How To Get Dynamax Drilbur in Pokemon GO

Dynamax Drilbur Arrives in Pokémon GO: A Guide to Catching This Ground-Type Pokémon

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

Dynamax Drilbur's Debut

Dynamax Drilbur appeared in Pokémon GO Max Raids starting at 10 AM local time on Friday, November 15, 2024. It featured prominently during the Simply Groundbreaking event, running from November 15th to 8 PM local time on November 17th. After the event, it will likely remain available in Max Raids, albeit less frequently, appearing at Power Spots and potentially during Max Mondays, mirroring previous Dynamax Pokémon releases.

Shiny Dynamax Drilbur?

Yes! A Shiny Drilbur can be found after a successful Max Raid battle. This makes catching a Shiny Dynamax Drilbur a particularly rewarding (and rare) accomplishment.

Soloing Dynamax Drilbur Max Raids

Dynamax Drilbur is a 1-star Max Raid. This means soloing the battle is entirely feasible, unlike tougher encounters with Pokémon like Falinks and Gigantax. However, teaming up with friends will make the battle significantly easier. To maximize your chances, utilize your strongest Dynamax Pokémon and exploit type advantages.

Recommended Counters

Drilbur's Ground-type weakness makes Grass and Water-type Pokémon ideal counters. While Ice-types are also effective, the absence of currently available Dynamax Ice-types limits their use in Max Raids.

Here are some top Dynamax Pokémon recommendations (using their evolved forms for maximum power, though less evolved Dynamax versions will likely still suffice):

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

For Max Raids, build a team of three Water and/or Grass-type Pokémon to ensure a strong counter is always available. Remember to maximize your Max Move levels and utilize them after Dynamaxing for a quick victory.

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