Drilbur Collector’s Guide: Dark Explorers #55

Character Intro

Drilbur from the Dark Explorers set is a Common, number 55, with 70 HP. This energetic Basic Fighting-type features the straightforward attack Scratch, making it a clean, early-stage pickup for collectors who appreciate simple, classic designs.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• HP: 70
• Attack: Scratch (30 damage, costs 2 Fighting Energy)
• Weakness: Water (×2)
• Resistance: Lightning (-20)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Flavor Text: It makes its way swiftly through the soil by putting both claws together and rotating at high speed.
• Illustrator: Tomokazu Komiya
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Dark Explorers printing of Drilbur, card number 55. It is a Common rarity card with no evolutions or abilities, featuring a single attack named Scratch that deals 30 damage.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Drilbur card. Identifiers include the set code “bw5” and the card number “55.” The card is classified as a Basic Pokémon with Fighting type and Basic subtype.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data. No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Handle gently to avoid bending or surface wear—especially relevant for commons that see frequent handling.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dark Explorers: This set includes Drilbur as a Common Fighting-type Basic Pokémon with a simple but effective attack. The card’s artwork and flavor text emphasize its digging ability, making it a thematic fit for the set’s exploration motif.