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    Espeon Pokemon Guide

    Espeon is a Psychic-type Eevee evolution known for its high Special Attack, high Speed and evolution from Eevee during the day with high friendship. This guide covers Espeon stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and Pokemon Champions information.

    Psychic type Pokemon icon

    Normal Form

    Espeon

    espeon

    Shiny Form

    Shiny Espeon

    espeon

    Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Espeon 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.

    Espeon Description

    Espeon is a Psychic-type Eevee evolution known for its high Special Attack, high Speed and evolution from Eevee during the day with high friendship.

    Competitive Overview

    Is Espeon Good in Competitive?

    Espeon can be useful depending on the format and available moves. Its best role comes from its typing, abilities and movepool rather than raw universal dominance.

    Espeon’s biggest strengths and weaknesses depend on matchups, so players should build around its typing, item choices and support needs.

    Espeon Quick Facts

    Here are the key facts to know about Espeon, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

    Name

    Espeon

    National Dex

    #0196

    Type

    Psychic type Pokemon icon

    Psychic

    Species

    Sun Pokemon

    Height

    2’11” / 0.9 m

    90 cm

    Weight

    58.4 lbs / 26.5 kg

    26.5 kg

    Abilities

    Synchronize, Magic Bounce

    Espeon Stats

    Espeon’s stat spread helps define how it is normally used across Pokemon games. Check the stats shortcode below for the full breakdown.

    Hp
    65
    Attack
    65
    Defense
    60
    Special Attack
    130
    Special Defense
    95
    Speed
    110

    Espeon Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

    Espeon has access to a range of useful attacks and utility moves across Pokemon games. These are some of its most recognizable options.

    Psychic type Pokemon icon

    Psychic

    Espeon’s signature reliable Psychic-type special attack.

    Psychic type Pokemon icon

    Psyshock

    Hits using the target’s Defense while using Espeon’s Special Attack.

    Fairy type Pokemon icon

    Dazzling Gleam

    Coverage against Dark and Dragon-type Pokemon.

    Ghost type Pokemon icon

    Shadow Ball

    Coverage against Ghost and Psychic-type Pokemon.

    Normal type Pokemon icon

    Morning Sun

    Recovery that helps Espeon stay healthy.

    Psychic type Pokemon icon

    Calm Mind

    Boosts Special Attack and Special Defense for sweeping potential.

    Psychic type Pokemon icon

    Stored Power

    Can become very strong after multiple stat boosts.

    Normal type Pokemon icon

    Baton Pass

    Lets Espeon pass boosts or momentum in formats where allowed.

    Espeon All Moves

    Use the section below to view Espeon’s move list by learn method.

    Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

    Level-Up Moves
    LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    StartConfusion Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special50100
    1Baton Pass Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    1Bite Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
    1Charm Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Status–100
    1Copycat Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    1Covet Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical60100
    1Double Edge Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical120100
    1Growl Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–100
    1Helping Hand Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    1Tackle Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
    1Tail Whip Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–100
    1Take Down Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical9085
    5Sand Attack Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Status–100
    10Quick Attack Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
    15Baby Doll Eyes Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Status–100
    20Swift Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60–
    25Psybeam Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special65100
    30Morning Sun Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    35Power Swap Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    40Psychic Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special90100
    45Psych Up Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    50Future Sight Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special120100
    55Last Resort Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical140100
    TM Moves
    MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    TMAlluring Voice Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Special80100
    TMBaton Pass Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMBody Slam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical85100
    TMCalm Mind Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMCharm Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Status–100
    TMConfuse Ray Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status–100
    TMCurse Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status––
    TMDazzling Gleam Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Special80100
    TMDig Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical80100
    TMDouble Edge Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical120100
    TMDraining Kiss Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Special50100
    TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMExpanding Force Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special80100
    TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
    TMFake Tears Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status–100
    TMFuture Sight Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special120100
    TMGiga Impact Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical15090
    TMGrass Knot Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special–100
    TMGravity Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMHelping Hand Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMHyper Beam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special15090
    TMHyper Voice Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special90100
    TMImprison Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMLight Screen Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMMagical Leaf Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special60–
    TMMud Slap Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special20100
    TMPower Gem Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Special80100
    TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMPsybeam Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special65100
    TMPsych Up Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMPsychic Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special90100
    TMPsychic Fangs Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Physical85100
    TMPsychic Noise Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special75100
    TMPsychic Terrain Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMPsyshock Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special80100
    TMRain Dance Water type Pokemon icon Water Status––
    TMReflect Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMRoar Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMShadow Ball Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Special80100
    TMSkill Swap Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMStored Power Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special20100
    TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMSunny Day Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status––
    TMSwift Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60–
    TMTake Down Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical9085
    TMTera Blast Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
    TMThunder Wave Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status–90
    TMTrailblaze Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical50100
    TMTrick Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status–100
    TMTrick Room Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMWeather Ball Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special50100
    TMZen Headbutt Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Physical8090

    Espeon Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

    Espeon is a Psychic-type Pokemon. This typing shapes its weaknesses, resistances and immunities across Pokemon games.

    Psychic type Pokemon icon

    Type

    Psychic

    Bug type Pokemon iconGhost type Pokemon iconDark type Pokemon icon

    Weaknesses

    Bug, Ghost, Dark

    Fighting type Pokemon iconPsychic type Pokemon icon

    Resistances

    Fighting, Psychic

    Immunity

    None

    Espeon Abilities

    Espeon’s abilities provide different forms of utility depending on the game and format.

    Synchronize

    Synchronize gives Espeon a useful role or matchup benefit depending on the game and battle format.

    Magic Bounce

    Magic Bounce gives Espeon a useful role or matchup benefit depending on the game and battle format.

    Espeon Evolution

    Espeon is part of the evolution path shown below.

    Base Form

    Eevee

    Normal type Pokemon icon
    eevee

    Starting form

    Day Friendship Evolution

    Espeon

    Psychic type Pokemon icon
    espeon

    Evolves from Eevee with high friendship during the day

    Where to Find Espeon in Pokemon Games

    Espeon is usually obtained by evolving Eevee during the day with high friendship, though some games may include direct encounters or special availability.

    Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow
    Game Where to Find
    Pokemon Red Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Blue Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Yellow Not available in this game.
    Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
    Game Where to Find
    Pokemon Gold Evolve Eevee with high friendship during the day.
    Pokemon Silver Evolve Eevee with high friendship during the day.
    Pokemon Crystal Evolve Eevee with high friendship during the day.
    Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
    Game Where to Find
    Pokemon Ruby Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Sapphire Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Emerald Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon FireRed Evolve Eevee when friendship and time-based evolution support is available through linked games.
    Pokemon LeafGreen Evolve Eevee when friendship and time-based evolution support is available through linked games.
    Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
    Game Where to Find
    Pokemon Diamond Evolve Eevee with high friendship during the day.
    Pokemon Pearl Evolve Eevee with high friendship during the day.
    Pokemon Platinum Evolve Eevee with high friendship during the day.
    Pokemon HeartGold Evolve Eevee with high friendship during the day.
    Pokemon SoulSilver Evolve Eevee with high friendship during the day.
    Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
    Game Where to Find
    Pokemon Black Evolve Eevee or transfer from another game.
    Pokemon White Evolve Eevee or transfer from another game.
    Pokemon Black 2 Evolve Eevee or transfer from another game.
    Pokemon White 2 Evolve Eevee or transfer from another game.
    Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
    Game Where to Find
    Pokemon X Evolve Eevee with high friendship during the day.
    Pokemon Y Evolve Eevee with high friendship during the day.
    Pokemon Omega Ruby Evolve Eevee with high friendship during the day.
    Pokemon Alpha Sapphire Evolve Eevee with high friendship during the day.
    Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
    Game Where to Find
    Pokemon Sun Evolve Eevee with high friendship during the day.
    Pokemon Moon Evolve Eevee with high friendship during the day.
    Pokemon Ultra Sun Evolve Eevee with high friendship during the day.
    Pokemon Ultra Moon Evolve Eevee with high friendship during the day.
    Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee Not available in this game.
    Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
    Game Where to Find
    Pokemon Sword Evolve Eevee with high friendship during the day.
    Pokemon Shield Evolve Eevee with high friendship during the day.
    Pokemon Brilliant Diamond Evolve Eevee with high friendship during the day.
    Pokemon Shining Pearl Evolve Eevee with high friendship during the day.
    Pokemon Legends: Arceus Space-time distortions or evolve Eevee when supported.
    Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
    Game Where to Find
    Pokemon Scarlet Evolve Eevee with high friendship during the day.
    Pokemon Violet Evolve Eevee with high friendship during the day.
    Pokemon Legends Z-A Evolve Eevee with high friendship during the day.
    Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
    Game Where to Find
    Pokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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    Espeon FAQ

    Here are quick answers to common questions about Espeon. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

    What type is Espeon?

    Espeon is a Psychic-type Pokemon.

    What is Espeon weak against?

    Espeon is weak to Bug, Ghost, Dark-type moves.

    How does Espeon evolve?

    Eevee evolves into Espeon with high friendship during the day.

    What are Espeon’s abilities?

    Espeon’s abilities are Synchronize, Magic Bounce.

    What are Espeon’s best moves?

    Espeon’s best moves often include Psychic, Psyshock, Dazzling Gleam, Shadow Ball, Morning Sun, Calm Mind, Stored Power, Baton Pass.

    Is Espeon good in Pokemon?

    Espeon can be useful depending on the game, format and team role, though its value changes across generations.

    How do you get Espeon?

    Espeon availability changes by game. Check the location tables above for generation-by-generation details.

    Is Espeon in Pokemon Legends Z-A?

    The Pokemon Legends Z-A row above should be reviewed before publishing because availability can change with new encounter data and updates.

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