Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Entei
Say it: ENT-ei
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Entei is the Volcano Pokémon — a Fire legendary from the legendary beasts. In Pokémon GO it is a Fire raid attacker. Fire helps against Grass, Bug, Ice, and Steel; Water, Ground, and Rock hit Fire hard. Sacred Fire is a limited exclusive when available. Catch Entei from legendary raids and events.
Say it: ENT-ei
Entei (#244) is a Fire legendary Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Trainers use it as a Fire raid attacker with Fire Spin / Fire Fang + Sacred Fire / Overheat / Flamethrower / Scorching Sands / Iron Head. Against Entei, lead with Water, Ground, or Rock. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
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Pokédex notes
Entei is a Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0244. Legendaries shine in Master League and 5-star raids when IVs and moves align.
Where in GO: Legendary raids, research breakthroughs, and GO Tour events
Invest tip: Priority move: Sacred Fire when available (Elite Charged TM / event if missing). Fire Spin + Sacred Fire / Overheat is the usual Fire kit. Shadow Entei is elite Fire DPS — remove Frustration before investing.
Type matchups
- Fire moves hit Grass, Ice, Bug, and Steel hard.
When Entei is your opponent, Water, Ground, Rock hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 235
- Defense
- 171
- Stamina
- 251
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Primal Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse — Primal lobby boost
- 2. Shadow Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 3. Mega Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 4. Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 5. Shadow Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 6. Shadow Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 7. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 8. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 9. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 10. Samurott · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 12. Empoleon · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 2. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 3. Vaporeon · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Tail
- 4. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 5. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 6. Clawitzer · beats Water
Water Gun + Crabhammer
- 7. Floatzel · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Jet
- 8. Seismitoad · beats Water
Mud Shot + Hydro Pump
- 9. Carracosta · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Pump
- 10. Blastoise · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Wailord · beats Water
Water Gun + Surf
- 12. Golisopod · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Jet
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists the always-available TM pool. Sacred Fire may need an Elite TM if you missed the featured window.
Fast
- Fire Spin · Standard
Fire energy / default
- Fire Fang · Standard
Fire alternate
Charged
- Sacred Fire · Elite / event
Best Fire nuke
- Overheat · Standard
Fire alternate
- Flamethrower · Standard
Fire coverage
- Fire Blast · Standard
Fire nuke
- Scorching Sands · Standard
Ground coverage
- Iron Head · Standard
Steel coverage
- Flame Charge · Standard
PvP utility
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- fire spin
- fire fang
Charged
- flamethrower
- fire blast
- overheat
- iron head
- flame charge
- scorching sands
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #292 of 954 · CP 1488
Fire Fang + Overheat
- Ultra League · rank #200 of 747 · CP 2480
Fire Fang + Overheat
- Master League · rank #51 of 1023 · CP 3926
Fire Fang + Overheat
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Raid attacker roles
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