Pokemon Sword and Shield

Pokemon Who Can Learn Drill Run (TR87)

Pokemon Sword and Shield - Drill Run

This is an article for the move Drill Run (TR87) and the Pokemon who can learn it and its location in Pokemon Sword and Shield, Isle of Armor, and the Crown Tundra DLC. Read on to see the Power, Accuracy, PP, and Effect, and see how to use it competitively.

Drill Run (TR87) - Type and Effect

Type Pokemon Ground Image
Category Pokemon Physical Image
Power 80
Accuracy 95
PP 10
Effect The user crashes into its target while rotating its body like a drill. Critical hits land more easily.
Max Move Max Quake
Power: 130
TM / TR TR87

Pokemon That Learn Drill Run (TR87)

By Default

There are no Pokemon who learn this move by this method.

By Level Up

RhyhornRhyhorn RhydonRhydon DunsparceDunsparce
RhyperiorRhyperior DrilburDrilbur ExcadrillExcadrill

By TM / TR

SandslashSandslash Alolan SandslashAlolan Sandslash NidoqueenNidoqueen
Nidoran♂Nidoran♂ NidorinoNidorino NidokingNidoking
RapidashRapidash OnixOnix RhyhornRhyhorn
RhydonRhydon GoldeenGoldeen SeakingSeaking
LaprasLapras MewMew DunsparceDunsparce
SteelixSteelix DelibirdDelibird HitmontopHitmontop
BaltoyBaltoy ClaydolClaydol RhyperiorRhyperior
DrilburDrilbur ExcadrillExcadrill KarrablastKarrablast
EscavalierEscavalier Lycanroc (Midday Form)Lycanroc (Midday Form) Lycanroc (Dusk Form)Lycanroc (Dusk Form)
GolisopodGolisopod PheromosaPheromosa SilicobraSilicobra
SandacondaSandaconda ArrokudaArrokuda BarraskewdaBarraskewda

By Egg Move

There are no Pokemon who learn this move by this method.

By Move Tutor

There are no Pokemon who learn this move by this method.

Competitive Analysis

Drill Run is a viable move for physical Ground-type attackers. It has a fairly-high base power than can hit harder most of the time because you can land critical hits more frequently, compared to other moves.

List of High-Critical Hit Moves

Drill Run (TR87) Locations

Get from Potbottom Desert

Drill Run can be found in the Potbottom Desert area of the Isle of Armor DLC.

Potbottom Desert Map

Purchase from the Wild Area Trader

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Drill Run is available to purchase from the Watt Traders in the Wild Area for 3000 Watts.

The Watt Traders' selection of TM and TRs changes everyday so make sure to check what's in stock!

How to Farm Watts Quickly

A Possible Drop from Max Raids

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It's also possible to get Drill Run from Ground-type Max Raid dens as a reward for defeating or catching the resident Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokemon.

How to Max Raid With Friends

Get from the Cram-o-Matic

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It's also possible to get Drill Run from the Cram-o-Matic, although the chances are still low even when using the right items.

How to Use the Cram-o-Matic

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