Espeon
Espeon is a Psychic type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2. It is known as the Sun Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 196 |
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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 |
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Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 184 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Field |
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Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
Egg cycles | 35 (8,739–8,995 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 65 | 240 | 334 | |
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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.
Evolution chart
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. |
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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
Moves learnt by level up
Espeon learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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).
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.
Moves learnt by TM
Espeon is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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.
Move Tutor moves
Espeon can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 |
Espeon sprites
Type | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Shiny |
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Where to find Espeon
Gold Silver Crystal |
Evolve Eevee |
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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
- What is a good moveset for Espeon?
- As long as it is daytime, will my Eevee evolve into an Espeon even when training in a cave?
- Is the Espeon Red has on Mt. Silver really Blue's Eevee from Yellow?
- How do you get Espeon??
- How can I evolve eevee into espeon?
- Good slow Pokemon?
- During which times of day can I evolve Umbreon and Espeon in Soul Silver?
- Eeveelution: Umbreon or Espeon?
- Why are Espeon, Volcarona and Sunflora the same species ?
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Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Espeon |
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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)