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Sprite
Espeon
The Sun Pokémon
TL;DR. Espeon is a pure psychic-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 525. Its fur is so sensitive, it can sense minute shifts in the air and predict the weather.
Psychic
Its fur is so sensitive, it can sense minute shifts in the air and predict the weather.
Height0.9 m
Weight26.5 kg
AbilitiesSynchronize
HiddenMagic Bounce
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 525. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 65
Attack 65
Defense 60
Sp. Attack 130
Sp. Defense 95
Speed 110
Total525
525 base stat total, the 189th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 28th among Psychic-types.
130 base Special Attack, Espeon's strongest stat, ranking 7th of 102 Psychic-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Espeon on Daily Pokémon
Espeon was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Espeon in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Espeon reaches 3,170 CP at level 40 and 3,626 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack261
GO Defense175
GO Stamina163
Max CP (L40)3,170
Max CP (L50)3,583
Best buddy (L51)3,626
Raid catch CP 1,730–1,811 (L20). Weather boosted 2,162–2,264 (L25).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Competitive
Espeon in competitive play.
Espeon is a Generation 9 RU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #749 in the Great League.
RU
Choice Specs
Psyshock / Shadow Ball / Alluring Voice / Trick
Calm Mind
Calm Mind / Psyshock / Draining Kiss / Shadow Ball
NU
Terrain Sweeper
Calm Mind / Stored Power / Draining Kiss / Morning Sun
Rain Support
Psychic Noise / Alluring Voice / Weather Ball / Shadow Ball
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #749 69.8 score
Ultra League #568 70.4 score
Master League #269 57.1 score
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Quick answers
Common questions about Espeon.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Espeon, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Espeon?
Espeon is a pure Psychic-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Espeon weak to?
Espeon takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Espeon resistant to?
Espeon resists Fighting, Psychic. It has no full immunities.
How does Espeon evolve?
Espeon evolves from Eevee (Friendship (level up at day)). Espeon is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Espeon from?
Espeon was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0196.
What are Espeon's base stats?
Espeon has HP 65, Attack 65, Defense 60, Special Attack 130, Special Defense 95, and Speed 110. Total base stat total: 525.
What are Espeon's abilities?
Espeon can have the ability Synchronize, plus the Hidden Ability Magic Bounce.
Is Espeon legendary or mythical?
No. Espeon is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Espeon's best stat?
Espeon's highest base stat is Special Attack at 130, which ranks 7th of 102 Psychic-type Pokémon.
Is Espeon good?
Espeon has a base stat total of 525, the 189th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 28th among Psychic-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Espeon as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Espeon is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
2× Weak to
Bug Ghost Dark
½× Resists
Fighting Psychic
Comparison
Espeon vs. the average Psychic-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 102 Psychic-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Espeon | Psychic avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 65 | 74 | -9 |
| Attack | 65 | 67 | -2 |
| Defense | 60 | 73 | -13 |
| Special Attack | 130 | 88 | +42 |
| Special Defense | 95 | 84 | +11 |
| Speed | 110 | 72 | +38 |
| Total | 525 | 458 | +67 |
Game appearances
Espeon appears in 35 games.
Every mainline release where Espeon is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen II
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
Gen III
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
Gen VI
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
Gen VIII
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
Gen IX
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find
Catch Espeon in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 5 games have a known habitat.
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Alola Route 4Alola Route 6 NorthAlola Route 6 South
colosseum
Outskirt Stand Outside
Pokémon anime
Espeon appears in 20 episodes.
From HZ001 (2023-04-14) through JN120 (2022-08-05).
- HZ001 The Pendant That Starts It All: Part One Horizons 2023-12-01
- HZ008 The Door That Never Opens Horizons 2024-01-15
- HZ109 Tinkatuff's Hammer Wasn't Made in a Year! Horizons 2026-02-27
- EP226 Nerves of Steelix! Original 2002-12-21
- AG021 Which Wurmple's Which? Advanced Generation 2004-02-14
- AG050 Pros and Con Artists Advanced Generation 2004-10-30
- AG143 The Saffron Con Advanced Generation 2006-06-17
- AG170 Second Time's the Charm! Advanced Generation 2006-11-27
- BW102 Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad! Black & White 2013-03-02
- BW103 Curtain Up, Unova League! Black & White 2013-03-09
- BW105 Lost at the League! Black & White 2013-03-23
- BW108 A Unova League Evolution! Black & White 2013-04-13
+ 8 more episodes
- XY090 Tag Team Battle Inspiration! XY 2015-11-28
- XY109 Master Class Choices! XY 2016-06-04
- SM092 Turning the Other Mask! Sun & Moon 2019-02-23
- SM132 Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Strategy! Sun & Moon 2019-11-30
- JN049 To Train, or Not to Train! Journeys 2021-09-10
- JN079 Night and Day, You Are the Ones! Journeys 2022-05-26
- JN105 Reuniting for the First Time! Journeys 2023-02-24
- JN120 Infinite Possibilities! Journeys 2023-06-23
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Espeon partners with 2 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Espeon partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
Pokémon Sleep · Snoozing type
Espeon has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Espeon sleeps as a Snoozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
8 Espeon cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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