Bunnelby (#0659) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP3898–145186–280

Atk3636–9669–188

Def3838–9972–192

SpA3233–9262–179

SpD3636–9669–188

Spe5755–119107–234

Total237Higher than 3% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 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.

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fighting2×

Immune to

Ghost0×

Takes normal damage from 16 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Pickup
Picks up other Pokémon's used and Flung held items. May also pick up an item after battle.
Cheek Pouch
Restores HP upon eating a Berry, in addition to the Berry's effect.
Huge PowerHidden ability
Doubles Attack in battle.

Competitive

National DexLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0659BunnelbyNormal
1. Level 20#0660DiggersbyNormalGround

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

3TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

6Laser FocusGuarantees a critical hit with the user’s next move.NormalStatus——30

9Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

12Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

15FlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15

18Double KickHits twice in one turn.FightingPhys30100%30

21BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

24DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

27BounceUser bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys8585%5

30Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

33Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

36EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

39Super FangInflicts damage equal to half the target’s HP.NormalPhys—90%10

TM / HM / TR 34

TM15DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM22Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM23ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM31AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TM32SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM43Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM48Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM52BounceUser bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys8585%5

TM53Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM56U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM57PaybackPower is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.DarkPhys50100%10

TM59FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM81BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TR00Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TR04SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TR10EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TR12AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TR22Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TR23SpikesScatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in.GroundStatus——20

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR31Iron TailHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys10075%15

TR48Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

TR74Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TR75Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TR77Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TR85Work UpRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.NormalStatus——30

TR86Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

Egg moves 2

EggDefense CurlRaises user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——40

EggRolloutPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.RockPhys3090%20

Pokédex entries

Category: Digging Pokémon
Debut: Kalos · X & Y
Color: Brown
Shape
Habitat: —

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

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

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Spe
Catch rate: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 47
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Field
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 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