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Espathra is a Psychic-type Pokemon. This guide covers Espathra’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Espathra guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
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Espathra is a Psychic-type Pokemon introduced in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. It evolves from Flittle at Level 35 and is known for its ostrich-like design and dangerous Speed Boost sets.
Competitive Overview
Espathra can be a strong competitive threat in the right formats because Speed Boost and Stored Power can snowball quickly. It can use setup moves to become difficult to stop if opponents are unprepared.
Espathra’s biggest strengths are Speed Boost, Calm Mind and Stored Power pressure. Its main concerns are weaknesses to Bug, Ghost and Dark-type moves and vulnerability to priority or strong immediate damage.
Here are the key facts to know about Espathra, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Espathra
National Dex
#0956
Type
Psychic
Species
Ostrich Pokemon
Height
6’03” / 1.9 m
190 cm
Weight
198.4 lbs / 90.0 kg
90.0 kg
Abilities
Opportunist, Frisk, Speed Boost
Espathra’s stats help define its role across Pokemon games, from casual play to competitive formats.
Espathra can use a range of attacks and support moves depending on the game. These are some of Espathra’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
Espathra’s signature Psychic-type move that can sharply lower the target’s Special Defense.
Can become extremely strong after stat boosts.
A reliable Psychic-type special attack.
Coverage against Dark, Fighting and Dragon-type Pokemon.
Coverage against Ghost and Psychic-type Pokemon.
Boosts Special Attack and Special Defense for sweeping sets.
Can help Espathra gain Speed Boost turns.
High-power Flying-type coverage in games where available.
Use the section below to view Espathra’s move list by learn method across supported Pokemon games.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Espathra is a Psychic-type Pokemon. This typing determines its weaknesses, resistances and immunities in battle.
Type
Psychic
Weaknesses
Bug, Ghost, Dark
Resistances
Fighting, Psychic
Immunity
None
Espathra’s abilities help shape how it functions in battle across Pokemon games.
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Opportunist gives Espathra a useful battle option depending on the game, format and team role.
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Frisk gives Espathra a useful battle option depending on the game, format and team role.
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Speed Boost gives Espathra a useful battle option depending on the game, format and team role.
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Espathra evolves from Flittle at Level 35 and does not evolve further.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Flittle at Level 35
Espathra is obtained by evolving Flittle at Level 35 or by finding it in select Paldea areas depending on encounter tables.
| Game | Where to Find Espathra |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Evolve Flittle at Level 35. Espathra can also appear in select Paldea wild areas. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Evolve Flittle at Level 35. Espathra can also appear in select Paldea wild areas. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Espathra |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Espathra. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Espathra is a Psychic-type Pokemon.
Espathra is weak to Bug, Ghost, Dark-type moves.
Espathra evolves from Flittle at Level 35 and does not evolve further.
Espathra’s abilities are Opportunist, Frisk, Speed Boost.
Espathra’s best moves can include Lumina Crash, Stored Power, Psychic, Dazzling Gleam, depending on the game and format.
Espathra is obtained by evolving Flittle at Level 35 or by finding it in select Paldea areas depending on encounter tables.
Yes, Espathra can be useful in the right game or format depending on its stats, typing, ability and role.
Espathra was introduced in Generation 9 with Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
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