#31 in usage · 6.1% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Excadrill Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Excadrill is played in Pokémon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C: moves, items, abilities, natures, Stat Point spreads and teammates with the share of sets that use them, from 1.63 million Pokémon Showdown battles (2026-09, 1630+ rating).
Most common set
Top ability, item, nature and spread plus the four most used moves, in Showdown format (Stat Points on the EVs line, as the Champions builder exports them).
Excadrill @ Focus Sash Ability: Sand Rush Level: 50 EVs: 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe Adamant Nature - Iron Head - Protect - High Horsepower - Rock Slide
Excadrill moves
Share of Excadrill sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- Iron HeadSteel98.7%
- ProtectNormal98.4%
- High HorsepowerGround91.1%
- Rock SlideRock84.8%
- EarthquakeGround19.6%
- Swords DanceNormal3.2%
- Rock TombRock1.1%
Items
- Focus Sash89.9%
- Life Orb6.8%
Abilities
- Sand Rush98.2%
- Mold Breaker1.2%
Stat Point spreads & natures
The most used nature + Stat Point combinations and the level 50 stats they give. Each Stat Point adds 1 to a stat (max 32 per stat, 66 total).
| Nature | Stat Points | HP | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adamant+Atk −SpA | 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe | 187 | 205 | 80 | 63 | 85 | 140 | 52.8% |
| Jolly+Spe −SpA | 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe | 187 | 187 | 80 | 63 | 85 | 154 | 20.2% |
| Jolly+Spe −SpA | 32 Atk / 2 Def / 32 Spe | 185 | 187 | 82 | 63 | 85 | 154 | 7.9% |
Natures in these spreads: Adamant 52.8% · Jolly 28.1%.
Excadrill teammates
Share of Excadrill teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Excadrill set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Excadrill set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Iron Head, Protect, High Horsepower and Rock Slide with Focus Sash (89.9% of sets) and Sand Rush, a Adamant nature and 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe.
What are Excadrill's best teammates in VGC?
Excadrill's most common partners are Mega Tyranitar (74.3%), Mega Salamence (65.2%), Sneasler (47.4%), Milotic (36.2%) and Indeedee (33%) — the share of Excadrill teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Excadrill use?
Adamant (+Atk −SpA) is the most common nature among Excadrill's top spreads (52.8%), followed by Jolly (28.1%). In Champions each Stat Point adds exactly 1 to a stat at level 50, up to 32 per stat and 66 in total.
How fast is Excadrill in Pokémon Champions?
Excadrill has base 88 Speed: 154 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 140 neutral, and 97 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.
How common is Excadrill in Pokémon Champions?
Excadrill is #31 of 294 in Reg M-C usage for 2026-09, on 6.1% of teams (1.63 million battles at 1630+ rating on Pokémon Showdown).
Source: Smogon / Pokémon Showdown usage statistics, gen9championsvgc2026regmc, 2026-09, 1630+ rating. Refreshed monthly.