Master League PvP guide
Escavalier (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Escavalier (Shadow) is a Bug/Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #254. Its recommended PvP moveset is Bug Bite with Drill Run and Megahorn.
Master League
#254
Situational
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 (SHADOW)
Is Escavalier (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Escavalier (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #254.
Escavalier (Shadow) is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #425.
Escavalier (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #656 | 71.0 | Bug Bite, Drill Run, Razor Shell |
| Ultra League | #425 | 74.2 | Bug Bite, Drill Run, Razor Shell |
| Master LeagueBest | #254 | 57.3 | Bug Bite, Drill Run, Megahorn |
Best Moveset for Escavalier (Shadow) 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 (Shadow) is Bug Bite with Drill Run and Megahorn.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Escavalier (Shadow) 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
Escavalier (Shadow) 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 (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Escavalier (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Escavalier (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Escavalier (Shadow)'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 (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Escavalier (Shadow) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Escavalier (Shadow)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Neutral
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Resisted
39% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Neutral
110% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Resisted
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
49% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Resisted
53% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Resisted
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
66% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Resisted
45% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Resisted
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
85% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Resisted
64% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Resisted
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Resisted
79% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
45% HP
Ratings are shown from Escavalier (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Escavalier (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Escavalier (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Escavalier (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Escavalier (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Escavalier (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Escavalier (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Escavalier (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Escavalier (Shadow)'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 (Shadow)
| 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 (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Escavalier (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Escavalier (Shadow) 0/15/13 (Best IV)
- Level
- 19.5
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 131.5
- Defense
- 119.2
- HP
- 109
Ultra League
Escavalier (Shadow) 1/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 34.5
- CP
- 2,498
- Attack
- 169.9
- Defense
- 153.2
- HP
- 141
Master League
Escavalier (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,266
- Attack
- 200
- Defense
- 169.7
- HP
- 157
Escavalier (Shadow) Evolution
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Escavalier (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Escavalier (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Escavalier (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Bug Bite with Drill Run and Megahorn.
Is Escavalier (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Escavalier (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #254.
What counters Escavalier (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Kyogre, Palkia (Origin) and Xerneas are among the strongest current counters to Escavalier (Shadow) in Master League.
What is Escavalier (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Escavalier (Shadow) is weak to Fire (2.56×).