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Excadrill

Excadrill

GROUNDSTEEL
HP
110
Atk
135
Def
60
SpA
50
SpD
65
Spe
88
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Weaknesses

  • FIGHTING2x
  • FIRE2x
  • GROUND2x
  • WATER2x

Best Nature

Adamant 2/32/0/0/0/32

Best Moveset

  1. ProtectNORMALStatus24.6%
  2. Iron HeadSTEELPhysical24.5%
  3. Rock SlideROCKPhysical19.7%
  4. EarthquakeGROUNDPhysical15.8%

Best Ability / Item

Sand RushFocus SashFocus Sash

Excadrill technical VGC usage sections

Best Excadrill Moves

  • #1

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    24.60%
  • #2

    Iron Head

    STEPhysical80 BP

    The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.

    24.50%
  • #3

    Rock Slide

    ROCPhysical75 BP

    Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

    19.70%
  • #4

    Earthquake

    GROPhysical100 BP

    The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

    15.80%
  • #5

    High Horsepower

    GROPhysical95 BP

    The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.

    12.70%
  • #6

    Swords Dance

    NORStatus

    A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat.

    0.90%
  • #7

    Rock Tomb

    ROCPhysical60 BP

    The user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off its movement.

    0.70%
  • #8

    Drill Run

    GROPhysical80 BP

    The user crashes into the target while rotating its body like a drill. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

    0.70%
  • #9

    Stomping Tantrum

    GROPhysical75 BP

    Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.

    0.20%
  • #10

    Horn Drill

    NORPhysical

    The user stabs the target with a horn that rotates like a drill. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.

    0.20%

Best Excadrill Natures

  • #1

    Adamant 2/32/0/0/0/32

    94.44%
  • #2

    Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32

    5.56%

Best Excadrill Abilities

  • #1

    Sand Rush

    Boosts the Pokémon's Speed stat in a sandstorm.

    95.24%
  • #2

    Piercing Drill

    3.17%
  • #3

    Mold Breaker

    The Pokémon's moves are unimpeded by the Ability of the target.

    1.59%

Best Excadrill Items

  • #1
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    88.85%
  • #2
    Excadrite

    Excadrite

    Allows Excadrill to Mega Evolve into Mega Excadrill.

    6.15%
  • #3
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

    Raises user's Speed , but they can only use one move.

    1.54%
  • #4
    White Herb

    White Herb

    Raises a lowered stat.

    1.54%
  • #5
    Expert Belt

    Expert Belt

    Increases the power of super effective moves.

    0.38%
  • #6
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Raises the power of moves, but causes recoil damage.

    0.38%
  • #7
    Scope Lens

    Scope Lens

    Raises chances of getting a critical hit .

    0.38%
  • #8
    Shuca Berry

    Shuca Berry

    Reduces damage taken from a super effective Ground-type move.

    0.38%
  • #9
    Soft Sand

    Soft Sand

    Raises the power of Ground-type moves.

    0.38%
  • #10

    Other

    0.02%

Best Excadrill Teammates

  • #1
    tyranitar-megaTyranitar-mega
    ROCDAR
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    26.79%
  • #2
    corviknightCorviknight
    FLYSTE
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    16.43%
  • #3
    rotom-washRotom-wash
    ELEWAT
    TeamsBuilder
    14.29%
  • #4
    sinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    9.52%
  • #5
    hydreigonHydreigon
    DARDRA
    TeamsBuilder
    8.33%
  • #6
    sneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    6.07%
  • #7
    mimikyuMimikyu
    GHOFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    5.00%
  • #8
    incineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    4.64%
  • #9
    basculegion-maleBasculegion-male
    WATGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    4.64%
  • #10
    scovillain-megaScovillain-mega
    GRAFIR
    TeamsBuilder
    4.29%

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Staraptor MegaBasculegion-MPelipperSylveonExcadrillSinistcha
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Tyranitar MegaExcadrillCorviknightRotom-WashMimikyuVenusaur Mega
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Excadrill?

The best moveset for Excadrill in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Protect, Iron Head, Rock Slide, Earthquake.

How to counter Excadrill in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Excadrill can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (fighting 2x, fire 2x, ground 2x, water 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Excadrill?

The best item for Excadrill is typically Focus Sash, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.