Espeon

Espeon is a Psychic type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.

Pokédex data

National № 0196
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 № 0184 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
0167 (Platinum)
0188 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
0095 (Black 2/White 2)
0081 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos)
0127 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex)
0157 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)
0200 (Sword/Shield)
0029 (Legends: Arceus)
0183 (Scarlet/Violet)
0079 (The Crown Tundra)

Training

EV yield 2 Sp. Atk
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.

Evolution chart

(use Fire Stone)
(high Friendship, Daytime)
(high Friendship, Nighttime)
(use Leaf Stone, or level up near a Mossy Rock)
(use Ice Stone, or level up near an Icy Rock)
Glaceon#0471
Glaceon
Ice
(after Fairy-type move learned, and either ♥♥ Affection in Gen 6-7 or high friendship in Gen 8+)

Espeon changes

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.
Scarlet The tip of its forked tail quivers when it is predicting its opponent’s next move.
Violet It uses the fine hair that covers its body to sense air currents and predict its enemy’s actions.

Moves learned by Espeon

Moves learnt by level up

Espeon learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Baton PassNormalStatus
1BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
1CharmFairyStatus 100
1CopycatNormalStatus
1CovetNormalPhysical 60 100
1Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1Helping HandNormalStatus
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
1Tail WhipNormalStatus 100
1Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
5Sand AttackGroundStatus 100
10Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
15Baby-Doll EyesFairyStatus 100
20SwiftNormalSpecial 60
25PsybeamPsychicSpecial 65 100
30Morning SunNormalStatus
35Power SwapPsychicStatus
40PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
45Psych UpNormalStatus
50Future SightPsychicSpecial 120 100
55Last ResortNormalPhysical 140 100

Moves learnt on evolution

Espeon learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100

Egg moves

Espeon learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Espeon gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
CurseGhostStatus
DetectFightingStatus
Double KickFightingPhysical 30 100
FlailNormalPhysical 100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
TickleNormalStatus 100
WishNormalStatus
YawnNormalStatus

Moves learnt by level up

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

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
?ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
6Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
11SwiftNormalSpecial 60
18Baby-Doll EyesFairyStatus 100
25MimicNormalStatus
25PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
34Calm MindPsychicStatus
43Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100

Move Tutor moves

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

Espeon sprites

Type Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Espeon sprite from Silver Espeon sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Espeon sprite from Diamond & Pearl Espeon sprite from Black & White Espeon sprite from X & Y Espeon sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Espeon sprite from Sword & Shield Espeon sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Espeon Shiny sprite from Silver Espeon Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Espeon Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Espeon Shiny sprite from Black & White Espeon Shiny sprite from X & Y Espeon Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

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
Scarlet
Violet
Asado Desert, North Province (Area Three), East Province (Area One), East Province (Area Two), East Province (Area Three), South Province (Area One), South Province (Area Two), South Province (Area Three), South Province (Area Four), South Province (Area Five), West Province (Area One), West Province (Area Two), West Province (Area Three), The Pokémon League

Other languages

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

 

English Sun Pokémon
Japanese たいようポケモン
German Sonnen-Pokémon
French Pokémon Soleil
Italian Pokémon Sole
Spanish Pokémon Sol
Korean 태양포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 太阳宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 太陽寶可夢

Name origin

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