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    Shadow Excadrill

    Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow ExcadrillGround Steel
    • sunny
    • snow
    Shadow Excadrill is available in Pokémon GO
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    Shadow Excadrill is a Ground and Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Ground and Steel-type Pokémon, Shadow Excadrill is weak to Fighting, Fire, Ground, and Water-type moves.

    Shadow Excadrill's maximum Combat Power stat is 3667 CP, and its best Pokémon GO moves are Metal Claw and Scorching Sands. Shadow Excadrill encounters are boosted during Sunny and Snow weather. Shiny Shadow Excadrill is not yet available.

    StatsStats

    Max CP3667 CP
    Attack255 ATK
    Defense129 DEF
    Stamina242 STA
    Buddy distance3 km
    ReleasedYes
    Shiny releasedNo

    Shadow Excadrill Type Chart

    Shadow Excadrill takes increased damage from:Shadow Excadrill takes increased damage from:
    160%
    • Fighting
    • Fire
    • Ground
    • Water
    Shadow Excadrill takes reduced damage from:Shadow Excadrill takes reduced damage from:
    63%
    • Bug
    • Dragon
    • Fairy
    • Flying
    • Normal
    • Psychic
    • Steel
    39%
    • Electric
    • Rock
    24%
    • Poison

    Shadow Excadrill's Tier Ranking

    Raid AttackerRaid AttackerA+ TierExternal Link#38
    Gym DefenderGym DefenderNot ranked
    Ground Ground-type Attacker
    Mud-Slap / Scorching Sands    		S TierExternal Link#8
    Steel Steel-type Attacker
    Metal Claw / Iron Head    		S TierExternal Link#6

    Regular and Shiny Shadow Excadrill

    Shadow Excadrill's best moves and movesets

    Moves
    Shadow Excadrill's best moveset is Metal Claw and Scorching Sands, with 19.04 DPS (damage per second) and 241.3 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Snow and Sunny weather.
    • DPS19.04
    • TDO241.34
    • Weather
      • snow
      • sunny
        #
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score 🔽
        1.SteelMetal Claw GroundScorching Sands 19.04241.333.0
        2.SteelMetal Claw GroundDrill Run 18.40233.131.8
        3.GroundMud-Slap GroundScorching Sands 18.32232.131.7
        4.SteelMetal Claw GroundEarthquake 18.25231.331.6
        5.GroundMud-Slap GroundDrill Run 17.74224.830.7
        6.GroundMud Shot GroundScorching Sands 17.60223.130.5
        7.SteelMetal Claw SteelIron Head 17.48221.630.3
        8.GroundMud-Slap GroundEarthquake 17.17217.529.7
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        The following chart shows Shadow Excadrill's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge 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 Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge 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).

        Fast Attacks

        • GroundMud ShotDamage4Energy6Duration0.5s
          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
          Damage4
          Energy8

          Effects
          Mud Shot has no special effects.
          See Mud Shot details page ↗
        • SteelMetal ClawDamage6Energy5Duration0.5s
          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 ↗
        • GroundMud-SlapDamage19Energy13Duration1.5s
          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
          Damage12
          Energy10

          Effects
          Mud-Slap has no special effects.
          See Mud-Slap details page ↗

        Charged Moves

        • GroundEarthquakeDamage140Energy100Duration3.5s
          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
          Damage110
          Energy65

          Effects
          Earthquake has no special effects.
          See Earthquake details page ↗
        • GroundDrill RunDamage85Energy50Duration3.0s
          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
          Damage80
          Energy45

          Effects
          Drill Run has no special effects.
          See Drill Run details page ↗
        • RockRock SlideDamage75Energy50Duration2.5s
          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
          Damage65
          Energy45

          Effects
          Rock Slide has no special effects.
          See Rock Slide details page ↗
        • SteelIron HeadDamage60Energy50Duration2.0s
          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
          Damage70
          Energy50

          Effects
          Iron Head has no special effects.
          See Iron Head details page ↗
        • NormalFrustrationDamage10Energy33Duration2.0s
          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 ↗
        • GroundScorching SandsDamage90Energy50Duration3.0s
          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 30.0% chance to:

          • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
          See Scorching Sands details page ↗

        Shadow Excadrill in the meta

        Shadow Excadrill in the meta

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        Special CP Values

        CP Chart

        Shadow Excadrill's has 3667 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Excadrill obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1704 CP to 1853 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 2130 CP to 2317 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Excadrill can be found in the 1327 CP to 1390 CP range.

        Max CPMax CP3667 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 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 guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

        Max CP Chart

        CP Chart

        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.

        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
        RegionUnova Generation 5
        Can be tradedAllowed
        Pokémon Home transferAllowed
        Base Catch Rate20%
        Base Flee Rate0%
        Catch rewards
        5 Candy
        300 Stardust
        Additional Move Cost
        50 Candy
        50000 Candy

        Encounter data

        No encounter data available

        How to purify Shadow Excadrill

        Purification cost3 Candy
        3000 Stardust
        Shadow Charge MoveNormalFrustration
        Purified Charge MoveNormalReturn

        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.

        Catch Rates

        Catch Rates

        The base catch rate for Shadow Excadrill in Pokémon GO is 16.74%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 37.32% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 50.38%.

        CogConfigure
                  NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                  No Berry
                  		-16.74%19.00%24.03%28.75%
                  Curve26.76%30.10%37.32%43.79%
                  Razz BerryRazz Berry
                  		-24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
                  Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
                  Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                  		- 28.09%31.56%39.02%45.67%
                  Curve42.91%47.52%56.87%64.55%
                  Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                  		- 36.74%40.94%49.69%57.14%
                  Curve54.09%59.15%68.90%76.32%
                  InfoMore information

                  Catch probability with multiple throws

                  In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Shadow Excadrill, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                  To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                  Catch rate formula

                  Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                  • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                  • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                  There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                  Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                  Catch rate multipliers

                  The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                  MultiplierAmount
                  Razz Berry1.5
                  Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                  Golden Razz Berry2.5
                  Curveball1.7
                  Nice Throw1.15
                  Great Throw1.5
                  Excellent Throw1.85
                  PokéBall1.0
                  Premier Ball1.0
                  Great Ball1.5
                  Ultra Ball2.0
                  Bronze medal1.1
                  Silver medal1.2
                  Gold medal1.3

                  Shadow Excadrill evolution chart

                  Family
                  PokémonRequiresEvolution
                  Thumbnail image of DrilburDrilbur
                  • Candy Icon50 Candy
                  		Thumbnail image of ExcadrillExcadrill
                  • Drilbur evolves into Excadrill which costs 50 Candy.

                  Shadow Excadrill family

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

                  Official artwork of DrilburDrilbur
                  Official artwork of ExcadrillExcadrill
                  Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow DrilburShadow Drilbur
                  Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow ExcadrillShadow Excadrill

                  Shadow Excadrill high resolution sprites

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                  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.

                  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 19.044 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 241.337.

                  How does Shadow Excadrill perform in Raids?

                  Shadow Excadrill performs exceptionally well in most Raid scenarios. Ranks #38 as a Raid attacker.

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

                  Shadow Excadrill is an S-Tier Ground-type attacker, ranking at number #8 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 an S-Tier Steel-type attacker, ranking at number #6 and providing exceptional value due to its strong stats and effective moveset.

                  What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Excadrill?

                  The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Excadrill: Mega Steelix, Mega Swampert, Primal Groudon, Mega Garchomp, Mega Steelix, Mega Scizor, Mega Mawile, Mega Aggron, 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 cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.

                  Can Shadow Excadrill Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

                  Shadow Excadrill cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

                  List of Shadow Excadrill costumes

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                  A list of Shadow Excadrill costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                  No costume sprites available