Battles lasted until 8 PM local time on Sunday, November 17, 2024. After the event, Dynamax Drilbur will continue to appear in Max Battles, albeit less frequently, at Power Spots and during Max Mondays.

Shiny Dynamax Drilbur?

Drilbur vs Shiny Drilbur

Image via The Pokemon Company

Yes! A Shiny Dynamax Drilbur is a possibility after winning a Max Battle. This makes it a particularly sought-after prize for dedicated collectors.

Solo Max Battles?

Dynamax Drilbur Max Battles are 1-star difficulty. Unlike tougher battles with Falinks or Gigantax, solo victory is achievable. However, teaming up with friends simplifies the process. Utilize your strongest Dynamax Pokémon and exploit type advantages for a higher success rate.

Recommended Counters

Drilbur's Ground-type weakness makes Grass and Water-type Pokémon ideal counters. While Ground is also weak to Ice, currently no Dynamax-capable Ice-types are available.

Here are some top Dynamax Pokémon recommendations (using evolved forms for maximum power, but less evolved versions may still suffice):

PokémonSuggested Moveset
Blastoise
Dynamax Blastoise
Water Gun
Hydro Cannon
Venusaur
Dynamax Venusaur
Vine Whip
Frenzy Plant
Rillaboom
Dynamax Rillaboom
Razor Leaf
Grass Knot
Inteleon
Dynamax Inteleon
Water Gun
Surf

For Max Battles, a team of three Water and/or Grass-types is recommended for optimal flexibility. Remember to maximize your Max Moves for quick victories.

With these strategies, capturing Dynamax Drilbur should be relatively straightforward, even for solo players.

Pokémon GO is available now on mobile devices.

Previous article:Warlock Tetropuzzle takes Tetris-likes to the next level, with magic (and tile-matching) Next article:Top 10 Al Pacino Films: A Must-Watch List