TL;DR. Espathra is a pure psychic-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 481. It immobilizes opponents by bathing them in psychic power from its large eyes. Despite its appearance, it has a vicious temperament.
It immobilizes opponents by bathing them in psychic power from its large eyes. Despite its appearance, it has a vicious temperament.
Stat spread.
Total of 481. 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.
Espathra 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, Espathra reaches 2,477 CP at level 40 and 2,834 CP as a best buddy.
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Espathra in competitive play.
Espathra is a Generation 9 Ubers-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #767 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Espathra.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Espathra, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Espathra?
Espathra is a pure Psychic-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Espathra weak to?
Espathra takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Espathra resistant to?
Espathra resists Fighting, Psychic. It has no full immunities.
How does Espathra evolve?
Espathra evolves from Flittle (Level 35). Espathra is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Espathra from?
Espathra was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #0956.
What are Espathra's base stats?
Espathra has HP 95, Attack 60, Defense 60, Special Attack 101, Special Defense 60, and Speed 105. Total base stat total: 481.
What are Espathra's abilities?
Espathra can have the abilities Opportunist, Frisk, plus the Hidden Ability Speed Boost.
Is Espathra legendary or mythical?
No. Espathra is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Espathra's best stat?
Espathra's highest base stat is Speed at 105, which ranks 14th of 102 Psychic-type Pokémon.
Is Espathra good?
Espathra has a base stat total of 481, the 403rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 52nd among Psychic-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Espathra 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 Espathra is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Espathra vs. the average Psychic-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 102 Psychic-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Espathra | Psychic avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 95 | 74 | +21 |
| Attack | 60 | 67 | -7 |
| Defense | 60 | 73 | -13 |
| Special Attack | 101 | 88 | +13 |
| Special Defense | 60 | 84 | -24 |
| Speed | 105 | 72 | +33 |
| Total | 481 | 458 | +23 |
Espathra appears in 4 games.
Every mainline release where Espathra is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Espathra.
Every main-series game Espathra is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: Area Six
- WildWest Province: Asado Desert
- WildNorth Province: Area One, Dalizapa Passage
- WildNorth Province: Dalizapa Passage (Steel Type)
- WildArea Zero
- RaidTera Raid Battles (4★)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Espathra appears in 1 episode.
In HZ055 (2024-06-21).
TCG Pocket appearances
Espathra in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Espathra
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