Excadrill Collector’s Guide: Dark Explorers #56

Character Intro

Excadrill from the Dark Explorers set is a Rare card numbered 56, boasting a solid 120 HP. This sturdy Pokémon features the attack Dig Uppercut, adding a dynamic edge to its gameplay. Its design captures the essence of a powerful underground digger.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Drilbur)
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Resistance: Lightning -20
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Flavor Text: More than 300 feet below the surface, they build mazelike nests. Their activity can be destructive to subway tunnels.

Key Printings

This card is from the Black & White series, specifically the Dark Explorers set (set code: bw5).

Attacks

• Tunnel Strike: Deals 30 damage to an opponent’s Benched Pokémon without applying Weakness or Resistance.
• Dig Uppercut: Deals 50 damage and allows you to retrieve a card from your discard pile.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the card number 56 in the Dark Explorers set and has no regulation mark. The illustrator is Mitsuhiro Arita, whose artwork is a notable feature of this printing.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No additional tournament play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant illustration and maintain its condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and detailed artwork, handling with clean hands or gloves is recommended.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dark Explorers (bw5): This set features Excadrill as a powerful Fighting-type Stage 1 Pokémon with versatile attacks that support both offense and resource recovery. The card’s design emphasizes its underground, tunnel-digging nature, fitting the set’s darker theme.