What is Entei's max CP in Pokémon GO?

Entei's maximum CP is 3,973 when powered up to Level 50 with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Entei good in Pokémon GO?

Entei has 235 Attack, 171 Defense, and 251 Stamina. It's an excellent attacker.

Can Entei be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes, shiny Entei is available in Pokémon GO.

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Hundo CP Values

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Raids

Lv. 20

1,900 - 1,984 CP

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Raids (WB)

Lv. 25

2,375 - 2,480 CP

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Max CP

Lv. 50

3,937 CP

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Eggs

Lv. 20

1,900 - 1,984 CP

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Research

Lv. 15

1,425 - 1,488 CP

Entei

#244 · Johto

Fire

☁️ Sunny Boost

Base Stats

Attack 235

Defense 171

Stamina 251

Total: 657

Pokémon Info

Max CP	3,973
Generation	Johto (Gen 2)
Buddy Distance	20km
Released	✅ Yes
Shiny	✨ Yes
Shadow	😈 Yes

About Entei

Entei is a Fire-type Pokémon from Johto (Generation 2) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,973 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Entei has base stats of 235 Attack, 171 Defense, and 251 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 657.

With an exceptional Attack stat of 235, Entei is one of the top attackers of its type in raids and gym battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Entei is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.

In Sunny weather, Entei receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Entei is 20km per candy.

⚡ Fast Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	EPS	PvP DPT	PvP EPT
Fire Spin STAB	Fire	14	+10	12.7	-	-	-
Fire Fang STAB	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	PvP Pwr	PvP Nrg
Flamethrower STAB	Fire	70	-55	-	90	-55
Fire Blast STAB	Fire	140	-80	-	140	-80
Overheat STAB	-	-	-	-	-	-
Iron Head	Steel	60	-50	-	70	-50
Flame Charge STAB	Fire	70	-33	-	65	-50
Scorching Sands STAB	-	-	-	-	-	-

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Entei takes increased damage from these types:

Water 1.6×

Ground 1.6×

Rock 1.6×

Resistances

Entei takes reduced damage from these types:

Fire 0.625×

Grass 0.625×

Ice 0.625×

Bug 0.625×

Steel 0.625×

Fairy 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Entei

Top Pokémon to use when battling Entei in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Rampardos	Rock	295	109	219	3,773
2	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
3	Palkia	Water Dragon	280	215	189	4,565
4	Kyogre	Water	270	228	205	4,708
5	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
6	Inteleon	Water	262	142	172	3,391
7	Garchomp	Dragon Ground	261	193	239	4,532
8	Terrakion	Rock Fighting	260	192	209	4,231
9	Excadrill	Ground Steel	255	129	242	3,711
10	Kleavor	Bug Rock	253	174	172	3,600

🏆 Entei PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	1	15	15	16	1,498
2	2	14	15	16	1,500
3	2	15	13	16	1,499
4	0	15	15	16	1,492
5	1	14	15	16	1,494
6	2	13	15	16	1,496
7	1	15	13	16	1,492
8	1	15	14	16	1,495
9	3	12	15	16	1,499
10	2	14	13	16	1,495

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	0	12	15	27	2,498
2	0	13	13	27	2,495
3	0	13	14	27	2,500
4	0	14	12	27	2,497
5	0	15	10	27	2,494
6	0	15	11	27	2,499
7	1	12	13	27	2,499
8	1	14	10	27	2,498
9	1	15	9	27	2,500
10	0	12	13	27	2,488

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Entei IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVs	Wild L30	Research L15	Raid L20	WB L25	Max L40	L50
100% (15/15/15)	2,977	1,488	1,984	2,480	3,473	3,937
98% (15/15/14)	2,971	1,485	1,980	2,476	3,466	3,930
96% (15/14/15)	2,969	1,484	1,979	2,474	3,463	3,927
93% (14/14/14)	2,951	1,475	1,967	2,459	3,443	3,904
91% (15/13/13)	2,949	1,474	1,966	2,458	3,441	3,901
87% (13/13/13)	2,926	1,463	1,950	2,438	3,413	3,870
82% (12/12/12)	2,901	1,450	1,933	2,417	3,384	3,837
80% (10/15/15)	2,917	1,458	1,944	2,431	3,403	3,859
67% (10/10/10)	2,850	1,425	1,900	2,375	3,325	3,770
0% (0/0/0)	2,606	1,303	1,737	2,172	3,040	3,447

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Entei with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)	3,937 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)	3,473 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)	1,900 - 1,984 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)	2,375 - 2,480 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)	1,900 - 1,984 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)	1,425 - 1,488 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Entei with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

Lv	Max CP	Lv	Max CP
1	49	26	3,473
2	3,473	27	3,473
3	3,473	28	3,473
4	3,473	29	3,473
5	468	30	2,977
6	3,473	31	3,473
7	3,473	32	3,473
8	3,473	33	3,473
9	3,473	34	3,473
10	992	35	3,225
11	3,473	36	3,473
12	3,473	37	3,473
13	3,473	38	3,473
14	3,473	39	3,473
15	1,488	40	3,473
16	3,473	41	3,473
17	3,473	42	3,473
18	3,473	43	3,473
19	3,473	44	3,473
20	1,984	45	3,714
21	3,473	46	3,473
22	3,473	47	3,473
23	3,473	48	3,473
24	3,473	49	3,473
25	2,480	50	3,937

📖 Complete Entei Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Entei (#244) is a Fire-type Pokémon from the Johto region (Generation 2) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,973 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Entei is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Entei in 2026.

As a Legendary Pokémon, Entei is one of the most sought-after Pokémon in the game. It can be obtained through Tier 5 Raids, Special Research, and GO Battle League rewards at Rank 20+. The buddy distance is 20km per candy.

📊 Entei Stats Analysis

Entei's Attack stat is 235 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Entei a strong damage dealer.

With 171 Defense (Good) and 251 Stamina (Elite), the total stat product is 657. This gives Entei reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Fire-type Pokémon, Entei's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Entei Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Entei depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Fire Spin (Fast) with Flamethrower (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Entei has 2 Fast Attacks and 6 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Entei PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Entei can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Fire typing provides useful matchups against Fire, Grass, Ice-type threats while being weak to Water, Ground, Rock types.

Master League

With 3,937 CP at Level 50, Entei is a strong Master League contender. Power it up to Level 50 with best buddy bonus for maximum impact.

💪 Entei Raid Guide & Counters

Entei appears as a 5-Star Legendary Raid Boss. Focus on Water, Ground, Rock-type counters for maximum damage. A group of 4-6 trainers with optimal counters is recommended. After the raid, catch Entei at Level 20 (1,900 - 1,984 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,375 - 2,480 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,984 CP.

🎯 How to Get Entei in Pokémon GO

Entei is a Legendary Pokémon obtainable through Tier 5 Raids, Special Research, GO Battle League rewards (Rank 20+), and special event distributions. Check the current events for raid availability.

😈 Shadow Entei

Shadow Entei is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Entei's effective Attack becomes ~282. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Entei in Pokémon GO

Shiny Entei is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 20 (boosted rate in raids). Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Entei gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,375 - 2,480 CP). The buddy distance is 20km per candy. Rare Candy is the most efficient option for powering up.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
Second Charged Move: Costs 100K Stardust + 100 Candy — adds coverage in PvP.
Trading: Requires Special Trade (1/day).
Catch rate: 2% base — use Golden Razz + Excellent curveball throws.

❓ FAQ About Entei

Q: What is Entei's max CP?
A: 3,937 CP at Level 50, or 3,473 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Entei good?
A: Excellent — top-tier for raids and Master League.

Q: Can Entei be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Entei is available.

Q: What is Entei weak to?
A: Water, Ground, Rock-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Fire Spin + Flamethrower for optimal DPS.

📚 Related Guides

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.