Partner ideas
for Excadrill
Pairing ideas, not prescriptions — ideas to test, with every reason traceable. Each card sums up what the partner does for Excadrill: completing its plan, patching weaknesses, breaking walls — and how often the two already team up in ranked play. Downsides sit under the card, never hidden. Open a card’s Partnership Report for every reason.
Often paired (5)
Sinistcha
GrassGhostOn 35% of Excadrill's ranked teams
Resists WaterImmune to FightingResists GroundResists Excadrill's EarthquakeHits Water super-effectively with Matcha GotchaHits Ground super-effectively with Matcha Gotcha
Tyranitar
RockDarkExcadrill's Sand Rush doubles its Speed in Tyranitar's sand
On 62% of Excadrill's ranked teamsResists FireHits Fire super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Ground super-effectively with Ice PunchAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Wash Rotom
ElectricWaterOn 24% of Excadrill's ranked teams
Resists FireResists WaterImmune to Ground via LevitateImmune to Excadrill's EarthquakeExcadrill is immune to its DischargeHits Fire super-effectively with Hydro Pump
Staraptor
NormalFlyingSets the Tailwind Excadrill wants
Intimidate softens physical hits on ExcadrillOn 23% of Excadrill's ranked teamsImmune to GroundImmune to Excadrill's EarthquakeHits Fighting super-effectively with Brave Bird
Corviknight
FlyingSteelSets the Tailwind Excadrill wants
On 22% of Excadrill's ranked teamsImmune to GroundImmune to Excadrill's EarthquakeHits Fighting super-effectively with Brave BirdAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Plan partners (8)
Hippowdon
GroundExcadrill's Sand Rush doubles its Speed in Hippowdon's sand
Hits Fire super-effectively with EarthquakeAdds long-game durability
Noivern
FlyingDragonSets the Tailwind Excadrill wants
Resists FireResists WaterResists FightingImmune to GroundImmune to Excadrill's EarthquakeExcadrill resists its Boomburst
Altaria
DragonFlyingSets the Tailwind Excadrill wants
Resists FireResists WaterResists FightingImmune to GroundImmune to Excadrill's EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with Earthquake
Decidueye
GrassGhostSets the Tailwind Excadrill wants
Resists WaterImmune to FightingResists GroundResists Excadrill's EarthquakeHits Water super-effectively with Leaf BladeHits Fighting super-effectively with Brave Bird
Talonflame
FireFlyingSets the Tailwind Excadrill wants
Resists FireResists FightingImmune to GroundImmune to Excadrill's EarthquakeHits Fighting super-effectively with Brave BirdAdds team-wide guard support
Qwilfish
WaterPoisonIntimidate softens physical hits on Excadrill
Resists FireResists WaterResists FightingExcadrill resists its Self-DestructHits Fire super-effectively with LiquidationHits Ground super-effectively with Liquidation
Aerodactyl
RockFlyingSets the Tailwind Excadrill wants
Resists FireImmune to GroundImmune to Excadrill's EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with Rock SlideAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Dragonite
DragonFlyingSets the Tailwind Excadrill wants
Resists FireResists WaterResists FightingImmune to GroundImmune to Excadrill's EarthquakeAdds anti-setup pressure
Spicy Tech (1)
Heliolisk
ElectricNormalSituational tech: Electrify + Ground immunity
Immune to Water via Dry SkinExcadrill is immune to its DischargeHits Water super-effectively with ThunderHits Ground super-effectively with Grass Knot
Defensive glue (10)
Emolga
ElectricFlyingCovers its Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Immune to Excadrill's EarthquakeExcadrill is immune to its DischargeHits Water super-effectively with ThunderboltHits Fighting super-effectively with Air SlashHits Ground super-effectively with Energy BallAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Gyarados
WaterFlyingCovers its Fire, Water, Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Immune to Excadrill's EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with WaterfallHits Water super-effectively with Power WhipHits Ground super-effectively with WaterfallAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Fan Rotom
ElectricFlyingCovers its Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Immune to Excadrill's EarthquakeExcadrill is immune to its DischargeHits Water super-effectively with ThunderHits Fighting super-effectively with Air Slash
Araquanid
WaterBugCovers its Water, Fighting, Ground and Fire weaknesses
Resists Excadrill's EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with LiquidationHits Ground super-effectively with LiquidationAdds team-wide guard supportAdds long-game durability
Hawlucha
FightingFlyingCovers its Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Immune to Excadrill's EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Fighting super-effectively with Brave BirdAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Mow Rotom
ElectricGrassCovers its Water and Ground weaknesses
Immune to Excadrill's EarthquakeExcadrill is immune to its DischargeHits Water super-effectively with Leaf StormHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf Storm
Meganium
GrassCovers its Water and Ground weaknesses
Resists Excadrill's EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Water super-effectively with Leaf StormHits Fighting super-effectively with Dazzling GleamHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf StormAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Chimecho
PsychicSpread-safe together for Boomburst and Self-Destruct
Resists FightingHits Water super-effectively with Energy BallHits Fighting super-effectively with Future SightHits Ground super-effectively with Energy BallAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Appletun
GrassDragonCovers its Water, Ground and Fire weaknesses
Resists Excadrill's EarthquakeHits Water super-effectively with Apple AcidHits Ground super-effectively with Apple AcidAdds long-game durability
Eelektross
ElectricSpread-safe together for Earthquake and Discharge
Immune to Ground via LevitateHits Water super-effectively with ThunderHits Ground super-effectively with Giga Drain