TL;DR. Espurr is a pure psychic-type Pokémon from Generation VI. Base Stat Total: 355. The organ that emits its intense psychic power is sheltered by its ears to keep power from leaking out.
The organ that emits its intense psychic power is sheltered by its ears to keep power from leaking out.
Stat spread.
Total of 355. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Espurr 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, Espurr reaches 1,259 CP at level 40 and 1,441 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Espurr first appeared on February 1, 2022, during February 2022 Research Breakthrough.
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jun 16 to Jun 17, 2026, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16 to Jun 17, 2026 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| May 6 to May 13, 2026 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Sep 16 to Oct 7, 2025 | 1-star | Psychic Spectacular: Taken Over |
| Apr 23 to May 1, 2025 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Apr 3 to Apr 7, 2025 | 1-star | Stunning Styles |
| Feb 6 to Feb 17, 2025 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
Espurr in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Espurr across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #755 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Espurr.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Espurr, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Espurr?
Espurr is a pure Psychic-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Espurr weak to?
Espurr takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Espurr resistant to?
Espurr resists Fighting, Psychic. It has no full immunities.
How does Espurr evolve?
Espurr evolves into Meowstic (Level 25).
What generation is Espurr from?
Espurr was introduced in Generation VI (the Kalos region). Its Pokédex number is #0677.
What are Espurr's base stats?
Espurr has HP 62, Attack 48, Defense 54, Special Attack 63, Special Defense 60, and Speed 68. Total base stat total: 355.
What are Espurr's abilities?
Espurr can have the abilities Keen Eye, Infiltrator, plus the Hidden Ability Own Tempo.
Is Espurr legendary or mythical?
No. Espurr is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Espurr's best stat?
Espurr's highest base stat is Speed at 68, which ranks 58th of 102 Psychic-type Pokémon.
Is Espurr good?
Espurr has a base stat total of 355, the 691st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 75th among Psychic-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Espurr as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Espurr is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Espurr vs. the average Psychic-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 102 Psychic-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Espurr | Psychic avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 62 | 74 | -12 |
| Attack | 48 | 67 | -19 |
| Defense | 54 | 73 | -19 |
| Special Attack | 63 | 88 | -25 |
| Special Defense | 60 | 84 | -24 |
| Speed | 68 | 72 | -4 |
| Total | 355 | 458 | -103 |
Espurr appears in 9 games.
Every mainline release where Espurr is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Espurr.
Every main-series game Espurr is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 3.0.0+)
- WildCoastal Biome, Canyon Biome (The Indigo Disk)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (1★) (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- WildVert District: Vert Sector 8
- WildBleu District: Bleu Sector 4
- WildMagenta District: Wild Zone 9
- WildRouge District: Rouge Sector 4, Rouge Sector 6, Rouge Sector 7, Wild Zone 3
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (1★ & 4★ Psychic-type wild zones, 5★ unknown hyperspace wild zones via special scan) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildRoute 5, Hammerlocke Hills, Motostoke Riverbank
- RaidWatchtower Ruins, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIITransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoute 6
- WildFriend Safari (Psychic) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Espurr appears in 12 episodes.
From XY014 (2014-01-30) through HZ147 (2026-08-28).
TCG Pocket appearances
Espurr in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Espurr
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.