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Excadrill in Pokémon X & Y

#530 in the X and Y Pokédex • Subterrene Pokémon

Excadrill in the National Pokédex
Excadrill sprite

Normal

Shiny Excadrill sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon X

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

Pokémon Y

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

Pokémon details

Types

GroundSteel

Category

Subterrene Pokémon

Height

0.7 m (2'04")

Weight

40.4 kg (89.1 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0530

Excadrill in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

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.

Type-only matchups for Excadrill, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
2 Atk
Catch rate
60
Base Exp.
178

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Drilbur

Drilbur

#529

Level 31

Excadrill

Excadrill

#530

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
X
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Friend Safari

Friend Safari (Steel)

Walking in tall grass or a cave30-

Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 3, Requires a registered 3DS friend. Each unlocked encounter slot has equal probability: 50% with two slots or approximately 33.3% with three. The candidate depends on that friend’s Safari., Friend must enter the Hall of Fame and meet you in the PSS. Since Nintendo Network closed in April 2024, new third-slot and Hidden Ability unlocks require local play together; earlier online unlocks remain available.

Y
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Friend Safari

Friend Safari (Steel)

Walking in tall grass or a cave30-

Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 3, Requires a registered 3DS friend. Each unlocked encounter slot has equal probability: 50% with two slots or approximately 33.3% with three. The candidate depends on that friend’s Safari., Friend must enter the Hall of Fame and meet you in the PSS. Since Nintendo Network closed in April 2024, new third-slot and Hidden Ability unlocks require local play together; earlier online unlocks remain available.

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartScratch

Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.

Normal4010035
StartMud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010
StartRapid Spin

A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.

Normal2010040
StartMud Sport

The user covers itself with mud. This weakens Electric-type moves for five turns.

Ground--15
StartRototiller

Tilling the soil, the user makes it easier for plants to grow. This raises the Attack and Sp. Atk stats of Grass-type Pokémon.

Ground--10
5Rapid Spin

A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.

Normal2010040
8Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010
12Fury Swipes

The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row.

Normal188015
15Metal Claw

The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.

Steel509535
19Dig

The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

Ground8010010
22Hone Claws

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

Dark--15
26Slash

The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.

Normal7010020
29Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Rock759010
31Horn Drill

The user stabs the target with a horn that rotates like a drill. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.

Normal-305
36Earthquake

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

Ground10010010
42Swords Dance

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

Normal--20
49Sandstorm

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.

Rock--10
55Drill Run

The user crashes into its target while rotating its body like a drill. Critical hits land more easily.

Ground809510
62Fissure

The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.

Ground-305

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon X and Y.
Class
TM01Hone Claws

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

Dark--15
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

Normal6010015
TM15Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM17Protect

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM26Earthquake

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

Ground10010010
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM28Dig

The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

Ground8010010
TM31Brick Break

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

Fighting7510015
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM36Sludge Bomb

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.

Poison9010010
TM37Sandstorm

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.

Rock--10
TM39Rock Tomb

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

Rock609515
TM40Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

Flying60-20
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM52Focus Blast

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Fighting120705
TM56Fling

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.

Dark-10010
TM65Shadow Claw

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

Ghost7010015
TM68Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM75Swords Dance

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

Normal--20
TM78Bulldoze

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.

Ground6010020
TM80Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Rock759010
TM81X-Scissor

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

Bug8010015
TM84Poison Jab

The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.

Poison8010020
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM88Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM94Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.

Fighting4010015
TM100Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Normal--20
HM01Cut

The target is cut with a scythe or claw. This can also be used to cut down thin trees.

Normal509530
HM04Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.

Normal8010015

Learn these before evolving. The source identifies the original method and level where applicable.
Class
Acquisition source
Crush Claw

The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Normal759510

Drilbur — breeding

Earth Power

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Ground9010010

Drilbur — breeding

Iron Defense

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Steel--15

Drilbur — breeding

Metal Sound

A horrible sound like scraping metal harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Steel-8540

Drilbur — breeding

Rock Climb

The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. This may also confuse the target.

Normal908520

Drilbur — breeding

Skull Bash

The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.

Normal13010010

Drilbur — breeding

Submission

The user grabs the target and recklessly dives for the ground. This also damages the user a little.

Fighting808020

Drilbur — breeding

These require the labeled trade, transfer or breeding route. Generation III/IV imports must first reach Generation V; Virtual Console Pokémon cannot be imported into X/Y. Kyurem must be unfused for transfer. Individual options do not certify every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition source
Crush Claw

The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Normal759510

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Earth Power

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Ground9010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Earth Power

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Ground9010010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Iron Defense

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Steel--15

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Iron Defense

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Steel--15

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Iron Head

The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.

Steel8010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Iron Head

The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.

Steel8010015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Magnet Rise

The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.

Electric--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Magnet Rise

The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.

Electric--10

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Metal Sound

A horrible sound like scraping metal harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Steel-8540

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Rock Climb

The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. This may also confuse the target.

Normal908520

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Skull Bash

The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.

Normal13010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Stealth Rock

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

Rock--20

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Stealth Rock

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

Rock--20

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Submission

The user grabs the target and recklessly dives for the ground. This also damages the user a little.

Fighting808020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Sand Rush

Ability Slot 1

Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed stat 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 on the target regardless of its Abilities.

Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move.

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