Espeon

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Espeon is a Psychic type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2. It is known as the Sun Pokémon.

Pokédex data

National №	196
Type	Psychic
Species	Sun Pokémon
Height	0.9 m (2′11″)
Weight	26.5 kg (58.4 lbs)
Abilities	1. Synchronize Magic Bounce (hidden ability)
Local №	184 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 167 (Platinum) 188 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 095 (Black 2/White 2) 081 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 127 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 157 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 200 (Sword/Shield) 029 (Legends: Arceus) 079 (The Crown Tundra)

Training

EV yield	2 Special Attack
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Exp.	184
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups	Field
Gender	87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles	35 (8,739–8,995 steps)

Base stats

HP	65	240	334
Attack	65	121	251
Defense	60	112	240
Sp. Atk	130	238	394
Sp. Def	95	175	317
Speed	110	202	350
Total	525	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Espeon.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
						½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
	½	2		2		2

Evolution chart

#133
Eevee
Normal

(use Water Stone)

#134
Vaporeon
Water

(use Thunder Stone)

#135
Jolteon
Electric

(use Fire Stone)

#136
Flareon
Fire

#133
Eevee
Normal

(high Friendship, Daytime)

#196
Espeon
Psychic

(high Friendship, Nighttime)

#197
Umbreon
Dark

#133
Eevee
Normal

(level up near a Mossy Rock)

#470
Leafeon
Grass

(level up near an Icy Rock)

#471
Glaceon
Ice

#133
Eevee
Normal

(♥♥ Affection in Pokémon Amie, knowing Fairy move)

#700
Sylveon
Fairy

Espeon changes

In Generations 2-4, Espeon has a base experience yield of 197.
In Generations 2-7, Espeon has a base Friendship value of 70.

Pokédex entries

Gold	It uses the fine hair that covers its body to sense air currents and predict its enemy’s actions.
Silver	By reading air currents, it can predict things such as the weather or its foe’s next move.
Crystal	The tip of its forked tail quivers when it is predicting its opponent’s next move.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl	Its fur has the look and feel of velvet. The orb on its forehead glows when it uses psychic power.
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.

Moves learned by Espeon

In other generations
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus

Moves learnt by level up

Espeon learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Baton Pass	Normal	—	—
1	Bite	Dark	60	100
1	Charm	Fairy	—	100
1	Confusion	Psychic	50	100
1	Copycat	Normal	—	—
1	Covet	Normal	60	100
1	Double-Edge	Normal	120	100
1	Growl	Normal	—	100
1	Helping Hand	Normal	—	—
1	Tackle	Normal	40	100
1	Tail Whip	Normal	—	100
1	Take Down	Normal	90	85
5	Sand Attack	Ground	—	100
10	Quick Attack	Normal	40	100
15	Baby-Doll Eyes	Fairy	—	100
20	Swift	Normal	60	∞
25	Psybeam	Psychic	65	100
30	Morning Sun	Normal	—	—
35	Power Swap	Psychic	—	—
40	Psychic	Psychic	90	100
45	Psych Up	Normal	—	—
50	Future Sight	Psychic	120	100
55	Last Resort	Normal	140	100

Moves learnt on evolution

Espeon learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Confusion	Psychic		50	100

Egg moves

Espeon learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Espeon egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Charm	Fairy	—	100
Covet	Normal	60	100
Curse	Ghost	—	—
Detect	Fighting	—	—
Double Kick	Fighting	30	100
Fake Tears	Dark	—	100
Flail	Normal	—	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100
Stored Power	Psychic	20	100
Tickle	Normal	—	100
Wish	Normal	—	—
Yawn	Normal	—	—

Moves learnt by TM

Espeon is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
04	Calm Mind	Psychic	—	—
10	Work Up	Normal	—	—
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
16	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
21	Dazzling Gleam	Fairy	80	100
23	Iron Tail	Steel	100	75
28	Dig	Ground	80	100
29	Psychic	Psychic	90	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
33	Reflect	Psychic	—	—
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
48	Skill Swap	Psychic	—	—
58	Endure	Normal	—	—
68	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
70	Flash	Normal	—	100
77	Psych Up	Normal	—	—
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
85	Dream Eater	Psychic	100	100
86	Grass Knot	Grass	—	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
92	Trick Room	Psychic	—	—
93	Cut	Normal	50	95

Moves learnt by level up

Espeon learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
?	Confusion	Psychic	50	100
1	Tackle	Normal	40	100
6	Quick Attack	Normal	40	100
11	Swift	Normal	60	∞
18	Baby-Doll Eyes	Fairy	—	100
25	Mimic	Normal	—	—
25	Psychic	Psychic	90	100
34	Calm Mind	Psychic	—	—
43	Double-Edge	Normal	120	100

Move Tutor moves

Espeon can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Baby-Doll Eyes	Fairy	—	100
Calm Mind	Psychic	—	—
Dazzling Gleam	Fairy	80	100
Focus Energy	Normal	—	—
Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
Iron Tail	Steel	100	75
Psychic	Psychic	90	100
Rest	Psychic	—	—
Rock Smash	Fighting	40	100
Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
Swift	Normal	60	∞
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	80	90

In other generations
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Espeon sprites

Type	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8
Normal
Shiny							—

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Where to find Espeon

Gold Silver Crystal	Evolve Eevee
Ruby Sapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed LeafGreen	Evolve Eevee
Emerald	Trade/migrate from another game
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver	Evolve Eevee
Black White	Trade/migrate from another game
Black 2 White 2	Evolve Eevee
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Evolve Eevee
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Route 4, 6
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Not available in this game
Sword Shield	Evolve Eevee/Eevee (Partner Eevee)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl	Trade/migrate from another game
Legends: Arceus	Space-Time Distortion

Answers to Espeon questions

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian	Espeon
Japanese	エーフィ (Eifie)
German	Psiana
French	Mentali

Name origin

ESP: Extra Sensory Perception; psychic power
eon: long period of time (implying evolution)