# Excadrill - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 National Dex

> Find the best Excadrill builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Excadrill Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 National Dex (`gen9nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9nationaldex |
| **Usage** | 2% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Excadrill)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Excadrill
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Excadrill.

## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Fire (2x), Water (2x), Fighting (2x), Ground (2x) |
| **Resists** | Rock (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Dragon (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Electric (0x), Poison (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Earthquake**: 99.113%
- **Rapid Spin**: 77.392%
- **Swords Dance**: 75.885%
- **Iron Head**: 68.457%
- **Rock Slide**: 36.782%
- **Stealth Rock**: 14.221%
- **Rock Blast**: 11.419%
- **Other**: 16.732%

## Common Abilities
- **Sand Rush**: 84.829%
- **Mold Breaker**: 15.159%
- **Sand Force**: 0.012%

## Common Items
- **Groundium Z**: 29.099%
- **Air Balloon**: 19.849%
- **Steelium Z**: 18.683%
- **Leftovers**: 14.453%
- **Focus Sash**: 5.188%
- **Loaded Dice**: 4.303%
- **Assault Vest**: 2.612%
- **Life Orb**: 2.036%
- **Other**: 3.777%

## Common Teammates
- **Tyranitar**: 52.488%
- **Tyranitar-Mega**: 28.295%
- **Alomomola**: 22.622%
- **Zamazenta**: 22.396%
- **Volcarona**: 17.600%
- **Medicham-Mega**: 16.701%

## FAQ for Excadrill in gen9nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Excadrill?
The most common moves for Excadrill are Earthquake, Rapid Spin, Swords Dance, Iron Head. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Excadrill?
Excadrill is frequently paired with Tyranitar, Tyranitar-Mega, Alomomola, Zamazenta. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Excadrill weak to and resistant against?
Excadrill is weak to Fire (2x), Water (2x), Fighting (2x), Ground (2x), resists Rock (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Dragon (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x), and is immune to Electric (0x), Poison (0x).

### Which Tera Types are best for Excadrill?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Excadrill?
The top build for Excadrill features a **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 36.763% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Excadrill?
Excadrill is most effectively run with the ability **Sand Rush** (84.829%) and the item **Groundium Z** (29.099%).

### What is the most common role for Excadrill?
Based on common item usage (Groundium Z), Excadrill often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9nationaldex-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Excadrill?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 110 |
| Attack | 135 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Sp. Atk | 50 |
| Sp. Def | 65 |
| Speed | 88 |
| **BST** | **508** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Excadrill on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Excadrill) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9nationaldex) - Build teams with Excadrill
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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