Ninetales vs Excadrill: Which Is Better?
Quick answer: it's a close call — Ninetales and Excadrill are evenly matched. Full breakdown below.
Base Stats Comparison
Ninetales wins 4 stats, Excadrill wins 2 stats.
Ninetales attacking Excadrill
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Excadrill attacking Ninetales
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Physical Attributes
| Ninetales | Excadrill | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.1m | 0.7m |
| Weight | 19.9kg | 40.4kg |
Abilities
Verdict: Which Is Better?
It's a close call. Ninetales and Excadrill are evenly matched on base stats and neither has a type advantage. Pick Excadrill if you want the stronger attacker, or Ninetales for more bulk.
Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Ninetales is ranked #75 (on 0.3% of teams), Excadrill is outside the usage rankings.
Verdict is computed from base stats and type effectiveness only — abilities, movepools, and format rules can change the picture in real battles.
Ninetales vs Excadrill — FAQ
Is Ninetales better than Excadrill?
This is a close matchup — Ninetales and Excadrill are evenly matched on base stats and neither has a type advantage. The better pick depends on the role your team needs.
Who would win a battle, Ninetales or Excadrill?
Neither has a type advantage (2x both ways). Ninetales is faster (100 vs 88 base Speed) and usually moves first. Excadrill hits harder (135 vs 81 best attacking stat).
Does Ninetales or Excadrill have better stats?
Excadrill has the higher base stat total (508 vs 505). Ninetales is bulkier, while Excadrill hits harder.