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Excadrill

ExcadrillGround Steel
  • sunny
  • snow
Excadrill is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon iconExcadrill can Dynamax in Pokémon GO
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Excadrill is a Ground and Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,244 CP and is weak to Fighting, Fire, Ground, and Water-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Mud-Slap / Scorching Sands. It is boosted by Sunny and Snow weather. Its shiny form is available.

Excadrill Stats and Max CP

255 ATK
129 DEF
242 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3667 CP
Lvl 40
3244 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2317 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1853 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1390 CP

Excadrill's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Excadrill PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Excadrill is an amazing Pokémon, providing an unmatched combination of utility and flexibility, thanks to its superb moveset, high ATK stat, and resistances 😎.

Ground and Steel form a phenomenal combination, and Excadrill is the best harbinger of these two types and absolutely deserves your resources 💯.

⚔️ Raids – Mud-Slap and Scorching Sands punish opponents weak to Ground-type attacks. You might need to dodge a bit due to Excadrill’s low DEF stat, but its high HP makes up for it 💪.

Also, while not as top-notch as a Ground-type Pokémon, Excadrill can pull double duty as a Steel type as well! 🔩.

🛡️ Gyms – Its relatively low DEF stat makes it inefficient as a Gym defender 👎.

Excadrill PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

Excadrill is an easy-to-fit PvP Pokémon as its whopping 10 resistances to prominent Pokémon types like Dragon, Fairy, Steel, Flying, and Psychic (among others) make it an asset. Not to mention, it hits hard with powerful moves that are great for shield baits… Excadrill is a star! 🤩

🔵 Great League – Excadrill is good enough to be of service in the Great League, and its type combination is the reason behind its success 💪. However, its poor DEF hinders its dominance in this format, as Galarian Stunfisk is better tuned to get wins here.

🟡 Ultra League – The same issues taint Excadrill's performance in the Ultra League, as its high ATK and low DEF make it feel a bit awkward 😕. It’s not necessarily bad, but it just doesn’t unleash its true potential.

🟣 Master League – And here you go! Master League is Excadrill's playground, and this humble Pokémon makes even Legendaries shiver in fear 🥶.

With Mud-Slap buffed to deadly levels and the widespread coverage gained from Drill Run and Rock Slide, Excadrill tears down the likes of Dialga (normal and Origin), Dusk Mane Necrozma, other Steel types, Togekiss, Dragonite, Mewtwo, Zekrom… you name it!

Even in losing matchups, Excadrill signs off by taking out a chunk of HP from the opponent, helping its teammates 🫂.

Overall, while its low DEF is still a bother, Excadrill is one of the best Pokémon to use in the Master League! ✌️

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#165
Gym DefenderGym Defender
#247
GroundGround-type
#15
SteelSteel-type
#24
Great LeagueGreat League
#537
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#440
Master LeagueMaster League
#164

Excadrill Type Chart

Excadrill takes increased damage from:Excadrill takes increased damage from:

FightingFighting160.0%
FireFire160.0%
GroundGround160.0%
WaterWater160.0%

Excadrill takes reduced damage from:Excadrill takes reduced damage from:

PoisonPoison24.4%
ElectricElectric39.1%
RockRock39.1%
BugBug62.5%
DragonDragon62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
FlyingFlying62.5%
NormalNormal62.5%
PsychicPsychic62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Excadrill best moveset

Moves

Mud-Slap + Scorching Sands

Ground
GroundMud-Slap
GroundScorching Sands
Excadrill's best Ground-type moveset is Mud-Slap / Scorching Sands, with 15.07 DPS and 292.6 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny weather. Excadrill ranks #15 (A Tier) as a Ground attacker with that moveset.

Metal Claw + Iron Head

Steel
SteelMetal Claw
SteelIron Head
Excadrill's best Steel-type moveset is Metal Claw / Iron Head, with 14.35 DPS and 278.6 TDO. These moves are boosted by Snow weather. Excadrill ranks #24 (B Tier) as a Steel attacker with that moveset.
1.SteelMetal ClawGroundScorching Sands13.9115.65303.9
2.SteelMetal ClawGroundEarthquake13.7115.43299.5
3.SteelMetal ClawGroundDrill Run13.4215.10293.2
4.GroundMud-SlapGroundScorching Sands13.3915.07292.6
5.GroundMud-SlapGroundDrill Run12.9514.57282.8
6.GroundMud ShotGroundScorching Sands12.9314.55282.6
7.GroundMud-SlapGroundEarthquake12.9114.53282.1
8.SteelMetal ClawSteelIron Head12.7514.35278.6
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Fast Attacks

  • GroundMud Shot460.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Mud Shot
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage4
    Energy6
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy9

    Effects
    Mud Shot has no special effects.
    See Mud Shot details page ↗
  • GroundMud-Slap19131.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Mud-Slap
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage19
    Energy13
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window1.3s - 1.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage11
    Energy10

    Effects
    Mud-Slap has no special effects.
    See Mud-Slap details page ↗
  • SteelMetal Claw650.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Metal Claw
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • RockRock
      • IceIce
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage6
    Energy5
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.2s - 0.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage5
    Energy7

    Effects
    Metal Claw has no special effects.
    See Metal Claw details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • GroundEarthquake1401003.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Earthquake
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage140
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.6s - 3.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage120
    Energy65

    Effects
    Earthquake has no special effects.
    See Earthquake details page ↗
  • GroundScorching Sands90503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Scorching Sands
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.4s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Scorching Sands has a 10.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
    See Scorching Sands details page ↗
  • GroundDrill Run85503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Drill Run
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage85
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.9s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy40

    Effects
    Drill Run has no special effects.
    See Drill Run details page ↗
  • RockRock Slide75502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Rock Slide
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • BugBug
      • FireFire
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • GroundGround
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage75
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.3s - 2.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage75
    Energy45

    Effects
    Rock Slide has no special effects.
    See Rock Slide details page ↗
  • SteelIron Head60502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Iron Head
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • RockRock
      • IceIce
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage60
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.4s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage85
    Energy50

    Effects
    Iron Head has no special effects.
    See Iron Head details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Excadrill's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Excadrill's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Excadrill has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Excadrill CP Chart

CP Chart

Excadrill reaches a maximum of 3,244 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,770–1,853 CP, rising to 2,212–2,317 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,327–1,390 CP.

Max CPMax CP3244 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1327 CP - 1390 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1770 CP - 1853 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1770 CP - 1853 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
2212 CP - 2317 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Excadrill Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
145 CP2143 CP3241 CP
4339 CP5437 CP6535 CP
7633 CP8731 CP9829 CP
10927 CP111019 CP121112 CP
131205 CP141297 CP151390 CP
161483 CP171575 CP181668 CP
191761 CP201853 CP211946 CP
222039 CP232131 CP242224 CP
252317 CP262409 CP272502 CP
282595 CP292688 CP302780 CP
312827 CP322873 CP332919 CP
342966 CP353012 CP363058 CP
373105 CP383151 CP393197 CP
403244 CP413285 CP423326 CP
433368 CP443410 CP453452 CP
463495 CP473537 CP483580 CP
493624 CP503667 CP

Pokédex information

Unova
Pokédex Number#530
Height0.7 m
Weight40.4 kg
RegionGeneration 5
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
DrilburDrilbur
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
ExcadrillExcadrill
  • Drilbur evolves into Excadrill which costs 50 Candy.

Mega Pokémon that boost Excadrill

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Excadrill's Ground and Steel-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Excadrill.

Ground Ground

Steel Steel

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Excadrill Candy296 Excadrill Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Excadrill Candy10 Excadrill Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Excadrill Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Excadrill Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Excadrill Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Excadrill Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Excadrill Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Excadrill Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Excadrill Candy-

Excadrill Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Excadrill from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Excadrill in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Excadrill family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Excadrill in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

DrilburDrilbur
ExcadrillExcadrill
Dynamax Drilbur (Dynamax)Dynamax Drilbur
Dynamax Excadrill (Dynamax)Dynamax Excadrill
Mega Excadrill (Mega)Mega Excadrill
Shadow Drilbur (Shadow)Shadow Drilbur
Shadow Excadrill (Shadow)Shadow Excadrill

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
ExcadrillExcadrillExcadrillScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmExcadrillExcadrill
0.34 m0.35 m0.7 m1.05 m1.23 m

Excadrill's height ranges from 0.34 m to 1.23 m, with the average being 0.7 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Excadrill in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.343 m0.35 m
1′02″1′02″
XS0.35 m0.7 m
1′02″2′04″
M0.525 m0.875 m
1′09″2′10″
XL0.875 m1.05 m
2′10″3′05″
XXL1.05 m1.225 m
3′05″4′00″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer10s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability30.0%
Attack Timer29s
Dodge Probability45.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Excadrill

Excadrill high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Excadrill. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Excadrill Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Excadrill Pokédex entries

Unova
VersionsPokédex entry
BlackIt can help in tunnel construction. Its drill has evolved into steel strong enough to bore through iron plates.
WhiteMore than 300 feet below the surface, they build mazelike nests. Their activity can be destructive to subway tunnels.
Black 2, White 2Forming a drill with its steel claws and head, it can bore through a steel plate, no matter how thick it is.
X, Omega RubyIt can help in tunnel construction. Its drill has evolved into steel strong enough to bore through iron plates.
Y, Alpha SapphireMore than 300 feet below the surface, they build mazelike nests. Their activity can be destructive to subway tunnels.
SwordIt’s not uncommon for tunnels that appear to have formed naturally to actually be a result of Excadrill’s rampant digging.
ShieldKnown as the Drill King, this Pokémon can tunnel through the terrain at speeds of over 90 mph.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Excadrill’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Ground and Steel-type Pokémon, Excadrill is weak to Fighting, Fire, Ground, and Water-type moves.

What are the best moves for Excadrill in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Excadrill in Pokémon GO are Metal Claw and Scorching Sands. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 15.652 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 303.878.

How does Excadrill perform in Raids?

Excadrill is not recommended for Raid use.

How does Excadrill rank as a Ground-type attacker?

Excadrill is a solid A-Tier Ground-type attacker, ranking at number #15. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

How does Excadrill rank as a Steel-type attacker?

Excadrill is a B-Tier Steel-type attacker, ranking at number #24 with limited utility in specific matchups.

What Mega Pokémon boost Excadrill?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Excadrill: Mega Steelix, Mega Swampert, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, Mega Garchomp, Mega Steelix, Mega Scizor, Mega Skarmory, Mega Mawile, Mega Aggron, Mega Metagross, and Mega Lucario.

What is Excadrill’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Excadrill’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3244 CP and 3667 CP at Level 50.

Can Excadrill be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Excadrill can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Excadrill Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Excadrill can Dynamax in Pokémon GO.