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Espeon

Abilities

SynchronizeMagic Bounce(Hidden)
Height: 0.9 m (2'11")
Weight: 26.5 kg (58.4 lbs)
Base Exp: 184
Base Stats
HP65
Atk65
Def60
SpA130
SpD95
Spe110
BST525
EV Yield: 2 SpA
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
240334
Atk
121251
Def
112240
SpA
238394
SpD
175317
Spe
202350

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
Generation
II (Johto)
Color
Purple
Shape
Quadruped
Habitat
Urban
Growth Rate
Medium
Capture Rate
45 (17.6%)
Gender Ratio
87.5% Male / 12.5% Female
Egg Groups
Ground
Hatch Counter
35 cycles (~9,216 steps)
Base Experience
184
EV Yield
2 SpA
Height
0.9 m (2'11")
Weight
26.5 kg (58.4 lbs)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type.

nor
fir
wat
ele
gra
ice
fig½
poi
gro
fly
psy½
bug2
roc
gho2
dra
dar2
ste
fai
Weak to: Bug, Ghost, Dark
Resists: Fighting, Psychic
Abilities
Synchronize

Copies burns, paralysis, and poison received onto the Pokémon that inflicted them.

Magic BounceHidden Ability

Reflects most non-damaging moves back at their user.

Evolution Chain
Pokedex Entries23 entries

Generation VII

Sun

It can instantaneously sense its opponent’s movements by feeling air currents with its fine fur.

Moon

It unleashes psychic power from the orb on its forehead. When its power is exhausted, the orb grows dull and dark.

Ultra Sun

Although it originally had no powers at all, people say its precognitive faculties were awakened by its need to protect itself.

Ultra Moon

Psychic power builds up in the orb on its forehead as it bathes in the sunshine. Espeon is not good at battling at night.

Generation VIII

Sword

By reading air currents, it can predict things such as the weather or its foe’s next move.

Shield

It unleashes psychic power from the orb on its forehead. When its power is exhausted, the orb grows dull and dark.

Legends: Arceus

Wields an arcane power with which it can predict the weather and even people's thoughts. When bathed in sunshine, the scarlet orb on its brow glows and builds energy.

Show older entries (Gen II, III, IV, V, VI)

Generation II

Gold

It uses the fine hair that covers its body to sense air currents and predict its ene­ my's actions.

Silver

By reading air currents, it can predict things such as the weath­ er or its foe's next move.

Crystal

The tip of its forked tail quivers when it is predicting its opponent's next move.

Generation III

Ruby, Sapphire

ESPEON is extremely loyal to any TRAINER it considers to be worthy. It is said that this POKéMON developed its precognitive powers to protect its TRAINER from harm.

Emerald

An ESPEON is extremely loyal to any TRAINER it considers to be worthy. It is said to have developed precognitive powers to protect its TRAINER from harm.

FireRed

By reading air currents, it can predict things such as the weather or its foe’s next move.

LeafGreen

It uses the fine hair that covers its body to sense air currents and predict its enemy’s actions.

Generation IV

Diamond, Pearl

Its fur has the look and feel of velvet. The orb on its forehead glows when it uses psycho-power.

Platinum

Its fur is so sensitive, it can sense minute shifts in the air and predict the weather.

HeartGold

It uses the fine hair that covers its body to sense air currents and predict its enemy’s actions.

SoulSilver

By reading air currents, it can predict things such as the weather or its foe’s next move.

Generation V

Black, White

Its fur is so sensitive, it can sense minute shifts in the air and predict the weather.

Black 2, White 2

Its fur is so sensitive, it can feel minute shifts in the air and predict the weather...and its foes’ thoughts.

Generation VI

X

The tip of its forked tail quivers when it is predicting its opponent’s next move.

Y

Its fur is so sensitive, it can feel minute shifts in the air and predict the weather...and its foes’ thoughts.

Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

Espeon is extremely loyal to any Trainer it considers to be worthy. It is said that this Pokémon developed its precognitive powers to protect its Trainer from harm.

Moves (Gen 9)95 moves

Level Up

24 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1TacklenorP40100%35
1Take DownnorP9085%20
1Tail WhipnorN100%30
1BitedarP60100%25
1GrowlnorN100%40
1CharmfaiN100%20
1Baton PassnorN40
1Helping HandnorN20
1CovetnorP60100%25
1CopycatnorN20
8Sand AttackgroN100%15
16ConfusionSTABpsyS50100%25
18Baby Doll EyesfaiN100%30
23Quick AttacknorP40100%30
30SwiftnorS6020
34Calm MindpsyN20
36PsybeamSTABpsyS65100%20
43Double EdgenorP120100%15
50Future SightSTABpsyS120100%10
55Last ResortnorP140100%5
57Psych UpnorN10
64PsychicSTABpsyS90100%10
71Morning SunnorN5
78Power SwappsyN10

TM / HM

55 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Alluring VoicefaiS80100%10
Baton PassnorN40
Body SlamnorP85100%15
Calm MindpsyN20
CharmfaiN100%20
Confuse RayghoN100%10
CurseghoN10
Dazzling GleamfaiS80100%10
DiggroP80100%10
Double EdgenorP120100%15
Draining KissfaiS50100%10
EndurenorN10
Expanding ForceSTABpsyS80100%10
FacadenorP70100%20
Fake TearsdarN100%20
Future SightSTABpsyS120100%10
Giga ImpactnorP15090%5
Grass KnotgraS100%20
GravitypsyN5
Helping HandnorN20
Hyper BeamnorS15090%5
Hyper VoicenorS90100%10
ImprisonpsyN10
Light ScreenpsyN30
Magical LeafgraS6020
Mud SlapgroS20100%10
Power GemrocS80100%20
Power SwappsyN10
ProtectnorN10
PsybeamSTABpsyS65100%20
Psych UpnorN10
PsychicSTABpsyS90100%10
Psychic FangsSTABpsyP85100%10
Psychic NoiseSTABpsyS75100%10
Psychic TerrainpsyN10
PsyshockSTABpsyS80100%10
Rain DancewatN5
ReflectpsyN20
RestpsyN5
RoarnorN20
Shadow BallghoS80100%15
Skill SwappsyN10
Sleep TalknorN10
Stored PowerSTABpsyS20100%10
SubstitutenorN10
Sunny DayfirN5
SwiftnorS6020
Take DownnorP9085%20
Tera BlastnorS80100%10
Thunder WaveeleN90%20
TrailblazegraP50100%20
TrickpsyN100%10
Trick RoompsyN5
Weather BallnorS50100%10
Zen HeadbuttSTABpsyP8090%15

Move Tutor

16 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Body SlamnorP85100%15
CovetnorP60100%25
Double EdgenorP120100%15
EndurenorN10
Expanding ForceSTABpsyS80100%10
Helping HandnorN20
Hyper VoicenorS90100%10
Last ResortnorP140100%5
Mud SlapgroS20100%10
Psych UpnorN10
Skill SwappsyN10
Sleep TalknorN10
SubstitutenorN10
SwiftnorS6020
TrickpsyN100%10
Zen HeadbuttSTABpsyP8090%15
Pokedex Numbers
National#196
Johto#184
Sinnoh (Pt)#167
Johto (HGSS)#188
Unova (B2W2)#095
Conquest#005
Kalos Coastal#081
Alola (SM)#127
Akala#054
Alola (USUM)#157
Akala (USUM)#058
Galar#200
Crown Tundra#079
Hisui#029
Paldea#183
Lumiose City#104
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

psyFuture Sight120 powS
psyPsychic90 powS
psyPsychic Fangs85 powP
psyExpanding Force80 powS

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

norGiga Impact150 powP
norHyper Beam150 powS
norLast Resort140 powP
norDouble Edge120 powP
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Tools for Espeon

About Espeon

Espeon is a Psychic-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 2 (Johto). By reading air currents, it can predict things such as the weather or its foe’s next move. Espeon stands 0.9 m (2'11") tall and weighs 26.5 kg (58.4 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.

Espeon Base Stats

Espeon has a base stat total of 525, which is above average, giving it solid potential in battle. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk at 130 (excellent), while its lowest is Defense at 60 (average). Espeon excels as a special attacker. Espeon is fast with a base Speed of 110.

Espeon Weaknesses & Resistances

As a Psychic-type, Espeon is weak to Bug, Ghost, Dark-type moves, resists Fighting, Psychic-type attacks. This gives Espeon 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Espeon Abilities

Espeon's abilities include Synchronize, Magic Bounce. Synchronize copies burns, paralysis, and poison received onto the Pokémon that inflicted them. Its Hidden Ability is Magic Bounce, which reflects most non-damaging moves back at their user.

Espeon Moves & Learnset

Espeon can learn 95 moves in Generation 9, including 24 by leveling up, 55 via TM/HM, and 16 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Future Sight (Psychic, 120 power), Psychic (Psychic, 90 power), Psychic Fangs (Psychic, 85 power), Expanding Force (Psychic, 80 power). For coverage, Espeon can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Last Resort (Normal).

Training Espeon

With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Espeon can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Espeon yields 2 Sp. Attack EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 9,216 steps to hatch from an Egg. Espeon belongs to the Ground egg group. Espeon is part of a 9-stage evolution line (Eevee → Vaporeon → Jolteon → Flareon → Espeon → Umbreon → Leafeon → Glaceon → Sylveon).

Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Espeon. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Espeon, or use the team builder to see how Espeon fits into your squad.