# Excadrill - VGC 16 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Excadrill in VGC 16. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 16 (`vgc2016`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2016 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016/Excadrill)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016/Excadrill
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2016](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016)

---

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**: 97.910%
- **Rock Slide**: 95.182%
- **Earthquake**: 91.030%
- **Protect**: 61.490%
- **Drill Run**: 20.501%
- **Rapid Spin**: 16.228%
- **Other**: 17.660%

## Common Abilities
- **Sand Rush**: 73.057%
- **Mold Breaker**: 26.384%
- **Sand Force**: 0.559%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 49.205%
- **Life Orb**: 15.507%
- **Assault Vest**: 15.161%
- **Choice Scarf**: 13.576%
- **Shuca Berry**: 2.353%
- **Other**: 4.200%

## Common Teammates
- **Tyranitar-Mega**: 71.164%
- **Yveltal**: 58.686%
- **Thundurus**: 48.473%
- **Ho-Oh**: 47.607%
- **Zapdos**: 17.458%
- **Gastrodon**: 17.044%

## FAQ for Excadrill in vgc2016-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Excadrill?
Excadrill is frequently paired with Tyranitar-Mega, Yveltal, Thundurus, Ho-Oh. 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 **Hardy** nature with an EV spread of `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 47.607% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Excadrill?
Excadrill is most effectively run with the ability **Sand Rush** (73.057%) and the item **Focus Sash** (49.205%).

### 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 vgc2016-1760 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** |

---

## Additional Resources

- [View Excadrill on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016/Excadrill) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2016) - Build teams with Excadrill
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

---
*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).*