Battle Statistics
Move Performance Analysis
Top 10 moves used in 10+ battles
⚠️ Important Note:
- This data shows moves actually used in battles, not move adoption rates in team building.
- Some moves may be on the Pokémon's moveset but never used during a battle, so they won't appear here.
- Win rate reflects performance in battles where the move was used.
- For actual move adoption rates, please refer to Smogon Stats or other official sources.
Usage Trend
Win Rate Trend
Performance by Rating Tier
Excadrill Competitive Analysis
Performance Metrics
Excadrill currently holds a C tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 5.8% usage rate and 50.4% win rate. This data represents 132,809 games analyzed over 14 days from 08/22/2026 to 09/05/2026.
Usage Trends
Usage has remained stable, suggesting consistent viability across the metagame. Win rate has remained consistent throughout the analysis period.
Rating Tier Performance
Usage remains consistent across all rating tiers, demonstrating broad appeal at all skill levels.
Key Moves
The most frequently used move in competitive battles is Protect used in 21.8% of battles. Rock Tomb demonstrates the highest win rate at 63.0% While Protect is the most popular choice, Rock Tomb shows promising results as an underexplored option.
Team Synergies
Frequently partners with Tyranitar, Sinistcha, and Staraptor in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Kommo-o, achieving a 55.5% win rate when used together.
Matchup Analysis
Favorable matchups include Tinkaton, Greninja, and Clefable, while caution is advised against Lopunny, Lycanroc-Dusk, and Primarina. Particularly effective against Tinkaton with a 61.9% win rate in direct matchups.
Strategic Recommendations
Excadrill offers solid performance as a mid-tier option. While not dominating the metagame, it provides consistent results when properly supported. Focus on team compositions that maximize its favorable matchups.
Frequent Partners
Frequent Matchups
Strong Partners
Challenging Partners
Favorable Matchups
Difficult Matchups
