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Excadrill Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters

Excadrill is a Ground/Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #164. Its recommended PvP moveset is Mud Shot with Drill Run and Rock Slide.

Master League

#164

Viable pick

Type

Ground/Steel

Best Fast Move

Mud Shot

Charged Moves

Drill RunRock Slide

Max CP

3,667

Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026

ABOUT EXCADRILL

Is Excadrill Good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Excadrill is currently a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #164.

Excadrill is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #466.

Excadrill PvP Rankings

LeagueRankPvP ScoreRecommended Moves
Great League#53673.8Mud Shot, Drill Run, Rock Slide
Ultra League#46673.1Mud Shot, Drill Run, Rock Slide
Master LeagueBest#16468.0Mud Shot, Drill Run, Rock Slide

Best Moveset for Excadrill in Pokémon GO PvP

Mud Shot
ground

Fast Move · STAB

DMG3Energy+9Turns2DPT1.50EPT4.50

Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass

Drill Run
ground

Charged Move · STAB

DMG70Energy cost40

Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass

Rock Slide
rock

Charged Move

DMG75Energy cost45

Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice

Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel

The recommended PvP moveset for Excadrill is Mud Shot with Drill Run and Rock Slide.

Alternative movesets

All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Excadrill in the imported game data.

Fast Moves

Metal Claw
steel

Fast Move · STAB

DMG5Energy+7Turns2DPT2.50EPT3.50

Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic

Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water

Mud ShotRecommended
ground

Fast Move · STAB

DMG3Energy+9Turns2DPT1.50EPT4.50

Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass

Mud Slap
ground

Fast Move · STAB

DMG11Energy+10Turns3DPT3.67EPT3.33

Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass

Charged Moves

Drill RunRecommended
ground

Charged Move · STAB

DMG70Energy cost40

Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass

Earthquake
ground

Charged Move · STAB

DMG120Energy cost65

Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass

Iron Head
steel

Charged Move · STAB

DMG85Energy cost50

Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic

Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water

Rock SlideRecommended
rock

Charged Move

DMG75Energy cost45

Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice

Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel

Scorching Sands
ground

Charged Move · STAB

DMG80Energy cost50

Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass

Return
normal

Charged Move

DMG130Energy cost70

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel

Excadrill PvP Move Counts

Mud Shot → Drill Run

5 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

5454

Mud Shot → Rock Slide

5 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

5555

Excadrill Battle Guide

Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Excadrill wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.

Excadrill Weaknesses & Resistances

Defensive type multipliers below combine Excadrill's Ground/Steel typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.

Weak to

  • fighting1.6×
  • fire1.6×
  • ground1.6×
  • water1.6×

Resistant to

  • poison0.244×
  • electric0.391×
  • rock0.391×
  • bug0.625×
  • dragon0.625×
  • fairy0.625×
  • flying0.625×
  • normal0.625×
  • psychic0.625×
  • steel0.625×

Best Counters to Excadrill in Pokémon GO PvP

Recommended attacks are measured against Excadrill in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Excadrill's league HP.

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Dragon Breathdragon

    Fast Move

    Resisted

  • Aqua Tailwater

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    67% HP

  • Spacial Renddragon

    Charged Move

    Resisted

    45% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Waterfallwater

    Fast Move

    Super Effective

  • Avalancheice

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    54% HP

  • Origin Pulsewater

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    150% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Metal Clawsteel

    Fast Move

    Resisted

  • Close Combatfighting

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    117% HP

  • Behemoth Bladesteel

    Charged Move

    Resisted

    55% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Geomancyfairy

    Fast Move

    Resisted

  • Close Combatfighting

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    89% HP

  • Moonblastfairy

    Charged Move

    Resisted

    38% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Dragon Breathdragon

    Fast Move

    Resisted

  • Roar of Timedragon

    Charged Move

    Resisted

    67% HP

  • Iron Headsteel

    Charged Move

    Resisted

    39% HP

Ratings are shown from Excadrill's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Excadrill.

Best Teammates for Excadrill in Pokémon GO PvP

Good teammates for Excadrill should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.

Covers 3 of Excadrill's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 2 of Excadrill's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 2 of Excadrill's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Excadrill's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 4 of Excadrill's 5 hardest current matchups.

Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.

Best PvP IVs for Excadrill

LeagueRankIVsCPLevelStat Product
Great League#12/15/141,496171,583,037
#22/15/151,499171,583,037
#33/14/141,497171,578,161
#43/14/151,500171,578,161
#53/15/131,499171,577,926
Ultra League#10/15/152,49528.53,417,738
#21/15/142,49928.53,412,392
#31/14/152,49628.53,407,314
#42/15/122,49928.53,406,899
#52/14/142,50028.53,401,932
Master League#115/15/143,660505,902,465
#215/15/153,667505,902,465
#314/15/143,646505,880,604
#414/15/153,654505,880,604
#515/15/133,653505,875,012

Excadrill Stats in Pokémon GO

Excadrill's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.

Great League

Excadrill 2/15/14 (Best IV)

Level
17
CP
1,496
Attack
141.6
Defense
79.3
HP
141

Ultra League

Excadrill 0/15/15 (Best IV)

Level
28.5
CP
2,495
Attack
181.9
Defense
102.7
HP
183

Master League

Excadrill 15/15/14 (Best IV)

Level
50
CP
3,660
Attack
226.9
Defense
121
HP
215

Excadrill Evolution

Excadrill

A Shadow form of Excadrill also exists in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon Similar to Excadrill in Pokémon GO PvP

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Excadrill Pokémon GO PvP FAQ

What is the best moveset for Excadrill in Pokémon GO PvP?

Excadrill's recommended PvP moveset is Mud Shot with Drill Run and Rock Slide.

Is Excadrill good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Excadrill is currently a viable PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #164.

What counters Excadrill in Pokémon GO PvP?

Palkia (Origin), Kyogre and Zacian (Crowned Sword) are among the strongest current counters to Excadrill in Master League.

What is Excadrill weak to in Pokémon GO?

Excadrill is weak to Fighting (1.6×), Fire (1.6×), Ground (1.6×), Water (1.6×).