Excadrill 56 / 98 Pokemon Card from Emerging Powers Set
Excadrill is a Stage 1 Fighting-type Pokémon with 110 HP. It is featured in the Emerging Powers set of the Black & White series and has artwork by 5ban…
Set: Emerging Powers
Number: 56/98
Rarity: Rare Holo
Set
About the Excadrill Pokémon Card
Excadrill is a Fighting-type Pokémon card with 110 HP from the Emerging Powers set, part of the Black & White series. It carries the collector number 56/98 and is classified as Rare Holo. The Emerging Powers set was released on August 31, 2011.
The card includes the flavor text: “It can help in tunnel construction. Its drill has evolved into steel strong enough to bore through iron plates.”.
Excadrill Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Excadrill
Card number: 56/98
Set: Emerging Powers
Series: Black & White
Rarity: Rare Holo
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Fighting
HP: 110
Artist: 5ban Graphics
Release date: August 31, 2011
National Pokédex number: 530
Why Collect the Excadrill Pokémon Card?
Excadrill is a solid addition to the Emerging Powers 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 5ban Graphics.
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
.39. Recent listings range from roughly
.79 (low) to $37.00 (high), with a mid-point near
.69. 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 Emerging Powers set has a median card value near
.63 and an average near
.36, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -22% over the last 7 days and -28% 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 Emerging Powers 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.
How Rare Is the Excadrill Pokémon Card?
Rare Holo cards like Excadrill are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
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 Holo card from the Emerging Powers set (Black & White series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Emerging Powers set. Its current aggregated market price is about .39; 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 Emerging Powers set (Black & White series), numbered 56/98 with the Rare Holo rarity.
What rarity is the Excadrill card?
Excadrill is classified as Rare Holo.
How much is the Excadrill 56/98 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about
.39, within a recent range of roughly
.79 to $37.00. 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. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
How rare is the Excadrill card?
Rare Holo 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 Emerging Powers set released?
The Emerging Powers set was released on August 31, 2011.
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.
