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Escavalier

#589

bugsteel

1650

CP

2063

CP

Escavalier Best Moveset Rankings

Best Moves

Every fast and charged move combo Escavalier can learn, ranked by simulated raid DPS. Pick a raid boss, weather, and level to see how the best moveset changes.

Raid boss

Neutral target

No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.

Defense

180

HP

15,000

Type

None

Weather

Escavalier level

#

Fast Move

Charged Move

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1–10 of 10

Escavalier Best PvP Movesets

GO Battle League

Full PvP rankings →
The recommended fast and charged moves for Escavalier in each GO Battle League format, from an all-vs-all battle simulation.

Great League

#579 of 1145 · F Tier

Bug Bite

Multipurpose

Drill Run

Spam/Bait

Razor Shell

Debuff Spam

Ultra League

#404 of 844 · F Tier

Bug Bite

Multipurpose

Razor Shell

Debuff Spam

Drill Run

Spam/Bait

Master League

#237 of 406 · D Tier

Bug Bite

Multipurpose

Drill Run

Spam/Bait

Great League (Mega Edition)

#584 of 1201 · F Tier

Bug Bite

Multipurpose

Drill Run

Spam/Bait

Razor Shell

Debuff Spam

Ultra League (Mega Edition)

#408 of 905 · F Tier

Bug Bite

Multipurpose

Razor Shell

Debuff Spam

Drill Run

Spam/Bait

Master League (Mega Edition)

#280 of 467 · F Tier

Bug Bite

Multipurpose

Drill Run

Spam/Bait

Rankings come from an all-vs-all battle simulation across each league's meta. The first chip is the fast move; the rest are the recommended charged moves.

Escavalier PvP Move Effects

Trainer Battles

These Escavalier moves can raise or lower stats in Trainer Battles, on top of dealing damage.

Poison type

100% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 33%

Water type

50% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

Escavalier Fast Moves

Fast Attacks

Escavalier can learn 2 fast moves in Pokémon GO, covering Bug- and Fighting-type damage. Bug Bite matches Escavalier's own typing and earns a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Gyms & Raids

Power

5

Energy

6

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s – 0.5s

DPS

10

Weather boost

Rainy

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

4

Energy

3

Duration

1 turn

Archetype

Gyms & Raids

Power

13

Energy

9

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.8s – 1.0s

DPS

13

Weather boost

Overcast (Cloudy)

Overcast (Cloudy)

Trainer Battles

Power

8

Energy

6

Duration

2 turns

Archetype

Compare fast moves

Fast Attack Type Coverage

Move
Normal
Fire
Water
Electric
Grass
Ice
Fighting
Poison
Ground
Flying
Psychic
Bug
Rock
Ghost
Dragon
Dark
Steel
Fairy

Bug Bite

100%62.5%100%100%160%100%62.5%62.5%100%62.5%160%100%100%62.5%100%160%62.5%62.5%

Counter

160%100%100%100%100%160%100%62.5%100%62.5%62.5%62.5%160%39.1%100%160%160%62.5%

Escavalier Charged Moves

Charged Attacks

Escavalier can learn 5 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Poison-, Flying-, Ground-, Bug-, and Water-type damage. Megahorn matches Escavalier's own typing and earns a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Gyms & Raids

Power

20

Energy

-50

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

2.1s – 2.8s

DPE

0.4

Weather boost

Overcast (Cloudy)

Overcast (Cloudy)

Trainer Battles

Power

20

Energy

-45

DPE

0.44

Archetype

Effect

100% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 33%

Gyms & Raids

Power

55

Energy

-33

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

2.0s – 2.3s

DPE

1.67

Weather boost

Windy

Windy

Trainer Battles

Power

60

Energy

-45

DPE

1.33

Archetype

Gyms & Raids

Power

85

Energy

-50

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

1.9s – 2.8s

DPE

1.7

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

70

Energy

-40

DPE

1.75

Archetype

Gyms & Raids

Power

105

Energy

-100

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.5s – 1.7s

DPE

1.05

Weather boost

Rainy

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

110

Energy

-55

DPE

2

Archetype

Gyms & Raids

Power

55

Energy

-33

Duration

1.5s

Damage window

0.8s – 1.2s

DPE

1.67

Weather boost

Rainy

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

35

Energy

-35

DPE

1

Archetype

Effect

50% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

Compare charged moves

Charged Attack Type Coverage

Move
Normal
Fire
Water
Electric
Grass
Ice
Fighting
Poison
Ground
Flying
Psychic
Bug
Rock
Ghost
Dragon
Dark
Steel
Fairy

Acid Spray

100%100%100%100%160%100%100%62.5%62.5%100%100%100%62.5%62.5%100%100%39.1%160%

Aerial Ace

100%100%100%62.5%160%100%160%100%100%100%100%160%62.5%100%100%100%62.5%100%

Drill Run

100%160%100%160%62.5%100%100%160%100%39.1%100%62.5%160%100%100%100%160%100%

Megahorn

100%62.5%100%100%160%100%62.5%62.5%100%62.5%160%100%100%62.5%100%160%62.5%62.5%

Razor Shell

100%160%62.5%100%62.5%100%100%100%160%100%100%100%160%100%62.5%100%100%100%

Second charged move cost

Unlocking a second charged move lets Escavalier carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.

Stardust50,000Candy50

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Escavalier's best moveset in Pokémon GO?

Bug Bite and Razor Shell make up Escavalier's best raid moveset, dealing 12.1 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Escavalier for how it holds up as a raid boss.

What is Escavalier's best PvP moveset?

In Master League, the recommended moveset is Bug Bite with Drill Run and Megahorn. Escavalier's full PvP rankings cover every league.

How many moves can Escavalier learn in Pokémon GO?

Escavalier can learn 2 fast moves and 5 charged moves. Razor Shell is a legacy move that can only be learned with an Elite TM or during special events.

How much does Escavalier's second charged move cost?

Unlocking a second charged move for Escavalier costs 50,000 Stardust and 50 Candy.

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