Bunnelby
Bunnelby is a Normal type Pokémon introduced in Generation 6.
Bunnelby is based on a rabbit. It creates its den by digging in the ground with its large, shovel-shaped ears. They are strong enough to chop right through thick tree roots.
Bunnelby evolves into Diggersby at level 20.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0659 |
|---|---|
| Type | Normal |
| Species | Digging Pokémon |
| Height | 0.4 m (1′04″) |
| Weight | 5.0 kg (11.0 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Pickup 2. Cheek Pouch Huge Power (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0010 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0048 (Sword/Shield) 0013 (Legends: Z-A) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Speed |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 47 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 38 | 186 | 280 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 36 | 69 | 188 | |
| Defense | 38 | 72 | 192 | |
| Sp. Atk | 32 | 62 | 179 | |
| Sp. Def | 36 | 69 | 188 | |
| Speed | 57 | 107 | 234 | |
| Total | 237 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Bunnelby changes
- In Generations 6-7, Bunnelby has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| X Omega Ruby |
They use their large ears to dig burrows. They will dig the whole night through. |
|---|---|
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
It has ears like shovels. Digging holes strengthens its ears so much that they can sever thick roots effortlessly. |
| Sword | It excels at digging holes. Using its ears, it can dig a nest 33 feet deep in one night. |
| Shield | It’s very sensitive to danger. The sound of Corviknight’s flapping will have Bunnelby digging a hole to hide underground in moments. |
Moves learned by Bunnelby
Moves learnt by level up
Bunnelby learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 7 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 14 | Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 24 | Brutal Swing | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 32 | Bounce | Flying | 85 | 85 | |
| 36 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 40 | Super Fang | Normal | — | 90 | |
| 44 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 |
Egg moves
Bunnelby does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Bunnelby is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 04 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
| 10 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 11 | Bulk Up | Fighting | — | — | |
| 12 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 30 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 35 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 36 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 47 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 52 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| 53 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| 58 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 65 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 73 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
| 78 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 82 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
| 85 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 86 | Wild Charge | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 88 | Spikes | Ground | — | — |
Moves learnt by level up
Bunnelby learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | |
| 3 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 6 | Laser Focus | Normal | — | — | |
| 9 | Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 12 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 15 | Flail | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 18 | Double Kick | Fighting | 30 | 100 | |
| 21 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 24 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 27 | Bounce | Flying | 85 | 85 | |
| 30 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 33 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 36 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 39 | Super Fang | Normal | — | 90 |
Egg moves
Bunnelby learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Bunnelby gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defense Curl | Normal | — | — | |
| Rollout | Rock | 30 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Bunnelby is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 22 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 23 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 31 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 32 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 43 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 48 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 52 | Bounce | Flying | 85 | 85 | |
| 53 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 56 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
| 57 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
| 59 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 81 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Bunnelby is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 04 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
| 10 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 12 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 22 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| 23 | Spikes | Ground | — | — | |
| 26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 31 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| 48 | Bulk Up | Fighting | — | — | |
| 74 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 75 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 77 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 85 | Work Up | Normal | — | — | |
| 86 | Wild Charge | Electric | 90 | 100 |
Bunnelby sprites
Where to find Bunnelby
| X Y |
Route 2, 3, 5, 22 |
|---|---|
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Rolling Fields, East Lake Axewell, Dappled Grove, West Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, North Lake Miloch |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Bunnelby questions
Other languages
| English | Bunnelby |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ホルビー (Horubee) |
| German | Scoppel |
| French | Sapereau |
| Italian | Bunnelby |
| Spanish | Bunnelby |
| Korean | 파르빗 (pareubit) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 掘掘兔 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 掘掘兔 |
| English |
Digging Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | あなほりポケモン |
| German | Baugräber-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Fouisseur |
| Italian | Pokémon Scavabuche |
| Spanish | Pokémon Excavador |
| Korean | 땅구멍파기포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 挖洞宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 挖洞寶可夢 |
Name origin
- bunny
- slang for ‘rabbit’, a small mammal with long ears
- tunnel
- to burrow underground

