# Excadrill - VGC 2022 Series 12 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Excadrill in VGC 2022 Series 12. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2022 Series 12 (`ss`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ss |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss/Excadrill)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss/Excadrill
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/ss](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss)

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## Common Moves
- **Rock Slide**: 89.581%
- **Iron Head**: 70.721%
- **Protect**: 65.200%
- **High Horsepower**: 62.364%
- **Swords Dance**: 35.824%
- **Earthquake**: 31.786%
- **X-Scissor**: 20.916%
- **Bulldoze**: 10.662%
- **Other**: 12.944%

## Common Abilities
- **Sand Rush**: 96.484%
- **Mold Breaker**: 3.285%
- **Sand Force**: 0.231%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 76.200%
- **Soft Sand**: 13.751%
- **Focus Sash**: 5.002%
- **Choice Band**: 3.276%
- **Other**: 1.771%

## Common Teammates
- **Tyranitar**: 71.731%
- **Calyrex-Shadow**: 30.584%
- **Zacian-Crowned**: 27.622%
- **Thundurus**: 27.433%
- **Solgaleo**: 27.393%
- **Blastoise**: 27.386%

## FAQ for Excadrill in ss-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Excadrill?
Excadrill is frequently paired with Tyranitar, Calyrex-Shadow, Zacian-Crowned, Thundurus. 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 **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 45.584% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Excadrill?
Excadrill is most effectively run with the ability **Sand Rush** (96.484%) and the item **Life Orb** (76.200%).

### What is the most common role for Excadrill?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Excadrill often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the ss-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/ss/Excadrill) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ss) - Build teams with Excadrill
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*