Bunnelby (Pokémon)

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Bunnelby
Digging Pokémon
ホルビー
Horubee
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Bunnelby




Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
NormalUnknown
UnknownUnknown
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UnknownUnknown
UnknownUnknown
UnknownUnknown
UnknownUnknown
Abilities
Pickup orCheek PouchCacophony
Cacophony
Huge Power
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male,50% female
Catch rate
255(43.9%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Field
Hatch time
15 cycles
Height
1'04"0.4 m
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Weight
11.0 lbs.5.0 kg
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Mega Stone
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Base experience yield
Unknown
Gen. IV
Unknown
IV
47
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 1
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0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
1
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
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Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Footprint

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Pokédex color
Brown
Base friendship
70
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Bunnelby (Japanese:ホルビーHorubee) is aNormal-typePokémon introduced inGeneration VI.

Itevolves intoDiggersby starting at level 20.

Biology

Bunnelby is a small, gray, rabbit-likePokémon. The tips of its large ears are dark brown and have three finger-like sections each. It has black eyes, a small pink nose, prominent round cheeks, two tiny whiskers on each cheek, and large upper incisors. Its neck is surrounded by a ruff of stiff, brown fur. There are small brown spots on its hind legs and it has brown toes. It also has a fluffy gray tail.

Bunnelby's hand-like ears are strong enough to shovel dirt and chop tree roots. It can dig a nest up to 33 feet in just one night. Bunnelby are known to dig throughout the whole night without even stopping to rest. Bunnelby is very sensitive when it comes to danger.Corviknight is a natural predator of Bunnelby. Should it hear Corviknight's flapping, it will quickly dig a hole to hide underground.

Evolution

Bunnelby evolves intoDiggersby.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer toGame data→Evolution data.)

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VICentral Kalos
#010
Coastal Kalos
#—
Mountain Kalos
#—
Hoenn
#—
XThey use their large ears to dig burrows. They will dig the whole night through.
YIt has ears like shovels. Digging holes strengthens its ears so much that they can sever thick roots effortlessly.
Omega RubyThey use their large ears to dig burrows. They will dig the whole night through.
Alpha SapphireIt has ears like shovels. Digging holes strengthens its ears so much that they can sever thick roots effortlessly.
Generation VIIAlola
#—
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries inGeneration VII.
Generation VIIIGalar
#048
Isle of Armor
#—
Crown Tundra
#—
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries inBrilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, andLegends: Arceus.
SwordIt excels at digging holes. Using its ears, it can dig a nest33 feet deep in one night.
ShieldIt's very sensitive to danger. The sound of Corviknight's flapping will have Bunnelby digging a hole to hide underground in moments.
Generation IXPaldea
#—
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#—
Lumiose
#013
Hyperspace
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries inPokémon Scarlet and Violet.
Legends: Z-AThey use their large ears to dig burrows. They will dig the whole night through without rest.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI
XY
Routes2,3,5, and22
Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire
Trade
Generation VII
SunMoon
Pokémon Bank
Ultra SunUltra Moon
Pokémon Bank
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
SwordShield
Rolling Fields,Dappled Grove,West Lake Axewell,East Lake Axewell,North Lake Miloch,Giant's Cap
Rolling Fields,East Lake Axewell,Motostoke Riverbank (Max Raid Battle)
Brilliant DiamondShining Pearl
Unobtainable
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
ScarletViolet
Unobtainable
Legends: Z-A
Vert District:Vert Sector 4,Vert Sector 6,Vert Sector 8,Wild Zone 1
Bleu District:Bleu Sector 3,Bleu Sector 6,Bleu Sector 8,Wild Zone 5
Magenta District:Magenta Sector 7,Magenta Sector 8
Rouge District:Rouge Sector 2,Rouge Sector 8  (only one alpha, duringSide Mission 001)
Jaune District:Jaune Sector 6,Jaune Sector 7,Jaune Sector 11


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Renegade Meadow: Stage 3
Rumble World
Dark Land: Forgotten Forest(All Areas)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Aegislash Sea,Zygarde Sea,Greninja Sea,Zygarde SeaFinal
Generation VIII
New Snap
Research Camp
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Violeta Palace: Stage 388


Stats

Base stats

StatRange
At Lv. 50At Lv. 100
38
98 - 145186 - 280
36
36 - 9669 - 188
38
38 - 9972 - 192
32
33 - 9262 - 179
36
36 - 9669 - 188
57
55 - 119107 - 234
Total:
237
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0EVs,IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hinderingnature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252EVs,IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpfulnature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

Bunnelby is available inLegends Z-A.

Byleveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
VI - VII - VIII
LearnPlus Move  Type  Cat.  Power  CD 
110TackleNormalPhysical040404
110LeerNormalStatus00006
710Mud ShotGroundSpecial055556
1417Quick AttackNormalPhysical030303
2427Brutal SwingDarkPhysical060606
2831DigGroundPhysical0808012
3235BounceFlyingPhysical0858512
3639Take DownNormalPhysical090908
4043Super FangNormalPhysical00009
4447EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010
  • Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by Bunnelby
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Bunnelby
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

ByTM

Generation IX
Other generations:
VI - VII - VIII
  TM  Move  Type  Cat.  Pwr.  CD 
TM001TM001HeadbuttNormalPhysical070707
TM004TM004Rock SmashFightingPhysical040406
TM010TM010Brick BreakFightingPhysical075757
TM011TM011Bulk UpFightingStatus000018
TM012TM012Rock SlideRockPhysical075757
TM017TM017ProtectNormalStatus000015
TM028TM028DigGroundPhysical0808012
TM030TM030Swords DanceNormalStatus000015
TM035TM035EndureNormalStatus000012
TM036TM036Rock TombRockPhysical0606010
TM046TM046Mud ShotGroundSpecial055556
TM047TM047AgilityPsychicStatus000012
TM052TM052Earth PowerGroundSpecial090908
TM053TM053Sludge BombPoisonSpecial090907
TM058TM058Iron HeadSteelPhysical080808
TM065TM065Stone EdgeRockPhysical10010010
TM069TM069EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010
TM073TM073SurfWaterSpecial090908
TM078TM078BulldozeGroundPhysical060606
TM082TM082U-turnBugPhysical0707012
TM085TM085SubstituteNormalStatus000010
TM086TM086Wild ChargeElectricPhysical090908
TM088TM088SpikesGroundStatus00007
TM109TM109FacadeNormalPhysical070707
  • Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by Bunnelby
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Bunnelby
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

MoveCard
RototillerBunnelby (Primal Clash 121)

Side game data

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Complete the epilogue story
Connected to:Archen,Swirlix
Connection Orb Set: 5

Phrases
NormalI'll give it my all! I can dig holes. Think that might come in handy during an adventure?
Low HP (< 50%)This is an uphill struggle, but I won't quit, because I belong to theExpedition Society!
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Walking Speed: 2.08 secondsBase HP: 44
Base Attack: 63Base Defense: 44Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Normal
Attack Power:★★★★

Pokémon Shuffle
Normal
Attack Power: 30 - 85 5

#545

Cloud Clear
Clears away one black-cloud disruption without fail.


Pokémon GO
Base HP: 116Base Attack: 68Base Defense: 72
Egg Distance: 2 kmBuddy Distance: 1 kmEvolution Requirement:Bunnelby Candy 50
Fast Attacks:Mud-Slap,Quick Attack
Charged Attacks:Dig,Bulldoze,Earthquake,FrustrationAs Shadow Pokémon,ReturnAs Purified Pokémon
New Pokémon Snap
Photodex entry #032
If you see any holes in the ground at theresearch camp, you can bet Bunnelby dug them. Its huge shovel-like ears let it dig a tremendous amount of soil in one go.

Evolution data

Unevolved
Bunnelby
 Normal 
Rare Candy
Level 20
First Evolution
Diggersby
 Normal  Ground 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI
XYOmega RubyAlpha Sapphire
FrontBackFrontBack
Generation VII
SunMoonUltra SunUltra Moon
FrontBackFrontBack
Generation VIII
SwordShield
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation
HOME
For other sprites and images, please seeBunnelby images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


In animation

Bunnelby in thePokémon Journeys: The Series

Main series

Major appearances

Clemont's Bunnelby

Bunnelby debuted inKalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!, under the ownership ofClemont. InA Trip Down Memory Train!, he was revealed to havecaught him after saving him from awildDiggersby. InThe Future is Now, Thanks to Strategy!, he was revealed to have evolved into a Diggersby.

Other

InSword and Shield, Slumbering Weald!,Goh caught aBunnelby that had stolen one of his scones inGalar. It has since then made further appearances inPokémon Journeys: The Series.

Minor appearances

ATrainer's Bunnelby appeared inClimbing the Walls!.

A Bunnelby appeared in a flashback or a fantasy inThe Forest Champion!.

A wild Bunnelby appeared inTill We Compete Again!

Two Trainers' Bunnelby appeared inThe Legend of X, Y, and Z!, with one of them appearing during a flashback.

Three Bunnelby appeared inMind-Boggling Dynamax!, with two under the ownership of different Trainers and the third being wild. The Trainers' Bunnelby were seen on the train heading to theWild Area, while the wild one was among the Pokémon seen in the Wild Area.

A Trainer's Bunnelby appeared inThe Sinnoh Iceberg Race!.

InCrowning the Chow Crusher!, a Trainer's Bunnelby competed in thePokémon Grand Eating Contest.

A Trainer's Bunnelby appeared inFood Fit for a Kingambit!.

A Trainer's Bunnelby appeared inMega Evolution - Roy.

Pokédex entries

EpisodePokémonSourceEntry
JN042BunnelbyGoh's Rotom PhoneBunnelby, the Digging Pokémon. ANormal type. Sensitive to danger, if Bunnelby hears the sound of aCorviknight's wings, it can dig a hole to hide in almost immediately.

POKÉTOON

A Bunnelby appeared inPT20, under the ownership of aTrainer.

In the manga

Bunnelby inPokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Bunnelby debuted inX-actly What They Wanted, where it was seen running with itsTrainer from thebattle betweenXerneas andYveltal.

InSylveon Enchants, a Bunnelby was with a femaleRising Star at the Mini-game Corner.

A Bunnelby appeared inZygarde Agitated.

InZap!! A Rising Beam of Light, multiple wild Bunnelby were in theWild Area.

In the TCG

Main article:Bunnelby (TCG)

Trivia

Origin

Bunnelby seems to be based on arabbit. Its ability to use its ears as digging tools to excavate through earth and roots may be a reference totrowels orshovels.

Name origin

Bunnelby may be a combination ofbunny andtunnel. It may also involvewallaby orbaby.

Horubee may be a combination of 掘るhoru (to dig) orhole,rabbit, and possiblywallaby orbaby.

In other languages

LanguageTitleMeaning
JapaneseホルビーHorubeeFrom掘るhoru,hole,rabbit, and possiblywallaby
FrenchSapereauFromsaper andlapereau
SpanishBunnelbySame as English name
GermanScoppelFromscoop andhoppeln
ItalianBunnelbySame as English name
Korean파르빗ParbitFrom파다pada andrabbit
Mandarin Chinese掘掘兔JuéjuétùFromjué and
Cantonese Chinese掘掘兔GwahtgwahttouFromgwaht andtou
More languages
HindiडिगिबिटDiggybitFromdig andrabbit
RussianБаннелбиBannelbiTranscription of English name
ThaiโฮรุบีHorubiTranscription of Japanese name

Related articles

External links

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