Free switch-ins on Electric and Poison moves make Excadrill useful in any team that needs that coverage. Sand Rush doubles its Speed in sandstorm. Built to hit on the physical side. Part of the Gen 5 roster.
The stat line revolves around Attack. Percentage recovery gets extra mileage here. HP backs it up, though Sp. Atk doesn't pull its weight. Worth 2 Attack EVs on a medium-fast 1M XP curve to max out.
Forming a drill with its steel claws and head, it can bore through a steel plate, no matter how thick it is.
Excadrill Weakness
ExcellentType-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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
Excadrill is what Drilbur becomes. Breed it for Drilbur eggs (average hatch time). No compatible partners 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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Excadrill to get Drilbur eggs easily from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Crush Claw, Earth Power, Iron Defense and 5 more.
Excadrill's locked into one move per switch-in with Choice Scarf, trading flexibility for speed patching through item lock. Earthquake is the go-to spam option, with the remaining moves keeping switch-ins honest.
Best Build
Best Excadrill Moveset
- Earthquake
- Rapid Spin
- Iron Head
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 Black 2 & White 2
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 DrilburEFFORTLESSRelic Passage - Room 3Black 2GrassLv.16-19CommonMidCaveAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSRelic Passage - Room 3White 2GrassLv.16-19CommonMidCaveAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSChargestone Cave - 1FBlack 2GrassLv.25-28CommonMidCaveAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSChargestone Cave - 1FWhite 2GrassLv.25-28CommonMidCaveAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSMistralton Cave - 1FBlack 2GrassLv.27-30CommonMidCaveAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSMistralton Cave - 1FWhite 2GrassLv.27-30CommonMidCaveAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSMistralton Cave - 2FBlack 2GrassLv.27-30CommonMidCaveAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSMistralton Cave - 2FWhite 2GrassLv.27-30CommonMidCaveAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSMistralton Cave - 3FBlack 2GrassLv.27-30CommonMidCaveAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSMistralton Cave - 3FWhite 2GrassLv.27-30CommonMidCaveAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSRelic Passage - Room 1Black 2GrassLv.27-30CommonMidCaveAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSRelic Passage - Room 1White 2GrassLv.27-30CommonMidCaveAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSRelic Passage - Room 2Black 2GrassLv.27-30CommonMidCaveAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSRelic Passage - Room 2White 2GrassLv.27-30CommonMidCaveAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSChargestone Cave - B1FBlack 2GrassLv.28-31CommonMidCaveAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSChargestone Cave - B1FWhite 2GrassLv.28-31CommonMidCaveAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSChargestone Cave - B2FWhite 2GrassLv.28-31CommonMidCaveAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSChargestone Cave - B2FBlack 2GrassLv.28-31CommonMidCaveAnyShaking spot
Step 2Excadrill ✓EFFORTLESSReversal Mountain - B1F/R5White 2GrassLv.32-35CommonLateVolcanoAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSReversal Mountain - B1F/R5Black 2GrassLv.32-35CommonLateVolcanoAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSReversal Mountain - Room 1White 2GrassLv.32-35CommonLateVolcanoAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSReversal Mountain - Room 1Black 2GrassLv.32-35CommonLateVolcanoAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSReversal Mountain - Room 2White 2GrassLv.32-35CommonLateVolcanoAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSReversal Mountain - Room 2Black 2GrassLv.32-35CommonLateVolcanoAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSReversal Mountain - Room 3White 2GrassLv.32-35CommonLateVolcanoAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSReversal Mountain - Room 3Black 2GrassLv.32-35CommonLateVolcanoAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSReversal Mountain - Room 4White 2GrassLv.32-35CommonLateVolcanoAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSReversal Mountain - Room 4Black 2GrassLv.32-35CommonLateVolcanoAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSSeaside Cave - 1FWhite 2GrassLv.34-37CommonLateCaveAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSSeaside Cave - 1FBlack 2GrassLv.34-37CommonLateCaveAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSSeaside Cave - B1FWhite 2GrassLv.39-42CommonLateCaveAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSSeaside Cave - B1FBlack 2GrassLv.39-42CommonLateCaveAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSVictory Road - 2FWhite 2GrassLv.41-44CommonLateCaveAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSVictory Road - 2FBlack 2GrassLv.41-44CommonLateCaveAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSGiant Chasm - CaveWhite 2GrassLv.44-47CommonLateIceAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSGiant Chasm - CaveBlack 2GrassLv.44-47CommonLateIceAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSGiant Chasm - Inner CaveWhite 2GrassLv.44-47CommonLateIceAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSGiant Chasm - Inner CaveBlack 2GrassLv.44-47CommonLateIceAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSVictory Road - 4FWhite 2GrassLv.47-50CommonPostCaveAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSVictory Road - 4FBlack 2GrassLv.47-50CommonPostCaveAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSVictory Road - N's CastleWhite 2GrassLv.47-50CommonPostCaveAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSVictory Road - N's CastleBlack 2GrassLv.47-50CommonPostCaveAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSClay Tunnel - Room 1White 2GrassLv.54-57CommonPostCaveAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSClay Tunnel - Room 1Black 2GrassLv.54-57CommonPostCaveAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSClay Tunnel - Room 2Black 2GrassLv.54-57CommonPostCaveAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSClay Tunnel - Room 2White 2GrassLv.54-57CommonPostCaveAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSClay Tunnel - Room 3White 2GrassLv.54-57CommonPostCaveAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSClay Tunnel - Room 3Black 2GrassLv.54-57CommonPostCaveAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSTwist Mountain - 1FWhite 2GrassLv.54-57CommonPostCaveAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSTwist Mountain - 1FBlack 2GrassLv.54-57CommonPostCaveAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSTwist Mountain - 2FWhite 2GrassLv.54-57CommonPostCaveAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSTwist Mountain - 2FBlack 2GrassLv.54-57CommonPostCaveAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSTwist Mountain - 3FWhite 2GrassLv.54-57CommonPostCaveAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSTwist Mountain - 3FBlack 2GrassLv.54-57CommonPostCaveAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSTwist Mountain - B1FWhite 2GrassLv.54-57CommonPostCaveAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSTwist Mountain - B1FBlack 2GrassLv.54-57CommonPostCaveAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSUnderground Ruins - All areasWhite 2GrassLv.54-57CommonPostRuinsAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSUnderground Ruins - All areasBlack 2GrassLv.54-57CommonPostRuinsAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSWellspring Cave - 1FWhite 2GrassLv.55-58CommonPostCaveAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSWellspring Cave - 1FBlack 2GrassLv.55-58CommonPostCaveAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSWellspring Cave - B1FWhite 2GrassLv.55-58CommonPostCaveAnyShaking spotEFFORTLESSWellspring Cave - B1FBlack 2GrassLv.55-58CommonPostCaveAnyShaking spotor evolve from Drilbur (Step 1)
Excadrill looks average on paper at 508 BST. But Sand Rush is why it sees play — build around that and it pulls its weight. S-Tier wallbreaker on our tier list.
Drilbur evolves into Excadrill at level 31. Excadrill is the fully evolved form. At 508 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
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. But the speed tells the real story — base 88 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Excadrill appears in 9 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A