
Drilbur is a Basic Fighting-type Pokémon with 70 HP. It is part of the Emerging Powers set from the Black & White series, illustrated by the artist match. The…
Drilbur is a Fighting-type Pokémon card with 70 HP from the Emerging Powers set, part of the Black & White series. It carries the collector number 54/98 and is classified as Uncommon. The Emerging Powers set was released on August 31, 2011.
The card includes the flavor text: “It can dig through the ground at a speed of 30 mph. It could give a car running aboveground a good race.”.
Card name: Drilbur
Card number: 54/98
Set: Emerging Powers
Series: Black & White
Rarity: Uncommon
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Fighting
HP: 70
Artist: match
Release date: August 31, 2011
National Pokédex number: 529
Drilbur is most often collected as part of a complete Emerging Powers set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Drilbur was illustrated by match.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Drilbur is about $0.62. Recent listings range from roughly $0.47 (low) to
For context, the Emerging Powers set has a median card value near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Emerging Powers set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Drilbur is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
As an Uncommon card, Drilbur sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
Drilbur appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Black Bolt 124 (around $6.93), Dark Explorers 55 (around $6.84) and McDonald's Collection 2012 8 (around $4.85).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Drilbur pokémon card is a Uncommon card from the Emerging Powers set (Black & White series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Emerging Powers set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.62; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Drilbur is from the Emerging Powers set (Black & White series), numbered 54/98 with the Uncommon rarity.
Drilbur is classified as Uncommon.
The current aggregated market price is about $0.62, within a recent range of roughly $0.47 to
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
As an Uncommon card, Drilbur sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
The Emerging Powers set was released on August 31, 2011.
Yes. Drilbur appears on 17 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.