Espeon - Generation 5 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Espeon can learn in Generation 5, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon Black
  • Pokémon White
  • Pokémon Black 2
  • Pokémon White 2

At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.

Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.

Moves learnt by level up

Espeon learns the following moves in Pokémon Black & White at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Helping HandNormalStatus
1TackleNormalPhysical 50 100
1Tail WhipNormalStatus 100
8Sand-AttackGroundStatus 100
15ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
22Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
29SwiftNormalSpecial 60
36PsybeamPsychicSpecial 65 100
43Future SightPsychicSpecial 100 100
50Last ResortNormalPhysical 140 100
57Psych UpNormalStatus
64PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
71Morning SunNormalStatus
78Power SwapPsychicStatus

Egg moves

Espeon learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Black & White. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
CharmNormalStatus 100
CovetNormalPhysical 60 100
CurseGhostStatus
DetectFightingStatus
EndureNormalStatus
Fake TearsDarkStatus 100
FlailNormalPhysical 100
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100
Stored PowerPsychicSpecial 20 100
SynchronoisePsychicSpecial 70 100
TickleNormalStatus 100
WishNormalStatus
YawnNormalStatus

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Black & White by a previous evolution of Espeon. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Baton PassNormalStatus Level up
BiteDarkPhysical 60 100 Level up
GrowlNormalStatus 100 Level up
Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85 Level up
Trump CardNormalSpecial Level up

Moves learnt by HM

Espeon is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black & White:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01CutNormalPhysical 50 95

Moves learnt by TM

Espeon is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Black & White:

Transfer-only moves

Espeon can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Black & White.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
CaptivateNormalStatus 100 Generation 4 — TM
Secret PowerNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 4 — TM
HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor

Moves learnt by level up

Espeon learns the following moves in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Helping HandNormalStatus
1TackleNormalPhysical 50 100
1Tail WhipNormalStatus 100
5Sand-AttackGroundStatus 100
9ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
13Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
17SwiftNormalSpecial 60
21PsybeamPsychicSpecial 65 100
25Future SightPsychicSpecial 100 100
29Psych UpNormalStatus
33Morning SunNormalStatus
37PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
41Last ResortNormalPhysical 140 100
45Power SwapPsychicStatus

Egg moves

Espeon learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
CharmNormalStatus 100
CovetNormalPhysical 60 100
CurseGhostStatus
DetectFightingStatus
EndureNormalStatus
Fake TearsDarkStatus 100
FlailNormalPhysical 100
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100
Stored PowerPsychicSpecial 20 100
SynchronoisePsychicSpecial 70 100
TickleNormalStatus 100
WishNormalStatus
YawnNormalStatus

Move Tutor moves

Espeon can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
CovetNormalPhysical 60 100
Heal BellNormalStatus
Helping HandNormalStatus
Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial 90 100
Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
Last ResortNormalPhysical 140 100
Magic CoatPsychicStatus
Magic RoomPsychicStatus
Signal BeamBugSpecial 75 100
Skill SwapPsychicStatus
Sleep TalkNormalStatus
SnoreNormalSpecial 40 100
TrickPsychicStatus 100
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 by a previous evolution of Espeon. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Baton PassNormalStatus Level up
BiteDarkPhysical 60 100 Level up
CharmNormalStatus 100 Level up
CovetNormalPhysical 60 100 Level up
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Level up
GrowlNormalStatus 100 Level up
Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85 Level up
Trump CardNormalSpecial Level up

Moves learnt by HM

Espeon is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01CutNormalPhysical 50 95

Moves learnt by TM

Espeon is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2:

Transfer-only moves

Espeon can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Black 2 & White 2.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
CaptivateNormalStatus 100 Generation 4 — TM
Secret PowerNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 4 — TM
HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor

Espeon egg move parents

Espeon's egg groups: Field

The egg moves for Espeon are listed below, alongside compatible parent Pokémon it can breed with.

You will need to breed a female Espeon with a compatible male Pokémon, with the male (for Gen 2-5) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Espeon with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.

Charm

Covet

Curse

Detect

Endure

Fake Tears

Flail

Natural Gift

Stored Power

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding
Pre-evolution
Level up
Sketch

Synchronoise

Tickle

Wish

Yawn