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Shadow Excadrill

Shadow Excadrill (Shadow)Ground Steel
  • sunny
  • snow
Shadow Excadrill is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Shadow 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.

Shadow 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
1853 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1390 CP

Shadow Excadrill's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Shadow Excadrill PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Shadow Excadrill is an extremely strong (but frail) Steel-type attacker in the meta. While it’s well worth the investment, it should be noted that Mega Excadrill offers higher DPS, that too with higher bulk. With the Mega being cheaper to power up, you can consider putting limited resources on the Shadow and focusing more on Mega Excadrill.

⚔️ Raids

Shadow Excadrill’s DPS is slightly higher than regular Meteor Mash Metagross, but the latter boasts way higher bulk, a trait associated with Steel Pokémon. But as mentioned, Mega Excadrill blows both out of the water, so just go with the Mega Evolution for a supreme attacker.

🛡️ Gyms

Excadrill itself is very fragile, and with the Shadow nerf, it gets worse. Don’t use Shadow Excadrill as a Gym defender.

Shadow Excadrill PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

Despite a low DEF, Shadow Excadrill is a surprise package in the Great League thanks to its fast and furious moveset, numerous resistances, and wide coverage. Cresselia, Shadow Feraligatr, Shadow Scizor, Shadow Sableye, Sableye, Togekiss, Lickilicky, Poison types... all these heavyweights fall to the might of Shadow Excadrill's onslaught. Of course, it goes down to the ever-present Water Pokémon and the typical Fighting types.

In a nutshell, Shadow Excadrill can give a rude shock to many battlers and throw them off guard, helping you make a winning move with this feisty Pokémon.

🟡 Ultra League

Shadow Excadrill slows down a bit in the Ultra League, losing to major threats like the numerous Water, Dark, and Fighting types, and also Fire types, which are often a sight in this format. That said, it does beat Giratina Altered, which is always a perk.

The similarly-typed Galarian Stunfisk is a stronger option in these battles. So if you have that one (it's cheaper to power up as well), do go with it!

🟣 Master League

Even the best of Steel types fall to Shadow Excadrill, and it also gives a tough fight to Mewtwo and Dragon types. While Shadow Excadrill was a stronger pick at one time, the rise of many powerful Legendaries in this format has since reduced this Pokémon's sheen. It can still create some chaos with a Fairy and Dragon as teammates, but ultimately, Shadow Excadrill ends up losing most Master League matchups.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#48
GroundGround-type
#7
SteelSteel-type
#10
Great LeagueGreat League
#459
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#367
Master LeagueMaster League
#154

Shadow Excadrill Type Chart

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

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

Shadow Excadrill takes reduced damage from:Shadow 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%

Shadow Excadrill best moveset

Moves

Mud-Slap + Scorching Sands

Ground
GroundMud-Slap
GroundScorching Sands
Shadow Excadrill's best Ground-type moveset is Mud-Slap / Scorching Sands, with 17.84 DPS and 288.7 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny weather. Shadow Excadrill ranks #7 (S Tier) as a Ground attacker with that moveset.
1.SteelMetal ClawGroundScorching Sands16.0818.50299.3
2.SteelMetal ClawGroundEarthquake15.6718.03291.7
3.SteelMetal ClawGroundDrill Run15.5217.85288.9
4.GroundMud-SlapGroundScorching Sands15.5117.84288.7
5.GroundMud-SlapGroundDrill Run15.0017.26279.2
6.GroundMud ShotGroundScorching Sands14.9217.16277.7
7.GroundMud-SlapGroundEarthquake14.7917.02275.3
8.SteelMetal ClawSteelIron Head14.7316.95274.3
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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 ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration 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 Shadow Excadrill's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow 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 Shadow Excadrill has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Excadrill CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Excadrill reaches a maximum of 3,244 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,704–1,853 CP, rising to 2,130–2,317 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 catchRaids1704 CP - 1853 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
2130 CP - 2317 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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

Shadow 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.
How to purify Shadow Excadrill
Purification cost3 Candy
3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Excadrill

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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Excadrill's Ground and Steel-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow 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 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Excadrill Candy360 Shadow Excadrill Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Excadrill Candy12 Shadow Excadrill Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Excadrill Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Excadrill Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Excadrill Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Excadrill Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Excadrill Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Excadrill Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Excadrill Candy-

Shadow Excadrill Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Excadrill from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Excadrill in Pokémon GO.

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Shadow Excadrill family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow 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

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer10s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer29s
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

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Regular and Shiny Shadow Excadrill

Shadow Excadrill high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow 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

Shadow Excadrill Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Shadow 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 Shadow Excadrill’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

What are the best moves for Shadow Excadrill in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Excadrill in Pokémon GO are Metal Claw and Scorching Sands. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 18.499 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 299.292.

How does Shadow Excadrill perform in Raids?

Shadow Excadrill struggles to perform in Raids.

How does Shadow Excadrill rank as a Ground-type attacker?

Shadow Excadrill is an S-Tier Ground-type attacker, ranking at number #7 and providing exceptional value due to its strong stats and effective moveset.

How does Shadow Excadrill rank as a Steel-type attacker?

Shadow Excadrill is a solid A-Tier Steel-type attacker, ranking at number #10. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Excadrill?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow 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 Shadow Excadrill’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

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

Can Shadow Excadrill be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Excadrill can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Excadrill Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Excadrill cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.