#530

Ground

Steel

POKÉDEX No. #530

Excadrill

Q: What abilities does Excadrill have?

Excadrill can have the Sand Rush, Sand Force abilities. Its hidden ability is Mold Breaker.

Subterrene Pokémon

Generation 5

It can help in tunnel construction. Its drill has evolved into steel strong enough to bore through iron plates.

Weak to

Fighting

Ground

Fire

Water

Height0.7 m

Weight40.4 kg

AbilitiesSand Rush

Varieties2

Evolution Chain

Base Stats

Lv.100 Range

HP110
330–424
Attack135
247–405
Defense60
112–240
Sp. Atk50
94–218
Sp. Def65
121–251
Speed88
162–302

Total508

/ 720

BST508

69 percentile (1025)+87 vs Gen 5 avg (421)

Stat Radar

This PokémonAverage

Weak to

Fighting

Ground

Fire

Water

Resists

Rock

Normal

Flying

Bug

Steel

Psychic

Dragon

Fairy

Immune

Poison

Electric

Full Type Defense Chart ↓

Species Identity

Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.

Generation

Generation 5

Habitat

Unknown

Color

Gray

Shape

Humanoid

Gender Difference

Forms Switchable

Evolves From

Drilbur#529

Regional Pokédex Numbers

National	#530
Blueberry	#100
Champions	#530
Conquest Gallery	#153
Galar	#167
Lumiose City	#121
Original Unova	#36
Updated Unova	#77

Varieties

Training Profile

Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.

Base Experience

178

EV Yield

+2 Attack

Growth Curve

Medium Fast

x³

Exp at Lv. 50

125,000

Exp at Lv. 100

1,000,000

Wild Held Items

No wild held item data available.

Evolution Chain

#529

Drilbur

→

Level 31

#530

Excadrill

Encounter Guide

Where this Pokémon appears in supported games, including method, level range, and encounter conditions.

Sword

8 spots

100% max

Giant's Cap (Main Area)

100%

Method: Special overworld spawn in a fixed location.
Level Range: Lv. 46
Conditions: During intense sun, Before entering the Hall of Fame

Giant's Cap (Main Area)

100%

Method: Special overworld spawn in a fixed location.
Level Range: Lv. 60
Conditions: During intense sun, Enter the Hall of Fame

Giant's Cap (Main Area)

100%

Method: Special overworld spawn in a fixed location.
Level Range: Lv. 46
Conditions: During a sandstorm, Before entering the Hall of Fame

Giant's Cap (Main Area)

100%

Method: Special overworld spawn in a fixed location.
Level Range: Lv. 60
Conditions: During a sandstorm, Enter the Hall of Fame

Giant's Mirror (Main Area)

60%

Method: Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp.
Level Range: Lv. 31-34
Conditions: During snowy weather, Before entering the Hall of Fame

Giant's Mirror (Main Area)

60%

Method: Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp.
Level Range: Lv. 60
Conditions: During snowy weather, Enter the Hall of Fame

Giant's Mirror (Main Area)

60%

Method: Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp.
Level Range: Lv. 31-34
Conditions: During a snowstorm, Before entering the Hall of Fame

Giant's Mirror (Main Area)

60%

Method: Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp.
Level Range: Lv. 60
Conditions: During a snowstorm, Enter the Hall of Fame

Shield

4 spots

100% max

Giant's Cap (Main Area)

100%

Method: Special overworld spawn in a fixed location.
Level Range: Lv. 46
Conditions: During intense sun, Before entering the Hall of Fame

Giant's Cap (Main Area)

100%

Method: Special overworld spawn in a fixed location.
Level Range: Lv. 60
Conditions: During intense sun, Enter the Hall of Fame

Giant's Cap (Main Area)

100%

Method: Special overworld spawn in a fixed location.
Level Range: Lv. 46
Conditions: During a sandstorm, Before entering the Hall of Fame

Giant's Cap (Main Area)

100%

Method: Special overworld spawn in a fixed location.
Level Range: Lv. 60
Conditions: During a sandstorm, Enter the Hall of Fame

Type Matchups

Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!

Weaknesses

2× Weakness

2×

Takes double damage from these types - watch out!

Resistances

¼× Resistance

¼×

Takes quarter damage from these types - excellent defense!

Rock

0.25×

½× Resistance

½×

Takes half damage from these types - good defense!

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Immunities

0×

Completely immune to these types - no damage taken!

Poison

Electric

Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!

Full Type Defense Chart

Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types

½×

2×

½×

0×

2×

¼×

½×

1×

½×

2×

2×

1×

0×

½×

1×

½×

1×

½×

Battle Profile

Offensive Coverage

Super effective against these types with STAB moves

Strategic Insight

Excadrill's ground/steel typing gives it 4 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against poison, rock, steel, fire, electric, ice, fairy types

Battle Strategy

Offensive Coverage

Poison

Rock

Steel

Fire

Electric

Ice

Fairy

Excadrill's Ground / Steel typing gives it 4 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against poison, rock, steel, fire, electric, ice, fairy types

Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution

Adamant

+Attack−Sp. Atk

Jolly

+Speed−Sp. Atk

In-Depth Analysis

Excadrill totals 508 across its base stats, profiling as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Lean on its Attack (135) when planning sets, and cover for its weaker Special Attack (50).

Its Ground, Steel typing leaves Excadrill with 4 weaknesses against 8 resistances and 2 full immunities. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 7 types for super-effective damage.

A catch rate of 60 puts Excadrill in the moderate range — a few Great Balls usually get the job done. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Attack +2 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.

Move Insights

High-signal moves surfaced from learnsets and move metadata, grouped by battle purpose.

Best STAB Options

Reliable same-type attacks that match this Pokémon's typing.

Earthquake

Learned at Lv. 52

Sword Shield

Ground

Power: 100Accuracy: 100PP: 10Physical

Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.

Dig

Learned at Lv. 34

Sword Shield

Ground

Power: 80Accuracy: 100PP: 10Physical

User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.

Drill Run

Learned at Lv. 55

X Y

Ground

Power: 80Accuracy: 95PP: 10Physical

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

Coverage Picks

Off-type attacks that expand what this Pokémon can threaten.

Megahorn

Train

Champions

Bug

Power: 120Accuracy: 85PP: 10Physical

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

Body Slam

TM/TR Moves

Scarlet Violet

Normal

Power: 85Accuracy: 100PP: 15PhysicalParalysis

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

Brick Break

TM/TR Moves

X Y

Fighting

Power: 75Accuracy: 100PP: 15Physical

Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.

Utility & Status

Support, disruption, and setup tools worth noticing.

Attract

TM/TR Moves

X Y

Normal

Accuracy: 100PP: 15StatusInfatuation

Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.

Body Slam

TM/TR Moves

Scarlet Violet

Normal

Power: 85Accuracy: 100PP: 15PhysicalParalysis

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

Swords Dance

Learned at Lv. 42

X Y

Normal

PP: 20Status

Raises the user’s Attack by two stages.

Aerial Ace

TM/TR Moves

X Y

Flying

Power: 60PP: 20Physical

Never misses.

Related Guides & News

Guide

Evolution Strategies →

Guide

Stats & IVs Guide →

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TCG Cards

View all Excadrill trading cards and their competitive usage.

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Reference Data

Names in Other Languages

English	Excadrill
Japanese	ドリュウズ
Japanese (Kanji)	ドリュウズ
Roomaji	Doryuzu
Korean	몰드류
French	Minotaupe
German	Stalobor
Spanish	Excadrill
Italian	Excadrill
Chinese (Traditional)	龍頭地鼠
Chinese (Simplified)	龙头地鼠

Sprite Gallery

Black White

Excadrill shiny sprite (Black White) — Shiny

Excadrill shiny back sprite (Black White) — Shiny Back

Excadrill animated sprite (Black White) — Animated

Pokédex Data

Height

0.7 m

Weight

40.4 kg

Type

Ground

Steel

Abilities

Doubles Speed during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Strengthens Rock, Ground, and Steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move.

Breeding Information

🥚

Egg Groups

Ground

⚧

Gender Ratio

♂

50%

♀

50%

🐣

Hatch Steps

5,100

Hatch Counter: 20

⚪

Capture Rate

Higher values mean easier to catch

❤️

Base Happiness

Initial friendship level

📈

Growth Rate

Medium Fast

Experience points needed to level up

Move Name

Horn Drill

horn-drill

Lv. 31

Hone Claws

hone-claws

Lv. 22

Mud Slap

mud-slap

Lv. 8

Mud Sport

mud-sport

Lv. 1

Rapid Spin

rapid-spin

Lv. 5

Rototiller

rototiller

Lv. 1

Scratch

scratch

Lv. 1

Fury Swipes

fury-swipes

Lv. 12

Metal Claw

metal-claw

Lv. 16

Dig

dig

Lv. 34

Sandstorm

sandstorm

Lv. 49

Crush Claw

crush-claw

Lv. 24

Slash

slash

Lv. 26

Rock Slide

rock-slide

Lv. 29

Earthquake

earthquake

Lv. 52

Swords Dance

swords-dance

Lv. 42

Drill Run

drill-run

Lv. 55

Fissure

fissure

Lv. 62

Pokédex Entries

Frequently Asked Questions

What type is Excadrill?

Excadrill is a dual-type Ground, Steel Pokémon.

What are Excadrill's weaknesses?

Excadrill takes 2× damage from Fighting, Ground, Fire, Water type moves. It is immune to Poison, Electric type moves.

How does Excadrill evolve?

Excadrill is the final form of the Drilbur → Excadrill evolution line.

What are Excadrill's base stats?

Excadrill has a base stat total of 508: HP 110, Attack 135, Defense 60, Sp. Atk 50, Sp. Def 65, Speed 88. Its highest stat is Attack (135).

What abilities does Excadrill have?

Related Resources

Type Information

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Type Effectiveness Chart
View complete type matchup chart

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Training Guides

Stats & IVs Guide
Understanding Pokémon stats and individual values
Evolution Strategies
Optimal evolution timing and methods
Move Selection Guide
Choose the best moves for your Pokémon

Encounter Guide

Where this Pokémon appears in supported games, including method, level range, and encounter conditions.

Sword

8 spots

100% max

Giant's Cap (Main Area)

100%

Method: Special overworld spawn in a fixed location.
Level Range: Lv. 46
Conditions: During intense sun, Before entering the Hall of Fame

Giant's Cap (Main Area)

100%

Method: Special overworld spawn in a fixed location.
Level Range: Lv. 60
Conditions: During intense sun, Enter the Hall of Fame

Giant's Cap (Main Area)

100%

Method: Special overworld spawn in a fixed location.
Level Range: Lv. 46
Conditions: During a sandstorm, Before entering the Hall of Fame

Giant's Cap (Main Area)

100%

Method: Special overworld spawn in a fixed location.
Level Range: Lv. 60
Conditions: During a sandstorm, Enter the Hall of Fame

Giant's Mirror (Main Area)

60%

Method: Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp.
Level Range: Lv. 31-34
Conditions: During snowy weather, Before entering the Hall of Fame

Giant's Mirror (Main Area)

60%

Method: Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp.
Level Range: Lv. 60
Conditions: During snowy weather, Enter the Hall of Fame

Giant's Mirror (Main Area)

60%

Method: Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp.
Level Range: Lv. 31-34
Conditions: During a snowstorm, Before entering the Hall of Fame

Giant's Mirror (Main Area)

60%

Method: Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp.
Level Range: Lv. 60
Conditions: During a snowstorm, Enter the Hall of Fame

Shield

4 spots

100% max

Giant's Cap (Main Area)

100%

Method: Special overworld spawn in a fixed location.
Level Range: Lv. 46
Conditions: During intense sun, Before entering the Hall of Fame

Giant's Cap (Main Area)

100%

Method: Special overworld spawn in a fixed location.
Level Range: Lv. 60
Conditions: During intense sun, Enter the Hall of Fame

Giant's Cap (Main Area)

100%

Method: Special overworld spawn in a fixed location.
Level Range: Lv. 46
Conditions: During a sandstorm, Before entering the Hall of Fame

Giant's Cap (Main Area)

100%

Method: Special overworld spawn in a fixed location.
Level Range: Lv. 60
Conditions: During a sandstorm, Enter the Hall of Fame