VGC Sand Rush Speed Doubler

Excadrill
VGC Guide

Excadrill doubles its Speed to 328 in sandstorm, outspeeding nearly every non-Choice Scarf opponent. Earthquake's spread damage hits both targets, and Mold Breaker penetrates Levitate users that normally block Ground moves.

135
Base Attack
328
Sand Speed
88
Base Speed
Ground/Steel
Typing

Sand Rush vs Mold Breaker: Ability Choice

Sand Rush (Sandstorm Team)

Doubles Speed to 328 in sandstorm, outspeeding everything without a Choice Scarf. Requires Tyranitar or Hippowdon teammate to maintain sand weather.

Mold Breaker (No Weather Needed)

Ignores Levitate and other defensive abilities — Earthquake hits Bronzong, Hydreigon, Cyclizar through their Ground immunity. No weather dependency needed.

Best Moveset

Sand Rush Sweeper (Standard)
Earthquake(Ground)
100BP spread Ground STAB hitting both opponents; partner must be Flying, Levitate, or use Protect
Iron Head(Steel)
80BP Steel STAB with 30% flinch; 2× vs Fairy types filling coverage gaps
Rock Slide(Rock)
Spread Rock with 30% flinch; 2× vs Flying and Fire types
Protect(Normal)
Essential doubles move; shields during setup and bad matchup turns
ItemLife Orb / Choice Band
AbilitySand Rush (with Sandstorm)
NatureAdamant (+Atk / -SpAtk)
EVs252 Atk / 4 HP / 252 Spe

Sand Rush Speed Calculations