Is Excadrill Good in Black 2 & White 2 Playthrough?
Ground/Steel at level 31 with AbilitySand Rush. Enormous Attack handles Clay, Elesa, Drayden, Shauntal, and Iris. In sandstorm, nothing outspeeds it. One of the best Pokemon in any Gen 5 game. The cave pickup that carries teams to the credits.
Drilbur resists most of Cheren's coverage and hits back hard.
Drilbur trades roughly evenly with Roxie's team.
Drilbur trades roughly evenly with Burgh's team.
Drilbur trades roughly evenly with Elesa's team.
Drilbur trades roughly evenly with Clay's team.
Excadrill trades roughly evenly with Skyla's team.
Excadrill trades roughly evenly with Drayden's team.
Excadrill trades roughly evenly with Marlon's team.
Excadrill trades roughly evenly with Shauntal's team.
Excadrill has the type edge here and should clean up Grimsley's team.
Excadrill trades roughly evenly with Caitlin's team.
Excadrill trades roughly evenly with Marshal's team.
Excadrill trades roughly evenly with Iris's team.
Catch Drilbur on Relic Passage (dust cloud, Lv 27-30, common). Shaking/Bubbling spots.
Your Drilbur should hit Level 31 before you reach Skyla, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Excadrill in Black 2 & White 2
Excadrill starts showing up in late-game routes at high spawn rates across 44 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Excadrill in B2W2
Drilbur is your first catch on the way to Excadrill. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 16-58 across 62 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch DrilburChargestone Cave - 1FLv.25-28Dust clouds in cavesRate 100%AnyShaking spotMistralton Cave - 1FLv.27-30Dust clouds in cavesRate 100%AnyShaking spotMistralton Cave - 2FLv.27-30Dust clouds in cavesRate 100%AnyShaking spotMistralton Cave - 3FLv.27-30Dust clouds in cavesRate 100%AnyShaking spotChargestone Cave - B1FLv.28-31Dust clouds in cavesRate 100%AnyShaking spotChargestone Cave - B2FLv.28-31Dust clouds in cavesRate 100%AnyShaking spotRelic Passage - Room 3Lv.16-19Dust clouds in cavesRate 80%AnyShaking spotRelic Passage - Room 1Lv.27-30Dust clouds in cavesRate 80%AnyShaking spotRelic Passage - Room 2Lv.27-30Dust clouds in cavesRate 80%AnyShaking spot- Step 2Excadrill ✓Reversal Mountain - B1F/R5Lv.32-35Dust clouds in cavesRate 100%AnyShaking spotReversal Mountain - Room 1Lv.32-35Dust clouds in cavesRate 100%AnyShaking spotReversal Mountain - Room 2Lv.32-35Dust clouds in cavesRate 100%AnyShaking spotReversal Mountain - Room 3Lv.32-35Dust clouds in cavesRate 100%AnyShaking spotReversal Mountain - Room 4Lv.32-35Dust clouds in cavesRate 100%AnyShaking spotSeaside Cave - 1FLv.34-37Dust clouds in cavesRate 100%AnyShaking spotSeaside Cave - B1FLv.39-42Dust clouds in cavesRate 100%AnyShaking spotGiant Chasm - CaveLv.44-47Dust clouds in cavesRate 100%AnyShaking spotGiant Chasm - Inner CaveLv.44-47Dust clouds in cavesRate 100%AnyShaking spotVictory Road - 2FLv.41-44Dust clouds in cavesRate 80%AnyShaking spotWellspring Cave - 1FLv.55-58Dust clouds in cavesRate 100%AnyShaking spotWellspring Cave - B1FLv.55-58Dust clouds in cavesRate 100%AnyShaking spotVictory Road - 4FLv.47-50Dust clouds in cavesRate 80%AnyShaking spotVictory Road - N's CastleLv.47-50Dust clouds in cavesRate 80%AnyShaking spotUnderground Ruins - All areasLv.54-57Dust clouds in cavesRate 80%AnyShaking spotClay Tunnel - Room 1Lv.54-57Dust clouds in cavesRate 75%AnyShaking spotClay Tunnel - Room 2Lv.54-57Dust clouds in cavesRate 75%AnyShaking spotClay Tunnel - Room 3Lv.54-57Dust clouds in cavesRate 75%AnyShaking spotTwist Mountain - 1FLv.54-57Dust clouds in cavesRate 75%AnyShaking spotTwist Mountain - 2FLv.54-57Dust clouds in cavesRate 75%AnyShaking spotTwist Mountain - 3FLv.54-57Dust clouds in cavesRate 75%AnyShaking spotTwist Mountain - B1FLv.54-57Dust clouds in cavesRate 75%AnyShaking spotor evolve from Drilbur (Step 1)
Excadrill Weakness
Type-wise, Excadrill takes extra damage from Fire, Water, Fighting, and Ground. Electric and Poison moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. It resists 9 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Water, Fighting, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Rock |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric, Poison |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
What is Excadrill Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Excadrill
 Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
 Alomomola Water | B | |
 Azumarill Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Azumarill builds →Bubble Beam 2x45-53% Rock Smash 2x18-22% | ||
 Riolu Fighting | C | |
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Growlithe builds →Flame Wheel 2x45-53% Rock Smash 2x21-25% | ||
Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
 Dewott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Dewott builds →Razor Shell 2x56-67% Rock Smash 2x21-26% | ||
Alomomola Water | B | |
Azumarill Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Azumarill builds →Aqua Tail 2x51-61% Rock Smash 2x16-19% | ||
 Pignite FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Pignite builds →Flame Charge 2x46-54% Rock Smash 2x37-45% | ||
 Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x77-91% Rock Smash 2x26-31% | ||
 Darumaka Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Darumaka builds →Fire Punch 2x66-78% Dig 2x47-56% Rock Smash 2x24-30% | ||
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Flareon builds →Fire Fang 2x77-91% Dig 2x63-75% Rock Smash 2x32-38% | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Arcanine builds →Fire Fang 2x69-81% Dig 2x54-64% Rock Smash 2x28-33% | ||
Alomomola Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Alomomola builds →Aqua Jet 2x33-39% Wake-Up Slap 2x30-37% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x130-153%KO Dig 2x57-68% | ||
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x73-86% Brick Break 2x46-54% | ||
Darumaka Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Darumaka builds →Flare Blitz 2x98-116%KO Dig 2x44-53% Brick Break 2x42-50% | ||
Alomomola Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Alomomola builds →Aqua Jet 2x31-37% Wake-Up Slap 2x30-36% | ||
Dewott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Dewott builds →Razor Shell 2x55-65% Dig 2x40-47% Revenge 2x30-36% | ||
 Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x145-171%KO Hammer Arm 2x82-96% Dig 2x65-77% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x131-154%KO Dig 2x59-70% | ||
 Samurott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Samurott builds →Surf 2x87-103%KO Dig 2x50-59% Revenge 2x37-44% | ||
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x75-88% Brick Break 2x47-55% | ||
 Swanna Water | C | |
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x146-172%KO Superpower 2x97-115%KO Dig 2x66-78% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x131-155%KO Dig 2x59-70% | ||
Samurott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Samurott builds →Surf 2x87-103%KO Dig 2x49-58% Revenge 2x37-44% | ||
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Sandslash builds →Earthquake 2x92-108%KO Brick Break 2x47-55% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x143-168%KO Superpower 2x95-112%KO Dig 2x63-75% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x131-154%KO Dig 2x58-69% | ||
Samurott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Samurott builds →Surf 2x86-102%KO Dig 2x48-57% Revenge 2x37-43% | ||
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Sandslash builds →Earthquake 2x90-106%KO Brick Break 2x46-54% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Gurdurr builds →Focus Punch 2x141-166%KO Dig 2x50-59% | ||
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Gyarados builds →Aqua Tail 2x99-116%KO Earthquake 2x73-86% Fire Blast 2x45-53% Rock Smash 2x30-35% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x145-171%KO Superpower 2x97-114%KO Earthquake 2x81-95% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Tyranitar can KO Excadrill with Superpower (110-129%).
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChopleberry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Tyranitar builds →Pursuit9-11% Crunch18-22% Superpower 2x110-129%KO | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Chansey builds →
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B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemFlame Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Jolteon builds →Shadow Ball15-18% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Excadrill View Clefable builds →Knock Off7-8% | ||
Excadrill Evolutions
Excadrill is what Drilbur becomes. Breed it for Drilbur eggs (average hatch time). A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Drilbur pushed Excadrill to 508 total stats. HP saw the largest single gain at +50. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Excadrill to get Drilbur eggs easily using 181 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Crush Claw, Earth Power, Iron Defense and 5 more.
B2W2 Excadrill Best Moveset
AbilitySand Rush doubles 88 Speed to 176 in sandstorm, faster than everything in the format. 135 Attack fires MoveEarthquake and Steel TermStab into targets that can't outrun the hit. Opponents need their own weather to remove sand, or a bulky Ground-immune Pokemon. The moveset defines what sand teams threaten.
Best Build
Excadrill best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Earthquake
- Rapid Spin
- Iron Head
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
The egg pool carries weight here. Crush Claw and Earth Power aren't available any other way for Excadrill, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Earthquake and Earth Power for solid options.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
Forming a drill with its steel claws and head, it can bore through a steel plate, no matter how thick it is.
Excadrill Black 2 & White 2 Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Excadrill looks average on paper at 508 BST. But Sand Rush is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. A-Tier wallbreaker on our tier list. Earthquake with Choice Scarf is the standard set.
Excadrill gets Sand Rush, Sand Force, and Mold Breaker. But Sand Rush is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Excadrill is a physical attacker with base 135 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 88 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the wallbreaker role.
In Black 2 & White 2, the best way to handle Excadrill: Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
Game Availability
Since Black & White, Excadrill has been obtainable in 9 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Excadrill has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves