Best counters
Ranked by DPS against Escavalier. Tap a row for full stats.
Budget counters
No Shadow, Mega or Primal forms needed.
Stats & weaknesses
- Raid tier
- 5
- Shiny available
- No
- Base Attack
- 223
- Base Defense
- 187
- Base Stamina
- 172
Weak to — use these types
Resists — avoid these types
Catch CP after the raid
The CP you will see on the encounter screen.
| IVs | Lv 20 CP | Lv 25 CP (weather) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 / 10 / 10 floor | 1,613 | 2,007 |
| 15 / 15 / 15 100% | 1,692 | 2,104 |
Raid guide
How the fight goes and what to bring.
Do not bring Grass, Poison, Bug damage — Escavalier resists it and your lobby will run out of time before it runs out of HP. Everything in the counter list above already hits for super effective damage, so pick the six highest entries you actually own and power up.
On the catch screen, use Golden Razz Berries and aim for Excellent curveball throws.
FAQ
How many trainers do I need to beat Escavalier?
Escavalier can be beaten by 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. 4+ is comfortable, and 5–6 is the safe number in a public lobby where you cannot see anyone's team.
Can I beat Escavalier without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Blacephalon at 55.889 DPS. Budget teams trade about one trainer's worth of damage, so add one or two extra bodies to the lobby.
Can Escavalier be shiny?
No, shiny Escavalier is not available in Pokemon GO yet. It usually gets released alongside a Raid Day or a seasonal event.
Is Escavalier worth raiding?
Escavalier is a lower-tier boss you can solo or clear with one friend. It is good for candy, XP and a high-IV specimen, but it does not justify Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Escavalier?
The counter list on this page is for beating Escavalier. For the moves Escavalier should use as your attacker, open its full stats page — it lists every fast and charged move with raid DPS and PvP rankings.