Excadrill 56 / 108 Pokemon Card from Dark Explorers Set
Excadrill is a Stage 1 Fighting-type Pokémon with 120 HP. It is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and is part of the Dark Explorers set from the Black & White…
Set: Dark Explorers
Number: 56/108
Rarity: Rare
Set
About the Excadrill Pokémon Card
Excadrill is a Fighting-type Pokémon card with 120 HP from the Dark Explorers set, part of the Black & White series. It carries the collector number 56/108 and is classified as Rare. The Dark Explorers set was released on May 9, 2012.
The card includes the flavor text: “More than 300 feet below the surface, they build mazelike nests. Their activity can be destructive to subway tunnels.”.
Excadrill Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Excadrill
Card number: 56/108
Set: Dark Explorers
Series: Black & White
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Fighting
HP: 120
Artist: Mitsuhiro Arita
Release date: May 9, 2012
National Pokédex number: 530
Why Collect the Excadrill Pokémon Card?
Excadrill is a solid addition to the Dark Explorers set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Excadrill Pokémon Card
Excadrill was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Excadrill Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Excadrill is about
.91. Recent listings range from roughly
.03 (low) to $80.00 (high), with a mid-point near
.39. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the Dark Explorers set has a median card value near .99 and an average near $34.07, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -6% over the last 7 days and -18% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Dark Explorers set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Excadrill Pokémon Card
Whether Excadrill is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 7 copies of this card, of which 2 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 28.6%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
How Rare Is the Excadrill Pokémon Card?
Rare cards like Excadrill are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 7 copies to date.
Other Printings of Excadrill
Excadrill appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Temporal Forces 174 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
Final Thoughts on the Excadrill Pokémon Card
The Excadrill pokémon card is a Rare card from the Dark Explorers set (Black & White series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Dark Explorers set. Its current aggregated market price is about
.91; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Excadrill card from?
Excadrill is from the Dark Explorers set (Black & White series), numbered 56/108 with the Rare rarity.
What rarity is the Excadrill card?
Excadrill is classified as Rare.
How much is the Excadrill 56/108 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about
.91, within a recent range of roughly
.03 to $80.00. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Excadrill card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 7 copies so far, with about 28.6% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
What is the PSA population for Excadrill?
PSA has graded 7 copies, of which 2 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 28.6%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
How rare is the Excadrill card?
Rare cards like Excadrill are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
When was the Dark Explorers set released?
The Dark Explorers set was released on May 9, 2012.
Are there other printings of Excadrill?
Yes. Excadrill appears on 15 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.
