Excadrill

Excadrill

Classification

The Subterrene Pokémon

Ground Steel

Damage Taken*

×4: N/A
×2: Fighting Fire Ground Water
×1: Dark Ghost Grass Ice
×0.5: Bug Dragon Fairy Flying Normal Psychic Steel
×0.25: Rock
×0: Electric Poison

Abilities

Sand Rush
Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed stat in a sandstorm.
Sand Force
Boosts certain moves’ power in a sandstorm.
Mold Breaker hidden ability
Moves can be used on the target regardless of its Abilities.

Base Stats (508 total)

HP: 110
110
Attack: 135
135
Defense: 60
60
Sp. Atk: 50
50
Sp. Def: 65
65
Speed: 88
88

Size

  • Height: 2'4" / 0.7 m
  • Weight: 89.1 lbs / 40.4 kg

Breeding Info

Gender Ratio

50% male
50% female

50% male / 50% female

Egg Groups

Field

Tags

Stage 1, Fully evolved

Evolutionary Family

Drilbur
Drilbur
Base form
Excadrill
Excadrill
Level 31

Flavor Info

Pokédex Entries

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.

Misc Data

  • Catch Rate: 60
  • Base Happiness: 50

Pokédex Categories

Color

Gray

Body Shape

Bipedal without tail Bipedal without tail

Locations

Level-Up Moves

Level Move Type Class Power Acc PP Summary
1RL Rototiller Ground Status —% 10 Tilling the soil, the user makes it easier for plants to grow. This raises the Attack and Sp. Atk stats of Grass-type Pokémon.
1 Scratch Normal Physical 40 100% 35 Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
1 Mud Sport Ground Status —% 15 The user covers itself with mud. This weakens Electric-type moves for five turns.
5 Rapid Spin Normal Physical 50 100% 40 The user performs a spin attack that can also eliminate the effects of such moves as Bind, Wrap, and Leech Seed. This also boosts the user's Speed stat.
8 Mud-Slap Ground Special 20 100% 10 The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
12 Fury Swipes Normal Physical 18 80% 15 The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row.
15 Metal Claw Steel Physical 50 95% 35 The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.
19 Dig Ground Physical 80 100% 10 The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
22 Hone Claws Dark Status —% 15 The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
26 Slash Normal Physical 70 100% 20 The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.
29 Rock Slide Rock Physical 75 90% 10 Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
31 Horn Drill Normal Physical * 30% 5 The user stabs the target with a horn that rotates like a drill. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.
36 Earthquake Ground Physical 100 100% 10 The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
42 Swords Dance Normal Status —% 20 A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.
49 Sandstorm Rock Status —% 10 A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.
55 Drill Run Ground Physical 80 95% 10 The user crashes into its target while rotating its body like a drill. Critical hits land more easily.
62 Fissure Ground Physical * 30% 5 The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.

TM/HM Moves

# Move Type Class Power Acc PP Summary
005 Mud Shot Ground Special 55 95% 15 The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat.
010 Hidden Power Normal Special 60 100% 15 A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
015 Smart Strike Steel Physical 70 —% 10 The user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses.
017 Protect Normal Status —% 10 Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
026 Earthquake Ground Physical 100 100% 10 The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
028 Dig Ground Physical 80 100% 10 The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
031 Brick Break Fighting Physical 75 100% 15 The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
035 Sandstorm Rock Status —% 10 A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.
036 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 90 100% 10 Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.
044 Rest Psychic Status —% 5 The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.
045 Sleep Talk Normal Status —% 10 While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
048 Rock Slide Rock Physical 75 90% 10 Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
050 Substitute Normal Status —% 10 The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
052 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120 70% 5 The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
065 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 70 100% 15 The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
PX09 Aftershock Ground Physical 70 100% 10 The user strikes the ground and causes a series of tremors that shake the target over two turns.
PX15 Piledriver Steel Physical 65 100% 20 The user brings its steely limb down hard on the target's head, driving it into the ground and reducing its Evasion stat.
PX21 Rocky Rebuff Rock Status 100% 20 The user bolsters its imposing defenses, raising the user's Defense but lowering the target's Attack.
PX22 Sandblast Ground Physical 55 95% 10 The user fires a high-pressure stream of sand at the target. It may also burn the target.
PX33 Lariat Fighting Physical 80 100% 20 The user knocks the opponent down hard with a mighty swing of its arm, startling it out of any attacks it might have been preparing.
PX36 Mudslide Ground Special 60 100% 10 An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the target in the same turn.
PX49 Pulverize Steel Physical 130 90% 5 The user savagely bashes the target's body. The attack's recoil harshly lowers the user's Attack stat.
PX52 Berry Share Normal Status —% 10 The user shares its held Berry with the target. The target is placated by the gift and may be easier to catch.
PX54 Clear Sky Normal Status —% 5 The user clears the skies and calms the wind, returning the weather to normal.
PX55 Hidden Gift Normal Status —% 10 A unique attack that varies in effect depending on the Pokémon using it.
H01 Cut Steel Physical 65 95% 20 The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. Critical hits land more easily. It can also be used to cut down some obstacles.
H04 Strength Normal Physical 80 100% 15 The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.
H08 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 100% 15 The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.
H12 Secret Power Normal Physical 70 100% 20 The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Tutor Moves

Move Type Class Power Acc PP Summary
Aerial Ace Flying Physical 60 —% 20 The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
Amaze Normal Physical * 100% 15 The user amazes the foe with its coolness and then attacks. It grows in power the cooler the user is.
Ancient Power Rock Special 60 100% 5 The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.
Confound Normal Special * 100% 15 The user confounds the foe with its cleverness and then attacks. It grows in power the cleverer the user is.
Dazzle Normal Special * 100% 15 The user dazzles the foe with its cuteness and then attacks. It grows in power the cuter the user is.
Demolish Normal Physical * 100% 15 The user frightens the foe with its toughness and then attacks. It grows in power the tougher the user is.
Drill Run Ground Physical 80 95% 10 The user crashes into its target while rotating its body like a drill. Critical hits land more easily.
Earth Power Ground Special 90 100% 10 The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
Endure Normal Status —% 10 The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Enthrall Normal Special * 100% 15 The user enchants the foe with its beauty and then attacks. It grows in power the more beautiful the user is.
Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20 An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
Giga Impact Normal Physical 150 90% 5 The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.
Hyper Beam Normal Special 150 90% 5 The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.
Iron Defense Steel Status —% 15 The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
Iron Head Steel Physical 80 100% 15 The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.
Scorching Sands Ground Special 70 100% 10 The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Steel Beam Steel Special 140 95% 5 The user fires a beam of steel that it collected from its entire body. This also damages the user.
Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 75 100% 10 Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.
Swords Dance Normal Status —% 20 A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

Egg Moves

Move Type Class Power Acc PP Summary
Crush Claw Normal Physical 75 95% 10 The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Metal Sound Steel Status 85% 40 A horrible sound like scraping metal harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Quicksand Ground Status 80% 15 The user creates an area of sinking sands beneath the target. The target is unable to use direct contact attacks until it can climb out of the quicksand.
Skull Bash Normal Physical 130 100% 10 The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.
Submission Fighting Physical 80 80% 20 The user grabs the target and recklessly dives for the ground. This also damages the user a little.

Field Moves

Move Type Summary
Cut Steel

Cuts down skinny trees and thick patches of overgrowth that block paths.

Dig Ground

If the player is inside of a cave, immediately returns the player to the cave entrance they last used, as an Escape Rope.

Rock Smash Fighting

Shatters small boulders and cracked walls that may bar the path, sometimes revealing an item or a wild Pokémon.

Secret Power Normal

Creates an empty Secret Base in a suitable location.

Strength Normal

Allows the trainer to push heavy boulders that may block the path.