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Excadrill

Official artwork by Ken Sugimori

Classification

The Subterrene Pokémon

New Logora #172
National #530

Ground Steel

Damage Taken*

×4:	N/A
×2:	Fighting Fire Ground Water
×1:	Dark Ghost Grass Ice
×0.5:	Bug Dragon Fairy Flying Normal Psychic Steel
×0.25:	Rock
×0:	Electric Poison

Abilities

Sand Rush: Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed stat in a sandstorm.
Sand Force: Boosts certain moves’ power in a sandstorm.
Mold Breaker hidden ability: Moves can be used on the target regardless of its Abilities.

Base Stats (508 total)

HP: 110	110
Attack: 135	135
Defense: 60	60
Sp. Atk: 50	50
Sp. Def: 65	65
Speed: 88	88

Size

Height: 2'4" / 0.7 m
Weight: 89.1 lbs / 40.4 kg

Breeding Info

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Egg Groups

Field

Evolutionary Family

Drilbur: Base form

→

Excadrill: Level 31

Flavor Info

Pokédex Entries

It can help in tunnel construction. Its drill has evolved into steel strong enough to bore through iron plates.

More than 300 feet below the surface, they build mazelike nests. Their activity can be destructive to subway tunnels.

Misc Data

Catch Rate: 60
Base Happiness: 70

Pokédex Categories

Color

Gray

Body Shape

Bipedal without tail

Locations

New Logora	Fulgurok Caves, Route NL19

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Summary
1^RL	Rototiller	Ground	Other	—	—%	10	Tilling the soil, the user makes it easier for plants to grow. This raises the Attack and Sp. Atk stats of Grass-type Pokémon.
1	Scratch	Normal	Physical	40	100%	35	Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
1	Mud Sport	Ground	Other	—	—%	15	The user covers itself with mud. This weakens Electric-type moves for five turns.
5	Rapid Spin	Normal	Physical	50	100%	40	A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes. This also raises the user's Speed stat.
8	Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100%	10	The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
12	Fury Swipes	Normal	Physical	18	80%	15	The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row.
15	Metal Claw	Steel	Physical	50	95%	35	The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.
19	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100%	10	The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
22	Hone Claws	Dark	Other	—	—%	15	The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
26	Slash	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20	The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.
29	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90%	10	Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
31	Horn Drill	Normal	Physical	*	30%	5	The user stabs the target with a horn that rotates like a drill. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.
36	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100%	10	The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
42	Swords Dance	Normal	Other	—	—%	20	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.
49	Sandstorm	Rock	Other	—	—%	10	A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.
55	Drill Run	Ground	Physical	80	95%	10	The user crashes into its target while rotating its body like a drill. Critical hits land more easily.
62	Fissure	Ground	Physical	*	30%	5	The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.

TM/HM Moves

#	Move	Type	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Summary
001	Hone Claws	Dark	Other	—	—%	15	The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
006	Toxic	Poison	Other	—	90%	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
010	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	60	100%	15	A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
015	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90%	5	The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.
017	Protect	Normal	Other	—	—%	10	Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
021	Frustration	Normal	Physical	*	100%	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
026	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100%	10	The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
027	Return	Normal	Physical	*	100%	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
028	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100%	10	The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
031	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100%	15	The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
032	Double Team	Normal	Other	—	—%	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
036	Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	90	100%	10	Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.
037	Sandstorm	Rock	Other	—	—%	10	A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.
039	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	60	95%	15	Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.
040	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	—%	20	The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
042	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20	An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
044	Rest	Psychic	Other	—	—%	10	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.
045	Attract	Normal	Other	—	100%	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
048	Round	Normal	Special	60	100%	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
052	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120	70%	5	The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
056	Fling	Dark	Physical	*	100%	10	The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.
065	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	70	100%	15	The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
068	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90%	5	The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.
075	Swords Dance	Normal	Other	—	—%	20	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.
078	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100%	20	The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.
080	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90%	10	Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
081	X-Scissor	Bug	Physical	80	100%	15	The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
084	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100%	20	The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
087	Swagger	Normal	Other	—	85%	15	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
088	Sleep Talk	Normal	Other	—	—%	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
090	Substitute	Normal	Other	—	—%	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
094	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100%	15	The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.
100	Confide	Normal	Other	—	—%	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
H01	Cut	Steel	Physical	65	95%	20	The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. Critical hits land more easily. It can also be used to cut down some obstacles.
H04	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100%	15	The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.
ZC09	Aftershock	Ground	Physical	60	100%	10	The user strikes the ground and causes a series of tremors that shake the target over two turns.
ZC15	Piledriver	Steel	Physical	65	100%	20	The user brings its steely limb down hard on the target's head, driving it into the ground and reducing its Evasion stat.
ZC22	Sandblast	Ground	Physical	55	95%	10	The user fires a high-pressure stream of sand at the target. It may also burn the target.
ZC33	Lariat	Fighting	Physical	80	100%	20	The user knocks the opponent down hard with a mighty swing of its arm, startling it out of any attacks it might have been preparing.
ZC36	Mudslide	Ground	Special	60	100%	10	An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the target in the same turn.
ZC49	Pulverize	Steel	Physical	130	90%	5	The user savagely bashes the target's body. The attack's recoil harshly lowers the user's Attack stat.
ZC52	Berry Share	Normal	Other	—	—%	10	The user shares its held Berry with the target. The target is placated by the gift and may be easier to catch.
ZC53	Hidden Gift	Normal	Other	—	—%	10	A unique attack that varies in effect depending on the Pokémon using it.
ZC54	Clear Sky	Normal	Other	—	—%	5	The user clears the skies and calms the wind, returning the weather to normal.

Tutor Moves

Move	Type	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Summary
Amaze	Normal	Physical	*	100%	15	The user amazes the foe with its coolness and then attacks. It grows in power the cooler the user is.
Ancient Power	Rock	Special	60	100%	5	The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.
Brutal Swing	Dark	Physical	60	100%	20	The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.
Captivate	Normal	Other	—	100%	20	If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.
Confound	Normal	Special	*	100%	15	The user confounds the foe with its cleverness and then attacks. It grows in power the cleverer the user is.
Dazzle	Normal	Special	*	100%	15	The user dazzles the foe with its cuteness and then attacks. It grows in power the cuter the user is.
Demolish	Normal	Physical	*	100%	15	The user frightens the foe with its toughness and then attacks. It grows in power the tougher the user is.
Drill Run	Ground	Physical	80	95%	10	The user crashes into its target while rotating its body like a drill. Critical hits land more easily.
Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100%	10	The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
Endure	Normal	Other	—	—%	10	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Enthrall	Normal	Special	*	100%	15	The user enchants the foe with its beauty and then attacks. It grows in power the more beautiful the user is.
Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	40	95%	20	The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100%	15	The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Iron Defense	Steel	Other	—	—%	15	The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
Iron Head	Steel	Physical	80	100%	15	The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.
Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	*	100%	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.
Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90%	20	The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.
Scorching Sands	Ground	Special	70	100%	10	The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20	The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.
Smart Strike	Steel	Physical	70	—%	10	The user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses.
Snore	Normal	Special	50	100%	15	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Stealth Rock	Rock	Other	—	—%	20	The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
Steel Beam	Steel	Special	140	95%	5	The user fires a beam of steel that it collected from its entire body. This also damages the user.
Stomping Tantrum	Ground	Physical	75	100%	10	Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user's previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.

Egg Moves

Move	Type	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Summary
Crush Claw	Normal	Physical	75	95%	10	The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Metal Sound	Steel	Other	—	85%	40	A horrible sound like scraping metal harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Quicksand	Ground	Other	—	80%	15	The user creates an area of sinking sands beneath the target. The target is unable to use direct contact attacks until it can climb out of the quicksand.
Skull Bash	Normal	Physical	130	100%	10	The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.
Submission	Fighting	Physical	80	80%	20	The user grabs the target and recklessly dives for the ground. This also damages the user a little.