Excadrill 97 / 160 Pokemon Card from Primal Clash Set
Excadrill is a Stage 1 Metal-type Pokémon with 110 HP. It is part of the Primal Clash set from the XY series and features artwork by PLANETA. The flavor text…
Set: Primal Clash
Number: 97/160
Rarity: Rare Holo
Set
About the Excadrill Pokémon Card
Excadrill is a Metal-type Pokémon card with 110 HP from the Primal Clash set, part of the XY series. It carries the collector number 97/160 and is classified as Rare Holo. The Primal Clash set was released on February 4, 2015.
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: 97/160
Set: Primal Clash
Series: XY
Rarity: Rare Holo
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Metal
HP: 110
Artist: PLANETA
Release date: February 4, 2015
National Pokédex number: 530
Why Collect the Excadrill Pokémon Card?
Excadrill is a solid addition to the Primal Clash 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 PLANETA.
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
.52. Recent listings range from roughly
.25 (low) to
9.00 (high), with a mid-point near .51. 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 Primal Clash set has a median card value near $0.92 and an average near
0.92, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +53% over the last 7 days and +71% 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 Primal Clash 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 Primal Clash set (XY series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Primal Clash set. Its current aggregated market price is about
.52; 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 Primal Clash set (XY series), numbered 97/160 with the Rare Holo rarity.
What rarity is the Excadrill card?
Excadrill is classified as Rare Holo.
How much is the Excadrill 97/160 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about
.52, within a recent range of roughly
.25 to
9.00. 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 Primal Clash set released?
The Primal Clash set was released on February 4, 2015.
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.
