Excadrill (Temporal Forces 86) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Excadrill from the Temporal Forces set is an uncommon card numbered 86. It has 130 HP and features the attack Wild Tackle.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Drilbur)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistances: None
• Regulation Mark: H

Key Printings

This exact printing of Excadrill appears in the Scarlet & Violet series set “Temporal Forces” with the card number 86.

• Attacks:
• Mud Shot — deals 20 damage for one Colorless energy.
• Wild Tackle — deals 180 damage but also inflicts 50 damage to Excadrill itself; requires two Fighting and one Colorless energy.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identify it by:
– Set code “sv5-86”
– Temporal Forces set symbol
– Fighting-type coloring
– Illustrator credit to Bun Toujo

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its high-damage attack balanced by self-inflicted damage suggests a risk-reward playstyle, but official tournament viability is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve and keep away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity and detailed artwork, maintaining mint condition will help retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Temporal Forces: Introduces Excadrill as a sturdy Fighting-type Stage 1 Pokémon with a unique self-damaging high-power attack. The set highlights dynamic Pokémon behaviors, as reflected in Excadrill’s flavor text and art.