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Excadrill: Weaknesses, Best Nature & Moveset

GROUNDSTEEL
HP
110
Atk
135
Def
60
SpA
50
SpD
65
Spe
88
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Weaknesses

  • FIGHTING2x
  • FIRE2x
  • GROUND2x
  • WATER2x

Best Nature

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

Best Moveset

  1. ProtectNORMALStatus24.5%
  2. Iron HeadSTEELPhysical23.3%
  3. Rock SlideROCKPhysical19.4%
  4. EarthquakeGROUNDPhysical16.4%

Best Ability / Item

Sand RushFocus SashFocus Sash

Best Excadrill Moves

  • #1

    Protect

    NORStatus

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

    24.48%
  • #2

    Iron Head

    STEPhysical80 BP

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

    23.28%
  • #3

    Rock Slide

    ROCPhysical75 BP

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

    19.40%
  • #4

    Earthquake

    GROPhysical100 BP

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

    16.42%
  • #5

    High Horsepower

    GROPhysical95 BP

    The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.

    11.94%
  • #6

    Swords Dance

    NORStatus

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

    1.79%
  • #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.

    0.90%
  • #8

    Horn Drill

    NORPhysical

    The user stabs the target with a horn that rotates like a drill. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.

    0.60%
  • #9

    Fissure

    GROPhysical

    The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.

    0.60%
  • #10

    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.

    0.60%

Best Excadrill Natures

  • #1

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

    100.00%

Best Excadrill Abilities

  • #1

    Sand Rush

    Boosts the Pokémon's Speed stat in a sandstorm.

    98.81%
  • #2

    Mold Breaker

    The Pokémon's moves are unimpeded by the Ability of the target.

    1.19%

Best Excadrill Items

  • #1
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    92.86%
  • #2
    White Herb

    White Herb

    Raises a lowered stat.

    4.76%
  • #3
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

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

    1.19%
  • #4
    Shuca Berry

    Shuca Berry

    Reduces damage taken from a super effective Ground-type move.

    1.19%

Best Excadrill Teammates

  • #1
    tyranitar-megaTyranitar-mega
    ROCDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    27.70%
  • #2
    corviknightCorviknight
    FLYSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    15.47%
  • #3
    sinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    11.87%
  • #4
    rotom-washRotom-wash
    ELEWAT
    TeamsBuilder
    11.15%
  • #5
    incineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    7.91%
  • #6
    sneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    7.91%
  • #7
    miloticMilotic
    WAT
    TeamsBuilder
    4.68%
  • #8
    scovillain-megaScovillain-mega
    GRAFIR
    TeamsBuilder
    4.68%
  • #9
    kommo-oKommo-o
    DRAFIG
    TeamsBuilder
    4.32%
  • #10
    rotom-heatRotom-heat
    ELEFIR
    TeamsBuilder
    4.32%

Teams with Excadrill

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Tyranitar MegaExcadrillIncineroarKommo-OSinistchaCorviknight
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Glimmora MegaHawluchaBasculegion-MTyranitar MegaExcadrillHeliolisk
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Tyranitar MegaExcadrillMiloticSneaslerIncineroarSinistcha
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Scovillain MegaCorviknightBasculegion-MSneaslerExcadrillTyranitar Mega
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Tyranitar MegaExcadrillTsareenaRotom-HeatBlastoise MegaCorviknight
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ArchaludonPelipperExcadrillBasculegion-MScovillain MegaTyranitar Mega
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Basculegion-MScovillain MegaCorviknightTyranitar MegaExcadrillSneasler
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Basculegion-MSneaslerScovillain MegaCorviknightTyranitar MegaExcadrill
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Tyranitar MegaExcadrillBasculegion-MSneaslerCorviknightScovillain Mega
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Tyranitar MegaRotom-HeatGyaradosGardevoir MegaExcadrillSinistcha
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Scovillain MegaCorviknightExcadrillTyranitar MegaSneaslerBasculegion-M
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Tyranitar MegaExcadrillIncineroarRotom-WashFloette MegaSinistcha
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ExcadrillTyranitar MegaCorviknightGarchompRotom-WashSinistcha
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ExcadrillTyranitar MegaCorviknightRotom-WashScovillain MegaKommo-O
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Tyranitar MegaExcadrillSinistchaRotom-WashIncineroarFloette Mega
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Tyranitar MegaAlakazamExcadrillScizorKlefkiRotom-Heat
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Gengar MegaTyranitar MegaKommo-OExcadrillKingambitTalonflame
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Scovillain MegaTyranitar MegaKommo-OExcadrillCorviknightSylveon
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How to use Excadrill in the current VGC format

Excadrill is listed as a Ground/Steel type in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Excadrill fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Sand Rush, Focus Sash and Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32. Its frequent moves include Protect, Iron Head, Rock Slide, Earthquake, High Horsepower, and Swords Dance. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Excadrill has important weaknesses to fighting 2x, fire 2x, ground 2x, water 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as tyranitar-mega, corviknight, sinistcha, rotom-wash, and incineroar appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Excadrill. Open the Excadrill teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Excadrill with other Pokémon in the active format.