Best Espathra counters in Pokémon GO

Looking for the best ways to take down Espathra in Pokémon GO Raid Battles? Our guide has got you covered with a comprehensive list of the top Espathra counters, including the highest DPS and tankiest options.

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Best Espathra counters

#	Name	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Faints	TTW	Score
1	Mega Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	48.10	4619.58	1	96.0s	150.6
2	Shadow Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	48.19	3087.14	2	128.1s	136.3
3	Mega Houndoom	Snarl	Foul Play	44.18	2450.99	2	111.0s	120.6
4	Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	40.11	3031.07	2	151.2s	118.3
5	Mega Gyarados	Bite	Crunch	38.85	3112.52	2	160.2s	116.2
6	Mega Gengar	Lick *	Shadow Ball	59.53	863.42	5	72.5s	116.2
7	Hydreigon	Bite	Brutal Swing *	41.04	2556.86	2	124.6s	115.3
8	Shadow Weavile	Snarl	Foul Play	45.30	1820.92	2	80.4s	114.1
9	Hoopa (Unbound)	Astonish	Shadow Ball	38.46	2848.01	2	148.1s	112.8
10	Darkrai	Snarl	Shadow Ball	41.52	2235.83	2	107.7s	112.5
11	Mega Rayquaza	Dragon Tail	Dragon Ascent	46.36	1544.54	3	99.9s	111.4
12	Mega Banette	Shadow Claw	Shadow Ball	52.51	1004.99	4	76.6s	109.8
13	Mega Absol	Snarl	Dark Pulse	44.61	1603.94	3	107.9s	109.2
14	Shadow Mewtwo	Psycho Cut	Shadow Ball *	44.00	1550.74	3	105.7s	107.2
15	Yveltal	Snarl	Dark Pulse	35.99	2554.40	2	141.9s	104.5
16	Shadow Houndoom	Snarl	Foul Play	42.29	1538.67	3	109.1s	103.9
17	Gholdengo	Hex	Shadow Ball	40.51	1728.99	3	128.0s	103.5
18	Shadow Honchkrow	Snarl	Dark Pulse	42.98	1443.03	3	100.7s	103.5
19	Mega Alakazam	Psycho Cut	Shadow Ball	42.91	1413.06	3	98.8s	102.8
20	Shadow Cursola	Hex	Shadow Ball	50.11	865.95	5	86.4s	102.2

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About the results

Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Espathra in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Espathra down quickly with high DPS, or the tankiest counters that can withstand its attacks, our guide has something for every trainer.

This table displays a list of best Espathra counters in Pokémon GO with their Fast Attacks, Charged Attacks, DPS (damage per second), TDO (total damage output), faints, TTW (time to win), and score. The list is sorted by the score, which is calculated based on the DPS, TDO, faints, and TTW.

The top-ranked Espathra counter is Mega Tyranitar, followed by Shadow Tyranitar, Mega Houndoom, and Tyranitar. The table also includes Mega Gyarados, Mega Gengar, Hydreigon, and Shadow Weavile, among others. Each Pokemon's type is indicated by an icon beside their name.

Espathra type chart

When fighting Espathra, keep in mind the following that Psychic-type Pokémon are weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost type moves. They take reduced damage from Fighting, and Psychic type moves.

Weaknesses

Bug	160.0%
Dark	160.0%
Ghost	160.0%

Resistances

Fighting	62.5%
Psychic	62.5%

Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.