ground type

Excadrill Mega

A+

#10287 · Gen 5 · BST 608

GroundSteelMega
Legal M-A
Usage rate
15.4%
Estimated win rate52.2%

Base stats

HP110
Atk165
Def100
SpA65
SpD65
Spe103

Level 50 (neutral, 0 EV)

HP185
Atk185
Def120
SpA85
SpD85
Spe123

EV Spread Calculator

0 / 510 EVs
HP185
Atk185
Def120
SpA85
SpD85
Spe123

Stats by nature (Level 50)

HP 185 · L50 · IV 31 · 0 EV

NatureAtkDefSpASpDSpe
Hardy(neutral)1851208585123
Lonely2031088585123
Brave2031208585110
Adamant2031207685123
Naughty2031208576123
Bold1661328585123
Docile(neutral)1851208585123
Relaxed1851328585110
Impish1851327685123
Lax1851328576123
Timid1661208585135
Hasty1851088585135
Serious(neutral)1851208585123
Jolly1851207685135
Naive1851208576135
Modest1661209385123
Mild1851089385123
Quiet1851209385110
Bashful(neutral)1851208585123
Rash1851209376123
Calm1661208593123
Gentle1851088593123
Sassy1851208593110
Careful1851207693123
Quirky(neutral)1851208585123

Role · Legality

Physical AttackerSpeed Control

Legal regulations: regulation-m-a

VGC analysis

Excadrill Mega is a Ground/Steel-type Pokémon that tends to fit a physical attacker role in VGC, commonly paired with Salamence Mega and checked by Mewtwo Mega X. Figures here are estimated and matchup dependent.

Strengths

  • + Ground-type STAB options
  • + Usable bulk or offense depending on EVs
  • + Pairs well with Salamence Mega

Weaknesses

  • Depends on team support
  • Matchup dependent
  • Watch out for Mewtwo Mega X

How to use this data

Use this page to understand Excadrill Mega's role in the current VGC metagame. Check the base stats and Level 50 benchmarks to plan your EV spreads. Review common moves, items, abilities and Tera types to see what the community uses most. The partners section shows which Pokémon pair well with Excadrill Mega, while counters and checks highlight what to watch out for in team preview.

Last updated: July 2026 (Regulation Set M-A). Data is based on available competitive trends and editorial review.

Common builds & options

Moves

  • ground type
    Physical

    Spread Ground move hitting all adjacent (incl. ally).

    Pow
    100
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10
  • ground type
    Special

    Special Ground STAB; may lower Sp. Def.

    Pow
    90
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10
  • steel type
    Special

    Special Steel STAB; may lower Sp. Def.

    Pow
    80
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10
  • steel type
    Physical

    Physical Steel STAB with a flinch chance.

    Pow
    80
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    15
  • rock type
    Physical

    Spread Rock move with a flinch chance.

    Pow
    75
    Acc
    90%
    PP
    10
  • bug type
    Physical

    Deals damage then switches the user out.

    Pow
    70
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    20

Tera Types

Ground

Suggested usage notes

Excadrill Mega performs best when its role is clearly defined in team preview. As a Physical Attacker and Speed Control Pokémon, focus on positioning it where it can execute its job without being forced into unfavorable exchanges.

When teambuilding, pair Excadrill Megawith Pokémon that cover its type weaknesses (see counters section below) and provide the speed control or redirection it needs to function. Review the common moves and items section for established sets, then adjust based on your team's specific needs.

Partners · Counters · Checks

Frequently asked questions

Is Excadrill Mega good in ChampionsVGC?

Excadrill Mega can fit a physical attacker role, commonly alongside Salamence Mega and kept in check by Mewtwo Mega X. This is an estimate based on available data and does not guarantee results.

What types is Excadrill Mega?

Excadrill Mega is Ground/Steel-type.

All figures are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee competitive results. Matchups are situational.