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Excadrill
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 3,711 |
| Generation | Unova (Gen 5) |
| Buddy Distance | 3km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | ❌ No |
About Excadrill
Excadrill is a Ground/Steel-type Pokémon from Unova (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,711 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Excadrill has base stats of 255 Attack, 129 Defense, and 242 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 626.
With an exceptional Attack stat of 255, Excadrill is one of the top attackers of its type in raids and gym battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO.
In Sunny weather, Excadrill receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Excadrill is 3km per candy.
🔄 Evolution Chain
⚡ Fast Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Claw STAB | Steel | 8 | +6 | 11.4 | - | - | - |
| Mud Slap | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Mud Shot STAB | Ground | 5 | +7 | 8.3 | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
💥 Charged Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Slide | Rock | 80 | -50 | - | 75 | -45 |
| Earthquake STAB | Ground | 140 | -65 | - | 120 | -65 |
| Drill Run | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Iron Head STAB | Steel | 60 | -50 | - | 70 | -50 |
| Scorching Sands | - | - | - | - | - | - |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Excadrill takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Excadrill takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Excadrill
Top Pokémon to use when battling Excadrill in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pheromosa
| Bug Fighting | 316 | 85 | 174 | 3,251 |
| 2 |
Blacephalon
| Fire Ghost | 315 | 148 | 142 | 3,772 |
| 3 |
Palkia
| Water Dragon | 280 | 215 | 189 | 4,565 |
| 4 |
Reshiram
| Dragon Fire | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 5 |
Chandelure
| Ghost Fire | 271 | 182 | 155 | 3,739 |
| 6 |
Kyogre
| Water | 270 | 228 | 205 | 4,708 |
| 7 |
Groudon
| Ground | 270 | 228 | 205 | 4,708 |
| 8 |
Marshadow
| Fighting Ghost | 265 | 190 | 207 | 4,268 |
| 9 |
Volcarona
| Bug Fire | 264 | 189 | 198 | 4,155 |
| 10 |
Inteleon
| Water | 262 | 142 | 172 | 3,391 |
🏆 Excadrill PvP IV Rankings
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
🟢 Great League (1500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 1,498 |
| 2 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 1,498 |
| 3 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 1,500 |
| 4 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 1,492 |
| 5 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 1,495 |
| 6 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 1,499 |
| 7 | 4 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 1,500 |
| 8 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 1,492 |
| 9 | 2 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 1,495 |
| 10 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 1,495 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 15 | 7 | 29 | 2,498 |
| 2 | 0 | 11 | 14 | 29 | 2,498 |
| 3 | 0 | 14 | 9 | 29 | 2,500 |
| 4 | 0 | 13 | 10 | 29 | 2,496 |
| 5 | 1 | 14 | 7 | 29 | 2,500 |
| 6 | 1 | 10 | 14 | 29 | 2,499 |
| 7 | 0 | 12 | 11 | 29 | 2,492 |
| 8 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 29 | 2,497 |
| 9 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 28 | 2,499 |
| 10 | 0 | 15 | 6 | 29 | 2,493 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 Excadrill IV Chart
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,780 | 1,390 | 1,853 | 2,317 | 3,244 | 3,678 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,775 | 1,387 | 1,850 | 2,312 | 3,237 | 3,671 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,771 | 1,385 | 1,847 | 2,309 | 3,232 | 3,665 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,755 | 1,377 | 1,836 | 2,296 | 3,214 | 3,644 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,750 | 1,375 | 1,833 | 2,292 | 3,208 | 3,638 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,730 | 1,365 | 1,820 | 2,275 | 3,185 | 3,611 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,705 | 1,352 | 1,803 | 2,254 | 3,155 | 3,578 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,729 | 1,364 | 1,819 | 2,274 | 3,184 | 3,610 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,655 | 1,327 | 1,770 | 2,212 | 3,097 | 3,512 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 2,412 | 1,206 | 1,607 | 2,010 | 2,814 | 3,190 |
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Excadrill with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 3,678 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 3,244 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,770 - 1,853 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 2,212 - 2,317 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,770 - 1,853 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,327 - 1,390 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Excadrill with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45 | 26 | 3,244 |
| 2 | 3,244 | 27 | 3,244 |
| 3 | 3,244 | 28 | 3,244 |
| 4 | 3,244 | 29 | 3,244 |
| 5 | 437 | 30 | 2,780 |
| 6 | 3,244 | 31 | 3,244 |
| 7 | 3,244 | 32 | 3,244 |
| 8 | 3,244 | 33 | 3,244 |
| 9 | 3,244 | 34 | 3,244 |
| 10 | 927 | 35 | 3,012 |
| 11 | 3,244 | 36 | 3,244 |
| 12 | 3,244 | 37 | 3,244 |
| 13 | 3,244 | 38 | 3,244 |
| 14 | 3,244 | 39 | 3,244 |
| 15 | 1,390 | 40 | 3,244 |
| 16 | 3,244 | 41 | 3,244 |
| 17 | 3,244 | 42 | 3,244 |
| 18 | 3,244 | 43 | 3,244 |
| 19 | 3,244 | 44 | 3,244 |
| 20 | 1,853 | 45 | 3,469 |
| 21 | 3,244 | 46 | 3,244 |
| 22 | 3,244 | 47 | 3,244 |
| 23 | 3,244 | 48 | 3,244 |
| 24 | 3,244 | 49 | 3,244 |
| 25 | 2,317 | 50 | 3,678 |
📖 Complete Excadrill Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Excadrill (#530) is a Ground/Steel-type Pokémon from the Unova region (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,711 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Excadrill is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Excadrill in 2026.
📊 Excadrill Stats Analysis
Excadrill's Attack stat is 255 (Elite). This is among the highest in the game, making Excadrill an elite attacker for raids and gym battles.
With 129 Defense (Average) and 242 Stamina (Elite), the total stat product is 626. This gives Excadrill reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Ground-type Pokémon, Excadrill's stat distribution leans toward offense.
⚔️ Best Excadrill Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Excadrill depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Metal Claw (Fast) with Rock Slide (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Excadrill has 3 Fast Attacks and 5 Charged Attacks to choose from.
🏆 Excadrill PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Great League (1500 CP)
In Great League, Excadrill can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Ground/Steel typing provides useful matchups against Poison, Rock, Electric-type threats while being weak to Water, Fire, Fighting types.
Master League
With 3,678 CP at Level 50, Excadrill is a strong Master League contender. Power it up to Level 50 with best buddy bonus for maximum impact.
💪 Excadrill Raid Guide & Counters
Excadrill appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Water, Fire, Fighting-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Excadrill at Level 20 (1,770 - 1,853 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,212 - 2,317 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,853 CP.
🎯 How to Get Excadrill in Pokémon GO
Excadrill can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Sunny/Clear weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
🔄 Excadrill Evolution Guide
Excadrill is part of a 2-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
✨ Shiny Excadrill in Pokémon GO
Shiny Excadrill is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy
Excadrill gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,212 - 2,317 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
- Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
- Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
- Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.
❓ FAQ About Excadrill
Q: What is Excadrill's max CP?
A: 3,678 CP at Level 50, or 3,244 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Excadrill good?
A: Excellent — top-tier for raids and Master League.
Q: Can Excadrill be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Excadrill is available.
Q: What is Excadrill weak to?
A: Water, Fire, Fighting, Ground-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Metal Claw + Rock Slide for optimal DPS.
📚 Related Guides
Updated June 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.