Garchomp vs Excadrill
Garchomp has the higher base stat total (600 vs 508), Garchomp is faster (base Speed 102 vs 88), and Garchomp’s Ground moves hit Excadrill for 2×, while Excadrill’s own types do 1× damage to Garchomp.
Two Ground-type Pokémon known for digging and speed.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Garchomp | Excadrill |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 108 | 110 (higher) |
| Attack | 130 | 135 (higher) |
| Defense | 95 (higher) | 60 |
| Sp. Atk | 80 (higher) | 50 |
| Sp. Def | 85 (higher) | 65 |
| Speed | 102 (higher) | 88 |
| Total | 600 (higher) | 508 |
| Bulk | 288 (higher) | 235 |
Who has the edge?
Garchomp is faster (102 vs 88 base Speed), has the higher Sp. Atk (80 vs 50), has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (288 vs 235), and hits Excadrill for 2× with its Ground moves, but Excadrill has the higher Attack (135 vs 130).
Garchomp is ahead on
- is faster (102 vs 88 base Speed)
- has the higher Sp. Atk (80 vs 50)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (288 vs 235)
- hits Excadrill for 2× with its Ground moves
Excadrill is ahead on
- has the higher Attack (135 vs 130)
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Garchomp: Sand Veil, Rough Skin; Excadrill: Sand Rush, Sand Force, Mold Breaker), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Garchomp has 154 Speed and Excadrill has 140, so Garchomp moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Garchomp | Excadrill |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 102 | 88 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 154 | 140 |
Type matchup, both ways
Garchomp (Dragon/Ground) attacking Excadrill
Dragon ½×, Ground 2×. Using only its own types, Garchomp hits Excadrill for ½× with Dragon moves (not very effective) and 2× with Ground moves (super effective).
Excadrill (Ground/Steel) attacking Garchomp
Ground 1×, Steel 1×. Using only its own types, Excadrill hits Garchomp for 1× with Ground moves (normal damage) and 1× with Steel moves (normal damage).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Garchomp: Ice 4× (super effective), Dragon 2× (super effective), Fairy 2× (super effective).
- Excadrill: Fire 2× (super effective), Water 2× (super effective), Fighting 2× (super effective), Ground 2× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Garchomp
- Sand Veil. Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
- Rough Skin (hidden ability). Damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP on contact.
Excadrill
- Sand Rush. Doubles Speed during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
- Sand Force. Strengthens Rock, Ground, and Steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
- Mold Breaker (hidden ability). Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move.
Size, generation and evolution
Garchomp is taller (1.9 m vs 0.7 m for Excadrill), and Garchomp is heavier (95 kg vs 40.4 kg for Excadrill).
| Detail | Garchomp | Excadrill |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.9 m | 0.7 m |
| Weight | 95 kg | 40.4 kg |
| Generation | 4 (Sinnoh) | 5 (Unova) |
| Evolution line | Gible → Gabite → Garchomp | Drilbur → Excadrill |
Garchomp (#0445) is a Dragon/Ground-type Mach Pokémon from Sinnoh, first seen in Generation 4, a pseudo-legendary (a fan term, not an official category) Pokémon. Its evolution line is Gible → Gabite → Garchomp.
Excadrill (#0530) is a Ground/Steel-type Subterrene Pokémon from Unova, first seen in Generation 5. Its evolution line is Drilbur → Excadrill.
Keep exploring
- Open Garchomp and Excadrill in the Compare tool
- Garchomp and Excadrill Pokédex pages
- Dragon/Ground weaknesses · Ground/Steel weaknesses
- Speed tiers