Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Mud Slap Earthquake 14.6 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Earthquake costs 100 energy for 140 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 STAB | Steel | 6 | 5 | 0.5s | 12 | 10 |
| Mud Shot STAB | Ground | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
| Mud Slap Best 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 Best STAB | Ground | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Iron Head 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 Mud Slap with Earthquake — 14.6 DPS and 371 TDO as a Ground-type attacker.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground | #30 | C | 14.6 | 371 | Mud Slap Earthquake |
Evolution
Raids
- Raid tier
- 3-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Excadrill raid guide
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
- Raids
- 3-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Excadrill knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
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 | — |
At Tier C (rank #30 as a Ground-type attacker) there are better options for the same Stardust. Keep a good specimen, skip the power-up unless Excadrill is a favourite.
- Attack is its highest stat (255), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Excadrill deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Snow weather — worth timing raids around.
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 Mud Slap (fast) with Earthquake (charged), worth 14.6 DPS as a Ground-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Excadrill's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Excadrill takes super effective damage from Fighting, Fire, Ground, Water-type moves. It resists Poison, Electric, Rock, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Normal, Psychic, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Excadrill's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Excadrill reaches 3,667 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,244 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Excadrill?
A perfect 15/15/15 Excadrill shows 1,853 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,317 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Excadrill better than regular Excadrill?
Shadow Excadrill deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Excadrill in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Drilbur (50 Candy). It is currently a 3-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Excadrill be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Excadrill depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.