excadrill

Excadrill is a Ground/Steel-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Type: Ground / Steel

Abilities:

• Sand Rush: Doubles Excadrill's Speed stat in a sandstorm.
• Sand Force: Boosts the power of Rock, Ground, and Steel-type moves by 30% during a sandstorm.
• Mold Breaker (Hidden Ability): Allows Excadrill's moves to hit through abilities that could impede them.

Physical Characteristics:

• Excadrill is a bipedal, mole-like Pokémon.
• It has a dark brown body with a silver, metallic forehead and claws.
• Its head is domed with a pointed, red stripe running from the tip of its snout to the back of its head.
• Excadrill has large, shovel-like claws that are perfect for digging through the earth.
• Its eyes are small and red, giving it a fierce appearance.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Excadrill is known to inhabit tunnels and caves, often found in mountainous regions.
• It is an excellent digger, capable of burrowing through the earth at incredible speeds.
• Excadrill creates intricate tunnels in the ground, which it uses both for travel and as a means to ambush prey.
• It is known to be territorial but can form strong bonds with trainers.

In Battle:

• Excadrill is a formidable physical attacker with high Attack and Speed stats.
• Signature moves include Drill Run, Earthquake, and Iron Head.
• It excels in battles under sandstorm conditions due to its abilities, making it a popular choice in sandstorm teams.
• Excadrill is strong against Electric, Fairy, Rock, and Poison types but is weak to Fighting, Fire, Ground, and Water types.
• Its Steel typing gives it a resistance to many types, making it a versatile defender as well.

Evolution:

• Excadrill evolves from Drilbur starting at level 31.

Interesting Facts:

• Excadrill's design is inspired by a drill, emphasizing its ability to burrow underground.
• It is known as the "Subterrene Pokémon" due to its digging capabilities.
• In the Pokémon anime, Excadrill is one of Iris's main Pokémon, known for its immense power and stubborn personality.
• Its unique Ground/Steel typing provides it with a wide range of resistances, making it a strategic component in many competitive teams.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Black: It can help in tunnel construction. Its drill has evolved into steel strong enough to bore through iron plates.
• White: More than 300 feet below the surface, they build mazelike nests. Their activity can be destructive to subway tunnels.
• Black-2: Forming a drill with its steel claws and head, it can bore through a steel plate, no matter how thick it is.
• White-2: Forming a drill with its steel claws and head, it can bore through a steel plate, no matter how thick it is.
• X: It can help in tunnel construction. Its drill has evolved into steel strong enough to bore through iron plates.
• Y: More than 300 feet below the surface, they build mazelike nests. Their activity can be destructive to subway tunnels.
• Omega-Ruby: It can help in tunnel construction. Its drill has evolved into steel strong enough to bore through iron plates.
• Alpha-Sapphire: More than 300 feet below the surface, they build mazelike nests. Their activity can be destructive to subway tunnels.
• Sword: It’s not uncommon for tunnels that appear to have formed naturally to actually be a result of Excadrill’s rampant digging.
• Shield: Known as the Drill King, this Pokémon can tunnel through the terrain at speeds of over 90 mph.