No. 0659

Bunnelby

Digging Pokémon

Official art

Bunnelby is a Normal-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Fighting, with a base stat total of 237. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Normal

Height: 0.4 m 1′04″
Weight: 5 kg 11.0 lbs
Base stat total: 237 Higher than 3% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen VI X & Y

Abilities

Pokédex entryShield

It’s very sensitive to danger. The sound of Corviknight’s flapping will have Bunnelby digging a hole to hide underground in moments.

See all 4 entries

Base stats

HP38113–145186–280

Atk3650–9669–188

Def3852–9972–192

SpA3246–9262–179

SpD3650–9669–188

Spe5769–119107–234

Total237Higher than 3% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

Fighting

Immune to

0×

Ghost

Takes normal damage from 16 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 57); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+119Max109No SP77Min69Scarf178Tailwind238

At max Speed, Bunnelby outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Bunnelby against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
119		Bunnelby · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
109		Bunnelby · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
77		Bunnelby · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

If this Pokémon has no item, it finds one used by an adjacent Pokémon this turn.
Everything about Pickup →
Other Pokémon with Pickup 18
Meowth Aipom Teddiursa Phanpy Zigzagoon Linoone Pachirisu Ambipom Munchlax Lillipup Diggersby Dedenne Pumpkaboo Gourgeist Pikipek Trumbeak Tandemaus Greavard
If this Pokémon eats a Berry, it restores 1/3 of its max HP after the Berry's effect.
Everything about Cheek Pouch →
Other Pokémon with Cheek Pouch 5
Diggersby Dedenne Skwovet Greedent Maushold
This Pokémon's Attack is doubled.
Everything about Huge Power →
Other Pokémon with Huge Power 6
Mega Starmie Marill Azumarill Azurill Mega Mawile Diggersby

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexLC

Evolution

#0659BunnelbyNormal
1. Level 20
  #0660DiggersbyNormalGround

Moves

Level up 15


1	LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
1	Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.	Ground	Spec	20	100%	10
3	TackleNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	35
6	Laser FocusUntil the end of the next turn, user's moves crit.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
9	Quick AttackUsually goes first.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	30
12	Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Ground	Spec	55	95%	15
15	FlailMore power the less HP the user has left.	Normal	Phys	—	100%	15
18	Double KickHits 2 times in one turn.	Fighting	Phys	30	100%	30
21	Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.	Ground	Phys	60	100%	20
24	DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.	Ground	Phys	80	100%	10
27	BounceBounces turn 1. Hits turn 2. 30% paralyze.	Flying	Phys	85	85%	5
30	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Phys	90	85%	20
33	Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
36	EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.	Ground	Phys	100	100%	10
39	Super FangDoes damage equal to 1/2 target's current HP.	Normal	Phys	—	90%	10

TM / HM / TR 34


TM15	DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.	Ground	Phys	80	100%	10
TM21	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM22	Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.	Rock	Phys	75	90%	10
TM23	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	25
TM24	SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.	Normal	Spec	50	100%	15
TM25	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM31	AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
TM32	SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.	Rock	Status	—	—	10
TM39	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM43	Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.	Fighting	Phys	75	100%	15
TM48	Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Rock	Phys	60	95%	15
TM52	BounceBounces turn 1. Hits turn 2. 30% paralyze.	Flying	Phys	85	85%	5
TM53	Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Ground	Spec	55	95%	15
TM56	U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.	Bug	Phys	70	100%	20
TM57	PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target.	Dark	Phys	50	100%	10
TM59	FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.	Dark	Phys	—	100%	10
TM76	RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.	Normal	Spec	60	100%	15
TM81	Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.	Ground	Phys	60	100%	20
TR00	Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TR04	SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.	Water	Spec	90	100%	15
TR10	EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.	Ground	Phys	100	100%	10
TR12	AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TR20	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TR22	Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Spec	90	100%	10
TR23	SpikesHurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers.	Ground	Status	—	—	20
TR26	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TR27	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TR31	Iron Tail30% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Steel	Phys	100	75%	15
TR48	Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.	Fighting	Status	—	—	20
TR74	Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.	Steel	Phys	80	100%	15
TR75	Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.	Rock	Phys	100	80%	5
TR77	Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.	Grass	Spec	—	100%	20
TR85	Work UpRaises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
TR86	Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil.	Electric	Phys	90	100%	15

Egg moves 2


Egg	Defense CurlRaises the user's Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	40
Egg	RolloutPower doubles with each hit. Repeats for 5 turns.	Rock	Phys	30	90%	20

Biology

Bunnelby are rabbit-esque Pokémon that use their large ears as shovels to dig burrows. Their ears are extremely strong and cannot break.

Design & origin

Bunnelby's design is inspired by the local wildlife of France.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VI Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#235 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

: Digging Pokémon
: Kalos · X & Y
Color: Brown

: —

Central Kalos#010Galar#048Lumiose#013

It’s very sensitive to danger. The sound of Corviknight’s flapping will have Bunnelby digging a hole to hide underground in moments.
Shield
It excels at digging holes. Using its ears, it can dig a nest 33 feet deep in one night.
Sword
It has ears like shovels. Digging holes strengthens its ears so much that they can sever thick roots effortlessly.
Y · Alpha Sapphire
They use their large ears to dig burrows. They will dig the whole night through.
X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English: Bunnelby
Japanese: ホルビー
Japanese (romaji): Horubee
Korean: 파르빗
Chinese (Traditional): 掘掘兔
Chinese (Simplified): 掘掘兔
French: Sapereau
German: Scoppel
Spanish: Bunnelby
Italian: Bunnelby

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Training

: 1 Spe
: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 47
: Medium

Breeding

: Field
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield 11 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Dappled GroveWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 11–60
East Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Giant's Cap (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Cap (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
North Lake MilochWalking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
West Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–60

Sword 11 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Dappled GroveWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 11–60
East Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Giant's Cap (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Cap (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
North Lake MilochWalking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
West Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–60

Y 4 areas

Road 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3
Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–6
Road 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–4
Road 5Walking in purple flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–10

X 4 areas

Road 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3
Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–6
Road 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–4
Road 5Walking in purple flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–10

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.