Competitive Information for Espeon [Sun/Moon]
Psychic
Abilities:
This Pokemon blocks certain Status moves and bounces them back to the user.
If another Pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes this Pokemon, it also gets that status.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Espeon? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Prepare for battle with Espeon, a wonderful Pokémon boasting Psychic attributes. It's to see Espeon show up as a Sun/Moon opponent. It is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-typed attacks. Explore the movesets of Espeon below to understand its battle capabilities.
Item: Leftovers / Light Clay
Ability: Magic Bounce
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Dazzling Gleam
- Shadow Ball
- Calm Mind
Espeon thrives as an incredible Special Sweeper perfect for single battles. This moveset was created to crush rivals using devastating special attacks. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Espeon last longer regaining it's health points every turn. With Magic Bounce, Espeon blocks certain status moves and bounces them back to the user. With a Light Clay equipped to it, Espeon's use of aurora veil, light screen, or reflect lasts 8 turns instead of 5.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Calm Mind is a status move (raises your Espeon's special attack and special defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Psychium Z / Focus Sash
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 64 Hp / 28 Def / 252 SpA / 164 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Synchronoise / Psychic
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Shadow Ball
- Dazzling Gleam
Espeon excels as a fabulous Special Sweeper during single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with devastating special power. Focus Sash helps protect Espeon from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Espeon it also gets that status. With a Psychium Z equipped to it, if Espeon has a psychic move, this item allows it to use a psychic z-move.
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Espeon cannot move next turn).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Magic Bounce
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 16 Hp / 252 SpA / 240 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Dazzling Gleam
- Stored Power
- Calm Mind
- Hidden Power
Espeon excels as pretty popular Special Sweeper during single battles. This configuration strives to take down the opponent's team with intense special attacks. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Espeon last longer regaining it's healthiness every turn. With Magic Bounce, Espeon blocks certain status moves and bounces them back to the user.
◆ Stored Power is a special STAB-boosted 20-base power Psychic-type move (+ 20 power for each of your Espeon's stat boosts).
◆ Calm Mind is a status move (raises your Espeon's special attack and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hidden Power is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (varies in type based on your Espeon's ivs).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Magic Bounce
Nature: Bold (+Def, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 148 Def / 108 SpD
Moveset:
- Trick Room
- Baton Pass
- Heal Bell
- Curse
Espeon proves to be popular Double Wall for single battles. This moveset attempts to have enough defenses and bulk to take both physical and special hits. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Espeon last longer regaining it's vitality every turn. With Magic Bounce, Espeon blocks certain status moves and bounces them back to the user.
◆ Baton Pass is a status move (Espeon switches, passing stat changes and more).
◆ Heal Bell is a status move (cures your Espeon's party of all status conditions).
◆ Curse is a status move (curses if ghost, else -1 spe, +1 atk, +1 def).
Note: This moveset is vulnerable to Taunt. Ensure you include at least one damage-dealing move to avoid this risk.
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Espeon? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Psychium Z / Focus Sash
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 64 Hp / 28 Def / 252 SpA / 164 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Synchronoise / Psychic
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Dazzling Gleam
- Shadow Ball
Espeon excels as a decent Special Sweeper during double battles. It's meant to overwhelm foes with lethal special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Espeon from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Espeon it also gets that status. With a Psychium Z equipped to it, if Espeon has a psychic move, this item allows it to use a psychic z-move.
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Espeon cannot move next turn).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Psychium Z / Focus Sash
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 180 Hp / 76 Def / 252 SpA
Moveset:
- Synchronoise / Psychic
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Shadow Ball
- Trick Room
Taking on single battles? Espeon is a wonderful Offensive Trick Roomer. Focus Sash helps protect Espeon from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Espeon it also gets that status. With a Psychium Z equipped to it, if Espeon has a psychic move, this item allows it to use a psychic z-move.
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Espeon cannot move next turn).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Espeon can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon 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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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Espeon can perform in Sun/Moon. 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 SM Move and Ability Combos for Espeon
- Moves: Wish + Baton pass
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Endure + Flail
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Yawn + Protect
- Moves: Stored power + Psych up
- Moves: Psyshock + Tickle
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Zap Cannon
- Moves with Priority: Ally Switch, Bide, Detect, Endure, Helping Hand, Magic Coat, Protect, Baby-Doll Eyes, Quick Attack
- Moves that inflict status: Yawn, Toxic
Moves that boost Espeon's stats
- Calm Mind
- Curse
- Rage
- Skull Bash
- Work Up
- Note:This Pokemon can also learn Stored Power.
Most notable and possible best moves for Espeon
- Baton Pass
- Calm Mind
- Dazzling Gleam
- Future Sight
- Heal Bell
- Hidden Power
- Hidden Power Fire
- Light Screen
- Morning Sun
- Protect
- Protect
- Psychic
- Psyshock
- Reflect
- Rest
- Shadow Ball
- Signal Beam
- Stored Power
- Toxic
- Toxic
- Trick
- Wish
- Yawn
Common Effort Values for Espeon in Sun and Moon
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/4/252/ )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/4/0/ )
- Optimize Espeon's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sun and Moon
Usage Data
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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