Espeon

Espeon official artwork
#0196

Espeon

Sun Pokémon

PSYCHIC

By reading air currents, it can predict things such as the weather or its foe’s next move.

Espeon is No. 0196 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as a Psychic-type Sun Pokémon. By reading air currents, it can predict things such as the weather or its foe’s next move. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.

Espeon first belongs to Generation Ii. Espeon does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Special Attack, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Synchronize and Magic Bounce, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.

Espeon at a glance

Type
PSYCHIC
Weak to
BUG2×GHOST2×DARK2×
Best base stat
Special Attack — 130
Abilities
Synchronize, Magic Bounce (Hidden)
Evolution
Final stage or no evolution data
Height
0.9 m
Weight
26.5 kg
Generation
Generation Ii
Growth rate
Medium
Capture rate
45
Base happiness
70

Base stats

Hp65
Attack65
Defense60
Special Attack130
Special Defense95
Speed110
Total525

Type effectiveness

Damage taken when Espeon is hit by each type:

Weak to

BUG2×GHOST2×DARK2×

Resists

FIGHTING½×PSYCHIC½×

Based on Psychic typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Evolution family

Use Item · Water Stone
Use Item · Thunder Stone
Use Item · Fire Stone
160 happiness · Day
160 happiness · Night
at Eterna ♀orest
at Sinnoh Route 217
2 affection · knowing a Fairy-type move
Selected game context

Pokémon Gold and Silver

Pokédex entries

GameEntry
Gold

It uses the fine hair that covers its body to sense air currents and predict its ene­ my's actions.

Silver

By reading air currents, it can predict things such as the weath­ er or its foe's next move.

Level-up moves

LevelMoveTypePowerAccuracy
1TackleNORMAL40100
1Tail WhipNORMAL—100
8Sand AttackGROUND—100
16ConfusionPSYCHIC50100
23Quick AttackNORMAL40100
30SwiftNORMAL60—
36PsybeamPSYCHIC65100
42Psych UpNORMAL——
47PsychicPSYCHIC90100
52Morning SunNORMAL——