Master League PvP guide
Excadrill (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Excadrill (Shadow) is a Ground/Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #154. Its recommended PvP moveset is Mud Shot with Drill Run and Rock Slide.
Master League
#154
Viable pick
Type
Ground/Steel
Best Fast Move
Mud Shot
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,667
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT EXCADRILL (SHADOW)
Is Excadrill (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Excadrill (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #154.
Excadrill (Shadow) is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #386 and a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #464.
Excadrill (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #464 | 76.0 | Mud Shot, Drill Run, Rock Slide |
| Ultra League | #386 | 75.5 | Mud Shot, Drill Run, Rock Slide |
| Master LeagueBest | #154 | 69.0 | Mud Shot, Drill Run, Rock Slide |
Best Moveset for Excadrill (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
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 Move · STAB
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 Move
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 (Shadow) is Mud Shot with Drill Run and Rock Slide.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Excadrill (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Fast Move · STAB
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
Charged Move · STAB
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 Move · STAB
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 Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Excadrill (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Mud Shot → Drill Run
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Mud Shot → Rock Slide
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Excadrill (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Excadrill (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Excadrill (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Excadrill (Shadow)'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×
- 0.625×
- normal0.625×
- psychic0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Excadrill (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Excadrill (Shadow) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Excadrill (Shadow)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Resisted
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
80% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Resisted
54% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Ballghost
Charged Move
Neutral
73% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Resisted
39% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Resisted
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
107% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Resisted
45% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Neutral
65% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Super Effective
180% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Resisted
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
32% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
87% HP
Ratings are shown from Excadrill (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Excadrill (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Excadrill (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Excadrill (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Excadrill (Shadow)'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 (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 2/15/14 | 1,496 | 17 | 1,583,037 |
| #2 | 2/15/15 | 1,499 | 17 | 1,583,037 | |
| #3 | 3/14/14 | 1,497 | 17 | 1,578,161 | |
| #4 | 3/14/15 | 1,500 | 17 | 1,578,161 | |
| #5 | 3/15/13 | 1,499 | 17 | 1,577,926 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 2,495 | 28.5 | 3,417,738 |
| #2 | 1/15/14 | 2,499 | 28.5 | 3,412,392 | |
| #3 | 1/14/15 | 2,496 | 28.5 | 3,407,314 | |
| #4 | 2/15/12 | 2,499 | 28.5 | 3,406,899 | |
| #5 | 2/14/14 | 2,500 | 28.5 | 3,401,932 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/14 | 3,660 | 50 | 5,902,465 |
| #2 | 15/15/15 | 3,667 | 50 | 5,902,465 | |
| #3 | 14/15/14 | 3,646 | 50 | 5,880,604 | |
| #4 | 14/15/15 | 3,654 | 50 | 5,880,604 | |
| #5 | 15/15/13 | 3,653 | 50 | 5,875,012 |
Excadrill (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Excadrill (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Excadrill (Shadow) 2/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 17
- CP
- 1,496
- Attack
- 141.6
- Defense
- 79.3
- HP
- 141
Ultra League
Excadrill (Shadow) 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 28.5
- CP
- 2,495
- Attack
- 181.9
- Defense
- 102.7
- HP
- 183
Master League
Excadrill (Shadow) 15/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,660
- Attack
- 226.9
- Defense
- 121
- HP
- 215
Excadrill (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Excadrill (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Shares Ground typing · Same Mud Shot fast move · Master League #102
Shares Ground typing · Same Mud Shot fast move · Master League #99
Shares Ground typing · Same Mud Shot fast move · Master League #41
Same Steel / Ground typing · Similar charged move types · Ultra League #47
Same Steel / Ground typing · Similar charged move types · Ultra League #45
Shares Ground typing · Same Mud Shot fast move · Great League #77
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Excadrill (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Excadrill (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Excadrill (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Mud Shot with Drill Run and Rock Slide.
Is Excadrill (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Excadrill (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #154.
What counters Excadrill (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Palkia (Origin), Lunala and Xerneas are among the strongest current counters to Excadrill (Shadow) in Master League.
What is Excadrill (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Excadrill (Shadow) is weak to Fighting (1.6×), Fire (1.6×), Ground (1.6×), Water (1.6×).