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 has no wild encounters recorded in this game. Evolve drilbur to get one.

Level Up Moves (15)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
0	Horn DrillLevel: 0Horn Drill	normal	PWR1	ACC30	PP5
0	Horn DrillLevel: 0Horn Drill	A one-hit KO attack that uses a horn like a drill.
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP35
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
1	Mud SlapLevel: 1Mud Slap	ground	PWR20	ACC100	PP10
1	Mud SlapLevel: 1Mud Slap	Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy.
1	Rapid SpinLevel: 1Rapid Spin	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40
1	Rapid SpinLevel: 1Rapid Spin	User spins and removes some effects, while upping speed.effects.
1	Hone ClawsLevel: 1Hone Claws	dark	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
1	Hone ClawsLevel: 1Hone Claws	Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy.
12	Fury SwipesLevel: 12Fury Swipes	normal	PWR18	ACC80	PP15
12	Fury SwipesLevel: 12Fury Swipes	Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times.
16	Metal ClawLevel: 16Metal Claw	steel	PWR50	ACC95	PP35
16	Metal ClawLevel: 16Metal Claw	A claw attack that may raise the user's Attack.
20	SandstormLevel: 20Sandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
20	SandstormLevel: 20Sandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
24	Crush ClawLevel: 24Crush Claw	normal	PWR75	ACC95	PP10
24	Crush ClawLevel: 24Crush Claw	Tears at the foe with sharp claws. May lower Defense.
28	Rock SlideLevel: 28Rock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10
28	Rock SlideLevel: 28Rock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
34	DigLevel: 34Dig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10
34	DigLevel: 34Dig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
40	Swords DanceLevel: 40Swords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0
40	Swords DanceLevel: 40Swords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
46	Drill RunLevel: 46Drill Run	ground	PWR80	ACC95	PP10
46	Drill RunLevel: 46Drill Run	Spins its body like a drill. High critical-hit ratio.
52	EarthquakeLevel: 52Earthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10
52	EarthquakeLevel: 52Earthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
58	FissureLevel: 58Fissure	ground	PWR1	ACC30	PP5
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	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
Iron DefenseIron Defense	Hardens the body's surface to sharply raise Defense.
Rapid SpinRapid Spin	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40
Rapid SpinRapid Spin	User spins and removes some effects, while upping speed.effects.
Earth PowerEarth Power	ground	PWR90	ACC100	PP10
Earth PowerEarth Power	Makes the ground erupt with power. May lower Sp. Def.
Crush ClawCrush Claw	normal	PWR75	ACC95	PP10
Crush ClawCrush Claw	Tears at the foe with sharp claws. May lower Defense.
Metal SoundMetal Sound	steel	PWR0	ACC85	PP40
Metal SoundMetal Sound	Emits a horrible screech that sharply lowers Sp. Def.
SubmissionSubmission	fighting	PWR80	ACC80	PP0
SubmissionSubmission	A reckless body slam that also hurts the user.
Skull BashSkull Bash	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP0
Skull BashSkull Bash	Tucks in the head, then attacks on the next turn.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20
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	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM59TM59
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	Violently swings around to hurt everyone nearby.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
CutCut	steel	PWR50	ACC95	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
DigDig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FlingFling	dark	PWR1	ACC100	PP10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
Focus BlastFocus Blast	fighting	PWR120	ACC70	PP5	TM52TM52
Focus BlastFocus Blast	Attacks at full power. May lower Sp. Def.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM76TM76
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	PWR80	ACC100	PP20	TM84TM84
Poison JabPoison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20	HM09HM09
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
RoundRound	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
Smart StrikeSmart Strike	steel	PWR70	ACC0	PP10	TM67TM67
Smart StrikeSmart Strike	Hits with an accurate horn that never misses.
StrengthStrength	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
X ScissorX Scissor	bug	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM81TM81
X ScissorX Scissor	Slashes the foe with crossed scythes, claws, etc.