Where can I find Excadrill in SoulGold?

Excadrill cannot be caught in the wild. It may be obtained through evolution, trading, or special events.

What type is Excadrill?

Excadrill is a ground/steel-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Excadrill learn in SoulGold?

Excadrill can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Excadrillin Pokémon SoulGold

groundsteel

2 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

Subterrene Pokémon

More than 300 feet below the surface, they build mazelike nests. Their activity can be destructive to subway tunnels, but it can also help with construction.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

2 Forms Available

Type

GroundSteel

Dex

#530

Abilities

Sand Rush(Primary)

Ups Speed in a sandstorm.

Sand Force(Secondary)

Powers up in a sandstorm.

Mold Breaker(Hidden)

Moves hit through abilities.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

field

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball6.9%

Great Ball8.9%

Ultra Ball11.5%

Base Exp

178

EV Yield

2 Attack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

fire ×2water ×2fighting ×2ground ×2

Resists

normal ×0.5flying ×0.5psychic ×0.5bug ×0.5rock ×0.25dragon ×0.5steel ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Immune To

electricpoison

Forms

Normal,Mega

Evolution Chain

Drilbur

Base form

→

Excadrill

Level up Drilbur to Lv. 31

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How to Obtain

Excadrill isn't found in the wild. You'll need to evolve, trade, or breed to get one.

Level Up Moves (15)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
0	Horn DrillLevel: 0Horn Drill	normal	1	30	5
0	Horn DrillLevel: 0Horn Drill	A one-hit KO attack that uses a horn like a drill.
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	normal	40	100	35
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
1	Mud SlapLevel: 1Mud Slap	ground	20	100	10
1	Mud SlapLevel: 1Mud Slap	Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy.
1	Rapid SpinLevel: 1Rapid Spin	normal	0	100	40
1	Rapid SpinLevel: 1Rapid Spin	User spins and removes some effects, while upping speed.effects.
1	Hone ClawsLevel: 1Hone Claws	dark	0	0	15
1	Hone ClawsLevel: 1Hone Claws	Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy.
12	Fury SwipesLevel: 12Fury Swipes	normal	18	80	15
12	Fury SwipesLevel: 12Fury Swipes	Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times.
16	Metal ClawLevel: 16Metal Claw	steel	50	95	35
16	Metal ClawLevel: 16Metal Claw	A claw attack that may raise the user's Attack.
20	SandstormLevel: 20Sandstorm	rock	0	0	10
20	SandstormLevel: 20Sandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
24	Crush ClawLevel: 24Crush Claw	normal	75	95	10
24	Crush ClawLevel: 24Crush Claw	Tears at the foe with sharp claws. May lower Defense.
28	Rock SlideLevel: 28Rock Slide	rock	75	90	10
28	Rock SlideLevel: 28Rock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
34	DigLevel: 34Dig	ground	100	100	10
34	DigLevel: 34Dig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
40	Swords DanceLevel: 40Swords Dance	normal	0	0	0
40	Swords DanceLevel: 40Swords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
46	Drill RunLevel: 46Drill Run	ground	80	95	10
46	Drill RunLevel: 46Drill Run	Spins its body like a drill. High critical-hit ratio.
52	EarthquakeLevel: 52Earthquake	ground	100	100	10
52	EarthquakeLevel: 52Earthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
58	FissureLevel: 58Fissure	ground	1	30	5
58	FissureLevel: 58Fissure	A one-hit KO move that drops the foe in a fissure.

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Egg Moves (8)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Iron DefenseIron Defense	steel	0	0	15
Iron DefenseIron Defense	Hardens the body's surface to sharply raise Defense.
Rapid SpinRapid Spin	normal	0	100	40
Rapid SpinRapid Spin	User spins and removes some effects, while upping speed.effects.
Earth PowerEarth Power	ground	90	100	10
Earth PowerEarth Power	Makes the ground erupt with power. May lower Sp. Def.
Crush ClawCrush Claw	normal	75	95	10
Crush ClawCrush Claw	Tears at the foe with sharp claws. May lower Defense.
Metal SoundMetal Sound	steel	0	85	40
Metal SoundMetal Sound	Emits a horrible screech that sharply lowers Sp. Def.
SubmissionSubmission	fighting	80	80	0
SubmissionSubmission	A reckless body slam that also hurts the user.
Skull BashSkull Bash	normal	0	100	0
Skull BashSkull Bash	Tucks in the head, then attacks on the next turn.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	90	85	20
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.

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TM/HM Moves (36)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	0	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	dark	60	100	20	TM59TM59
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	Violently swings around to hurt everyone nearby.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
CutCut	steel	50	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FlingFling	dark	1	100	10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
Focus BlastFocus Blast	fighting	120	70	5	TM52TM52
Focus BlastFocus Blast	Attacks at full power. May lower Sp. Def.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	0	0	15	TM76TM76
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	80	100	20	TM84TM84
Poison JabPoison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	90	85	20	HM09HM09
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	0	0	0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	0	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	70	100	15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	90	100	10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
Smart StrikeSmart Strike	steel	70	0	10	TM67TM67
Smart StrikeSmart Strike	Hits with an accurate horn that never misses.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	0	0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
X ScissorX Scissor	bug	80	100	15	TM81TM81
X ScissorX Scissor	Slashes the foe with crossed scythes, claws, etc.