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Espeon

Espeon

PSYCHIC
HP
65
Atk
65
Def
60
SpA
130
SpD
95
Spe
110
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Weaknesses

  • BUG2x
  • DARK2x
  • GHOST2x

Best Nature

Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32

Best Moveset

  1. Dazzling GleamFAIRYSpecial20.0%
  2. ProtectNORMALStatus20.0%
  3. PsychicPSYCHICSpecial15.0%
  4. SubstituteNORMALStatus15.0%

Best Ability / Item

Magic BounceFairy FeatherFairy Feather

Espeon technical VGC usage sections

Best Espeon Moves

  • #1

    Dazzling Gleam

    FAISpecial80 BP

    The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.

    20.00%
  • #2

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    20.00%
  • #3

    Psychic

    PSYSpecial90 BP

    The target is hit with a strong telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

    15.00%
  • #4

    Substitute

    NORStatus

    The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.

    15.00%
  • #5

    Calm Mind

    PSYStatus

    The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to boost its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.

    5.00%
  • #6

    Baton Pass

    NORStatus

    The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.

    5.00%
  • #7

    Morning Sun

    NORStatus

    The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.

    5.00%
  • #8

    Stored Power

    PSYSpecial20 BP

    The user attacks the target with stored power. The more the user's stats are boosted, the greater the move's power.

    5.00%
  • #9

    Psychic Terrain

    PSYStatus

    This protects Pokémon on the ground from priority moves and powers up Psychic-type moves for five turns.

    5.00%
  • #10

    Expanding Force

    PSYSpecial80 BP

    The user attacks the target with its psychic power. When the ground is Psychic Terrain, this move's power is boosted and it damages all opposing Pokémon.

    5.00%

Best Espeon Natures

  • #1

    Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32

    100.00%

Best Espeon Abilities

  • #1

    Magic Bounce

    The Pokémon reflects status moves instead of getting hit by them.

    100.00%

Best Espeon Items

  • #1
    Fairy Feather

    Fairy Feather

    Boosts the power of the holder's Fairy-type moves.

    60.00%
  • #2
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    20.00%
  • #3
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    20.00%

Best Espeon Teammates

  • #1
    venusaurVenusaur
    GRAPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    16.67%
  • #2
    blastoiseBlastoise
    WAT
    TeamsBuilder
    16.67%
  • #3
    snorlaxSnorlax
    NOR
    TeamsBuilder
    16.67%
  • #4
    pikachuPikachu
    ELE
    TeamsBuilder
    16.67%
  • #5
    charizard-mega-yCharizard-mega-y
    FIRFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    12.50%
  • #6
    charizard-mega-xCharizard-mega-x
    FIRDRA
    TeamsBuilder
    4.17%
  • #7
    basculegion-maleBasculegion-male
    WATGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    4.17%
  • #8
    talonflameTalonflame
    FIRFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    4.17%
  • #9
    politoedPolitoed
    WAT
    TeamsBuilder
    4.17%
  • #10
    meganium-megaMeganium-mega
    GRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    4.17%

Teams with Espeon

Charizard Mega YVenusaurBlastoiseSnorlaxPikachuEspeon
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Charizard Mega YVenusaurBlastoiseSnorlaxPikachuEspeon
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Charizard Mega YVenusaurBlastoiseSnorlaxPikachuEspeon
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Basculegion-MTalonflamePolitoedEspeonMeganium MegaArchaludon
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Charizard Mega XPikachuVenusaurBlastoiseEspeonSnorlax
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Espeon?

The best moveset for Espeon in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Dazzling Gleam, Protect, Psychic, Substitute.

How to counter Espeon in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Espeon can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (bug 2x, dark 2x, ghost 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Espeon?

The best item for Espeon is typically Fairy Feather, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.