Excadrill in Pokémon Black & White
#36 in the Unova Pokédex • Subterrene Pokémon
Excadrill in the National Pokédex
Pokédex entries
Pokémon Black
It can help in tunnel construction. Its drill has evolved into steel strong enough to bore through iron plates.
Pokémon White
More than 300 feet below the surface, they build mazelike nests. Their activity can be destructive to subway tunnels.
Pokémon details
Types
Category
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Pokédex
Excadrill in Other Games
National Dex pageMin
Max
HP
110
330
424
Attack
135
247
405
Defense
60
112
240
Sp. Atk
50
94
218
Sp. Def
65
121
251
Speed
88
162
302
Total
508
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
| Pokédexes | Original Unova #36 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 2 Atk |
| Catch rate | 60 |
| Base Exp. | 178 |
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Drilbur #35 | Level 31 |  Excadrill #36 |
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Scratch Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage. |  |  | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| Start | Mud-Slap The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. | |  | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| Start | Rapid Spin A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes. | | | 20 | 100 | 40 |
| Start | Mud Sport The user covers itself with mud. It weakens Electric-type moves while the user is in the battle. | |  | - | - | 15 |
| 5 | Rapid Spin A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes. | | | 20 | 100 | 40 |
| 8 | Mud-Slap The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. | | | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| 12 | Fury Swipes The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession. | | | 18 | 80 | 15 |
| 15 | Metal Claw The target is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user’s Attack stat. | | | 50 | 95 | 35 |
| 19 | Dig The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. | | | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| 22 | Hone Claws The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. |  | | - | - | 15 |
| 26 | Slash The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily. | | | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| 29 | Rock Slide Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch. |  | | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| 31 | Horn Drill The user stabs the target with a horn that rotates like a drill. If it hits, the target faints instantly. | | | - | 30 | 5 |
| 36 | Earthquake The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it. | | | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| 42 | Swords Dance A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat. | | | - | - | 30 |
| 49 | Sandstorm A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. | | | - | - | 10 |
| 55 | Drill Run The user crashes into its target while rotating its body like a drill. Critical hits land more easily. | | | 80 | 95 | 10 |
| 62 | Fissure The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target instantly faints if it hits. | | | - | 30 | 5 |
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Hone Claws The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. | | | - | - | 15 |
| TM06 | Toxic A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |  | | - | 90 | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. | Varies | | 30–70 | 100 | 15 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy. | | | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | | | - | - | 10 |
| TM21 | Frustration A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. | | | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM26 | Earthquake The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it. | | | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| TM27 | Return A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. | | | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM28 | Dig The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. | | | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| TM31 | Brick Break The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect. |  | | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| TM32 | Double Team By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. | | | - | - | 15 |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target. | | | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| TM37 | Sandstorm A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. | | | - | - | 10 |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement. | | | 50 | 80 | 10 |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail. |  | | 60 | - | 20 |
| TM42 | Facade An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. | | | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |  | | - | - | 10 |
| TM45 | Attract If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. | | | - | 100 | 15 |
| TM48 | Round The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. | | | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| TM52 | Focus Blast The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. | | | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| TM56 | Fling The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item. | | | - | 100 | 10 |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily. |  | | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| TM68 | Giga Impact The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn. | | | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| TM75 | Swords Dance A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat. | | | - | - | 30 |
| TM78 | Bulldoze The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced. | | | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| TM80 | Rock Slide Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch. | | | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| TM81 | X-Scissor The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. |  | | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| TM84 | Poison Jab The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the target. | | | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| TM87 | Swagger The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. | | | - | 90 | 15 |
| TM90 | Substitute The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. | | | - | - | 10 |
| TM94 | Rock Smash The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. | | | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| HM01 | Cut The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees. | | | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| HM04 | Strength The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders. | | | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| Class | Acquisition | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crush Claw The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. It may also lower the target’s Defense. | | | 75 | 95 | 10 | Prior evolution: egg |
| Earth Power The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. | | | 90 | 100 | 10 | Prior evolution: egg |
| Iron Defense The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat. | | | - | - | 15 | Prior evolution: egg |
| Metal Sound A horrible sound like scraping metal harshly reduces the target’s Sp. Def stat. | | | - | 85 | 40 | Prior evolution: egg |
| Rock Climb The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. It may also confuse the target. | | | 90 | 85 | 20 | Prior evolution: egg |
| Skull Bash The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn. | | | 100 | 100 | 15 | Prior evolution: egg |
| Submission The user grabs the target and recklessly dives for the ground. It also hurts the user slightly. | | | 80 | 80 | 25 | Prior evolution: egg |
| Class | Acquisition | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Head The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. It may also make the target flinch. | | | 80 | 100 | 15 | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
| Magnet Rise The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns. |  | | - | - | 10 | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
| Sleep Talk While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. | | | - | - | 10 | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
| Snore An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. | | | 40 | 100 | 15 | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
| Stealth Rock The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opponent’s team. The trap hurts opponents that switch into battle. | | | - | - | 20 | Trade from Black 2 or White 2 |
Hidden Ability entries show the game’s programmed slots. Obtaining one can require a historical Dream World promotion, a special gift or a trade from Black 2 and White 2. A programmed slot does not establish that the Hidden Ability was officially obtainable in Generation V.
Sand Rush
Ability Slot 1
Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed in a sandstorm.
Doubles Speed during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Sand Force
Ability Slot 2
Boosts certain moves’ power in a sandstorm.
Strengthens Rock, Ground, and Steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Mold Breaker(Hidden Ability)
Moves can be used regardless of Abilities.
Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move.
