# Excadrill - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2026 Regulation Set I

> Find the best Excadrill builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2026 Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Excadrill Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Regulation Set I (`gen9vgc2026regi`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2026regi |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi/Excadrill)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi/Excadrill
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi)

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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.

## Common Moves
- **Iron Head**: 99.330%
- **Protect**: 90.429%
- **High Horsepower**: 82.112%
- **Swords Dance**: 61.292%
- **Earthquake**: 20.838%
- **Rock Slide**: 19.000%
- **Tera Blast**: 11.907%
- **Other**: 15.092%

## Common Abilities
- **Sand Rush**: 95.916%
- **Mold Breaker**: 3.104%
- **Sand Force**: 0.980%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 66.075%
- **Clear Amulet**: 14.394%
- **Life Orb**: 10.328%
- **Choice Band**: 3.809%
- **Soft Sand**: 1.636%
- **Other**: 3.757%

## Common Teammates
- **Tyranitar**: 94.930%
- **Zamazenta-Crowned**: 56.541%
- **Farigiraf**: 56.232%
- **Calyrex-Shadow**: 55.779%
- **Ogerpon-Wellspring**: 53.801%
- **Incineroar**: 12.713%

## FAQ for Excadrill in gen9vgc2026regi-1760

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

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

### 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 `0/248/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 67.678% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Excadrill?
Excadrill is most effectively run with the ability **Sand Rush** (95.916%) and the item **Focus Sash** (66.075%).

### What is the most common role for Excadrill?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Excadrill often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the gen9vgc2026regi-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/gen9vgc2026regi/Excadrill) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2026regi) - Build teams with Excadrill
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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