Ultra League PvP guide
Espathra Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Espathra is a Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #566. Its recommended PvP moveset is Confusion with Psyshock and Dazzling Gleam.
Ultra League
#566
Niche
Type
Psychic
Best Fast Move
Confusion
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,800
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT ESPATHRA
Is Espathra Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Espathra is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #566.
Espathra PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #765 | 67.4 | Confusion, Psyshock, Dazzling Gleam |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #566 | 69.6 | Confusion, Psyshock, Dazzling Gleam |
Best Moveset for Espathra in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Espathra is Confusion with Psyshock and Dazzling Gleam.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Espathra in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Fast 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 Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Espathra PvP Move Counts
Confusion → Psyshock
3 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Confusion → Dazzling Gleam
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Espathra Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Espathra wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Virizion703
- Togekiss631
- Seismitoad574
- Ampharos521
Difficult Matchups
- Feraligatr223
- Tinkaton230
- Corviknight259
- Empoleon325
- Florges405
Espathra Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Espathra's Psychic typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- bug1.6×
- dark1.6×
- ghost1.6×
Resistant to
- fighting0.625×
- psychic0.625×
Best Counters to Espathra in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Espathra in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Espathra's league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Neutral
47% HP
- Ice Beamice
Charged Move
Neutral
43% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
66% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
34% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Neutral
30% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
43% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Neutral
47% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Neutral
34% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Neutral
28% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Neutral
39% HP
Ratings are shown from Espathra's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Espathra.
Best Teammates for Espathra in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Espathra should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 4 of Espathra's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Espathra's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Espathra
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 2/15/15 | 1,498 | 22.5 | 1,714,771 |
| #2 | 0/15/9 | 1,496 | 23 | 1,712,090 | |
| #3 | 0/15/10 | 1,499 | 23 | 1,712,090 | |
| #4 | 0/14/11 | 1,497 | 23 | 1,711,839 | |
| #5 | 0/13/12 | 1,495 | 23 | 1,711,420 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/12 | 2,500 | 47 | 3,709,369 |
| #2 | 0/15/14 | 2,495 | 46.5 | 3,706,576 | |
| #3 | 1/15/15 | 2,498 | 46 | 3,702,111 | |
| #4 | 0/14/15 | 2,492 | 46.5 | 3,699,947 | |
| #5 | 1/14/14 | 2,499 | 46.5 | 3,698,515 |
Espathra Stats in Pokémon GO
Espathra's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Espathra 2/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 22.5
- CP
- 1,498
- Attack
- 130.5
- Defense
- 90
- HP
- 146
Ultra League
Espathra 0/15/12 (Best IV)
- Level
- 47
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 168.4
- Defense
- 117.2
- HP
- 188
Espathra Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Espathra in Pokémon GO PvP
Shares Psychic typing · Same Confusion fast move · Master League #44
Shares Psychic typing · Same Confusion fast move · Ultra League #697
Shares Psychic typing · Same Confusion fast move · Ultra League #384
Shares Psychic typing · Same Confusion fast move · Master League #103
Shares Psychic typing · Same Confusion fast move · Great League #463
Shares Psychic typing · Same Confusion fast move · Great League #448
More PoGoCoach tools
Espathra Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Espathra in Pokémon GO PvP?
Espathra's recommended PvP moveset is Confusion with Psyshock and Dazzling Gleam.
Is Espathra good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Espathra is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #566.
What counters Espathra in Pokémon GO PvP?
Feraligatr, Tinkaton and Corviknight are among the strongest current counters to Espathra in Ultra League.
What is Espathra weak to in Pokémon GO?
Espathra is weak to Bug (1.6×), Dark (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×).