Escavalier Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Escavalier in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Escavalier
Escavalier is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Bug/Steel typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 56.947 DPS.
Escavalier can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Escavalier is weak to Fire (double weak!) -type attacks. Avoid using Grass, Poison, Bug-type moves as Escavalier resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Escavalier is Mega Blaziken (56.947 DPS), Blacephalon (55.889 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (55.263 DPS).
Catching Escavalier: After defeating Escavalier, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1613 and 1692 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2007-2104 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Escavalier from raids will have exactly 1692 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Escavalier?
The best counter for Escavalier is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 56.947 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (55.889 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (55.263 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Escavalier?
Escavalier can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Escavalier weak to?
Escavalier is weak to Fire (double weak)-type attacks. It resists Grass, Poison, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Escavalier be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Escavalier's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Escavalier from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Escavalier from raids will have 1692 CP at level 20, or 2104 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1613. If you see 1692 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Escavalier worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Escavalier is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Escavalier?
For the best moveset for Escavalier itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Escavalier stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Escavalier without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Escavalier can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (55.889 DPS) and Reshiram (48.357 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Escavalier in raids?
Weather boost information for Escavalier is not currently available. Bug-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.