Pokémon GO - How to Catch Espeon and Umbreon (Valentine's Day Collection Challenge)

Below we detail the individual tips and tricks for Espeon and Umbreon, but in short, the only way to catch either one for the Valentine's Day Collection Challenge is to beat them in three star raids. They will not reproduce in the wild without at least extreme luck, and are not available from research. So raids are your only way, so let's move on to the individual figures.

How to catch Espeon

Now that you know that in order to catch Espeon for the Pokémon GO Valentine's Day Collection Challenge, surely you want to know which are the best counters. Here's a quick rundown of some of the best to use against Espeon. As a Psychic-type Pokémon, you'll want to bring Dark and Ghost pawns into battle.

Espeon counters

• Darkrai with Snarl and Shadow Ball
• Giratina (Origin) with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
• Chandelure with Hex and Shadow Ball
• Weavile with feigned attack and foul play
• Mewtwo with Psychic and Shadow Ball
• Hydreigon with Bite and Dark Pulse

Here's how to catch Espeon in Pokémon GO for the Valentine's Day Collection Challenge. And now, what about Umbreon?

How to catch Umbreon

Just like with Espeon, you'll need to fight, defeat, and catch Umbreon as part of a three-star raid to add him to your set of Valentine's collectible challenges. As a Dark-type Pokémon, you will be able to counter it effectively with combat or fairy attacks. So here are some of the best counters against Umbreon in Pokémon GO.

Umbreon counters

• Machamp with counter and dynamic punch
• Hariyama with counter and dynamic punch
• Togekiss with charm and dazzling shine
• Heracross with counter and close combat
• Breloom with counter and dynamic punch
• Blaziken with Counter and Focus Blast

Here's how to catch Espeon and Umbreon for the Valentine's Day Collection Challenge in Pokémon GO.