Excadrill – Black Bolt (#168)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Excadrill (#168) is a Special Illustration Rare card from Scarlet & Violet - Black Bolt released in 2025. It showcases artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and the Piercing Drill attack (60 damage), This attack also does 60 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon that has any damage counters on it. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.). TCGplayer market price sits around $31.05, Cardmarket average sale is €27.96, Floor listings start near €20.00.
- TCGplayer market price: $31.05
- Cardmarket trend price: €26.26
- Recent low listing: €20.00
Card Details
- Set
- Black Bolt
- Card Number
- 168
- Rarity
- ✨ Special Illustration Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 270
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation I ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Grass ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Piercing Drill
[Fighting, Fighting]
— 60
This attack also does 60 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon that has any damage counters on it. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) -
Rock Tumble
[Fighting, Fighting, Fighting]
— 200
This attack's damage isn't affected by Resistance.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (66.7 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Excadrill from Black Bolt (Special Illustration Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2025, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: As a modern release, this card offers accessible entry points for new collectors while maintaining good liquidity.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Excadrill 168 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark I, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Excadrill's Piercing Drill deals 60 damage for Fighting + Fighting energy. Special effect: This attack also does 60 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon that has any damage counters...
Stats Overview: 270 HP • Fighting Type • Weak to Grass ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Bolt #168 ← Current | 270 | 2 attacks | Special Illustration Rare | $31.05 |
�📦 Black Bolt Set Context
This Excadrill is part of the Black Bolt expansion , released as part of the Scarlet & Violet series in 2025. As a Special Illustration Rare card, it represents one of the premium pulls from this set.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Excadrill card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 3-6x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 3-5x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Premium rarity card in Near Mint+ condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Special Illustration Rare cards from Black Bolt are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fighting typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Excadrill 168 was released in 2025 in the Black Bolt expansion. This set is part of the Scarlet & Violet series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Mitsuhiro Arita. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Rarity & Collectibility: As a Special Illustration Rare card, this Excadrill is among the premium chase cards from Black Bolt. Illustration Rare cards feature stunning full-art illustrations that showcase the Pokémon in unique scenes and perspectives. These premium versions typically hold value better than common printings.
Set Popularity: Black Bolt is a modern release that benefits from high print quality and readily available supply, making it accessible for collectors.
Competitive History: Fighting type Pokémon like Excadrill with high HP make excellent tank options in competitive play, often serving as cornerstone Pokémon in control decks. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Excadrill card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Magnetic holders recommended
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Fighting energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Excadrill works best in Fighting type decks. With high HP, consider including healing and damage reduction cards to maximize survivability. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.