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Excadrill

Subterrene Pokémon

Excadrill official artwork
Official art

Excadrill is a Ground/Steel-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Fighting, Ground, Fire and Water, with a base stat total of 508. In Pokémon Champions it’s #27 on the Doubles ladder and #68 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.

Height
0.7 m 2′04″
Weight
40.4 kg 89.1 lbs
Base stat total
508 Higher than 75% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen V Black & White
Champions#27 Doubles Up 1 place this week · #68 Singles Up 4 places this weekUsual set Focus Sash · Adamant · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32Full set →
Known as the Drill King, this Pokémon can tunnel through the terrain at speeds of over 90 mph.
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Base stats

HP110185–217330–424
Atk135139–205247–405
Def6072–123112–240
SpA5063–11294–218
SpD6576–128121–251
Spe8897–154162–302
Total508Higher than 75% of Pokémon
HP110Atk135Def60Spe88SpD65SpA50

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

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Type matchups

GroundSteelshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Fighting (because of Steel)Fire (because of Steel)Ground (because of Steel)Water (because of Ground)

Resists

½×
Bug (because of Steel)Dragon (because of Steel)Fairy (because of Steel)Flying (because of Steel)Normal (because of Steel)Psychic (because of Steel)Steel (because of Steel)
¼×
Rock (because of Ground and Steel)

Immune to

0×
Electric (because of Ground)Poison (because of Steel)
Takes normal damage from 4 types
GhostGrassIceDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 88); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+154Max140No SP108Min97Scarf (Choice Scarf)231Tailwind308

At max Speed, Excadrill outspeeds 16 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Excadrill against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
154Excadrill · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
140Excadrill · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
108Excadrill · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#27 of 262 used

▲ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (87.0%) · Sand Rush (95.9%) · Adamant (70.4%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (62.7%)

MovesIron HeadProtectHigh HorsepowerRock Slide

Singles

#68 of 262 used

▲ 4 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Choice Scarf (38.6%) · (67.6%) · Jolly (54.1%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (51.0%)

MovesEarthquakeIron HeadRock SlideHorn Drill

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Usage over time

Values
Excadrill, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,2224.7%
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,6193.3%
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,3151.6%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,6864.1%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,2504.5%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,9435.7%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

16.3% of teams · rank #9 · Singles · about 8,449 teams with it · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Stat Alignment
Jolly
Stat Points
2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
  1. Rapid Spin, Physical, power 50, accuracy 100%
  2. Iron Head, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%
  3. Earthquake, Physical, power 100, accuracy 100%
  4. Stealth Rock, Status

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games14.2%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)15.1%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)16.3%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)18.6%

+4.4 pts Top players use it more: 14.2% → 18.6%

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesUUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexUU

Evolution

Moves

Level up 15

EvoHorn DrillOHKOs the target. Fails if user is a lower level.NormalPhysical—30%5
1Hone ClawsRaises the user's Attack and accuracy by 1.DarkStatus——15
1Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpecial20100%10
1Rapid SpinFree user from hazards/bind/Leech Seed; +1 Spe.NormalPhysical50100%40
1ScratchNo additional effect.NormalPhysical40100%35
12Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhysical1880%15
16Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.SteelPhysical5095%35
20SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10
24Crush Claw50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.NormalPhysical7595%10
28Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhysical7590%10
34DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhysical80100%10
40Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
46Drill RunHigh critical hit ratio.GroundPhysical8095%10
52EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhysical100100%10
58FissureOHKOs the target. Fails if user is a lower level.GroundPhysical—30%5

TM / HM / TR 47

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhysical9085%20
TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpecial20100%10
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhysical70100%20
TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhysical60—20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhysical60100%20
TM31Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.SteelPhysical5095%35
TM35Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpecial5595%15
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhysical6095%15
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhysical—100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM51SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10
TM53Smart StrikeThis move does not check accuracy.SteelPhysical70—10
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhysical80100%10
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhysical75100%15
TM61Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhysical70100%15
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhysical85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM76Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhysical2590%10
TM83Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhysical80100%20
TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhysical75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhysical7590%10
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhysical80100%15
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
TM105X-ScissorNo additional effect.BugPhysical80100%15
TM106Drill RunHigh critical hit ratio.GroundPhysical8095%10
TM116Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM133Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpecial90100%10
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhysical100100%10
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhysical15090%5
TM158Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpecial12070%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpecial15090%5
TM170Steel BeamUser loses 50% max HP.SteelSpecial14095%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpecial80100%10
TM176Sand TombTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.GroundPhysical3585%15
TM186High HorsepowerNo additional effect.GroundPhysical9595%10
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhysical120100%15
TM215Scorching Sands30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.GroundSpecial70100%10
TM221Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.DarkPhysical80100%15
TM223Metal SoundLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.SteelStatus—85%40
TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 2

EggMetal SoundLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.SteelStatus—85%40
EggSlashHigh critical hit ratio.NormalPhysical70100%20

Biology

They are known as "The Drill King" and build nests more than 300 feet beneath the earth's surface. Excadrill can tunnel through the terrain at speeds of over 90 mph. It is not uncommon for tunnels that appear to have formed naturally to actually be a result of Excadrill's rampant digging.

Forms

Mega Excadrill

GroundSteelPiercing Drill
BST 608

HoldsExcadrite

Mega Excadrill's drill-like appendages grow significantly larger, and can combine to form a much larger drill.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon, List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Category
Subterrene Pokémon
Debut
Unova · Black & White
Color
Gray
Shape
Original Unova#036Updated Unova#077Galar#167Blueberry#100Lumiose#121
  1. Known as the Drill King, this Pokémon can tunnel through the terrain at speeds of over 90 mph.

    Shield
  2. It’s not uncommon for tunnels that appear to have formed naturally to actually be a result of Excadrill’s rampant digging.

    Sword
  3. Forming a drill with its steel claws and head, it can bore through a steel plate, no matter how thick it is.

    Black 2 · White 2
  4. More than 300 feet below the surface, they build mazelike nests. Their activity can be destructive to subway tunnels.

    White · Y · Alpha Sapphire
  5. It can help in tunnel construction. Its drill has evolved into steel strong enough to bore through iron plates.

    Black · X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

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

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Training

Catch rate
60 ≈7.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP

Breeding

Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Drilbur: Level 31.

Shield 5 areas
  • Bridge Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Giant's Cap (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 46–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp. · Lv 31–60
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Sword 5 areas
  • Bridge Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Giant's Cap (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 46–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp. · Lv 31–60
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Alpha Sapphire 2 areas
  • Mirage Cave (North of Fortree)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
  • Mirage Cave (North of Route 132)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Omega Ruby 2 areas
  • Mirage Cave (North of Fortree)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
  • Mirage Cave (North of Route 132)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Y 1 area
  • Friend Safari (Steel)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
X 1 area
  • Friend Safari (Steel)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
White 2 27 areas
  • Clay TunnelWalking in dust clouds · Lv 54–57
  • Giant ChasmWalking in dust clouds · Lv 44–47
  • Glacier RoomWalking in dust clouds · Lv 54–57
  • Iron RoomWalking in dust clouds · Lv 54–57
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 49)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 32–35
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 50)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 32–35
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 51)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 32–35
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 52)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 32–35
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 53)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 32–35
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 54)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 32–35
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 55)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 32–35
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 56)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 32–35
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 57)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 32–35
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 58)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 32–35
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 59)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 32–35
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 60)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 32–35
  • Rocky Mountain RoomWalking in dust clouds · Lv 54–57
  • Seaside Cave (1F)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 34–37
  • Seaside Cave (B1F)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 39–42
  • Twist MountainWalking in dust clouds · Lv 54–57
  • Underground RuinsWalking in dust clouds · Lv 54–57
  • Victory Road (7F)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 47–50
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 74)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 41–44
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 75)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 47–50
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 77)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 47–50
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 80)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 47–50
  • Wellspring CaveWalking in dust clouds · Lv 55–58
Black 2 27 areas
  • Clay TunnelWalking in dust clouds · Lv 54–57
  • Giant ChasmWalking in dust clouds · Lv 44–47
  • Glacier RoomWalking in dust clouds · Lv 54–57
  • Iron RoomWalking in dust clouds · Lv 54–57
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 49)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 32–35
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 50)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 32–35
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 51)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 32–35
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 52)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 32–35
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 53)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 32–35
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 54)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 32–35
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 55)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 32–35
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 56)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 32–35
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 57)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 32–35
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 58)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 32–35
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 59)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 32–35
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 60)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 32–35
  • Rocky Mountain RoomWalking in dust clouds · Lv 54–57
  • Seaside Cave (1F)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 34–37
  • Seaside Cave (B1F)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 39–42
  • Twist MountainWalking in dust clouds · Lv 54–57
  • Underground RuinsWalking in dust clouds · Lv 54–57
  • Victory Road (7F)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 47–50
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 74)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 41–44
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 75)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 47–50
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 77)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 47–50
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 80)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 47–50
  • Wellspring CaveWalking in dust clouds · Lv 55–58
White 20 areas
  • Challengers Cave (1F)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 47–50
  • Challengers Cave (B1F)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 47–50
  • Challengers Cave (B2F)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 47–50
  • Giant ChasmWalking in dust clouds · Lv 47–50
  • Giant Chasm (forest cave)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 57–60
  • Trial ChamberWalking in rustling grass · Lv 39–42
  • Victory Road (4f Middle Room)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 39–42
  • Victory Road (unknown area 53)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 37–40
  • Victory Road (unknown area 54)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 37–40
  • Victory Road (unknown area 55)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 37–40
  • Victory Road (unknown area 57)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 37–40
  • Victory Road (unknown area 58)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 37–40
  • Victory Road (unknown area 59)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 37–40
  • Victory Road (unknown area 60)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 37–40
  • Victory Road (unknown area 61)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 37–40
  • Victory Road (unknown area 62)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 39–42
  • Victory Road (unknown area 63)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 39–42
  • Victory Road (unknown area 64)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 39–42
  • Victory Road (unknown area 65)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 39–42
  • Victory Road (unknown area 66)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 39–42
Black 20 areas
  • Challengers Cave (1F)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 47–50
  • Challengers Cave (B1F)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 47–50
  • Challengers Cave (B2F)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 47–50
  • Giant ChasmWalking in dust clouds · Lv 47–50
  • Giant Chasm (forest cave)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 57–60
  • Trial ChamberWalking in rustling grass · Lv 39–42
  • Victory Road (4f Middle Room)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 39–42
  • Victory Road (unknown area 53)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 37–40
  • Victory Road (unknown area 54)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 37–40
  • Victory Road (unknown area 55)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 37–40
  • Victory Road (unknown area 57)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 37–40
  • Victory Road (unknown area 58)Walking in dust clouds · Lv 37–40
  • Victory Road (unknown area 59)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 37–40
  • Victory Road (unknown area 60)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 37–40
  • Victory Road (unknown area 61)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 37–40
  • Victory Road (unknown area 62)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 39–42
  • Victory Road (unknown area 63)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 39–42
  • Victory Road (unknown area 64)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 39–42
  • Victory Road (unknown area 65)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 39–42
  • Victory Road (unknown area 66)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 39–42

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.