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This article details the best moveset and counters for Pokemon GO Excadrill and reviews whether it is good in PvP and PvE. You can get this Pokemon by evolving a Drilbur with 50 Drilbur Candy easily. Steel-type Pocket Monsters have the highest resistance among all types, and since Excadrill is a dual Steel and Ground-type entity, it’s pretty apparent to believe the monster has tremendous battle power.
To set the proper moveset for Excadrill, you need to obtain Fast and Charged TMs. These items help remove its worst moves to deal with counters.
Best moveset for Excadrill in Pokemon GO
Some Pokemon GO Excadrill moves have serious Damage Per Second (DPS) and Total Damage Output (TDO). Once you equip the correct set of moves for Excadrill, you can not only inflict serious damage but also help your GO Battle League teams secure wins.
The best PvP moveset for Excadrill is Mud Shot and Drill Run + Rock Slide, which deals the highest damage in the game. In addition to that, the best PvE moveset for Excadrill is Metal Claw and Scorching Sand, with a DPS of 16.96 and a TDO of 435.55.
Is Excadrill good in Pokemon GO PvP and PvE?
For a Pokemon to be good in Pokemon GO PvP and PvE gameplay, it needs to be a reliable, consistent, and strong pick. Its moveset must inflict considerable damage.
Excadrill can become a trustworthy partner when used in PvE battles like Raids and Gyms. It is super-effective against Rock, Electric, Ground, Poison, Steel, and Fire-type Pokemon. Since its DPS and TDO are 16.96 and 435.55, respectively, you will hurt the critters critically.
In PvP format, which is the GO Battle League, Excadrill, with its moveset, can inflict significant damage. It is one of the most preferred picks in the Pokemon GO Master League. However, comparing its performance in the Great and Ultra League, Excadrill does not give you satisfactory battle outcomes as it does in the Master League. During PvP play, it performs well, but in PvE play, it outshines your partner.
All available moves of Excadrill in Pokemon GO
Excadrill can learn these Fast and Charged Attacks:
- Fast Attacks: Mud Shot, Metal Claw, and Mud-Slap
- Charged Attacks: Earthquake, Drill Run, Rock Slide, Iron Head, and Scorching Sands
Counters for Excadrill in Pokemon GO
Several Pocket Monsters can counter Pokemon GO Excadrill in the Great League, Ultra League, Master League, Raids, and Gym fights. Some of the counters for the Pokemon are listed below:
- Kyogre
- Groudon
- Charizard
- Blaziken
- Swampert
- Garchomp
- Blastoise
- Terrakion
- Therian Forme Landorus
