Pokemon Go Excadrill: Best moveset for PvP and Raids

Excadrill, the sturdy Pokemon from Gen 5, is a great fighter, so trainers looking to raise this Ground/Steel-type for PvP and Raids need to know the best movesets it can learn in Pokemon Go.

In the mainline series, Excadrill is a solid, reliable Pokemon who can take plenty of hits and deal out some excellent damage thanks to its fairly unique type combination. Thankfully, this still holds true in the mobile title as well.

So, those looking to use Excadrill for PvP or Raid content can take advantage of its previous form, Drilbur, being featured in Pokemon Go‘s Adventure Week and snatch one with outstanding IVs.

Pokemon Go Excadrill all moves

This Pokemon has a total of three Fast Moves and five Charged Moves in Pokemon Go, leaving players plenty of combinations to try out.

Excadrill Fast Moves

• Mud Shot (Ground/STAB)
• Metal Claw (Steel/STAB)
• Mud-Slap (Ground/STAB)

Excadrill Charged Moves

• Earthquake (Ground/STAB)
• Drill Run (Ground/STAB)
• Rock Slide (Rock)
• Iron Head (Steel/STAB)
• Scorching Sands (Ground/STAB)

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Pokemon Go Excadrill best PvP moveset

When it comes to PvP content, the best moveset for Excadrill is Mud Shot as the Fast Move with Scorching Sands and Rock Slide as the Charged Moves.

Trainers should opt for Mud Shot as Excadrill’s Fast Move as it provides better energy generation than Mud-Slap. While Metal Claw is decent, Steel is generally not an amazing type in PvP content and other Pokemon can fill this niche better.

The Charged Move should go to Scorching Sands thanks to its low energy cost, damage output, and 30% chance to lower Attack. The Second Charged Move slot, if you can afford it, should go to Rock Slide for extra coverage.

Pokemon Go Excadrill best Raid moveset

When it comes to Raids, the best moveset for Excadrill is Mud-Slap as the Fast Move with Scorching Sands as the Charged Move.

In Raid content, it’s better to go for a solid Ground-type moveset for Excadrill, as there are other Steel types that can perform better than it.

Pick Mud-Slap as your Fast Move, as it has the highest overall DPS potential for the Ground/Steel type. For the Charged Move, go with Scorching Sands as it is Excadrill’s ultimate Ground-type move due to its low cost and high damage.

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