Excadrill 96/160
Set: Primal Clash
Released: Feb 4, 2015
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About Excadrill
More than 300 feet below the surface, they build mazelike nests. Their activity can be destructive to subway tunnels.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #530
- Card Number 96/160
- Card RarityRare
- IllustratorShin Nagasawa
- Release Date04/02/2015
- SeriesXY
- Expansion Primal Clash
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionUnova
- Generation Generation 5
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Metal - Health Points100 HP
- Weakness
Fire ×2 - Resistance
Psychic -20 - Retreat Cost

Colorless ×2
Attacks
- Drill Run20

Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy attached to your opponent's Active Pokémon.
- Straight Claw60+



You may discard an Energy attached to this Pokémon. If you do, this attack does 30 more damage.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Excadrill lunging fiercely from a grassy cliffside, its steel claws gleaming under sunlight, surrounded by rugged mountains and a bright blue sky, embodying power and agility in a natural setting.
Playability Overview
Excadrill offers strategic disruption by potentially discarding an opponent’s Energy with Drill Run while leveraging energy management for higher damage with Straight Claw, making it versatile but reliant on coin flips and resource investment.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Underground PowerExcadrill's fierce pose and dynamic action really capture its subterrene nature. It stands out with its strong claws and sleek design, making it a perfect fit for a page dedicated to powerful Ground types. Pair it with heavy hitters like Garchomp or Rhyperior to highlight that raw strength.Additional Binder Suggestions: Cave / Fierce / Metallic / Grounded Strength / Excavation














