Stats & Training
The stat line revolves around Attack. Percentage recovery gets extra mileage here. HP backs it up, though Sp. Atk doesn't pull its weight. Worth 2 Attack EVs on a medium-fast 1M XP curve to max out.
It’s not uncommon for tunnels that appear to have formed naturally to actually be a result of Excadrill’s rampant digging.
Known as the Drill King, this Pokémon can tunnel through the terrain at speeds of over 90 mph.
Excadrill Weakness
Type-wise, Excadrill takes extra damage from Fire, Water, Fighting, and Ground. Electric and Poison moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. It resists 8 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Water, Fighting, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Dragon, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Rock |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric, Poison |
 Gyarados Water | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Gyarados builds →Hydro Pump 2x64-76% Fire Blast 2x43-51% Aqua Tail 2x101-118%KO Flamethrower 2x36-42% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Talonflame builds →Overheat 2x89-105%KO Flare Blitz 2x94-110%KO Fire Blast 2x76-89% Heat Wave 2x66-78% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x146-172%KO Flare Blitz 2x74-88% Fire Blast 2x124-146%KO Heat Wave 2x107-126%KO | ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Pelipper builds →Hydro Pump 2x92-109%KO Surf 2x76-89% Liquidation 2x46-55% Waterfall 2x44-52% | ||
 Scovillain GrassFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Scovillain builds →Overheat 2x121-143%KO Fire Blast 2x102-120%KO Flamethrower 2x84-99% Fire Fang 2x64-76% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlowerveil ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Florges builds →Moonblast27-32% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCompoundeyes ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves View Galvantula builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin6-7% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicchain ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Fezandipiti builds →U Turn9-10% Moonblast15-18% Heat Wave 2x40-48% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityCheekpouch ItemSitrus Berry NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Dedenne builds →Dazzling Gleam19-22% | ||
Scarlet & Violet Evolution
Excadrill is what Drilbur becomes. Breed it for Drilbur eggs (average hatch time). A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Drilbur pushed Excadrill to 508 total stats. HP saw the largest single gain at +50. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Excadrill to get Drilbur eggs easily using 206 partners from the Ground egg group.
Scarlet & Violet Excadrill Best Moveset
the remaining moves is what separates a good sweep from a wasted boost. After Swords Dance, Excadrill threatens a wide range with max Attack and Speed EVs and Leftovers backing every hit.
Best Build
Excadrill best EVs are Attack and Speed
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Rapid Spin
- Iron Head
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Rapid Spin
- Iron Head
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Rapid Spin
- Iron Head
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Iron Head
- Protect
- Earthquake
- High Horsepower
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Most of Excadrill's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Steel Beam and Earthquake, but Normal and Rock and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Excadrill in Scarlet & Violet
Excadrill isn't available in the wild in Scarlet & Violet. Start by transferring Drilbur from Black, Black 2, or Sword. The evolution path from Drilbur to Excadrill is covered in the steps below.
Excadrill Guide
In Scarlet & Violet, Excadrill looks average on paper at 508 BST. But Sand Rush is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. S-Tier wallbreaker on our tier list. Earthquake with Leftovers is the standard set.
Excadrill gets Sand Rush, Sand Force, and Mold Breaker. But Sand Rush is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Excadrill is a physical attacker with base 135 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 88 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the wallbreaker role.
In Scarlet & Violet, the best way to handle Excadrill: Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
Game Availability
Since Black & White, Excadrill has been obtainable in 9 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Excadrill has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves