Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Metal Claw Iron Head 21.9 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Iron Head costs 50 energy for 60 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Excadrill takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 626
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,853 CP
Excadrill moves
3 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Claw Best STAB | Steel | 6 | 5 | 0.5s | 12 | 10 |
| Mud Shot STAB | Ground | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
| Mud Slap STAB | Ground | 19 | 13 | 1.5s | 12.7 | 8.7 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drill Run STAB | Ground | 85 | 50 | 3.0s | 28.3 | 1.70 |
| Earthquake STAB | Ground | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Iron Head Best STAB | Steel | 60 | 50 | 2.0s | 30 | 1.20 |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 50 | 2.5s | 30 | 1.50 |
| Scorching Sands STAB | Ground | 90 | 50 | 3.0s | 30 | 1.80 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Claw | Steel | 5 | 7 | 1 | 5.00 | 7.00 |
| Mud Shot | Ground | 3 | 9 | 1 | 3.00 | 9.00 |
| Mud Slap | Ground | 11 | 10 | 2 | 5.50 | 5.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drill Run | Ground | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
| Earthquake | Ground | 120 | 65 | 1.85 | — |
| Iron Head | Steel | 70 | 50 | 1.40 | — |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
| Scorching Sands | Ground | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Excadrill runs Metal Claw with Iron Head — 21.9 DPS and 557 TDO as a Steel-type attacker. It also covers the Ground slot with Mud Slap and Earthquake.
The highest-damage fast move is Mud Slap (12.7 DPS); Mud Shot builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Rankings
Where Excadrill places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel | #17 | C | 21.9 | 557 | Metal Claw Iron Head |
| Ground | #19 | C | 22.8 | 582 | Mud Slap Earthquake |
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Excadrill is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Excadrill
Use Excadrill against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Excadrill
- Evolve from
- Drilbur · 50 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Excadrill arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 82 | 2,804 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 82 | 3,035 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,814 | 1,900 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,256 | 2,363 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,814 | 1,900 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,371 | 1,436 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,814 | 1,900 |
Is Excadrill good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
#17 among Steel-type raid attackers (Tier C, 21.9 DPS). The same Stardust goes further on a higher-ranked Steel attacker.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 45 |
| Lv 2 | 143 |
| Lv 3 | 241 |
| Lv 4 | 339 |
| Lv 5 | 437 |
| Lv 6 | 535 |
| Lv 7 | 633 |
| Lv 8 | 731 |
| Lv 9 | 829 |
| Lv 10 | 927 |
| Lv 11 | 1,019 |
| Lv 12 | 1,112 |
| Lv 13 | 1,205 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,297 |
| Lv 15 | 1,390 |
| Lv 16 | 1,483 |
| Lv 17 | 1,575 |
| Lv 18 | 1,668 |
| Lv 19 | 1,761 |
| Lv 20 | 1,853 |
| Lv 21 | 1,946 |
| Lv 22 | 2,039 |
| Lv 23 | 2,131 |
| Lv 24 | 2,224 |
| Lv 25 | 2,317 |
| Lv 26 | 2,409 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,502 |
| Lv 28 | 2,595 |
| Lv 29 | 2,688 |
| Lv 30 | 2,780 |
| Lv 31 | 2,827 |
| Lv 32 | 2,873 |
| Lv 33 | 2,919 |
| Lv 34 | 2,966 |
| Lv 35 | 3,012 |
| Lv 36 | 3,058 |
| Lv 37 | 3,105 |
| Lv 38 | 3,151 |
| Lv 39 | 3,197 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,244 |
| Lv 41 | 3,285 |
| Lv 42 | 3,326 |
| Lv 43 | 3,368 |
| Lv 44 | 3,410 |
| Lv 45 | 3,452 |
| Lv 46 | 3,495 |
| Lv 47 | 3,537 |
| Lv 48 | 3,580 |
| Lv 49 | 3,624 |
| Lv 50 | 3,667 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0530
- Height
- 0.70 m
- Weight
- 40.40 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0530_POKEMON_EXCADRILL
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Excadrill in Pokemon GO?
Excadrill's best moveset is Metal Claw with Iron Head, worth 21.9 DPS as a Steel-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 3 fast and 5 charged non-legacy moves.
What are Excadrill's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Excadrill takes super effective damage from Fighting, Fire, Ground, Water. It resists Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Normal, Psychic, Steel. Poison, Electric, Rock damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Excadrill's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Excadrill reaches 3,667 CP at level 50 and 3,244 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Excadrill?
A 15/15/15 Excadrill shows 1,853 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,317 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,390 CP.
Is Shadow Excadrill better than regular Excadrill?
In raids, yes: Shadow Excadrill deals 27.6 DPS (#6 Ground) against 21.9 DPS (#17 Steel) for the regular form. It pays for that with 20% more damage taken, so it faints sooner. See Shadow Excadrill.
How do you get Excadrill in Pokemon GO?
Evolve Drilbur (50 Candy).