To complete the Kalos Pokedex in Pokemon GO, players will need to add Espurr and its evolution Meowstic to their collection. These elusive cat-like Pokemon have the particular feature of having a branching evolution depending on their genre. Female Meowstic has a light color pattern and a spongy tail, while the male Meowstic has a spiky, fox-like tail and a deep blue color pattern.
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Espurr and Meowstic are Psychic-type Pokemon, and while the first stage of this line can reach a maximum CP of 1424, Meowstic reaches 2404 CP, making it the only one decent enough for Great League, though it requires a precise CP 1499 and IV Spread (0/15/15) to make it viable. If trainers want to know everything about the Restraint Pokemon and its evolution, check all the information about this species, how to evolve it, and shiny availability in this guide.
How to Get Espurr And Meowstic (Male/Female) in Pokemon GO
Pokemon GO players might encounter Espurr in the wild during the Pokemon GO Adventure Week event, running from July 29, at 10 AM to Sunday, August 3, 2025, at 8 PM (local time). This is a once-in-a-blue-moon chance for trainers to get the Restraint Pokemon in its male and female variants, since they will need them both to obtain both Male and Female Meowstic. Espurr evolves into Meowstic by feeding it 50 Espurr Candy.
Whenever players spot an Espurr, they should take that chance to use a Pinap Berry to get more candies out of this catch. That way, they can increase their Candy yield and reach the 50 Candy needed to evolve it into Meowstic faster.
Are Shiny Espurr and Meowstic Available in Pokemon GO?
Yes, Shiny Espurr and Shiny Meowstic (both Male and Female) are available in Pokemon GO. Shiny Espurr has a Pink colored fur pattern instead of the regular version's gray with white ears and paws. Both Male and Female Shiny Meowstic have a creamy yellow and mild white color pattern, so they're easily recognizable. Still, to get Shiny Meowstic, players will need to evolve Shiny Espurr, since Meowstic doesn't spawn in the wild.
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Chances of Espurr spawning as shiny are extremely low (1 in 512) so getting one might depend on sheer luck, or the availability of this species in featured events like Community Days or Spotlight Hours. Players can increase their chances of getting Shiny Espurr and Meowstic, by following these tips:
- Use Incense and walk around PokeStops with Active Lure Modules to increase your chances of getting Espurr spawns.
- Espurr spawns more frequently in Windy Weather, so walk around those areas that are affected by those weather conditions.
- Some Timed Research Encounters might reward players with an Espurr spawn. These spawns can also be Shiny, so take advantage of this rare chance to get more Espurr encounters to complete the Pokedex.
- Check out Raid Schedules frequently. Sometimes, Espurr appears as part of the 1-Star Raid rotations, and this is a perfect chance to get a Shiny Espurr at an increased rate (1 in 40). Shiny Raid Pokemon are a 100% certain catch, so that's a big plus.
- Check out local community groups (Discord, Whatsapp, Telegram) for information on Spawns. These groups are useful for pinpointing the exact location or coordinates where a certain Pokemon is spawning, or to arrange Raids and Party Play sessions. But always be careful: Avoid sharing personal information, and take the appropriate measures to be safe.
Pokémon GO
- Released
- July 6, 2016
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- Augmented Reality, RPG
