Partner ideas

for Excadrill (mega)

GroundSteel

Pairing ideas, not prescriptions — ideas to test, with every reason traceable. Each card sums up what the partner does for Mega 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
GrassGhost
On 31% of Mega Excadrill's ranked teams
Resists Water Immune to Fighting Resists GroundResists Mega Excadrill's EarthquakeHits Water super-effectively with Matcha GotchaHits Ground super-effectively with Matcha Gotcha
Both weak to Fire
Tyranitar
RockDark
Excadrill's Sand Rush doubles its Speed in Tyranitar's sand
On 16% of Mega Excadrill's ranked teamsResists FireHits Fire super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Ground super-effectively with Ice PunchAdds anti-Trick Room pressure Adds anti-setup pressure
Both weak to Water Both weak to Fighting Both weak to Ground
Incineroar
FireDark
On 31% of Mega Excadrill's ranked teams
Resists Fire Adds anti-Trick Room pressure Adds anti-setup pressure Adds long-game durability
Both weak to Water Both weak to Fighting Both weak to Ground
Primarina
WaterFairy
On 11% of Mega Excadrill's ranked teams
Resists Fire Resists Water Resists FightingHits Fire super-effectively with Hyper VoiceHits Fighting super-effectively with MoonblastHits Ground super-effectively with Hyper Voice
Whimsicott
GrassFairy
On 21% of Mega Excadrill's ranked teams
Resists Water Resists Fighting Resists GroundResists Mega Excadrill's EarthquakeHits Fighting super-effectively with MoonblastAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Both weak to Fire

Plan partners (1)

Hippowdon
Ground
Excadrill's Sand Rush doubles its Speed in Hippowdon's sand
Hits Fire super-effectively with EarthquakeAdds long-game durability
Both weak to Water

Spicy Tech (1)

Heliolisk
ElectricNormal
Situational tech: Electrify + Ground immunity
Immune to Water via Dry SkinMega Excadrill is immune to its DischargeHits Water super-effectively with ThunderHits Ground super-effectively with Grass Knot
Both weak to Fighting Both weak to Ground

Defensive glue (17)

Emolga
ElectricFlying
Covers its Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Immune to Mega Excadrill's EarthquakeMega Excadrill 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
Wash Rotom
ElectricWater
Covers its Fire, Water and Ground weaknesses
Immune to Mega Excadrill's EarthquakeMega Excadrill is immune to its DischargeHits Fire super-effectively with Hydro PumpHits Water super-effectively with ThunderboltHits Ground super-effectively with Hydro Pump
Gyarados
WaterFlying
Covers its Fire, Water, Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Immune to Mega Excadrill's EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with WaterfallHits Water super-effectively with Power WhipHits Ground super-effectively with WaterfallAdds anti-Trick Room pressure Adds anti-setup pressure
Noivern
FlyingDragon
Covers its Fire, Water, Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Immune to Mega Excadrill's EarthquakeMega Excadrill resists its BoomburstHits Fighting super-effectively with HurricaneAdds anti-Trick Room pressure Adds anti-setup pressure
Fan Rotom
ElectricFlying
Covers its Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Immune to Mega Excadrill's EarthquakeMega Excadrill is immune to its DischargeHits Water super-effectively with ThunderHits Fighting super-effectively with Air Slash
Araquanid
WaterBug
Covers its Water, Fighting, Ground and Fire weaknesses
Resists Mega Excadrill's EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with LiquidationHits Ground super-effectively with LiquidationAdds team-wide guard support Adds long-game durability
Altaria
DragonFlying
Covers its Fire, Water, Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Immune to Mega Excadrill's EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Fighting super-effectively with Brave BirdAdds anti-setup pressure Adds long-game durability
Hawlucha
FightingFlying
Covers its Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Immune to Mega Excadrill's EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Fighting super-effectively with Brave BirdAdds team-wide guard support Adds anti-Trick Room pressure Adds anti-setup pressure
Mow Rotom
ElectricGrass
Covers its Water and Ground weaknesses
Immune to Mega Excadrill's EarthquakeMega Excadrill is immune to its DischargeHits Water super-effectively with Leaf StormHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf Storm
Both weak to Fire
Meganium
Grass
Covers its Water and Ground weaknesses
Resists Mega 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
Both weak to Fire
Decidueye
GrassGhost
Covers its Water, Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Resists Mega Excadrill's EarthquakeHits Water super-effectively with Leaf BladeHits Fighting super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf BladeAdds anti-setup pressure Adds long-game durability
Both weak to Fire
Chimecho
Psychic
Spread-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 pressure Adds anti-setup pressure
Appletun
GrassDragon
Covers its Water, Ground and Fire weaknesses
Resists Mega Excadrill's EarthquakeHits Water super-effectively with Apple AcidHits Ground super-effectively with Apple AcidAdds long-game durability
Eelektross
Electric
Spread-safe together for Earthquake and Discharge
Immune to Ground via LevitateHits Water super-effectively with ThunderHits Ground super-effectively with Giga Drain
Decidueyehisuian
GrassFighting
Covers its Water and Ground weaknesses
Resists Mega Excadrill's EarthquakeHits Water super-effectively with Leaf BladeHits Fighting super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf BladeAdds anti-Trick Room pressure Adds anti-setup pressure
Both weak to Fire
Chesnaught
GrassFighting
Covers its Water and Ground weaknesses
Resists Mega Excadrill's EarthquakeHits Water super-effectively with Wood HammerHits Ground super-effectively with Wood HammerAdds team-wide guard support Adds anti-Trick Room pressure Adds anti-setup pressure
Both weak to Fire
Azumarill
WaterFairy
Covers its Fire, Water and Fighting weaknesses
Hits Fire super-effectively with LiquidationHits Fighting super-effectively with Play RoughHits Ground super-effectively with LiquidationAdds anti-Trick Room pressure Adds anti-setup pressure Adds long-game durability

Partner ideas

Often paired (5)

Sinistcha

Tyranitar

Incineroar

Primarina

Whimsicott

Plan partners (1)

Hippowdon

Spicy Tech (1)

Heliolisk

Defensive glue (17)

Emolga

Wash Rotom

Gyarados

Noivern

Fan Rotom

Araquanid

Altaria

Hawlucha

Mow Rotom

Meganium

Decidueye

Chimecho

Appletun

Eelektross

Decidueyehisuian

Chesnaught

Azumarill