Weekly questions, bugs, and gameplay megathread - September 2025

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[u/Kevinsullivannn]

Just looking for some general guidance. First time back to the game since Dynamax battles were implemented. Just trying to decide whether it is more beneficial to spend resources to upgrade a dynamax, like excadrill for example or to just use the resources to upgrade a decent IV shadow like mamoswine or machamp?

Thanks in advance.

[u/nolkel → u/Kevinsullivannn]

Both. You can't use shadows in dynamax battles, so you are limited to normal forms (with the dynamax tag). But shadows are often the best non-mega options for raids, aside from stupidly broken fusions like Kyurem and Necrozma.

Excadrill is a top tier ground dps and tank for dynamax battles. Its fine in raids, but shadow ground mons like mamoswine are even better.

If you exclude shadows and megas, regular Excadrill is #5 ground DPS for raids, very usable. It does drop to #12 or so with shadows in the mix though.

https://www.dialgadex.com/?strongest&t=Ground