Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Mud Slap Earthquake 17.5 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Earthquake costs 100 energy for 140 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow 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
Shadow 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, Shadow Excadrill runs Mud Slap with Earthquake — 17.5 DPS and 445 TDO as a Ground-type attacker. It also covers the Steel slot with Metal Claw and Iron Head.
The highest-damage fast move is Mud Slap (12.7 DPS); Mud Shot builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Rankings
Where Shadow Excadrill places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground | #7 | A | 17.5 | 445 | Mud Slap Earthquake |
| Steel | #11 | A | 16.4 | 418 | Metal Claw Iron Head |
| Rock | #16 | B | 15.6 | 397 | Metal Claw Rock Slide |
Evolution
How to get Shadow Excadrill
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Excadrill knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- 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 Shadow Excadrill good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Excadrill is a Tier A Ground-type attacker at rank #7, so the Stardust pays for itself in raid damage. Take it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you already have a full team of six.
- 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.
- 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
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.70 m
- Weight
- 40.40 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0530_POKEMON_EXCADRILL_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Excadrill in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Excadrill's best moveset is Mud Slap (fast) with Earthquake (charged), worth 17.5 DPS as a Ground-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Excadrill's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow 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 Shadow Excadrill's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow 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 Shadow Excadrill?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow 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.
How do you get Shadow Excadrill in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Excadrill spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Excadrill be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow 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.