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====Pre-series==== | ====Pre-series==== | ||
[[File:Iris Drilbur.png|thumb|left|250px|As a Drilbur]] | [[File:Iris Drilbur.png|thumb|left|250px|As a Drilbur]] | ||
As a Drilbur, Excadrill first met Iris during her childhood after tormenting some {{p|Patrat}} and stealing their food. | As a Drilbur, Excadrill first met Iris during her childhood after tormenting some {{p|Patrat}} and stealing their food. After being defeated countless times, she challenged him and got him tangled in some vines. Unfortunately, he was dangling over a cliff, forcing Iris to save him from a fall. Afterward, the two began {{pkmn|training}} together. Drilbur won all of his matches through one-hit KOs, never taking a hit in the process. | ||
[[File:Iris choosing Drilbur.png|thumb|250px|As a Drilbur, being picked to be Iris's first Pokémon]] | [[File:Iris choosing Drilbur.png|thumb|250px|As a Drilbur, being picked to be Iris's first Pokémon]] | ||
They eventually entered a tournament, where he evolved into Excadrill while battling a Trainer's {{p|Druddigon}} and won, earning Iris a streak of 99 straight wins. Iris, looking to get her 100th win against a Dragon Master, challenged [[Drayden]] to a battle, which he happily accepted. Excadrill put up the best fight | They eventually entered a tournament, where he evolved into Excadrill while battling a Trainer's {{p|Druddigon}} and won, earning Iris a streak of 99 straight wins. Iris, looking to get her 100th win against a Dragon Master, challenged [[Drayden]] to a battle, which he happily accepted. Excadrill put up the best fight he could against Drayden's powerful {{p|Haxorus}}, but he could not inflict any damage on Haxorus and found himself taking hits for the first time. Realizing that he had no chance of winning, he tried to relay this to Iris, but in her determination to win against Drayden, she continued pushing him to keep battling. Haxorus soon knocked Excadrill out, and Excadrill, ashamed over the loss and concluding that Iris cared about winning battles more than she did about him, became distrustful of her as his Trainer, and [[Obedience|closed himself off from her]]. | ||
He was left at the Village of Dragons when Iris went to the Opelucid Academy. When Iris returned later she decided to take him along on her journey to become a Dragon Master. | He was left at the Village of Dragons when Iris went to the Opelucid Academy. When Iris returned later she decided to take him along on her journey to become a Dragon Master. | ||
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''==== | ====''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''==== | ||
[[File:Excadrill covered.png|thumb|250px|left|Excadrill while inactive]] | [[File:Excadrill covered.png|thumb|250px|left|Excadrill while inactive]] | ||
He was later introduced to {{Ash}} and {{an|Cilan}} in ''[[BW009|The Bloom Is on Axew!]]'' when [[Iris's Axew]] got stuck in the horns of a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Scolipede}}, and both [[Cilan's Pansage]] and [[Ash's Snivy]] tried and failed to stop it. Reluctantly, Iris sent out Excadrill to help. But as soon as he came out, he stayed in his inactive state and refused to do anything. After Iris rescued Axew herself, Excadrill came out of his inactive state and attacked Scolipede after Scolipede inadvertently kicked him. He easily defeated it and sent it flying off into the horizon. Excadrill cried out in victory before going back into his inactive state. | He was later introduced to {{Ash}} and {{an|Cilan}} in ''[[BW009|The Bloom Is on Axew!]]'' when [[Iris's Axew]] got stuck in the horns of a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Scolipede}}, and both [[Cilan's Pansage]] and [[Ash's Snivy]] tried and failed to stop it. Reluctantly, Iris sent out Excadrill to help. But as soon as he came out, he stayed in his inactive state and refused to do anything. After Iris rescued Axew herself, Excadrill came out of his inactive state and attacked Scolipede after Scolipede inadvertently kicked him. He easily defeated it and sent it flying off into the horizon. Excadrill cried out in victory before going back into his inactive state. | ||
Iris sent out Excadrill to help out in ''[[BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!]]'' when {{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} went missing after falling down a hole. However, Excadrill refused to help, remaining inactive and forcing Iris to recall him. He appeared again for a short time in ''[[BW024|Emolga the Irresistible!]]'' to fend off a swarm of {{p|Swoobat}}, but as usual, he just remained idle. He fell for {{TP|Iris|Emolga}}'s {{m|Attract}} and was returned to his Poké Ball. Then in [[BW025|the next episode]] he was brought out by Emolga's {{m|Volt Switch}} | Iris sent out Excadrill to help out in ''[[BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!]]'' when {{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} went missing after falling down a hole. However, Excadrill refused to help, remaining inactive and forcing Iris to recall him. He appeared again for a short time in ''[[BW024|Emolga the Irresistible!]]'' to fend off a swarm of {{p|Swoobat}}, but as usual, he just remained idle. He fell for {{TP|Iris|Emolga}}'s {{m|Attract}} and was returned to his Poké Ball. Then in [[BW025|the next episode]] he was brought out by Emolga's {{m|Volt Switch}} but still did nothing. | ||
[[File:BW033.png|thumb|250px|Excadrill fighting Beartic]] | [[File:BW033.png|thumb|250px|Excadrill fighting Beartic]] | ||
In ''[[BW033|Iris and Excadrill Against the Dragon Buster!]]'', after Axew was knocked out by [[Georgia's Beartic]], Excadrill was sent out to battle. After intentionally being knocked into a tree, Excadrill came out of his stasis and battled the Freezing Pokémon. He was knocked out and returned to his idle state of being curled up. Conversations between Ash, Iris, and Cilan subsequently followed. Later that night, Excadrill was emotionally moved by Iris's heartfelt apology to him; she finally | In ''[[BW033|Iris and Excadrill Against the Dragon Buster!]]'', after Axew was knocked out by [[Georgia's Beartic]], Excadrill was sent out to battle. After intentionally being knocked into a tree, Excadrill came out of his stasis and battled the Freezing Pokémon. He was knocked out and returned to his idle state of being curled up. Conversations between Ash, Iris, and Cilan subsequently followed. Later that night, Excadrill was emotionally moved by Iris's heartfelt apology to him; she finally realized why he had lost faith in her and understood his situation. Forgiving her, he wandered off while she slept and managed to learn how to use {{m|Focus Blast}}, but could not perform it correctly. Iris trained with him, and together they managed to perfect the move. With his confidence in his Trainer restored, Excadrill re-challenged Beartic, which resulted in a draw. Despite tying, Excadrill was still pleased with the results, embracing his Trainer in a hug. | ||
Iris used Excadrill in the final round of the [[Club Battle]] in ''[[BW042|Club Battle Finale: A Hero's Outcome!]]'' in her battle against {{Ash}} and his {{AP|Pikachu}}. After his Drill Run clashed with Pikachu's {{m|Quick Attack}}, Excadrill grabbed his opponent by the tail and flung Pikachu across the battlefield before attacking with {{m|Metal Claw}}. Excadrill attempted another Metal Claw to meet Pikachu's {{m|Iron Tail}}, however, he was hit by his opponent's attack. His Focus Blast met with Pikachu's {{m|Electro Ball}}, where the moves were shown to be equal. Excadrill soon landed a hit with {{m|Dig}}, although the move left Pikachu spinning in mid-air; putting more force behind his Iron Tail which hit Excadrill hard. Excadrill was finally able to better Iron Tail with Drill Run, distract Pikachu with Dig, and win the match with one final Focus Blast. | Iris used Excadrill in the final round of the [[Club Battle]] in ''[[BW042|Club Battle Finale: A Hero's Outcome!]]'' in her battle against {{Ash}} and his {{AP|Pikachu}}. After his Drill Run clashed with Pikachu's {{m|Quick Attack}}, Excadrill grabbed his opponent by the tail and flung Pikachu across the battlefield before attacking with {{m|Metal Claw}}. Excadrill attempted another Metal Claw to meet Pikachu's {{m|Iron Tail}}, however, he was hit by his opponent's attack. His Focus Blast met with Pikachu's {{m|Electro Ball}}, where the moves were shown to be equal. Excadrill soon landed a hit with {{m|Dig}}, although the move left Pikachu spinning in mid-air; putting more force behind his Iron Tail which hit Excadrill hard. Excadrill was finally able to better Iron Tail with Drill Run, distract Pikachu with Dig, and win the match with one final Focus Blast. | ||
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In ''[[BW048|Battle For The Underground!]]'', he was let out of his Poké Ball by {{AP|Snivy}} when she found it amongst those that {{TRT}} had stolen from the {{ci|Nimbasa}} Pokémon Center, to free Pikachu and Axew from their cages with {{m|Metal Claw}}. He later helped fight off [[Dr. Zager]]'s helicopter, while the other Pokémon worked out an escape. | In ''[[BW048|Battle For The Underground!]]'', he was let out of his Poké Ball by {{AP|Snivy}} when she found it amongst those that {{TRT}} had stolen from the {{ci|Nimbasa}} Pokémon Center, to free Pikachu and Axew from their cages with {{m|Metal Claw}}. He later helped fight off [[Dr. Zager]]'s helicopter, while the other Pokémon worked out an escape. | ||
In ''[[BW059|Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 1]]'', Excadrill battled {{p|Tornadus}} and {{p|Thundurus}} in an attempt to halt their rampage. He landed a hit on the legendary Pokémon by combining his Drill Run with Snivy's {{m|Leaf Storm}} | In ''[[BW059|Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 1]]'', Excadrill battled {{p|Tornadus}} and {{p|Thundurus}} in an attempt to halt their rampage. He landed a hit on the legendary Pokémon by combining his Drill Run with Snivy's {{m|Leaf Storm}} but was eventually defeated by the powerful opponents. | ||
[[File:Iris Excadrill vs Drayden Haxorus.png|thumb|250px|left|Excadrill having a rematch with Haxorus]] | |||
Iris chose Excadrill to participate in the [[Clubsplosion]] tournament in ''[[BW070|The Clubsplosion Begins!]]'', he was sent out to battle [[Burgundy]]'s {{p|Dewott}} and began battling it in the [[BW071|next episode]]. After withstanding an {{m|Ice Beam}} attack, Excadrill narrowly avoided Dewott's {{m|Water Pulse}} with Dig. However, after Dewott sent a Water Pulse into the hole, Excadrill took a lot of damage. He landed his first hit when he collided a short-range Focus Blast with Dewott's {{m|Razor Shell}} and soon after, was able to knock its [[Scalchop and seamitar|scalchop]]s away. Iris ordered a barrage of Metal Claw, but Dewott took the damage and countered with {{m|Revenge}}, heavily damaging Excadrill. After Dewott retrieved its scalchops, Excadrill met its Razor Shell with an equally powerful Drill Run, knocking Dewott back. The match ended with Excadrill overpowering Ice Beam with Focus Blast, hitting Dewott with a Dig and knocking it out with a final Drill Run. | |||
Later, in ''[[BW072|A Clubsplosion of Excitement!]]'', Iris and Excadrill faced [[Montgomery]] and his {{p|Throh}}. Excadrill tried to use Drill Run, but Throh countered by grabbing Excadrill and using {{m|Circle Throw}} on him. Next Excadrill tried to use Dig, but Throh used {{m|Superpower}} on the ground, forcing Excadrill to resurface. The Judo Pokémon defeated the Subterrene Pokémon with a {{m|Seismic Toss}}, eliminating Iris from the tournament. | Later, in ''[[BW072|A Clubsplosion of Excitement!]]'', Iris and Excadrill faced [[Montgomery]] and his {{p|Throh}}. Excadrill tried to use Drill Run, but Throh countered by grabbing Excadrill and using {{m|Circle Throw}} on him. Next Excadrill tried to use Dig, but Throh used {{m|Superpower}} on the ground, forcing Excadrill to resurface. The Judo Pokémon defeated the Subterrene Pokémon with a {{m|Seismic Toss}}, eliminating Iris from the tournament. | ||
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Excadrill appeared in ''[[JN065|Thrash of the Titans!]]'' during a flashback of Iris's [[BW101|battle]] against Drayden. | Excadrill appeared in ''[[JN065|Thrash of the Titans!]]'' during a flashback of Iris's [[BW101|battle]] against Drayden. | ||
Excadrill appeared in ''[[JN116|Pride of a Champion!]]'' as Iris's first Pokémon in her [[Masters Eight Tournament]] match against {{an|Cynthia}}. The battle began in the [[JN117|next episode]], where he battled against her {{p|Gastrodon}}. Excadrill initially struggled against Gastrodon's powerful [[rain]]-boosted {{m|Muddy Water}} and high defenses | Excadrill appeared in ''[[JN116|Pride of a Champion!]]'' as Iris's first Pokémon in her [[Masters Eight Tournament]] match against {{an|Cynthia}}. The battle began in the [[JN117|next episode]], where he battled against her {{p|Gastrodon}}. Excadrill initially struggled against Gastrodon's powerful [[rain]]-boosted {{m|Muddy Water}} and high defenses but was able to secure the victory with {{m|Horn Drill}}. He battled {{p|Milotic}}, but was taken out by a single {{m|Hydro Pump}}. | ||
===Personality and characteristics=== | ===Personality and characteristics=== | ||
[[File:Iris and Excadrill.png|thumb|250px|left|Excadrill and Iris]] | [[File:Iris and Excadrill.png|thumb|250px|left|Excadrill and Iris]] | ||
Unlike other disobedient Pokémon like [[Ash's Charizard]] and [[Dawn's Mamoswine]] before him, Excadrill's unwillingness to battle with {{an|Iris}} wasn't born of disloyalty or arrogance, but rather resentment and feelings of betrayal, as upon noticing Iris's focus on victory instead of recognizing their own limits together, Excadrill lost all trust and faith towards her, and closed himself off from Iris, coming to believe she couldn't care less about his well-being during battles. | Unlike other disobedient Pokémon like [[Ash's Charizard]] and [[Dawn's Mamoswine]] before him, Excadrill's unwillingness to battle with {{an|Iris}} wasn't born of disloyalty or arrogance, but rather resentment and feelings of betrayal, as upon noticing Iris's focus on victory instead of recognizing their own limits together, Excadrill lost all trust and faith towards her, and closed himself off from Iris, coming to believe she couldn't care less about his well-being during battles. | ||
As such, Excadrill became reclusive from anything and anyone, only opting to fight other Pokémon if he was attacked first, but would completely refuse to obey Iris's orders while doing so, fighting on his own accord, and once the battle was over, Excadrill quickly returned to his closed-off state. Once Iris realized the reason behind Excadrill's actions and after delivering a heartfelt apology, Excadrill regained his trust towards her, even training himself to master a {{m|Focus Blast|new move}} to help Iris defeat [[Georgia]]. Subsequently, the original relationship between Excadrill and Iris, | As such, Excadrill became reclusive from anything and anyone, only opting to fight other Pokémon if he was attacked first, but would completely refuse to obey Iris's orders while doing so, fighting on his own accord, and once the battle was over, Excadrill quickly returned to his closed-off state. Once Iris realized the reason behind Excadrill's actions and after delivering a heartfelt apology, Excadrill regained his trust towards her, even training himself to master a {{m|Focus Blast|new move}} to help Iris defeat [[Georgia]]. Subsequently, the original relationship between Excadrill and Iris was fully restored, based on mutual love and respect for each other. | ||
Excadrill, as a Drilbur, was shown to be somewhat of a bully when he stole apples and abused a group of {{p|Patrat}}. Like [[Ash's Snivy]], Excadrill has a passion for battling and won't ever give up, no matter what the circumstances. He always looks for different ways to improve. He is most often used in tournaments. | Excadrill, as a Drilbur, was shown to be somewhat of a bully when he stole apples and abused a group of {{p|Patrat}}. Like [[Ash's Snivy]], Excadrill has a passion for battling and won't ever give up, no matter what the circumstances. He always looks for different ways to improve. He is most often used in tournaments. | ||