Excadrill Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Excadrill in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Excadrill
Excadrill is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ground/Steel typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 54.625 DPS.
Excadrill can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Excadrill is weak to Fighting, Fire, Ground, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Poison, Electric, Rock-type moves as Excadrill resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Excadrill is Mega Blaziken (54.625 DPS), Mega Lucario (54.500 DPS), and Primal Kyogre (50.970 DPS).
Catching Excadrill: After defeating Excadrill, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1814 and 1900 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2256-2363 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Excadrill from raids will have exactly 1900 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Excadrill?
The best counter for Excadrill is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 54.625 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (54.500 DPS) and Primal Kyogre (50.970 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Excadrill?
Excadrill can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Excadrill weak to?
Excadrill is weak to Fighting, Fire, Ground, Water-type attacks. It resists Poison, Electric, Rock, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Normal, Psychic, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Excadrill be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Excadrill's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Excadrill from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Excadrill from raids will have 1900 CP at level 20, or 2363 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1814. If you see 1900 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Excadrill worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Excadrill is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Excadrill?
For the best moveset for Excadrill itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Excadrill stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Excadrill without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Excadrill can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (50.778 DPS) and Reshiram (43.643 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Excadrill in raids?
Weather boost information for Excadrill is not currently available. Ground-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.