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Excadrill-Mega

Excadrill-Mega

GROUNDSTEEL
HP
110
Atk
165
Def
100
SpA
65
SpD
65
Spe
103
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Weaknesses

  • FIGHTING2x
  • FIRE2x
  • GROUND2x
  • WATER2x

Best Nature

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

Best Moveset

  1. Iron HeadSTEELPhysical23.3%
  2. ProtectNORMALStatus21.3%
  3. Rock SlideROCKPhysical15.7%
  4. High HorsepowerGROUNDPhysical12.6%

Best Ability / Item

Piercing DrillFocus SashFocus Sash

Excadrill-Mega technical VGC usage sections

Best Excadrill-Mega Moves

  • #1

    Iron Head

    STEPhysical80 BP

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

    23.28%
  • #2

    Protect

    NORStatus

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

    21.25%
  • #3

    Rock Slide

    ROCPhysical75 BP

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

    15.68%
  • #4

    High Horsepower

    GROPhysical95 BP

    The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.

    12.56%
  • #5

    Earthquake

    GROPhysical100 BP

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

    10.87%
  • #6

    Swords Dance

    NORStatus

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

    4.63%
  • #7

    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.

    3.36%
  • #8

    Poison Jab

    POIPhysical80 BP

    The target is stabbed with a tentacle, an arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.

    1.12%
  • #9

    Rapid Spin

    NORPhysical50 BP

    The user performs a spin attack that can also eliminate the effects of such moves as Bind, Wrap, and Leech Seed. This also boosts the user's Speed stat.

    1.10%
  • #10

    Brick Break

    FIGPhysical75 BP

    The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

    0.98%
  • #11

    Other

    5.17%

Best Excadrill-Mega Natures

  • #1

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

    40.98%
  • #2

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

    20.57%
  • #3

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

    4.41%
  • #4

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

    2.09%
  • #5

    Hardy 11/11/11/11/11/11

    1.26%
  • #6

    Jolly 4/25/2/0/3/32

    1.20%
  • #7

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

    1.07%
  • #8

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

    1.04%
  • #9

    Hardy 1/17/0/0/16/32

    0.97%
  • #10

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

    0.95%
  • #11

    Other

    25.46%

Best Excadrill-Mega Abilities

  • #1

    Piercing Drill

    When the Pokémon uses contact moves, it can hit even targets that are protecting themselves, dealing 1/4 of the damage that the move would otherwise deal. Everything aside from the target's protective effects is still triggered.

    100.00%

Best Excadrill-Mega Items

  • #1
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    51.30%
  • #2
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Raises the power of moves, but causes recoil damage.

    15.75%
  • #3
    Excadrite

    Excadrite

    Allows Excadrill to Mega Evolve into Mega Excadrill.

    12.54%
  • #4
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

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

    9.70%
  • #5
    Soft Sand

    Soft Sand

    Raises the power of Ground-type moves.

    2.42%
  • #6
    Expert Belt

    Expert Belt

    Increases the power of super effective moves.

    1.67%
  • #7
    Lum Berry

    Lum Berry

    Cures any status condition .

    0.81%
  • #8
    Muscle Band

    Muscle Band

    Raises the power of physical moves .

    0.66%
  • #9
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.

    0.64%
  • #10
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    0.62%
  • #11

    Other

    3.89%

Best Excadrill-Mega Teammates

  • #1
    SinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    7.07%
  • #2
    WhimsicottWhimsicott
    GRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    6.82%
  • #3
    IncineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    5.56%
  • #4
    SneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    4.56%
  • #5
    BasculegionBasculegion
    WATGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    4.55%
  • #6
    TyranitarTyranitar
    ROCDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    4.19%
  • #7
    GrimmsnarlGrimmsnarl
    DARFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    3.73%
  • #8
    Rotom-WashRotom-Wash
    ELEWAT
    TeamsBuilder
    3.24%
  • #9
    TalonflameTalonflame
    FIRFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    3.12%
  • #10
    FarigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    2.90%
  • #11

    Other

    54.26%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Excadrill-Mega?

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

How to counter Excadrill-Mega in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Excadrill-Mega 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-Mega?

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