Note on TTV (True Total Value): TTV is a total sum of all stats except the unused attack stat. It includes either Attack or Special Attack, depending on which is more likely to be used in battles.
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Weakness Chart for Psychic-type:
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
Grass
2x
2x
0.5x
2x
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
0.5x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Espeon? These builds are optimized for Gold/Silver Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Gold/Silver metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Get hyped for Espeon, a sick Pokémon with Psychic typing! It's a sight to see Espeon out in the 2nd generation battlefield. There were no known abilities back in the Gold/Silver Pokémon games. It is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-typed attacks. Ready to elevate your game with Espeon's movesets? They're right below!
Espeon thrives as an exquisite Special Sweeper perfect for single battles. It is meant to overwhelm foes with powerful special moves. In the old days before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Espeon last longer regaining it's healthiness every turn.
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage). ◆ Growth is a status move (raises your Espeon's special attack by 1 stage). ◆ Morning Sun is a status move (heals your Espeon by a weather-dependent amount). ◆ Substitute is a status move (Espeon takes 1/4 its max hp to put in a substitute).
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Espeon excels as a phenomenal Special Sweeper during single battles. It tries to overwhelm foes with powerful special moves. Don't forget before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With a Twisted Spoon equipped to it, Espeon's psychic-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage). ◆ Psybeam is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to confuse the target). ◆ Bite is a special 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch). ◆ Morning Sun is a status move (heals your Espeon by a weather-dependent amount). ◆ Growth is a status move (raises your Espeon's special attack by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Espeon can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Gold/Silver generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Espeon.
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Damage Modifiers:
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Espeon can perform in Gold/Silver. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive GS Move and Ability Combos for Espeon
Moves: Sunny day + Growth
Moves: Swagger + Psych up
Moves: Endure + Flail
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Moves: Rest + Snore
Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Zap Cannon
Moves with Priority: Detect, Endure, Protect, Quick Attack
Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Espeon's stats
Curse
Growth
Rage
Skull Bash
Most notable and possible best moves for Espeon
Baton Pass
Growth
Hidden Power Fire
Hidden Power Water
Morning Sun
Protect
Psychic
Reflect
Rest
Substitute
Toxic
Common Effort Values for Espeon in Gold and Silver
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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