How to get Espurr in Pokemon Go & can it be Shiny?

Generation 6’s Restraint Pokemon, Espurr, is available for trainers to find in Pokemon Go — but it’s a bit tricky. So, let’s go over how to find Espurr in Pokemon Go and whether or not it can be Shiny.

Pokemon Go has plenty of Pokemon from Generation 6 to encounter, including the adorable Psychic-type Espurr.

Espurr was first introduced to Pokemon Go through the Go Beyond update which was released on November 30, 2020.

However, new players may be wondering how exactly they can get their hands on the Restraint Pokemon. So, let’s break down how trainers can find Espurr in Pokemon Go and whether or not it can be Shiny.

Contents

• How to get Espurr
• Can Espurr be Shiny?
• Can Espurr evolve?
• Pokemon Go Espurr stats, moves, resistances & weaknesses

How to get a Espurr in Pokemon Go

Espurr can typically be found in the wild, though it is not currently in the rotation. The best way to find Espurr in Pokemon Go is to look out for events it’s specifically featured in.

Trainers who participated in the Go Fest 2024: Madrid event could find wild Espurr in the Mysterious Labyrinth habitat.

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In the past, Espurr was available as in 7km Eggs during the Along the Routes event and as a Research Breakthrough reward for February 2022.

It has also previously appeared as a 1-star Raid boss and through eggs, but it has since left the rotation.

Can Espurr be Shiny in Pokemon Go?

Yes, Espurr can be found as a Shiny in Pokemon Go. Shiny Espurr made its debut on February 1, 2022, so it has been available for some time.

Shiny Espurr is bright pink as opposed to its usual grey appearance, so it is quite hard to miss.

Can Espurr evolve in Pokemon Go?

Yes, Espurr can evolve in Pokemon Go, but depending on its gender it will have a different form.

Trainers can evolve Espurr into Meowstic using 50 Espurr candies. Male Espurr will evolve into male Meowstic, which features a predominantly navy blue coat with white accents.

Female Espurr will evolve into female Meowstic, which features a predominantly white coat with navy blue accents.

Pokemon Go Espurr stats, moves, resistances & weaknesses

As Espurr is a Psychic-type Pokemon, it has the following stats in Pokemon Go:

ATTACK	DEFENSE	STAMINA	CP
120	114	158	1424

Espurr Fast Moves

• Scratch (Normal)
• Confusion (Psychic/STAB)

Espurr Charged Moves

• Psyshock (Psychic/STAB)
• Psychic (Psychic/STAB)
• Energy Ball (Grass)

Espurr resistances

• Fighting
• Psychic

Espurr weaknesses

• Bug
• Dark
• Ghost

That’s everything you need to know to get Espurr in Pokemon Go. Check out our other guides on how IVs & CP work in the game, and some of our rankings like the Best Competitive Pokemon in Pokemon Go, or the Best Mega Evolutions.