Ninetales vs Excadrill: Which Is Better?

Quick answer: it's a close call — Ninetales and Excadrill are evenly matched. Full breakdown below.

Ninetales
#038
Ninetales
Fire
Fox Pokémon
Excadrill
#530
Excadrill
Ground Steel
Subterrene Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

73 HP 110
76 Attack 135
75 Defense 60
81 Sp. Atk 50
100 Sp. Def 65
100 Speed 88
505 Total (BST) 508

Ninetales wins 4 stats, Excadrill wins 2 stats.

Ninetales attacking Excadrill

2x

Super effective!

Excadrill attacking Ninetales

2x

Super effective!

Physical Attributes

 NinetalesExcadrill
Height1.1m0.7m
Weight19.9kg40.4kg

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.

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