
| Max CP | 2,834 |
| Generation | Paldea (Gen 9) |
| Buddy Distance | 3km |
| Released | ❌ No |
| Shiny | ❌ No |
| Shadow | ❌ No |
Espathra is a Psychic-type Pokémon from Paldea (Generation 9) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 2,834 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Espathra has base stats of 204 Attack, 127 Defense, and 216 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 547.
Espathra can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta.
In Windy weather, Espathra receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Espathra is 3km per candy.
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peck | Flying | 10 | +10 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Confusion STAB | Psychic | 19 | +14 | 12.7 | 9.3 | 4.0 | 3.5 |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psybeam STAB | Psychic | 65 | -50 | 21.7 | 70 | -60 |
| Psyshock STAB | Psychic | 60 | -33 | 24.0 | 70 | -40 |
| Psychic STAB | Psychic | 95 | -50 | 31.7 | 75 | -55 |
| Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 100 | -50 | 28.6 | 90 | -55 |
Espathra takes increased damage from these types:
Espathra takes reduced damage from these types:
Top Pokémon to use when battling Espathra in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
| Bug Fighting | 316 | 85 | 174 | 3,251 |
| 2 |
| Fire Ghost | 315 | 148 | 142 | 3,772 |
| 3 |
| Dark | 285 | 198 | 172 | 4,278 |
| 4 |
| Ghost Fire | 271 | 182 | 155 | 3,739 |
| 5 |
| Dragon Ghost | 266 | 170 | 204 | 4,041 |
| 6 |
| Fighting Ghost | 265 | 190 | 207 | 4,268 |
| 7 |
| Bug Fire | 264 | 189 | 198 | 4,155 |
| 8 |
| Ghost Poison | 261 | 149 | 155 | 3,292 |
| 9 |
| Dark Dragon | 256 | 188 | 211 | 4,147 |
| 10 |
| Psychic Ghost | 255 | 191 | 264 | 4,625 |
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 15 | 9 | 23 | 1,496 |
| 2 | 0 | 15 | 10 | 23 | 1,499 |
| 3 | 0 | 14 | 11 | 23 | 1,497 |
| 4 | 0 | 13 | 12 | 23 | 1,495 |
| 5 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 23 | 1,499 |
| 6 | 0 | 12 | 14 | 23 | 1,497 |
| 7 | 0 | 12 | 15 | 23 | 1,500 |
| 8 | 1 | 15 | 8 | 23 | 1,500 |
| 9 | 1 | 14 | 9 | 23 | 1,498 |
| 10 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 23 | 1,499 |
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 15 | 14 | 46 | 2,493 |
| 2 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 46 | 2,498 |
| 3 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 46 | 2,500 |
| 4 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 47 | 2,500 |
| 5 | 1 | 14 | 14 | 46 | 2,496 |
| 6 | 0 | 15 | 9 | 47 | 2,496 |
| 7 | 0 | 12 | 14 | 47 | 2,496 |
| 8 | 2 | 13 | 14 | 46 | 2,500 |
| 9 | 0 | 15 | 13 | 46 | 2,488 |
| 10 | 0 | 14 | 11 | 47 | 2,498 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
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) | 2,123 | 1,061 | 1,415 | 1,769 | 2,477 | 2,808 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,118 | 1,059 | 1,412 | 1,765 | 2,471 | 2,802 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,116 | 1,058 | 1,410 | 1,763 | 2,468 | 2,798 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,101 | 1,050 | 1,401 | 1,751 | 2,451 | 2,780 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,099 | 1,049 | 1,399 | 1,749 | 2,449 | 2,776 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,080 | 1,040 | 1,386 | 1,733 | 2,426 | 2,751 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,058 | 1,029 | 1,372 | 1,715 | 2,401 | 2,723 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,075 | 1,037 | 1,383 | 1,729 | 2,420 | 2,744 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,016 | 1,008 | 1,343 | 1,679 | 2,351 | 2,666 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 1,808 | 904 | 1,205 | 1,507 | 2,110 | 2,392 |
Important CP values for Espathra with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 2,808 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 2,477 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,343 - 1,415 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 1,679 - 1,769 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,343 - 1,415 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,008 - 1,061 CP |
Maximum CP for Espathra with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 26 | 2,477 |
| 2 | 2,477 | 27 | 2,477 |
| 3 | 2,477 | 28 | 2,477 |
| 4 | 2,477 | 29 | 2,477 |
| 5 | 334 | 30 | 2,123 |
| 6 | 2,477 | 31 | 2,477 |
| 7 | 2,477 | 32 | 2,477 |
| 8 | 2,477 | 33 | 2,477 |
| 9 | 2,477 | 34 | 2,477 |
| 10 | 708 | 35 | 2,300 |
| 11 | 2,477 | 36 | 2,477 |
| 12 | 2,477 | 37 | 2,477 |
| 13 | 2,477 | 38 | 2,477 |
| 14 | 2,477 | 39 | 2,477 |
| 15 | 1,061 | 40 | 2,477 |
| 16 | 2,477 | 41 | 2,477 |
| 17 | 2,477 | 42 | 2,477 |
| 18 | 2,477 | 43 | 2,477 |
| 19 | 2,477 | 44 | 2,477 |
| 20 | 1,415 | 45 | 2,649 |
| 21 | 2,477 | 46 | 2,477 |
| 22 | 2,477 | 47 | 2,477 |
| 23 | 2,477 | 48 | 2,477 |
| 24 | 2,477 | 49 | 2,477 |
| 25 | 1,769 | 50 | 2,808 |
Espathra (#956) is a Psychic-type Pokémon from the Paldea region (Generation 9) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,834 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Espathra can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Espathra in 2026.
Espathra's Attack stat is 204 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Espathra a strong damage dealer.
With 127 Defense (Average) and 216 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 547. This gives Espathra reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Psychic-type Pokémon, Espathra's stat distribution leans toward offense.
The best moveset for Espathra depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Peck (Fast) with Psybeam (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. Espathra has 2 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from.
In Great League, Espathra 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 Psychic typing provides useful matchups against Fighting, Psychic-type threats while being weak to Bug, Ghost, Dark types.
In Ultra League, Espathra reaches 2,477 CP at Level 40. Pair it with Pokémon that cover its weaknesses.
In Master League, Espathra faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
As a raid attacker, Espathra's effectiveness depends on its typing and 204 Attack stat. It can deal solid damage as a Psychic-type attacker. Best counters against Espathra use Bug, Ghost-type moves.
Espathra can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Windy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
Espathra is part of a 2-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
Shiny Espathra is not yet available as of 2026. Niantic releases shinies during events, Community Days, or raid rotations. Check the events page for announcements.
Espathra gets a weather boost in Windy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,679 - 1,769 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.
Q: What is Espathra's max CP?
A: 2,808 CP at Level 50, or 2,477 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Espathra good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.
Q: Can Espathra be shiny?
A: Not yet — stay tuned for future releases.
Q: What is Espathra weak to?
A: Bug, Ghost, Dark-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Peck + Psybeam for optimal DPS.
Updated November 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.