What type is Drill Run?

Drill Run is a Ground-type physical move with 80 base power.

How many Pokemon can learn Drill Run?

45 Pokemon can learn Drill Run through various methods including level-up, TM/TR, breeding, and move tutors.

What does Drill Run do?

Inflicts regular damage. User’s critical hit rate is one level higher when using this move.

When was Drill Run introduced?

Drill Run was introduced in Generation V.

Drill Run

ground Physical

Power80

Accuracy95%

PP10

Status–

Typeground

CategoryPhysical

Priority0 (Normal)

TargetOne Target

GenerationGen V

Crit Rate+1 stage

The user crashes into the target while rotating its body like a drill. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

Pokemon That Learn Drill Run (45)

# ▲	Name	Type	Abilities	Method	HP	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spe	Total
#015	Beedrill	bug poison	SwarmSniper (HA)	TM	65	90	40	45	80	75	395
#021	Spearow	normal flying	Keen EyeSniper (HA)	TM	40	60	30	31	31	70	262
#022	Fearow	normal flying	Keen EyeSniper (HA)	Lv. 45	65	90	65	61	61	100	442
#028	Sandslash	ground	Sand VeilSand Rush (HA)	TM	75	100	110	45	55	65	450
#031	Nidoqueen	poison ground	Poison PointRivalrySheer Force (HA)	TM	90	92	87	75	85	76	505
#032	Nidoran♂	poison	Poison PointRivalryHustle (HA)	TM	46	57	40	40	40	50	273
#033	Nidorino	poison	Poison PointRivalryHustle (HA)	TM	61	72	57	55	55	65	365
#034	Nidoking	poison ground	Poison PointRivalrySheer Force (HA)	TM	81	102	77	85	75	85	505
#078	Rapidash	fire	Run AwayFlash FireFlame Body (HA)	TM	65	100	70	80	80	105	500
#085	Dodrio	normal flying	Run AwayEarly BirdTangled Feet (HA)	TM	60	110	70	60	60	110	470
#086	Seel	water	Thick FatHydrationIce Body (HA)	TM	65	45	55	45	70	45	325
#087	Dewgong	water ice	Thick FatHydrationIce Body (HA)	TM	90	70	80	70	95	70	475
#091	Cloyster	water ice	Shell ArmorSkill LinkOvercoat (HA)	TM	50	95	180	85	45	70	525
#095	Onix	rock ground	Rock HeadSturdyWeak Armor (HA)	TM	35	45	160	30	45	70	385
#111	Rhyhorn	ground rock	Lightning RodRock HeadReckless (HA)	Lv. 35	80	85	95	30	30	25	345
#112	Rhydon	ground rock	Lightning RodRock HeadReckless (HA)	Lv. 35	105	130	120	45	45	40	485
#118	Goldeen	water	Swift SwimWater VeilLightning Rod (HA)	TM	45	67	60	35	50	63	320
#119	Seaking	water	Swift SwimWater VeilLightning Rod (HA)	TM	80	92	65	65	80	68	450
#131	Lapras	water ice	Water AbsorbShell ArmorHydration (HA)	TM	130	85	80	85	95	60	535
#151	Mew	psychic	Synchronize	TM	100	100	100	100	100	100	600
#204	Pineco	bug	SturdyOvercoat (HA)	TM	50	65	90	35	35	15	290
#205	Forretress	bug steel	SturdyOvercoat (HA)	TM	75	90	140	60	60	40	465
#206	Dunsparce	normal	Serene GraceRun AwayRattled (HA)	Lv. 24	100	70	70	65	65	45	415
#208	Steelix	steel ground	Rock HeadSturdySheer Force (HA)	TM	75	85	200	55	65	30	510
#225	Delibird	ice flying	Vital SpiritHustleInsomnia (HA)	TM	45	55	45	65	45	75	330
#227	Skarmory	steel flying	Keen EyeSturdyWeak Armor (HA)	TM	65	80	140	40	70	70	465
#237	Hitmontop	fighting	IntimidateTechnicianSteadfast (HA)	TM	50	95	95	35	110	70	455
#343	Baltoy	ground psychic	Levitate	TM	40	40	55	40	70	55	300
#344	Claydol	ground psychic	Levitate	TM	60	70	105	70	120	75	500
#464	Rhyperior	ground rock	Lightning RodSolid RockReckless (HA)	Lv. 35	115	140	130	55	55	40	535
#503	Samurott	water	TorrentShell Armor (HA)	TM	95	100	85	108	70	70	528
#529	Drilbur	ground	Sand RushSand ForceMold Breaker (HA)	Lv. 40	60	85	40	30	45	68	328
#530	Excadrill	ground steel	Sand RushSand ForceMold Breaker (HA)	Lv. 46	110	135	60	50	65	88	508
#588	Karrablast	bug	SwarmShed SkinNo Guard (HA)	TM	50	75	45	40	45	60	315
#589	Escavalier	bug steel	SwarmShell ArmorOvercoat (HA)	TM	70	135	105	60	105	20	495
#745	Lycanroc	rock	Keen EyeSand RushSteadfast (HA)	TM	75	115	65	55	65	112	487
#768	Golisopod	bug water	Emergency Exit	TM	75	125	140	60	90	40	530
#795	Pheromosa	bug fighting	Beast Boost	TM	71	137	37	137	37	151	570
#843	Silicobra	ground	Sand SpitShed SkinSand Veil (HA)	TM	52	57	75	35	50	46	315
#844	Sandaconda	ground	Sand SpitShed SkinSand Veil (HA)	TM	72	107	125	65	70	71	510
#846	Arrokuda	water	Swift SwimPropeller Tail (HA)	TM	41	63	40	40	30	66	280
#847	Barraskewda	water	Swift SwimPropeller Tail (HA)	TM	61	123	60	60	50	136	490
#962	Bombirdier	flying dark	Big PecksKeen EyeRocky Payload (HA)	TM	70	103	85	60	85	82	485
#976	Veluza	water psychic	Mold BreakerSharpness (HA)	TM	90	102	73	78	65	70	478
#982	Dudunsparce	normal	Serene GraceRun AwayRattled (HA)	Lv. 24	125	100	80	85	75	55	520

TM / TR Availability

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Similar Ground Physical Moves

Move	Cat.	Pow	Acc	PP	Description
Precipice Blades	Physical	120	85	10	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Headlong Rush	Physical	120	100	5	The user smashes into the target in a full-body tackle. This also lowers the user’s Defense and Sp. Def stats.
Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10	Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
High Horsepower	Physical	95	95	10	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Thousand Arrows	Physical	90	100	10	Grounds the target, and hits even Flying-type or levitating Pokémon.
Thousand Waves	Physical	90	100	10	Prevents the target from leaving battle.
Dig	Physical	80	100	10	User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
Stomping Tantrum	Physical	75	100	10	Has double power if the user’s last move failed.

Drill Run

Pokemon That Learn Drill Run (45)

TM / TR Availability

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