Espeon
Espeon is a Psychic type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.
Pokédex data
National № | 0196 |
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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 № | 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 |
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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. |
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. |
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1 | Baton Pass | Normal | — | — | |
1 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
1 | Charm | Fairy | — | 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 Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).
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.
Moves learnt by TM
Espeon is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
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 | Generation 9 |
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Normal | ||||||||
Shiny | — | — |
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 |
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 |
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?
- Gengar or Espeon for single battles?
- Eeveelution: Umbreon or Espeon?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English | Espeon |
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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 |
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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)