Excadrill Collector’s Guide: Emerging Powers #56

Character Intro

Excadrill from the Emerging Powers set is a Rare Holo card numbered 56. It boasts 110 HP and features the powerful attack Drill Run. This card offers a solid addition to any collection with its striking design and reliable stats.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Drilbur)
• Weakness: Water (×2)
• Resistance: Lightning (-20)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Attacks:
• Metal Claw: 30 damage, costs 1 Colorless Energy
• Drill Run: 80 damage, costs 3 Fighting Energy; discards an Energy attached to the Defending Pokémon
• Flavor Text: “It can help in tunnel construction. Its drill has evolved into steel strong enough to bore through iron plates.”
• Illustrator: 5ban Graphics
• Image URL: /images/bw2/bw2-56.jpg

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Emerging Powers set, card number 56, with Rare Holo rarity. Illustrated by 5ban Graphics, it depicts Excadrill in a vivid, action-oriented style. No other print variants are listed for this card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate versions of this card. Identification is straightforward by set code “bw2” and card number 56. The card’s Fighting type and Stage 1 subtype further distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its attacks offer a mix of moderate damage and energy disruption, making it a potentially strategic choice in casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holo foil and vibrant artwork, store this card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain its collector value. Use a rigid top-loader or binder for long-term storage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Emerging Powers: Introduces Excadrill as a Rare Holo Fighting-type Stage 1 Pokémon with solid HP and impactful attacks. The set is known for dynamic artwork and strategic card designs, with Excadrill standing out for energy disruption and its tunnel-construction flavor.

This guide covers the exact printing of Excadrill from Emerging Powers #56, a collectible piece for fans of the Black & White series.