Espeon Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Espeon in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Espeon
Espeon is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Psychic typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 37.600 DPS.
Espeon 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: Espeon is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Psychic-type moves as Espeon 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 Espeon is Mega Gengar (37.600 DPS), Shadow Darkrai (34.429 DPS), and Shadow Chandelure (34.143 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Espeon: After defeating Espeon, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1773 and 1856 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2206-2309 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Espeon from raids will have exactly 1856 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 Espeon?
The best counter for Espeon is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 37.600 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Darkrai (34.429 DPS) and Shadow Chandelure (34.143 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Espeon?
Espeon 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 Espeon weak to?
Espeon is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Psychic-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Espeon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Espeon's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Espeon from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Espeon from raids will have 1856 CP at level 20, or 2309 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1773. If you see 1856 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Espeon worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Espeon 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 Espeon?
For the best moveset for Espeon itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Espeon 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 Espeon without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Espeon can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (32.143 DPS) and Pheromosa (30.750 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 Espeon in raids?
Weather boost information for Espeon is not currently available. Psychic-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.