Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Espathra
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Espathra is the Ostrich Pokémon — Psychic. In Pokémon GO it is a Psychic attacker. Psychic helps against Fighting and Poison; Bug, Ghost, and Dark hit Psychic hard. Catch Espathra from the wild, eggs, or events (evolves from Flittle).
Say it: ESP-athr-a
Espathra (#956) is a Psychic Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Trainers use it as a niche Psychic attacker with Confusion / Peck + Psychic / Psyshock / Psybeam / Dazzling Gleam. Against Espathra, lead with Bug, Ghost, or Dark. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
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Pokédex notes
Espathra is a Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0956. Use the Psychic type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Confusion + Psychic is the usual Psychic kit; Dazzling Gleam adds Fairy. Low priority versus stronger Psychic. Shadow Espathra is a novelty — remove Frustration before investing. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Psychic moves hit Fighting and Poison hard.
When Espathra is your opponent, Bug, Ghost, Dark hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 204
- Defense
- 127
- Stamina
- 216
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. Mega Pinsir · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 2. Mega Scizor · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 3. Pheromosa · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 4. Shadow Scyther · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 5. Genesect · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 6. Scizor · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 7. Escavalier · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Megahorn
- 8. Volcarona · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 9. Yanmega · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 10. Pinsir · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 11. Heracross · beats Bug
Struggle Bug + Megahorn
- 12. Accelgor · beats Bug
Infestation + Bug Buzz
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Volcarona · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 2. Yanmega · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 3. Scyther · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 4. Pinsir · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 5. Heracross · beats Bug
Struggle Bug + Megahorn
- 6. Forretress · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 7. Ninjask · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + Bug Buzz
- 8. Masquerain · beats Bug
Infestation + Bug Buzz
- 9. Vivillon · beats Bug
Struggle Bug + Bug Buzz
- 10. Ledian · beats Bug
Struggle Bug + Bug Buzz
- 11. Ariados · beats Bug
Infestation + Megahorn
- 12. Beedrill · beats Bug
Infestation + X-Scissor
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Espathra’s always-available TM pool. Confusion + Psychic covers Psychic needs.
Fast
- Confusion · Standard
Psychic damage / default
- Peck · Standard
Flying filler
Charged
- Psychic · Standard
Psychic nuke
- Psyshock · Standard
Psychic alternate
- Psybeam · Standard
Psychic / bait
- Dazzling Gleam · Standard
Fairy coverage
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
- peck
- confusion
Charged
- psybeam
- psyshock
- psychic
- dazzling gleam
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #354 of 954 · CP 1486
Peck + Psyshock
- Ultra League · rank #233 of 747 · CP 2493
Peck + Psyshock
- Master League · rank #333 of 1023 · CP 2800
Peck + Psyshock
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.