Excadrill is a Ground/Steel-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Unova region (#530, Generation 5). With a max CP of 3,667 and base stats of 255/129/242 (Atk/Def/Sta), Excadrill has a total stat product of 626. Excadrill's best moveset is Mud Slap and Earthquake, making it a competitive Ground-type attacker for raids.
Excadrill is weak to Fighting, Fire, Ground, Water-type moves. It resists Poison, Electric, Rock, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Normal, Psychic, Steel-type attacks. Excadrill is a 3.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Rankings
Mud Slap
Earthquake
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Excadrill's best offensive moveset is Mud Slap combined with Earthquake, achieving 14.6 DPS and 371 TDO as a Ground-type attacker (ranked #27, Tier C).
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Mud Slap (12.7 DPS), while Mud Shot generates energy the fastest (12 EPS).
Forms & Variants
Raid Guide
Excadrill as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsExcadrill is not currently available as a raid boss. When Excadrill returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Excadrill from raids would have 1853 CP at level 20, or 2317 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Excadrill
Excadrill is weak to Fighting, Fire, Ground, Water-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
Excadrill as Raid Counter
Excadrill is an effective raid counter against the following Pokemon.
How to Get Excadrill
Excadrill evolves from Drilbur using 50 Candy.
A Shadow version of Excadrill is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Excadrill knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 3,000 Stardust and 3 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Excadrill as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km.
Excadrill Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Excadrill in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Excadrill from raids or eggs will show 1,853 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Excadrill is a Ground/Steel-type Pokemon with a stat total of 626. With its high Attack stat (255), Excadrill is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Watch out for Fighting, Fire, Ground, Water-type moves when using Excadrill. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Excadrill's performance.
Excadrill's moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Snow weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 50,000 Stardust and 50 Candy. With 5 charged moves available, a second move gives Excadrill much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Excadrill?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Low Priority
Excadrill ranks #27 as a Ground-type attacker with a Tier C rating, meaning stronger options are readily available. With a max CP of 3,667 and base stats of 255/129/242, its overall performance in raids falls behind top-tier competitors. Unless Excadrill is a personal favorite or you have surplus Stardust and Candy, your resources are better spent on higher-ranked Ground-type attackers. Keep one for your collection but skip the power-up investment for now.
Shadow vs Regular: Shadow Excadrill deals 20% more damage but takes ~20% more. For raids, Shadow is generally the better investment. For PvP, evaluate matchups carefully — the bulk loss can be significant.