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No. 0196

Espeon

Sun Pokémon

Espeon
Official art
Psychic
Height
0.9 m 2′11″
Weight
26.5 kg 58.4 lbs
Base stat total
525 top 20%
Introduced
Gen II
Abilities
Pokédex entryLegends: 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.
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Base stats

HP65125–172240–334
Atk6563–128121–251
Def6058–123112–240
SpA130121–200238–394
SpD9590–161175–317
Spe110103–178202–350
Total525Higher than 80% of all Pokémon
HP65Atk65Def60Spe110SpD95SpA130

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 110). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+178Max162No SP130Min117Scarf267Tailwind356

At max Speed, Espeon outspeeds 23 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 2.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Espeon · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  7. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  8. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  9. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  10. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  11. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  12. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  13. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  14. 162Espeon · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  15. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  16. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  17. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  18. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  19. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  20. 130Espeon · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  21. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  22. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Bug2×Dark2×Ghost2×

Resists

Fighting½×Psychic½×
Takes normal damage from 13 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragonFairy

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.

Competitive

SV SinglesNUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#151 of 262 used

▲ 2 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▲ 3 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (29.2%) · Magic Bounce (94.9%) · Timid (54.5%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (40.6%)

Moves Expanding Force, Power Gem, Psychic, Dazzling Gleam

Singles

#93 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
Same as Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Choice Scarf (33.8%) · Magic Bounce (98.8%) · Timid (49.8%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (27.4%)

Moves Psychic, Alluring Voice, Power Gem, Shadow Ball

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

5.89% of teams · rank #37 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Eject Button
Ability
Magic Bounce
Nature
Timid
EVs
252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type
Fairy
  1. Morning Sun
  2. Psychic Noise
  3. Calm Mind
  4. Alluring Voice

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players12.58%
  • Rated 1500+9.79%
  • Rated 1630+5.89%
  • Rated 1760+4.89%

Usage by month

Oct 20255.89%

Moves

  • Morning Sun62.9%
  • Psychic Noise36.6%
  • Calm Mind36.5%
  • Alluring Voice32.9%
  • Sunny Day30.1%
  • Psychic26.7%
  • Shadow Ball26.3%
  • Power Gem20.1%
  • Roar19.4%
  • Trick18.5%

Items

  • Eject Button30.5%
  • Choice Specs19.2%
  • Life Orb17.6%
  • Leftovers7.8%
  • Electric Seed6.3%
  • Choice Scarf5.5%

Abilities

  • 98.8%
  • 1.2%

EV spreads

  • Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe34.9%
  • Timid 252 HP / 200 Def / 56 Spe27.1%
  • Timid 16 HP / 240 Def / 252 Spe9.1%
  • Bold 252 HP / 228 Def / 28 Spe5.7%
  • Timid 252 HP / 80 Def / 176 Spe4.9%

Tera types

  • Fairy70.6%
  • Psychic12.1%
  • Rock10.1%
  • Ghost3%

Common teammates

Evolution

  1. #0133EeveeNormal
    1. Use Water Stone#0134VaporeonWater
    2. Use Thunder Stone#0135JolteonElectric
    3. Use Fire Stone#0136FlareonFire
    4. Level up with high friendship (day)#0196EspeonPsychic
    5. Level up with high friendship (night)#0197UmbreonDark
    6. Use Leaf Stone#0470LeafeonGrass
    7. Use Ice Stone#0471GlaceonIce
    8. Level up with high friendship knowing a Fairy-type move#0700SylveonFairy

Moves

Level up 23

EvoConfusionHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec50100%25
1Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40
1BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
1CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20
1CopycatUses the target’s last used move.NormalStatus——20
1CovetTakes the target’s item.NormalPhys60100%25
1Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40
1Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1Tail WhipLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30
1Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
5Sand AttackLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundStatus—100%15
10Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30
15Baby-Doll EyesLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyStatus—100%30
20SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
25PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20
30Morning SunHeals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.NormalStatus——5
35Power SwapUser swaps Attack and Special Attack changes with the target.PsychicStatus——10
40PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10
45Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10
50Future SightHits the target two turns later.PsychicSpec120100%10
55Last ResortCan only be used after all of the user’s other moves have been used.NormalPhys140100%5

TM / HM / TR 54

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20
TM03Fake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20
TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM16PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20
TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10
TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
TM33Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20
TM37Draining KissDrains 75% of the damage inflicted to heal the user.FairySpec50100%10
TM41Stored PowerPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.PsychicSpec20100%10
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM54PsyshockInflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.PsychicSpec80100%10
TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10
TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM63Psychic FangsDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.PsychicPhys85100%10
TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20
TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30
TM79Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10
TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20
TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM92ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10
TM98Skill SwapUser and target swap abilities.PsychicStatus——10
TM101Power GemInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockSpec80100%20
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM109TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10
TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15
TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10
TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10
TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20
TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40
TM138Psychic TerrainProtects Pokémon on the ground from priority moves and increases the power of their Psychic moves by 50%.PsychicStatus——10
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM161Trick RoomFor five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.PsychicStatus——5
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20
TM178GravityDisables moves and immunities that involve flying or levitating for five turns.PsychicStatus——5
TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10
TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10
TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM217Future SightHits the target two turns later.PsychicSpec120100%10
TM218Expanding ForceIf Psychic Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move hits all opposing Pokemon and has its power incrased by 50%.PsychicSpec80100%10
TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10
TM227Alluring VoiceThe user attacks the target using its angelic voice. This also confuses the target if its stats have been boosted during the turn.FairySpec80100%10
TM228Psychic NoiseThe user attacks the target with unpleasant sound waves. For two turns, the target is prevented from recovering HP through moves, Abilities, or held items.PsychicSpec75100%10

Pokédex entries

Category
Sun Pokémon
Debut
Johto · Gold & Silver
Color
Purple
Shape
Habitat
Urban
Pal Park area
Field
Original Johto#184Extended Sinnoh#167Updated Johto#188Updated Unova#095Coastal Kalos#081Original Alola#127Original Akala#054Updated Alola#157Updated Akala#058Galar#200Crown Tundra#079Hisui#029Paldea#183Lumiose#104

  1. 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.

    Legends: Arceus

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

    Ultra Moon

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

    Ultra Sun

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

    Moon · Shield

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

    Sun

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

    Black 2 · White 2 · Y

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

    Platinum · Black · White

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

    Diamond · Pearl

  9. 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.

    Emerald

  10. 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.

    Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

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

    Crystal · X

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

    Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver · Sword

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

    Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold

Names around the world

Japanese
エーフィ
Japanese (romaji)
Eifie
Korean
에브이
Chinese (Traditional)
太陽伊布
Chinese (Simplified)
太阳伊布
French
Mentali
German
Psiana
Spanish
Espeon
Italian
Espeon

Sprites

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Training

EV yield
2 SpA
Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
184
Growth rate
Medium

Breeding

Egg groups
Field
Gender
♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
Hatch time
35 egg cycles ≈9,180 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 2 areas
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 63
Sword: The Crown Tundra 2 areas
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 63
Shield 2 areas
  • Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Lake of OutrageSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 56–60
Sword 2 areas
  • Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Lake of OutrageSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 56–60
Ultra Moon 2 areas
  • Route 4SOS Battle · Lv 11–14
  • Route 6SOS Battle · Lv 14–17
Ultra Sun 2 areas
  • Route 4SOS Battle · Lv 11–14
  • Route 6SOS Battle · Lv 14–17
Moon 2 areas
  • Route 4SOS Battle · Lv 11–14
  • Route 6SOS Battle · Lv 14–17
Sun 2 areas
  • Route 4SOS Battle · Lv 11–14
  • Route 6SOS Battle · Lv 14–17
Colosseum 1 area
  • Outskirt Stand (Outside)Receive as a gift · Lv 25