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.
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.
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 8 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely.
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 doesn't rely on pure speed. Leftovers gives it passive recovery each turn to stay healthy, and Jolly nature still pushes offense. Earthquake and the remaining moves keep the pressure on while max Attack and Speed EVs balance power and survivability.
Best Build
Best Excadrill Moveset
- Earthquake
- Rapid Spin
- Iron Head
- Stealth Rock
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 appears at high spawn rates across 4 spots in late-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Excadrill in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Drilbur is your first catch on the way to Excadrill. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 36-38 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Obtain Drilbur
Step 2Excadrill ✓EFFORTLESSMirage Spots - Area 30Alpha SapphireGrassLv.36-3830%LateEFFORTLESSMirage Spots - Area 30Omega RubyGrassLv.36-3830%LateMODERATEMirage Spots - Area 26Alpha SapphireGrassLv.36-3814%LateMODERATEMirage Spots - Area 26Omega RubyGrassLv.36-3814%Lateor 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