What is a good competitive moveset for Espeon? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Ruby/Sapphire generation metagame.
Espeon is a phenomenal Psychic-typed Pokemon. It's a pretty usual sight to see Espeon out in the 3rd generation battlefield. Espeon is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-typed attacks.
Espeon is an outstanding Special Sweeper. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. In the old days before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Espeon it also gets that status.
♦ 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 flinch the target). ♦ Morning Sun is a status move (heals your Espeon by a weather-dependent amount). ♦ Calm Mind is a status move (raises your Espeon's special attack and special defense by 1 stage).
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Espeon? These builds have been optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Ruby/Sapphire generation metagame.
Espeon is a sensational Special Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Remember prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Espeon it also gets that status.
♦ 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 flinch the target). ♦ Morning Sun is a status move (heals your Espeon by a weather-dependent amount). ♦ Calm Mind is a status move (raises your Espeon's special attack and special defense by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Espeon learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation. Sort and organize the learnset by move type, category, accuracy, and power. Bolded moves will gain the same-type attack bonus (STAB) if this Pokemon uses them.
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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 Ruby/Sapphire. 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 RS Move and Ability Combos for Espeon
Moves: Wish + Baton pass
Moves: Swagger + Psych up
Moves: Endure + Flail
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Moves: Rest + Snore
Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Quick Attack
Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Espeon's stats
Calm Mind
Curse
Most notable and possible best moves for Espeon
Baton Pass
Calm Mind
Hidden Power Water
Light Screen
Protect
Psychic
Reflect
Rest
Substitute
Toxic
Common Effort Values for Espeon in Ruby and Sapphire
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