Competitive Information for Espathra [Scarlet/Violet]
Psychic
Abilities:
On switch-in, this Pokemon identifies the held items of all opposing Pokemon.
This Pokemon's Speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field.
When an opposing Pokemon has a stat stage raised, this Pokemon copies the effect.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Espathra? These builds are optimized for Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Scarlet/Violet metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unleash the power of Espathra, a wonderful Pokémon with Psychic typing. It's a sight to see Espathra out in the 9th generation battlefield. It is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-typed attacks. Explore the movesets of Espathra below to understand its battle capabilities.
Item: Leftovers
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Bold (+Def, -Atk)
EVs: 248 Hp / 252 Def / 4 SpD / 4 Spe
Moveset:
- Calm Mind
- Dazzling Gleam / Lumina Crash
- Roost
- Stored Power
Espathra is a phenomenal Physical Wall for single battles. This moveset is tailored to take a considerable amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Espathra last longer regaining it's vitality every turn. With Speed Boost, Espathra's speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field.
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Lumina Crash is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (100% chance to lower the target's special defense by 2 stages).
◆ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. Flying-type removed until turn ends).
◆ Stored Power is a special STAB-boosted 20-base power Psychic-type move (+ 20 power for each of your Espathra's stat boosts).
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Item: Wise Glasses
Ability: Opportunist
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 248 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Lumina Crash
- Roost
- Dazzling Gleam
- Shadow Ball
Espathra is an awesome Special Tank to use for raid battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take a mighty amount of hits from special attacks while dealing some decent damage. With Opportunist, when an opposing pokemon has a stat stage raised Espathra copies the effect. With a Wise Glasses equipped to it, Espathra's special attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. Flying-type removed until turn ends).
◆ 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: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 24 Def / 252 SpA / 28 SpD / 204 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Lumina Crash
- Foul Play
- Energy Ball
- Shadow Ball / Dazzling Gleam
Espathra is a prestigious Special Sweeper for single battles. This moveset was constructed to take down the opponent's team with brute special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Espathra from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Espathra's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Speed Boost, Espathra's speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field. Shadow Ball or Dazzling Gleam are added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Lumina Crash is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (100% chance to lower the target's special defense by 2 stages).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ 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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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Espathra? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Scarlet/Violet 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 Scarlet/Violet metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Focus Sash / Throat Spray
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 24 Def / 252 SpA / 28 SpD / 204 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Tera Blast
- Dazzling Gleam
- Psychic / Lumina Crash
- Foul Play
Espathra is a wonderful Special Sweeper for double battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with formidable special moves. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and strengthens Espathra's special attack stat by 2 stages. Focus Sash helps protect Espathra from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Speed Boost, Espathra's speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: phys. If attack > spa, type = tera).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Lumina Crash is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (100% chance to lower the target's special defense by 2 stages).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Item: Room Service / Focus Sash
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 104 Hp / 76 Def / 252 SpA / 76 SpD
Moveset:
- Psychic / Lumina Crash
- Foul Play
- Energy Ball
- Trick Room
Espathra is a notable Offensive Trick Room for single battles. Focus Sash helps protect Espathra from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Speed Boost, Espathra's speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field. Shadow Ball or Dazzling Gleam are added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Room Service equipped to it, if trick room is active, Espathra's speed is lowered by 1 stage then the Room Service gets consumed.
◆ Lumina Crash is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (100% chance to lower the target's special defense by 2 stages).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% 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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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Bug moves are bad against Steel/Poison/Fairy/Fighting/Fire/Flying/Ghost.
Dark moves are bad against Fairy/Fighting/Dark.
Ghost moves are bad against Normal.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Espathra is: Fairy or Fighting
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Espathra
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 24 Def / 252 SpA / 28 SpD / 204 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play
- Energy Ball / Flash Cannon
Espathra is a wonderful Special Sweeper in single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Espathra from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Espathra's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Speed Boost, Espathra's speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field. Energy Ball or Flash Cannon are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Bug-type move).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Flash Cannon is a special 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Espathra
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 24 Def / 252 SpA / 28 SpD / 204 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Flash Cannon / Dazzling Gleam
- Energy Ball
Espathra is a notable Special Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Espathra from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Espathra's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Speed Boost, Espathra's speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field. Flash Cannon or Dazzling Gleam are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Dark-type 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).
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Flash Cannon is a special 80-base power Steel-type move (10% 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).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Espathra
Item: Focus Sash / Throat Spray
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 24 Def / 252 SpA / 28 SpD / 204 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play
- Hyper Voice
Espathra is a remarkable Special Sweeper in single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and increases Espathra's special attack stat by 2 stages. Focus Sash helps protect Espathra from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Speed Boost, Espathra's speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Dragon-type move).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Espathra
Item: Focus Sash / Throat Spray
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 24 Def / 252 SpA / 28 SpD / 204 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play
- Hyper Voice
Espathra is a stupendous Special Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and boosts Espathra's special attack stat by 2 stages. Focus Sash helps protect Espathra from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Speed Boost, Espathra's speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Electric-type move).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Espathra
Item: Focus Sash / Throat Spray
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 24 Def / 252 SpA / 28 SpD / 204 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Dazzling Gleam / Tera Blast
- Foul Play
- Hyper Voice
Espathra is popular Special Sweeper in single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and boosts Espathra's special attack stat by 2 stages. Focus Sash helps protect Espathra from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Speed Boost, Espathra's speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field.
♦ 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 TERA-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fairy-type move).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Espathra
Item: Focus Sash / Throat Spray
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 24 Def / 252 SpA / 28 SpD / 204 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play
- Hyper Voice
Espathra is popular Special Sweeper in single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and increases Espathra's special attack stat by 2 stages. Focus Sash helps protect Espathra from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Speed Boost, Espathra's speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fighting-type move).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Espathra
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 24 Def / 252 SpA / 28 SpD / 204 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play
- Flash Cannon / Hyper Voice
Espathra is a notable Special Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Espathra from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Espathra's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Speed Boost, Espathra's speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field. Flash Cannon was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fire-type move).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Flash Cannon is a special 80-base power Steel-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).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Espathra
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 24 Def / 252 SpA / 28 SpD / 204 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play
- Energy Ball / Hyper Voice
Espathra is a notable Special Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Espathra from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Espathra's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Speed Boost, Espathra's speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field. Energy Ball was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Flying-type move).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-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).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Espathra
Item: Focus Sash / Throat Spray
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 24 Def / 252 SpA / 28 SpD / 204 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Shadow Ball / Tera Blast
- Foul Play
- Hyper Voice
Espathra is a fabulous Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and raises Espathra's special attack stat by 2 stages. Focus Sash helps protect Espathra from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Speed Boost, Espathra's speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ghost-type move).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Espathra
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 24 Def / 252 SpA / 28 SpD / 204 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Energy Ball / Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Foul Play
- Flash Cannon / Hyper Voice
Espathra is an interesting Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Espathra from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Espathra's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Speed Boost, Espathra's speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field. Flash Cannon was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Grass-type 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).
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Flash Cannon is a special 80-base power Steel-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).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Espathra
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 24 Def / 252 SpA / 28 SpD / 204 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play
- Energy Ball / Flash Cannon
Espathra is a phenomenal Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Espathra from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Espathra's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Speed Boost, Espathra's speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field. Energy Ball or Flash Cannon are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ground-type move).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Flash Cannon is a special 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Espathra
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 24 Def / 252 SpA / 28 SpD / 204 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play
- Energy Ball / Flash Cannon
Espathra is an astounding Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Espathra from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Espathra's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Speed Boost, Espathra's speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field. Energy Ball or Flash Cannon are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ice-type move).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Flash Cannon is a special 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Espathra
Item: Focus Sash / Throat Spray
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 24 Def / 252 SpA / 28 SpD / 204 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Foul Play
- Energy Ball
Espathra is an extraordinary Special Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and raises Espathra's special attack stat by 2 stages. Focus Sash helps protect Espathra from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Speed Boost, Espathra's speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field.
♦ Tera Blast is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Normal-type 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).
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Espathra
Item: Focus Sash / Throat Spray
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 24 Def / 252 SpA / 28 SpD / 204 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play
- Hyper Voice
Espathra is a phenomenal Special Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and raises Espathra's special attack stat by 2 stages. Focus Sash helps protect Espathra from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Speed Boost, Espathra's speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Poison-type move).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Espathra
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 24 Def / 252 SpA / 28 SpD / 204 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Tera Blast
- Foul Play
- Dazzling Gleam / Shadow Ball
- Energy Ball
Espathra is an awesome Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Espathra from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Espathra's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Speed Boost, Espathra's speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field. Dazzling Gleam or Shadow Ball are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Psychic-type move).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ 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).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Espathra
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 24 Def / 252 SpA / 28 SpD / 204 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play
- Dazzling Gleam / Hyper Voice
Espathra is a notable Special Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Espathra from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Espathra's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Speed Boost, Espathra's speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field. Dazzling Gleam was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Rock-type move).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Espathra
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 24 Def / 252 SpA / 28 SpD / 204 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Flash Cannon / Tera Blast
- Foul Play
- Energy Ball / Hyper Voice
Espathra is pretty popular Special Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Espathra from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Espathra's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Speed Boost, Espathra's speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field. Energy Ball was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Flash Cannon is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Steel-type move).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-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).
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Teratype Water moveset for Espathra
Item: Focus Sash / Throat Spray
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 24 Def / 252 SpA / 28 SpD / 204 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play
- Hyper Voice
Espathra is a pretty decent Special Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and raises Espathra's special attack stat by 2 stages. Focus Sash helps protect Espathra from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Speed Boost, Espathra's speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Water-type move).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Espathra can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Scarlet/Violet 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 Espathra.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Espathra can perform in Scarlet/Violet. 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 SV Move and Ability Combos for Espathra
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Stored power + Psych up
- Ability: Speed boost + Move: Stored power
- Ability: Speed boost + Move: Protect
- Ability: Speed boost + Move: Baton pass
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Ally Switch, Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Baby-Doll Eyes, Quick Attack
- Moves that inflict status (and combo with the move Hex): Hypnosis
Moves that boost Espathra's stats
- Agility
- Calm Mind
- Note:This Pokemon can also learn Stored Power.
Most notable and possible best moves for Espathra
- Baton Pass
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Roost
- Stored Power
- U-turn
Common Effort Values for Espathra in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Espathra's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
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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