For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section. |
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Espeon (disambiguation). |
Espeon
Sun Pokémon |
エーフィ
Eifie |
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#196 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Synchronize |
Magic Bounce
Hidden Ability |
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 2 |
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HP |
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Atk |
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Def |
2
Sp.Atk |
0
Sp.Def |
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Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation II
- Generation III
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Espeon (Japanese: エーフィ Eifie) is a Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
It evolves from Eevee when leveled up with high friendship during the day (in the main series games) or when leveled up with high friendship with a Sun Shard in the Bag (in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness). It is one of Eevee's final forms, the others being Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, and Sylveon.
It is the starter Pokémon in Pokémon Colosseum alongside the other Generation II Eeveelution, Umbreon.
Biology
Espeon is a quadrupedal, mammalian Pokémon with slender legs and dainty paws. It is covered in fine, lilac fur. This velvety fur is sensitive enough for Espeon to sense minute shifts in the air, thus allowing it to predict the weather. Its ears are large, and it has purple eyes with white pupils. There are tufts of fur near its eyes, and a small, red gem embedded in its forehead. The gem boosts the psychic powers that it gained to protect its Trainer from harm. It also has a thin, forked tail that quivers when it predicts its opponent's moves. Espeon is rarely found in the wilderness and is more commonly found in urban areas.
In the anime
Major appearances
Sakura's Espeon
Sakura's Eevee was revealed to have evolved into Espeon at some point between Trouble's Brewing and Espeon, Not Included.
Other
In Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias, an Espeon was Annie's main Pokémon. It would use its Psychic to incapacitate foes.
In The Saffron Con, Lilian Meridian used an Espeon to test the stage's lighting effects. Before the Saffron City Contest, it performed an appeal which entranced May's Squirtle.
In Second Time's the Charm, Anabel used an Espeon as the third and final Pokémon during her rematch against Ash in the Battle Tower. It was eventually defeated by Pikachu's Volt Tackle.
Virgil's male Vaporeon debuted in Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad!, along with an Eevee and her other evolutions at the time. He reappeared in Lost at the League! and A Unova League Evolution!, and in a flashback in Curtain Up, Unova League!.
In Eevee & Friends, a vain Espeon was with an Eevee and its other evolved forms, including the newly introduced Sylveon. It despises getting messy in any way.
In Master Class Choices!, Amelia used an Espeon alongside a Dragonair in the Fleurrh City Showcase. Together, they made it past the Theme Performance. However, they came in second during the Freestyle Performance, losing to Serena and her Braixen, Pancham, and Sylveon.
In Turning Heads and Training Hard!, a Trainer's Espeon was summoned to help Ilima's Eevee perform Extreme Evoboost. In the Poké Problem segment of the next episode, it saw Ilima and Eevee off.
Minor appearances
In Johto Photo Finish, Gary's demonstration featured an Espeon evolving from an Eevee.
In A Bite to Remember, Brock's demonstration featured a Vaporeon evolving from an Eevee.
A Coordinator's Espeon appeared in Pros and Con Artists.
An Espeon appeared in Destiny Deoxys, under the ownership of a Lady.
A Coordinator's Espeon appeared in Mean With Envy.
In Hi Ho Silver Wind! and Deceit and Assist, a Coordinator's Espeon competed in the Hoenn Grand Festival.
A Coordinator's Espeon appeared in The Saffron Con.
In May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!, a Coordinator's Espeon competed in the Kanto Grand Festival.
In Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!, an Espeon was hypnotized by Psyduck.
In Giratina and the Sky Warrior, an Espeon was together with an Eevee and the other six Eeveelutions at the time.
In Tag Team Battle Inspiration!, Serena's fantasy featured an Espeon as she imagined what her Eevee could evolve into.
In Racing to a Big Event!, a Trainer's Espeon competed in the Pokémon Pancake Race.
Two Trainers' Espeon appeared in The Power of Us.
A Trainer's Espeon appeared in Turning the Other Mask!.
A Trainer's Espeon appeared in Imitation Is the Sincerest Form of Strategy!.
In Battling on the Wing!, a Trainer's Espeon watched the battles during the Manalo Conference.
A Trainer's Espeon appeared in Exhibition Unmasked!, Fiery Surprises!, and From Z to Shining Z!.
In To Train, or Not to Train!, an Espeon was at the Eevee Evolution Lab.
An Espeon appeared in a fantasy in JN063.
Pokédex entries
Entry |
EP226 |
Espeon |
Ash's Pokédex |
Espeon, the Sun Pokémon. Espeon are able to read air currents, allowing it to predict the future, as well as its opponents' next moves. |
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Entry |
AG170 |
Espeon |
May's Pokédex |
Espeon, the Sun Pokémon. It uses the fine hairs that cover its body to sense air currents and predict an opponent's movement. |
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Entry |
BW102 |
Espeon |
Ash's Pokédex |
Espeon, the Sun Pokémon. It predicts opponent's moves and detects air currents with its body hairs. |
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In the manga
Espeon in
Pokémon Adventures
Pokémon Adventures
Gold, Silver & Crystal chapter
- Main article: Vee
In Forretress of Solitude, it was revealed that Vee (Red's genetically-altered Eevee) had evolved into Espeon permanently.
HeartGold & SoulSilver chapter
In Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down, a Trainer's Espeon was seen at the Safari Zone.
An Espeon appeared in Pleased as Punch With Parasect, under the ownership of a Kimono Girl.
X & Y chapter
An Espeon appeared in a fantasy in PS553.
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon chapter
Dexio's Espeon first appeared in Confusion and Monsters from Another World.
Pokémon Colosseum Snatcher Leo
Similar to the games, Wes owns an Espeon, which debuted in CSL1.
Pokémon Colosseum Snatchers
An Espeon appeared in PCS1, under the ownership of Wes.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
Mitsumi has an Espeon, which is first seen being used to stop a bomb placed by Team Galactic in A Surprise Visit from Hareta's Father!.
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
In Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys, Bill has both an Espeon and its counterpart Umbreon.
In the TCG
- Main article: Espeon (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity: Espeon is a major character in the game alongside Umbreon. They join the player's team where their knowledge of Entercards comes in handy and are able to rescue Keldeo.
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. |
Generation II |
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Johto
#184 |
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. |
Stadium 2 |
It uses the fine hair that covers its body to sense air currents and predict its enemy's actions. |
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Generation III |
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Hoenn
#— |
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Kanto
#— |
Ruby |
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. |
Sapphire |
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. |
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. |
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Generation IV |
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Sinnoh
Pt: #167 |
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Johto
#188 |
Diamond |
Its fur has the look and feel of velvet. The orb on its forehead glows when it uses psycho-power. |
Pearl |
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. |
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Generation V |
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Unova
B2W2: #095 |
Black |
Its fur is so sensitive, it can sense minute shifts in the air and predict the weather. |
White |
Black 2 |
Its fur is so sensitive, it can feel minute shifts in the air and predict the weather... and its foes' thoughts. |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
Coastal #081 |
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Hoenn
#— |
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 |
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. |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
SM: #127 |
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Alola
USUM: #157 |
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Kanto
#— |
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. |
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. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
#200 |
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Galar
Crown Tundra #079 |
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. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. |
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Generation III |
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Ruby |
Sapphire |
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Emerald |
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FireRed |
LeafGreen |
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Colosseum |
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XD |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Pal Park |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
Routes 4 and 6Day (SOS Battle) |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
Routes 4 and 6Day (SOS Battle) |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
Lake of Outrage (Wanderer)
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Raid Battle) |
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Expansion Pass |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. |
Generation II |
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games. |
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Generation III |
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Channel |
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Trozei! |
Secret Storage 20, Mr. Who's Den |
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MD Red |
MD Blue |
Evolve Eevee using a Sun Ribbon |
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Ranger |
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Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
Marine Resort (1F-19F), Shimmer Hill (1F-17F) |
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MD Sky |
Marine Resort (1F-19F), Shimmer Hill (1F-17F) |
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Ranger: SoA |
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MD Blazing |
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PokéPark Wii |
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Ranger: GS |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
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PokéPark 2 |
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Conquest |
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MD GTI |
Crags of Lament*, Rusty Mountain (Gilded Hall), Jaws of the Abyss (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), Smoking Mountain (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall) |
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Rumble U |
Aquatic Hill: The Colorful Park, Challenge Battle: The Final Battle Royale |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
Distortion Island: Stage 1 |
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Shuffle |
Galerie Rouge: Stage 71
Blau Salon: Stage 441 |
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Rumble World |
Origin Hideaway: Super Gene Laboratorium (Back Boss),
Legend Terrain: Bastion of Beginnings (Special) |
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Picross |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Dragonite Sea, Entei Sea, Mimikyu Sea, Mewtwo Sea, Rowlet Sea, Zygarde Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Entei SeaFinal, Mimikyu SeaFinal, Mewtwo SeaFinal, Rowlet SeaFinal, Zygarde SeaFinal |
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In events
RSEFRLG |
Journey Across America Espeon |
English |
United States |
70 |
February 25 to July 23, 2006 |
RSEFRLG |
Party of the Decade Espeon |
English |
United States |
70 |
August 8, 2006 |
XYORAS |
Pokémon Center Birthday Espeon |
All |
Japan |
10 |
October 12, 2013 to December 31, 2016 |
SM |
Pokémon Center Espeon |
All |
Japan |
50 |
May 13 to June 23, 2017 |
SM |
Pokémon Store Espeon |
All |
South Korea |
50 |
July 15 to 23, 2017 |
Pokémon Global Link promotions
BW |
Global Link Espeon |
Japanese |
PGL |
10 |
October 20, 2010 to January 31, 2011 |
BW |
Global Link Espeon |
Korean |
PGL |
10 |
May 18 to August 31, 2011 |
BW |
Global Link Espeon |
English |
PGL |
10 |
May 19 to July 19, 2011 |
BW |
Global Link Espeon |
French |
PGL |
10 |
May 19 to July 19, 2011 |
BW |
Global Link Espeon |
German |
PGL |
10 |
May 19 to July 19, 2011 |
BW |
Global Link Espeon |
Italian |
PGL |
10 |
May 19 to July 19, 2011 |
BW |
Global Link Espeon |
Spanish |
PGL |
10 |
May 19 to July 19, 2011 |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
65
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125 - 172 |
240 - 334 |
Attack:
65
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63 - 128 |
121 - 251 |
Defense:
60
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58 - 123 |
112 - 240 |
Sp. Atk:
130
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121 - 200 |
238 - 394 |
Sp. Def:
95
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90 - 161 |
175 - 317 |
Speed:
110
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103 - 178 |
202 - 350 |
Total:
525
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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Learnset
By leveling up
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Move |
1 |
Confusion |
Psychic |
Special |
50 |
100% |
25 |
1 |
Covet |
Normal |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
1 |
Bite |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
1 |
Copycat |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
1 |
Baton Pass |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
40 |
1 |
Take Down |
Normal |
Physical |
90 |
85% |
20 |
1 |
Charm |
Fairy |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
1 |
Double-Edge |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
15 |
1 |
Helping Hand |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
1 |
Tackle |
Normal |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
35 |
1 |
Growl |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
40 |
1 |
Tail Whip |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
30 |
Evo. |
Confusion |
Psychic |
Special |
50 |
100% |
25 |
5 |
Sand Attack |
Ground |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
10 |
Quick Attack |
Normal |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
30 |
15 |
Baby-Doll Eyes |
Fairy |
Status |
— |
100% |
30 |
20 |
Swift |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
25 |
Psybeam |
Psychic |
Special |
65 |
100% |
20 |
30 |
Morning Sun |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
35 |
Power Swap |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
40 |
Psychic |
Psychic |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
45 |
Psych Up |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
50 |
Future Sight |
Psychic |
Special |
120 |
100% |
10 |
55 |
Last Resort |
Normal |
Physical |
140 |
100% |
5 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Espeon
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Espeon
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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By TM/TR
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Move |
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TM02 |
Pay Day |
Normal |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
20 |
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TM08 |
Hyper Beam |
Normal |
Special |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM09 |
Giga Impact |
Normal |
Physical |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM15 |
Dig |
Ground |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TM17 |
Light Screen |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TM18 |
Reflect |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM29 |
Charm |
Fairy |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TM33 |
Rain Dance |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM34 |
Sunny Day |
Fire |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM40 |
Swift |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
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TM41 |
Helping Hand |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TM46 |
Weather Ball |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
10 |
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TM47 |
Fake Tears |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TM60 |
Power Swap |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM70 |
Trick Room |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM72 |
Magic Room |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TM79 |
Retaliate |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
5 |
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TR01 |
Body Slam |
Normal |
Physical |
85 |
100% |
15 |
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TR11 |
Psychic |
Psychic |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR13 |
Focus Energy |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR25 |
Psyshock |
Psychic |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR29 |
Baton Pass |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
40 |
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TR31 |
Iron Tail |
Steel |
Physical |
100 |
75% |
15 |
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TR33 |
Shadow Ball |
Ghost |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR34 |
Future Sight |
Psychic |
Special |
120 |
100% |
10 |
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TR38 |
Trick |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
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TR40 |
Skill Swap |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR42 |
Hyper Voice |
Normal |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR49 |
Calm Mind |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR69 |
Zen Headbutt |
Psychic |
Physical |
80 |
90% |
15 |
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TR77 |
Grass Knot |
Grass |
Special |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TR82 |
Stored Power |
Psychic |
Special |
20 |
100% |
10 |
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TR83 |
Ally Switch |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
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TR85 |
Work Up |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TR92 |
Dazzling Gleam |
Fairy |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TR97 |
Psychic Fangs |
Psychic |
Physical |
85 |
100% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Espeon
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Espeon
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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By breeding
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Move |
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Curse |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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Detect |
Fighting |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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Double Kick |
Fighting |
Physical |
30 |
100% |
30 |
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Flail |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
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Mud-Slap |
Ground |
Special |
20 |
100% |
10 |
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Tickle |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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Wish* |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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Yawn |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Espeon in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Espeon in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Espeon
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Espeon
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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By tutoring
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Move |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Expanding Force |
Psychic |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Espeon
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Espeon
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By a prior evolution
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Stage |
Move |
Type |
Cat. |
Pwr. |
Acc. |
PP |
† |
Celebrate |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
40 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Espeon
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Espeon
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
Espeon may know these moves if evolved from a Eevee transferred from another generation.
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Gen. |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Bide × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
—% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Captivate × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Cut |
Normal |
Physical |
50 |
95% |
30 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Dream Eater |
Psychic |
Special |
100 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Echoed Voice |
Normal |
Special |
40 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Flash × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Headbutt |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Heal Bell |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Laser Focus |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Magic Coat |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mimic |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Natural Gift × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Nightmare × |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rage |
Normal |
Physical |
20 |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Refresh × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Secret Power × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Signal Beam × |
Bug |
Special |
75 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Sing |
Normal |
Status |
— |
55% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Skull Bash |
Normal |
Physical |
130 |
100% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Synchronoise × |
Psychic |
Special |
120 |
100% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Telekinesis × |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Trump Card × |
Normal |
Special |
— |
—% |
5 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Zap Cannon |
Electric |
Special |
120 |
50% |
5 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Espeon
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Espeon
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
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TCG-only moves
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Hypnosis |
Espeon 4 (Rising Rivals 18) |
Psywave |
Sabrina's Espeon (VS 56)
Espeon 4 (Rising Rivals 18) |
Side game data
In Pokémon GO, Espeon can be obtained by completing 3/6 of the Special Research, Investigate a Mysterious Energy.
Evolution
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- Eevee won't evolve into Espeon or Umbreon in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen due to lack of day and night cycle mechanics.
- Even if all criteria to evolve Eevee into Espeon are fulfilled in generations VI and VII, it will evolve into Sylveon if knows a Fairy-type move and has at least two hearts of Affection or just knows a Fairy-type move in Generation VIII. Similarly in generations from IV to VII it will evolve into Leafeon near Moss Rock or Glaceon near Ice Rock regardless of other conditions while getting level up.
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For other sprites and images, please see
Espeon images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- Eevee cannot evolve into Espeon or Umbreon in FireRed and LeafGreen due to the lack of a time system. In order to be obtained and added to the Pokédex in these versions, an Eevee must be traded to Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Versions, evolved there, and then traded back, or else traded from Pokémon Colosseum or Pokémon XD.
- Espeon shares its category with Sunflora and Volcarona. They are all known as the Sun Pokémon.
- It also shares its category with Solgaleo in Japanese, as Solgaleo is also known as the Sun Pokémon in that language.
- Espeon was designed by Atsuko Nishida.[1]
- Espeon has blue inner ears in the games, but in other forms of media, such as the anime, they are often purple.
- Espeon is tied with Glaceon for the highest base Special Attack stat of all Eeveelutions.
Origin
Because of its feline appearance, Espeon appears to be based on the legend of the bakeneko and the nekomata, both magical cat yōkai described as mysterious and intelligent, but the distinction between the two is that the latter is depicted with a forked tail. It may also be based on the Lynx (mythology), a feline creature that possesses the psychic power of clairvoyance. The red coloring of the jewel could be a reference to a lunar eclipse, an event in which the moon passes directly behind Earth and into its shadow, making it appear red in color.
Its large ears can be traced from various felines such as caracals, oriental shorthairs, lynxes, and possibly servals. Espeon's ability to sense minute shifts in the air with its sensitive fur mirrors a cat's ability to use its sensitive whiskers to detect the slightest directional change in a breeze.
Name origin
Espeon is a combination of ESP (a branch of psychic abilities) and eon (an immeasurably long period of time, possibly referring to how long evolution takes naturally). Eon is a suffix all Eevee evolutions share and was Eevee's English prototype name.
Eifie is a combination of エスパー esupaa (ESPer, a person with psychic powers) and フィール fiiru (feel), referring to its extraordinary sensory abilities. It is very similar to Eevee, in both writing and sound (イーブイ/エーフィ).
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
エーフィ Eifie |
From エスパー esper, フィール feel, and イーブイ Eievui |
French |
Mentali |
From mental and -li (common suffix for all French Eeveelutions) |
Spanish |
Espeon |
Same as English name |
German |
Psiana |
From Psi and -a (common suffix for all German Eeveelutions) |
Italian |
Espeon |
Same as English name |
Korean |
에브이 Ebei |
Transcription of its Japanese name |
Cantonese Chinese |
太陽伊布 Taaiyèuhngyībou*
太陽伊貝 Taaiyèuhngyībui* |
From 太陽 taaiyèuhng and 伊布 Yībou (common suffix for all Eeveelutions in Cantonese)
From 太陽 taaiyèuhng and 伊貝 Yībui (former suffix for Eeveelutions in Cantonese) |
Mandarin Chinese |
太陽伊布 Tàiyángyībù*
太陽精靈 / 太阳精灵 Tàiyángjīnglíng* |
From 太陽 / 太阳 tàiyáng and 伊布 Yībù (common suffix for all Eeveelutions in Mandarin)
From 太陽 / 太阳 tàiyáng and 精靈 / 精灵 jīnglíng (former suffix for Eeveelutions in Mandarin) |
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Hindi |
एसपीओन Espeon |
Transcription of English name |
Russian |
Эспеон Espeon |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
เอฟี Efi |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
- Sakura's Espeon
- Vee
- Umbreon and Espeon (Gates to Infinity)
- Starter Pokémon
- Eeveelution
Notes
- ↑ https://twitter.com/atsuko_nishida/status/783643367523557376
External links
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