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 can help in tunnel construction. Its drill has evolved into steel strong enough to bore through iron plates.
More than 300 feet below the surface, they build mazelike nests. Their activity can be destructive to subway tunnels.
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 |
 Wingull Water | D | |
Obtain MethodDewford Town Surfing | ||
 Surskit BugWater | D | |
 Lotad WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Lotad builds →Surf 2x47-56% Bubble 2x25-31% | ||
 Shellos Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Shellos builds →Surf 2x56-66% Mud Bomb 2x29-34% Water Pulse 2x37-46% Mud-Slap 2x10-14% | ||
 Totodile Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Totodile builds →Surf 2x47-56% Water Gun 2x25-31% | ||
 Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Lanturn builds →Surf 2x68-82% Bubble 2x33-41% Water Gun 2x33-41% | ||
 Clamperl Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Clamperl builds →Surf 2x65-77% Water Gun 2x33-41% Clamp 2x26-32% Whirlpool 2x30-36% | ||
Wingull Water | D | |
Obtain MethodDewford Town Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Wingull builds →Water Pulse 2x38-45% Water Gun 2x26-32% | ||
Surskit BugWater | D | |
Lotad WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Lotad builds →Surf 2x45-55% Bubble 2x23-27% | ||
Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Lanturn builds →Surf 2x65-77% Bubble Beam 2x46-54% Bubble 2x30-35% Water Gun 2x30-35% | ||
Clamperl Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Clamperl builds →Surf 2x62-73% Water Gun 2x30-35% Clamp 2x27-32% Whirlpool 2x27-32% | ||
Wingull Water | D | |
Obtain MethodDewford Town Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Wingull builds →Water Pulse 2x35-41% Water Gun 2x23-29% | ||
Surskit BugWater | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Surskit builds →Bubble Beam 2x35-41% Bubble 2x23-29% | ||
Lotad WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Lotad builds →Surf 2x43-51% Bubble Beam 2x32-38% Bubble 2x21-26% | ||
 Torkoal Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x98-116%KO Flamethrower 2x68-81% Lava Plume 2x61-73% Flame Wheel 2x50-59% | ||
Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Lanturn builds →Surf 2x64-76% Bubble Beam 2x48-57% Bubble 2x30-35% Water Gun 2x30-35% | ||
Wingull Water | D | |
Obtain MethodDewford Town Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Wingull builds →Water Pulse 2x34-41% Water Gun 2x25-30% | ||
 Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Lombre builds →Surf 2x55-65% Bubble Beam 2x39-46% Bubble 2x25-30% Rock Smash 2x16-20% | ||
Surskit BugWater | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Surskit builds →Bubble Beam 2x34-41% Bubble 2x23-27% | ||
Torkoal Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x101-119%KO Flamethrower 2x71-84% Lava Plume 2x62-74% Flame Wheel 2x52-61% | ||
Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Lanturn builds →Surf 2x64-76% Bubble Beam 2x47-56% Bubble 2x30-36% Water Gun 2x30-36% | ||
Wingull Water | D | |
Obtain MethodDewford Town Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Wingull builds →Water Pulse 2x34-41% Water Gun 2x24-28% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Lombre builds →Surf 2x53-64% Bubble Beam 2x41-48% Bubble 2x25-31% Rock Smash 2x15-19% | ||
Surskit BugWater | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Surskit builds →Bubble Beam 2x36-43% Bubble 2x24-28% Aqua Jet 2x19-23% | ||
 Pelipper Water | C | |
Obtain MethodDewford Town Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Pelipper builds →Surf 2x75-89% Brine 2x54-65% Water Pulse 2x50-60% Water Gun 2x34-41% | ||
Torkoal Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x99-118%KO Flamethrower 2x71-84% Lava Plume 2x63-74% Flame Wheel 2x50-60% | ||
Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Lanturn builds →Surf 2x65-77% Bubble Beam 2x46-55% Bubble 2x30-36% Water Gun 2x30-36% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Lombre builds →Surf 2x54-65% Bubble Beam 2x41-48% Bubble 2x26-31% Rock Smash 2x16-19% | ||
Surskit BugWater | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Surskit builds →Bubble Beam 2x36-43% Bubble 2x22-26% Aqua Jet 2x18-22% | ||
Pelipper Water | C | |
Obtain MethodDewford Town Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Pelipper builds →Surf 2x76-90% Brine 2x56-66% Water Pulse 2x51-61% Water Gun 2x35-41% | ||
 Dewgong WaterIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Dewgong builds →Surf 2x59-70% Dive 2x57-68% Brine 2x44-52% Aqua Jet 2x31-36% | ||
Torkoal Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x101-119%KO Fire Blast 2x85-101%KO Heat Wave 2x73-86% Flamethrower 2x70-83% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Lombre builds →Hydro Pump 2x65-77% Surf 2x53-63% Dive 2x46-54% Bubble Beam 2x40-47% | ||
Surskit BugWater | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Surskit builds →Bubble Beam 2x35-41% Bubble 2x23-27% Aqua Jet 2x18-22% | ||
Pelipper Water | C | |
Obtain MethodDewford Town Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Pelipper builds →Surf 2x74-88% Scald 2x65-77% Brine 2x53-63% Water Pulse 2x50-60% | ||
Dewgong WaterIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Dewgong builds →Surf 2x58-68% Dive 2x55-65% Waterfall 2x55-65% Brine 2x43-51% | ||
Torkoal Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x96-114%KO Fire Blast 2x83-98% Earthquake 2x53-63% Heat Wave 2x71-84% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Lombre builds →Hydro Pump 2x64-75% Surf 2x52-61% Waterfall 2x44-53% Dive 2x44-53% | ||
Surskit BugWater | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Surskit builds →Scald 2x42-49% Bubble Beam 2x34-40% Bubble 2x22-26% Aqua Jet 2x16-19% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Clefable builds →Moonblast19-22% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemWeakness Policy NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Diancie builds →Moonblast21-25% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPixilate ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Sylveon builds →Psyshock25-29% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityCompoundeyes ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves View Galvantula builds →
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 Klefki SteelFairy | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLightclay NatureCalm Moves View Klefki builds →
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Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 200 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Crush Claw, Earth Power, Iron Defense and 5 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Excadrill Best Moveset
Excadrill doesn't rely on pure speed. Leftovers gives it passive recovery each turn to stay healthy, and Jolly nature still pushes offense. Earthquake and the remaining moves keep the pressure on while max Attack and Speed EVs balance power and survivability.
Best Build
Excadrill best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Rapid Spin
- Iron Head
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Iron Head
- Rock Slide
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Crush Claw and Earth Power aren't available any other way for Excadrill, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Earthquake and Earth Power for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Excadrill in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Excadrill appears at high spawn rates across 4 spots in late-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Excadrill in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Drilbur is your first catch on the way to Excadrill. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 36-38 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Obtain Drilbur
Step 2Excadrill ✓Mirage Spots - Area 30Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.36-3830%LateMirage Spots - Area 30Omega RubyGrass Lv.36-3830%LateMirage Spots - Area 26Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.36-3814%LateMirage Spots - Area 26Omega RubyGrass Lv.36-3814%Lateor evolve from Drilbur (Step 1)
Excadrill Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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