Entei Pokemon GO — Max CP 3,926, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: What is the best moveset for Entei in Pokemon GO?

Entei's best moveset is Fire Fang with Overheat. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 6 charged non-legacy moves.

Q: What is Entei's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Entei reaches 3,926 CP at level 50 and 3,473 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Entei?

A 15/15/15 Entei shows 1,984 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,480 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,488 CP.

Best moveset

Highest damage: Fire Fang Overheat

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Overheat costs 100 energy for 160 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Entei takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Ground1.6× Rock1.6× Water1.6×

Resists

Bug0.625× Fairy0.625× Fire0.625× Grass0.625× Ice0.625× Steel0.625×

Base stats

Attack 235

Defense 171

Stamina 251

Stat total: 657
Buddy distance: 20.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 1,984 CP

Entei moves

2 fast · 6 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Fire Fang Best STAB	Fire	13	9	1.0s	13	9
Fire Spin STAB	Fire	13	9	1.0s	13	9

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Fire Blast STAB	Fire	140	100	4.0s	35	1.40
Flame Charge STAB	Fire	70	33	4.0s	17.5	2.12
Flamethrower STAB	Fire	65	50	2.0s	32.5	1.30
Iron Head	Steel	60	50	2.0s	30	1.20
Overheat Best STAB	Fire	160	100	4.0s	40	1.60
Scorching Sands	Ground	90	50	3.0s	30	1.80

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Fire Fang	Fire	8	6	1	8.00	6.00
Fire Spin	Fire	11	10	2	5.50	5.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Fire Blast	Fire	140	80	1.75	—
Flame Charge	Fire	65	50	1.30	Buff / debuff
Flamethrower	Fire	90	55	1.64	—
Iron Head	Steel	70	50	1.40	—
Overheat	Fire	130	55	2.36	Buff / debuff
Scorching Sands	Ground	80	50	1.60	Buff / debuff

Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Fire Fang (13 DPS); Fire Fang builds energy fastest (9 EPS).

Evolution

Entei does not evolve.

Shadow forms Shadow Entei

Raids

Not in raids

Status: Entei is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Entei

1

Primal KyogreMega WaterfallOrigin Pulse 38.1DPS 996TDO 2

Primal GroudonMega Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 37.4DPS 979TDO 3

Shadow GroudonShadow Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 35.5DPS 620TDO 4

Shadow KyogreShadow WaterfallOrigin Pulse 35.1DPS 613TDO 5

Shadow RampardosShadow Smack DownRock Slide 34.1DPS 304TDO 6

Mega DiancieMega Rock ThrowRock Slide 33.7DPS 485TDO

Counters carrying Ground, Rock, Water moves deal the most damage.

Use Entei against

Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter

Scizor Tier 3 #12rank

Snover Tier 5 #13rank

Ferrothorn Tier 5 #13rank

Abomasnow Tier 5 #13rank

Mega Abomasnow Tier 5 #13rank

Wormadam (Trash) Tier 5 #13rank

Escavalier Tier 5 #13rank

Genesect Tier 5 #13rank

Genesect (Burn) Tier 5 #13rank

Genesect (Chill) Tier 5 #13rank

How to get Entei

Team GO Rocket: Shadow Entei arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
Purification: 20,000 Dust + 20 Candy → Return

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	88	3,001
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	88	3,249
Raid Catch	Lv 20	1,947	2,034
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	2,423	2,530
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	1,947	2,034
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,472	1,538
GO Battle League	Lv 20	1,947	2,034

Entei in events

Most recent first

All events

Event	Date	Role	Shiny
Road of Legends	6 Jul 2026	Raid boss	Yes

Is Entei good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Entei has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. It is a Pokedex and collection pick.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	49
Lv 2	153
Lv 3	258
Lv 4	363
Lv 5	468
Lv 6	573
Lv 7	678
Lv 8	782
Lv 9	887
Lv 10	992
Lv 11	1,091
Lv 12	1,191
Lv 13	1,290

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	1,389
Lv 15	1,488
Lv 16	1,587
Lv 17	1,686
Lv 18	1,786
Lv 19	1,885
Lv 20	1,984
Lv 21	2,083
Lv 22	2,183
Lv 23	2,282
Lv 24	2,381
Lv 25	2,480
Lv 26	2,580

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	2,679
Lv 28	2,778
Lv 29	2,877
Lv 30	2,977
Lv 31	3,026
Lv 32	3,076
Lv 33	3,125
Lv 34	3,175
Lv 35	3,225
Lv 36	3,274
Lv 37	3,324
Lv 38	3,373
Lv 39	3,423

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	3,473
Lv 41	3,517
Lv 42	3,561
Lv 43	3,606
Lv 44	3,651
Lv 45	3,696
Lv 46	3,741
Lv 47	3,787
Lv 48	3,833
Lv 49	3,879
Lv 50	3,926

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0244
Height: 2.11 m
Weight: 198.00 kg
Buddy size: Big
Family forms: 2 released forms
Game ID: V0244_POKEMON_ENTEI

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Entei in Pokemon GO?

Entei's best moveset is Fire Fang with Overheat. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 6 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Entei's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Entei takes super effective damage from Ground, Rock, Water. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel.

What is Entei's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Entei reaches 3,926 CP at level 50 and 3,473 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Entei?

A 15/15/15 Entei shows 1,984 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,480 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,488 CP.

Is Shadow Entei better than regular Entei?

Only the Shadow form makes the raid rankings: Shadow Entei is #14 among Fire-type attackers at 26.9 DPS, while regular Entei is unranked. See Shadow Entei.

How do you get Entei in Pokemon GO?

Its most recent event was Road of Legends (July 2026).

Can Entei be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Entei is in the game. It could be shiny in Road of Legends (July 2026).

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