Mega Excadrill — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Mega Excadrill is a bulky attacker built around physical attacks (165 Attack). It can outspeed most of the format, and it's commonly used because its ground/steel typing resists 8 attack types but you'll need to play around 4 weaknesses."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Mega Excadrill can come in on resisted hits — use it as a pivot, not a sweeper.
- 2
Trade hits patiently. You don't need to win every interaction immediately.
- 3
Save it for when its teammates need a safety net.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Switching Mega Excadrill into fire and water attacks — it's a fast way to lose half your team's plan.
- ✕
Locking into the wrong move. Always read the opponent's switch-in before clicking.
Why we rate Mega Excadrill the way we do
- Hits hard, but you have to pick the right move
- Dual typing — more weaknesses to track
- Pseudo-legendary stat total — expectations are high
Base Stats
Total: 608Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
Other forms
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Where Mega Excadrill shows up
Mega Excadrill FAQ
- What are Mega Excadrill's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Mega Excadrill can run piercing-drill. The competitive default is usually piercing-drill — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Mega Excadrill weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Mega Excadrill takes extra damage from fire, water, fighting, ground. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Mega Excadrill?
- The best moveset for Mega Excadrill depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Mega Excadrill in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Mega Excadrill are Pokémon with strong fire, water, fighting, ground attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Mega Excadrill good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Mega Excadrill's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.