Master League PvP guide
Escavalier Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Escavalier is a Bug/Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #242. Its recommended PvP moveset is Bug Bite with Drill Run and Megahorn.
Master League
#242
Viable pick
Type
Bug/Steel
Best Fast Move
Bug Bite
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,266
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT ESCAVALIER
Is Escavalier Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Escavalier is currently a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #242.
Escavalier is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #415.
Escavalier PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #606 | 72.3 | Bug Bite, Drill Run, Razor Shell |
| Ultra League | #415 | 74.5 | Bug Bite, Razor Shell, Drill Run |
| Master LeagueBest | #242 | 58.8 | Bug Bite, Drill Run, Megahorn |
Best Moveset for Escavalier in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Escavalier is Bug Bite with Drill Run and Megahorn.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Escavalier in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Escavalier PvP Move Counts
Bug Bite → Drill Run
14 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Bug Bite → Megahorn
19 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Escavalier Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Escavalier wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Escavalier Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Escavalier's Bug/Steel typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fire2.56×
Resistant to
- grass0.391×
- poison0.391×
- bug0.625×
- dragon0.625×
- fairy0.625×
- ice0.625×
- normal0.625×
- psychic0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Escavalier in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Escavalier in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Escavalier's league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Neutral
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Resisted
33% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Neutral
92% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Resisted
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
71% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Resisted
54% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Resisted
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Resisted
66% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
38% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Resisted
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
55% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Resisted
37% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Resisted
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
41% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Resisted
45% HP
Ratings are shown from Escavalier's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Escavalier.
Best Teammates for Escavalier in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Escavalier should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Escavalier's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Escavalier's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Escavalier's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Escavalier's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Escavalier's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Escavalier
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/13 | 1,500 | 19.5 | 1,708,527 |
| #2 | 0/13/15 | 1,500 | 19.5 | 1,707,130 | |
| #3 | 0/14/13 | 1,496 | 19.5 | 1,700,068 | |
| #4 | 0/14/14 | 1,500 | 19.5 | 1,700,068 | |
| #5 | 1/13/13 | 1,499 | 19.5 | 1,699,196 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 1/15/14 | 2,498 | 34.5 | 3,671,799 |
| #2 | 0/14/14 | 2,500 | 35 | 3,665,495 | |
| #3 | 2/15/15 | 2,497 | 34 | 3,659,613 | |
| #4 | 0/15/10 | 2,498 | 35.5 | 3,659,403 | |
| #5 | 0/15/12 | 2,493 | 35 | 3,657,606 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,266 | 50 | 5,329,626 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 3,252 | 50 | 5,307,232 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 3,258 | 50 | 5,303,241 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 3,257 | 50 | 5,295,679 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 3,238 | 50 | 5,284,839 |
Escavalier Stats in Pokémon GO
Escavalier's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Escavalier 0/15/13 (Best IV)
- Level
- 19.5
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 131.5
- Defense
- 119.2
- HP
- 109
Ultra League
Escavalier 1/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 34.5
- CP
- 2,498
- Attack
- 169.9
- Defense
- 153.2
- HP
- 141
Master League
Escavalier 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,266
- Attack
- 200
- Defense
- 169.7
- HP
- 157
Escavalier Evolution
A Shadow form of Escavalier also exists in Pokémon GO.
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Escavalier Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Escavalier in Pokémon GO PvP?
Escavalier's recommended PvP moveset is Bug Bite with Drill Run and Megahorn.
Is Escavalier good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Escavalier is currently a viable PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #242.
What counters Escavalier in Pokémon GO PvP?
Kyogre, Zacian (Crowned Sword) and Dialga (Origin) are among the strongest current counters to Escavalier in Master League.
What is Escavalier weak to in Pokémon GO?
Escavalier is weak to Fire (2.56×).