#530 · Generation 5

Excadrill

ground steel

Max CP (L40 / L50): 3,244 / 3,667
Raid catch CP (L20 / L25): 1,853 / 2,317
Research CP (L15): 1,390
Buddy distance: 3 km
2nd charged move: 50,000 dust · 50 candy

Shiny
Shadow
Tradable
Mega
Dynamax

Keep

Excadrill earns its spot: A-tier Max Battle attacker.

Battle roles

A
Max Battle attackerdynamaxA-tier Dynamax
Dynamax Excadrill is A-tier for Max Battle damage with Max Steelspike (GO Hub tier list). Only a copy caught in a Max Battle can use it.
B
Ground raid attackershadow#9 Ground · 17.2 DPS
As a Shadow it ranks #9 of 299 Ground-type attackers with Metal Claw / Scorching Sands.
B
Steel raid attackershadow#15 Steel · 15.8 DPS
As a Shadow it ranks #15 of 180 Steel-type attackers with Metal Claw / Iron Head.
B
Max Battle healerdynamaxB-tier Dynamax
B-tier Max Battle healer with Max Spirit, keeping the party alive in Gigantamax fights.
C
Ground raid attacker#22 Ground · 14.6 DPS
It ranks #22 of 299 Ground-type attackers with Metal Claw / Scorching Sands.
C
Rock raid attackershadow#21 Rock · 15.0 DPS
As a Shadow it ranks #21 of 291 Rock-type attackers with Metal Claw / Rock Slide.
C
Max Battle tankdynamaxC-tier Dynamax
C-tier Max Battle tank: it charges the Max meter fast and soaks hits with Max Guard.
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Great Leagueshadow#494 of 1146 · score 76
Ranked #494 of 1146; not competitive in Great League.
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Ultra Leagueshadow#361 of 844 · score 76.9
Ranked #361 of 844; not competitive in Ultra League.
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Master Leagueshadow#155 of 406 · score 68.9
Ranked #155 of 406; not competitive in Master League.

Collection value

Can Dynamax: only copies caught in Max Battles can Dynamax, so keep at least one Max copy.
Shadow version exists: Shadows hit 20% harder and are worth a raid slot even with low IVs.

Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.

Base stats

Attack255

Defense129

Stamina242

Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.

Weak to

fighting×1.6
fire×1.6
ground×1.6
water×1.6

Resists

poison×0.244
electric×0.391
rock×0.391
bug×0.625
dragon×0.625
fairy×0.625
flying×0.625
normal×0.625
psychic×0.625
steel×0.625

Evolution line

Drilbur
→50 candyExcadrill

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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)

League	Tier	Rank	Score	Recommended moves	Typical build
Great League	–	#526 / 1146	75.2	Mud Shot · Drill Run · Rock Slide	L17 · 4/14/13
Great LeagueShadow	–	#494 / 1146	76	Mud Shot · Drill Run · Rock Slide	L17 · 4/14/13
Ultra League	–	#437 / 844	74.6	Mud Shot · Drill Run · Rock Slide	L28 · 6/15/13
Ultra LeagueShadow	–	#361 / 844	76.9	Mud Shot · Drill Run · Rock Slide	L28 · 6/15/13
Master League	–	#162 / 406	67.9	Mud Shot · Drill Run · Rock Slide	L50 · 15/15/15
Master LeagueShadow	–	#155 / 406	68.9	Mud Shot · Drill Run · Rock Slide	L50 · 15/15/15
Ultra Premier	–	#315 / 689	78.3	Mud Slap · Drill Run · Rock Slide
Ultra PremierShadow	–	#385 / 689	75.1	Mud Slap · Drill Run · Rock Slide
Master Premier	C	#86 / 274	73	Mud Slap · Drill Run · Rock Slide	L50 · 15/15/15
Master PremierShadow	–	#96 / 274	70.5	Mud Slap · Drill Run · Rock Slide	L50 · 15/15/15

Source: PvPoke overall rankings. Score is relative to the league meta (100 = best). Typical build is the IV spread PvPoke assumes.

Max Battles (Dynamax & Gigantamax)

Excadrill can Dynamax. Only copies caught in Max Battles (or from Max research) can enter Power Spot battles.

Max Moves

steelMax Steelspikefrom Metal Claw250 / 300 / 350 power
groundMax Quakefrom Mud-Slap250 / 300 / 350 power
Max Guard+20 / +40 / +60 HP shield
Max Spiritheals 8 / 12 / 16% HP

Max Battle roles

AttackerA Dynamax
Tank (Max Guard)C Dynamax
Healer (Max Spirit)B Dynamax

Max Move power is per level 1 / 2 / 3; levels are unlocked with Max Particles and Candy. Tiers from GO Hub's Max Battle tier lists (Aug 2026).

Raid attacker rankings

Attacking type	Tier	Rank	DPS	TDO	Best moves
groundShadow	B	#9 / 299	17.2	247	Metal Claw · Scorching Sands
steelShadow	B	#15 / 180	15.8	227	Metal Claw · Iron Head
rockShadow	C	#21 / 291	15.0	215	Metal Claw · Rock Slide
ground	C	#22 / 299	14.6	252	Metal Claw · Scorching Sands
steel	–	#34 / 180	13.4	232	Metal Claw · Iron Head
rock	–	#51 / 291	12.7	219	Metal Claw · Rock Slide

Level 40, 15/15/15, neutral target. DPS = damage per second, TDO = total damage output before fainting. Rank is among every Pokemon using that attacking type.

Moves

Fast move	Type	Raid power	Energy	Duration	DPS	PvP power	PvP energy	Speed
Metal ClawSTAB	steel	6	+5	0.5s	12.0	5	+7	2 turns
Mud-SlapSTAB	ground	19	+13	1.5s	12.7	11	+10	3 turns
Mud ShotSTAB	ground	4	+6	0.5s	8.0	3	+9	2 turns

Charged move	Type	Raid power	Energy	Duration	Dmg/energy	PvP power	PvP energy	Effects
Rock Slide	rock	75	-50	2.5s	1.50	75	-45
EarthquakeSTAB	ground	140	-100	3.5s	1.40	120	-65
Drill RunSTAB	ground	85	-50	3.0s	1.70	70	-40
Iron HeadSTAB	steel	60	-50	2.0s	1.20	85	-50
Scorching SandsSTAB	ground	90	-50	3.0s	1.80	80	-50	10% chance: -1 foe Atk

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