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Drilbur

Black Bolt 45/86 • common

Set: Black Bolt
Number: 45/86
Rarity: Common
Released: 2025
Energy type: fighting energy
Market price: $0.08
Artist: OKACHEKE

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20,475cards tracked

1copy owned

9other printings of this card

2026first added to a collection

Market

What it's worth

$0.08market price via TCGplayer · Aug 30, 2026$0.03 – $0.13 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Drilbur first appeared in the Black & White era of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, representing the shift toward Unova-region creatures. As a common card from the Black Bolt set, it serves as a functional piece of competitive history for players who utilized its Ground-type mechanics in early expansion formats.

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Card face

What it does

70 HPBasic

Cost: fighting energyMud-Slap10

Cost: fighting energy fighting energyCorkscrew Punch30

Weaknessgrass energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

It can dig through the ground at a speed of 30 mph. It could give a car running aboveground a good race.

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Provenance

Where it came from

Drilbur made its debut as part of the Black & White series, specifically within the Black Bolt expansion released in Japan in 2010. This set marked the introduction of the Generation V Pokémon from the Unova region, signaling a transition to a new aesthetic era for the trading card game. The card was designed to introduce the Mole Pokémon as a foundational Fighting-type character, fitting into the rapid expansion of the Pokédex that defined the fifth generation of the franchise.

The illustration was crafted by artist match, who opted for a dynamic, slightly grounded style that captures the species' subterranean nature. By emphasizing the character's signature shovel-like claws and earthy color palette, the artwork aligns with the typical design language of early Black & White era common cards, prioritizing clear readability and functional utility for players entering the competitive landscape of the 2010s.

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About

About Drilbur

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