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'''Espeon''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''エーフィ''' ''Eifie'') is a {{type|Psychic}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation II]].
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'''Espeon''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''エーフィ''' ''Eifie'') is a {{type2|Psychic}} Pokémon.


It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Eevee}} via [[Happiness#Evolutions|Happiness]] during the [[Time|day]], or when around a [[Sun and Moon Shards|Sun Shard]].
It evolves from {{p|Eevee}} when [[friendship Evolution|leveled up with high friendship]] during the [[time|day]] or with a [[Sun Shard]] in the [[Player character|player's]] [[Bag]].


==Biology==
(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data&rarr;Evolution data]] for these details.)
Espeon is the result of an Eevee trusting a [[Pokémon Trainer]] very much, then being leveled up during the day.
===Physiology===
Resembling a cat, it has lavender fur, large ears with dark purple or blue ear insides and long tufts of fur below them, a red gem on its forehead and a pair of pupiless eyes with white irises and purple {{wp|sclera}}s. Espeon has four slim legs and tiny paws. Its slender tail, which is forked into two at the end like a {{p|Buizel}}'s, helps it to foresee possible futures. Its catlike appearance and sparkling red gem have caused some to mistake it for a relative of {{p|Persian}}, however, this gem merely augments its psychic powers.
====Gender differences====
None.


====Special abilities====
It is one of Eevee's [[Eeveelution|final forms]], the others being {{p|Vaporeon}}, {{p|Jolteon}}, {{p|Flareon}}, {{p|Umbreon}}, {{p|Leafeon}}, {{p|Glaceon}}, and {{p|Sylveon}}.
Espeon has developed {{t|Psychic}} powers due to a combination of great loyalty to its trainer and sunlight, with several signature special abilities attributable to its fine, sensitive fur. Thus very fine fur, which has the look and feel of velvet, is so sensitive, that as air currents pass through it, Espeon is able to sense things such as minute shifts in the air, and predict changes in the weather or the opponent's next move. Like most fully evolved Pokémon, Espeon can learn {{m|Hyper Beam}} or {{m|Giga Impact}}. One would also assume that Espeon can learn {{m|Power Gem}} due to being a gem-bearing Pokémon, but it cannot. Connecting with its affinity to sunlight, it is able to learn the healing move {{m|Morning Sun}}.


===Behavior===
Espeon is one of [[Wes]]'s [[List of the player's first Pokémon|first Pokémon]] in {{g|Colosseum}}, alongside Umbreon.
Espeon are very loyal to their trainers and will protect them from harm. They enjoy basking in full sunlight. The tip of its forked tail quivers when it is predicting its opponent's next move.


===Habitat===
==Biology==
[[File:Urban.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Urban Pokémon}}]]
Espeon is a quadrupedal, feline-like {{wp|mammal}}ian {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with slender legs and dainty paws. It is covered in fine, lilac fur. Its ears are large, and it has purple eyes with white pupils. There are tufts of fur near its eyes, and a small, red gem embedded in its forehead. It also has a thin, forked tail.
Espeon are usually found in areas that receive a lot of light, or, more commonly under the care of people.


===Diet===
Espeon's velvety fur is so sensitive that it can sense minuscule shifts in the air, allowing it to predict the weather and its enemies' thoughts and movements. By doing so, the tip of its tail quivers. The gem on Espeon's forehead glows when it unleashes psychic energy from the gem and darkens when all of the built-up energy has been exhausted. Espeon builds up its psychic power by bathing in the sunlight. As such, it does not handle battles at night well. As mentioned in {{g|Sleep}}, Espeon is known to sleep deeply during the night.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref> Espeon shows extreme loyalty to any {{pkmn|Trainer}} that it considers worthy, even being said to have awakened its psychic powers from its desire to protect its Trainer; some sources, however, theorize that its powers were born from its need to keep itself safe.
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[[File:Lilian Espeon.png|thumb|right|210px|Espeon in the anime]]


==In the anime==
This Pokémon is rare [[Wild Pokémon|in the wild]], instead being more commonly found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Urban Pokémon|urban areas}}, under the ownership of other Trainers. In [[Generation II]], {{m|Morning Sun}} was its [[signature move]].
===Major appearances===
[[Sakura]]'s Eevee evolved into {{TP|Sakura|Espeon}} at some point between ''[[EP183|Trouble's Brewing]]'' and ''[[EP226|Espeon, Not Included]]''.


An Espeon was also in ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]'' under the ownership of {{mov|Annie}}.
===Evolution===
Espeon evolves from {{p|Eevee}}.


[[Lilian Meridian]] owns an Espeon. It was only seen in ''[[AG143|The Saffron Con]]'' to test the stage's lighting effects.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data&rarr;Evolution data]].)
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An Espeon was the third and final Pokémon used by {{FB|Salon Maiden|Anabel}} during her rematch against {{Ash}} for the Ability [[Symbol]] in ''[[AG170|Second Time's the Charm]]''. The Sun Pokémon was defeated by [[Ash's Pikachu]].
==Game data==
 
===NPC appearances===
===Minor appearances===
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity}}: Espeon is a major character in the game alongside {{p|Umbreon}}. They join the {{player}}'s team where their knowledge of [[Entercard]]s comes in handy and are able to rescue {{p|Keldeo}}.
In [[DP010|''Not On MY Watch ya Don't'']], Espeon was one of the Pokémon being hypnotized by {{p|Psyduck}}.
 
Espeon made a small cameo in the beginning of ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'' together with an {{p|Eevee}} and the other six [[Eeveelution]]s.
 
An Espeon appeared in ''[[AG143|The Saffron Con]]'' as a Pokémon owned by a Coordinator.
 
An Espeon appeared in ''[[AG121|Hi Ho Silver Wind!]]''


===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Dex/Header|type=Psychic}}
{{Animedexbody|EP226|Espeon|Ash's Pokédex|Espeon, the Sun Pokémon. Espeon are able to read air currents allowing it to {{m|Future Sight|predict the future}} as well as its opponents' next [[move]]s.}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Johto}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=184}}
{{Animedexheader|Emerald}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=It uses the fine hair that covers its body to sense air currents and predict its enemy's actions.}}
{{Animedexbody|AG170|Espeon|May's Pokédex|Espeon, the Sun Pokémon. It uses the fine hairs that cover its body to sense air currents and predict an opponent's movement.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=By reading air currents, it can predict things such as the weather or its foe's next move.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Advanced Generation''|Emerald}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=The tip of its forked tail quivers when it is predicting its opponent's next move.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=It uses the fine hair that covers its body to sense air currents and predict its enemy's actions. <small>''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)''</small><br>By reading air currents, it can predict things such as the weather or its foe's next move. <small>''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''</small>}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=<sc>Espeon</sc> is extremely loyal to any <sc>Trainer</sc> it considers to be worthy. It is said that this {{ScPkmn}} developed its precognitive powers to protect its <sc>Trainer</sc> from harm.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=An <sc>Espeon</sc> is extremely loyal to any <sc>Trainer</sc> it considers to be worthy. It is said to have developed precognitive powers to protect its <sc>Trainer</sc> from harm.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=By reading air currents, it can predict things such as the weather or its foe's next move.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=It uses the fine hair that covers its body to sense air currents and predict its enemy's actions.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=167|label1={{gameIcon|Pt}}:|reg2=Johto|num2=188}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|entry=Its fur has the look and feel of velvet. The orb on its forehead glows when it uses psycho-power.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=Its fur is so sensitive, it can sense minute shifts in the air and predict the weather.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=It uses the fine hair that covers its body to sense air currents and predict its enemy's actions.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=By reading air currents, it can predict things such as the weather or its foe's next move.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=095|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=081|label1=Coastal|reg2=Hoenn}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Its fur is so sensitive, it can feel minute shifts in the air and predict the weather...and its foes' thoughts.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Espeon is extremely loyal to any Trainer it considers to be worthy. It is said that this Pokémon developed its precognitive powers to protect its Trainer from harm.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=127|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=157|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It can instantaneously sense its opponent's movements by feeling air currents with its fine fur.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It unleashes psychic power from the orb on its forehead. When its power is exhausted, the orb grows dull and dark.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Although it originally had no powers at all, people say its precognitive faculties were awakened by its need to protect itself.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Psychic power builds up in the orb on its forehead as it bathes in the sunshine. Espeon is not good at battling at night.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=200|reg2=Galar|label2=Crown Tundra|num2=079|reg3=Sinnoh|reg4=Hisui|num4=029}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=By reading air currents, it can predict things such as the weather or its foe's next move.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=It unleashes psychic power from the orb on its forehead. When its power is exhausted, the orb grows dull and dark.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=Its fur has the look and feel of velvet. The orb on its forehead glows when it uses psychic power.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=Wields an arcane power with which it can predict the weather and even people's thoughts. When bathed in sunshine, the scarlet orb on its brow glows and builds energy.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=183|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=The tip of its forked tail quivers when it is predicting its opponent’s next move.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It uses the fine hair that covers its body to sense air currents and predict its enemy's actions.}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}
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| Espeon in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
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==In the manga==
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==In the TCG==
====In side games====
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==Game data==
====In events====
===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Party of the Decade Espeon|English|United States|70|August 8, 2006|link=List of Party of the Decade event Pokémon distributions#Espeon}}
|gen=2
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Center Birthday Espeon|All|Japan|10|October 12, 2013 to December 31, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Espeon}}
|golddex=It uses the fine hair that covers its body to sense air currents and predict its enemy's actions.
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Pokémon Center Espeon|All|Japan|50|May 13 to June 23, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Espeon 2}}
|silverdex=By reading air currents, it can predict things such as the weather or its foe's next move.
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Pokémon Store Espeon|All|South Korea|50|July 15 to 23, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Espeon}}
|crystaldex=The tip of its forked tail quivers when it is predicting its opponent's next move.
|}
|stadium2dex=It uses the fine hair that covers its body to sense air currents and predict its enemy's actions.
|rsdex=Espeon is extremely loyal to any {{pkmn|Trainer|trainer}} it considers to be worthy. It is said that this Pokémon developed its precognitive powers to protect its trainer from harm.
|emeralddex=An Espeon is extremely loyal to any trainer it considers to be worthy. It is said to have developed precognitive powers to protect its trainer from harm.
|firereddex=By reading air currents, it can predict things such as the weather or its foe's next move.
|leafgreendex=It uses the fine hair that covers its body to sense air currents and predict its enemy's actions.
|dpdex=Its fur has the look and feel of velvet. The orb on its forehead glows when it uses psycho-power.
|platinumdex=Its fur is so sensitive, it can sense minute shifts in the air and predict the weather.
|heartgolddex=It uses the fine hair that covers its body to sense air currents and predict its enemy's actions.
|soulsilverdex=By reading air currents, it can predict things such as the weather or its foe's next move.
|bwdex={{tt|ぜんしんの たいもうは びんかん。わずかな くうきの ゆれも かんじて これからの てんきを あててしまう。|Its fur is so sensitive, it can sense minute shifts in the air and predict the weather.}}
}}


===Game locations===
=====Pokémon Global Link promotions=====
{{Availability|
{{eventAvail/h|type=Psychic}}
type=psychic |
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Espeon|Japanese|PGL|10|October 20, 2010 to January 31, 2011|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Espeon}}
gen=2 |
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Espeon|Korean|PGL|10|May 18 to August 31, 2011|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Espeon}}
gsarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Eevee}} |
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Espeon|English|PGL|10|May 19 to July 19, 2011|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Espeon}}
carea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Eevee}} |
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Espeon|French|PGL|10|May 19 to July 19, 2011|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Espeon}}
gen3ex=frlg|
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Espeon|German|PGL|10|May 19 to July 19, 2011|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Espeon}}
frlgex=rse|
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Espeon|Italian|PGL|10|May 19 to July 19, 2011|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Espeon}}
colorarity=One |
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Espeon|Spanish|PGL|10|May 19 to July 19, 2011|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Espeon}}
coloarea=[[Starter Pokémon]] |
|}
xdarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Eevee}} |
dparea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Eevee}} |
ptarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Eevee}} |
hgssarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Eevee}} |
palarea=Field |
}}


====In side games====
===Held items===
{{SidegameAvail
{{HeldItems/header|type=Psychic}}
|type=psychic
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
|channel=[[Mt. Snowfall]]
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Razz Berry|30|Vivichoke|15|Exp. Candy M|100|Seed of Mastery|20}}
|trozei=[[Secret Storage 20]]<br>[[Mr. Who's Den]]
|}
|md= Evolve from {{p|Eevee}}
|ranger=[[Fiore Temple]]
|md2=[[Marine Resort]] (B1-B19)<br>[[Shimmer Hill]] (1F-17F)
|ranger2=[[Hippowdon Temple]]
|ranger3=[[Old Mansion]]<br>[[Dark Temple]]
|pokepark=[[Haunted Zone]]
}}


===Stats===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
{{Stats
type=psychic |
|type=Psychic
HP=     65 |
|HP=65
Attack= 65 |
|Attack=65
Defense=60 |
|Defense=60
SpAtk= 130 |
|SpAtk=130
SpDef= 95 |
|SpDef=95
Speed= 110 }}
|Speed=110
}}


====Pokéathlon stats====
====Pokéathlon stats====
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===Type effectiveness===
===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
{{TypeEffectiveness
type1=Psychic|
|type1=Psychic
Normal= 100 |
|Normal=100
Fighting= 50 |
|Fighting=50
Flying= 100 |
|Flying=100
Poison= 100 |
|Poison=100
Ground= 100 |
|Ground=100
Rock=   100 |
|Rock=100
Bug=     200 |
|Bug=200
Ghost=   200 |
|Ghost=200
Steel=   100 |
|Steel=100
 
|Fire=100
Fire=   100 |
|Water=100
Water=   100 |
|Grass=100
Grass=   100 |
|Electric=100
Electric=100 |
|Psychic= 50
Psychic= 50 |
|Ice=100
Ice=     100 |
|Dragon=100
Dragon= 100 |
|Dark=200
Dark=   200 }}
|Fairy=100
}}


===Learnset===
===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Espeon|Psychic|Psychic|5|2}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Espeon|Psychic|Psychic|2}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Tackle|Normal|Physical|50|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Copycat|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|8|Sand-Attack|Ground|Status|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level5|15|Confusion|Psychic|Special|50|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|22|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Charm|Fairy|Status||100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|29|Swift|Normal|Special|60|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|36|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|||20}}
{{learnlist/level5|43|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|100|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level5|50|Last Resort|Normal|Physical|140|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level5|57|Psych Up|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status||100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|64|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Confusion|Psychic|Special|50|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|71|Morning Sun|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|5|Sand Attack|Ground|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|78|Power Swap|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|10|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Espeon|Psychic|Psychic|5|2}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Baby-Doll Eyes|Fairy|Status||100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Swift|Normal|Special|60||20}}
{{learnlist/level9|25|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Morning Sun|Normal|Status|||5}}
{{learnlist/level9|35|Power Swap|Psychic|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|45|Psych Up|Normal|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/level9|50|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|55|Last Resort|Normal|Physical|140|100|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Espeon|Psychic|Psychic|2}}


====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Espeon|Psychic|Psychic|5|2}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Espeon|Psychic|Psychic|2}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM03|Psycho Shock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM016|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM19|Telekinesis|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60||20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM033|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60||20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM037|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM041|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|||5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|||5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM33|Reflect|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM054|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM063|Psychic Fangs|Psychic|Physical|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM49|Echo Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM67|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|||20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special||100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM83|Work Up|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM85|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—||10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM098|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM101|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM92|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Espeon|Psychic|Psychic|5|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM132|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM138|Psychic Terrain|Psychic|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM161|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|||20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM178|Gravity|Psychic|Status||—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM217|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM218|Expanding Force|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM227|Alluring Voice|Fairy|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM228|Psychic Noise|Psychic|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Espeon|Psychic|Psychic|2}}


====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Espeon|Psychic|Psychic|5|2}}
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Espeon|Psychic|Psychic|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|517|Munna}}{{MSP|518|Musharna}}|Assist Power|Psychic|Special|Varies|100|10||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0322|Numel}}{{MSP/H|0323|Camerupt}}{{MSP/H|0324|Torkoal}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0570-Hisui|Zorua}}{{MSP/H|0571-Hisui|Zoroark}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP|210|Granbull}}{{MSP|216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|417|Pachirisu}}<br>{{MSP|427|Buneary}}{{MSP|428|Lopunny}}{{MSP|431|Glameow}}{{MSP|432|Purugly}}{{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|573|Cinccino}}<br>{{MSP|585|Deerling}}{{MSP|586|Sawsbuck}}{{MSP|613|Kumasyun}}{{MSP|614|Tsunbear}}|Charm|Normal|Status|—|100|20|||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0255|Torchic}}{{MSP/H|0256|Combusken}}{{MSP/H|0257|Blaziken}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}{{MSP/H|0619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/H|0620|Mienshao}}|Detect|Fighting|Status|—||5}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|056|Mankey}}{{MSP|057|Primeape}}{{MSP|216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP|217|Ursaring}}{{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}}<br>{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|301|Delcatty}}|Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|40|||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0128|Tauros|form=-Paldea Combat}}{{MSP/H|0128|Tauros|form=-Paldea Blaze}}{{MSP/H|0128|Tauros|form=-Paldea Aqua}}{{MSP/H|0135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/H|0256|Combusken}}{{MSP/H|0257|Blaziken}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0585|Deerling}}{{MSP/H|0586|Sawsbuck}}{{MSP/H|0725|Litten}}{{MSP/H|0726|Torracat}}{{MSP/H|0727|Incineroar}}{{MSP/H|0749|Mudbray}}{{MSP/H|0750|Mudsdale}}{{MSP/H|0813|Scorbunny}}{{MSP/H|0814|Raboot}}{{MSP/H|0815|Cinderace}}|Double Kick|Fighting|Physical|30|100|30}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|324|Torkoal}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10|||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0220|Swinub}}{{MSP/H|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/H|0473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP/H|0231|Phanpy}}{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP/H|0614|Beartic}}{{MSP/H|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/H|0974|Cetoddle}}{{MSP/H|0975|Cetitan}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|335|Zangoose}}{{MSP|359|Absol}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}{{MSP|504|Patrat}}{{MSP|505|Watchog}}{{MSP|619|Kojofu}}<br>{{MSP|620|Kojondo}}|Detect|Fighting|Status|||5|||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0050|Diglett}}{{MSP/H|0050-Alola|Diglett}}{{MSP/H|0051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/H|0051-Alola|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0220|Swinub}}{{MSP/H|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/H|0473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP/H|0529|Drilbur}}{{MSP/H|0530|Excadrill}}{{MSP/H|0734|Yungoos}}{{MSP/H|0735|Gumshoos}}{{MSP/H|0749|Mudbray}}{{MSP/H|0750|Mudsdale}}{{MSP/H|0968|Orthworm}}|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}}{{MSP|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}<br>{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|417|Pachirisu}}{{MSP|427|Buneary}}{{MSP|428|Lopunny}}{{MSP|613|Kumasyun}}{{MSP|614|Tsunbear}}|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0190|Aipom}}{{MSP/H|0424|Ambipom}}{{MSP/H|0572|Minccino}}{{MSP/H|0573|Cinccino}}|Tickle|Normal|Status||100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP|217|Ursaring}}{{MSP|303|Mawile}}{{MSP|570|Zorua}}{{MSP|571|Zoroark}}|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20|||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/H|0470|Leafeon}}{{tt|*|A wild Terastallized Vaporeon in Casseroya Lake and a wild Terastallized Leafeon in South Province (Area Four) know this move.}}|Wish|Normal|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|263|Donphan}}{{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}<br>{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|324|Torkoal}}{{MSP|327|Spinda}}{{MSP|613|Kumasyun}}{{MSP|614|Tsunbear}}|Flail|Normal|Physical||100|15|||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0194|Wooper}}{{MSP/H|0194-Paldea|Wooper}}{{MSP/H|0195|Quagsire}}{{MSP/H|0980|Clodsire}}{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0323|Camerupt}}{{MSP/H|0449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/H|0450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/H|0734|Yungoos}}{{MSP/H|0735|Gumshoos}}{{MSP/H|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/H|0909|Fuecoco}}{{MSP/H|0910|Crocalor}}{{MSP/H|0911|Skeledirge}}{{MSP/H|0915|Lechonk}}{{MSP/H|0916|Oinkologne}}{{tt|*|Skeledirge learns Yawn on its own only Version 2.0.1 onwards}}|Yawn|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|511|Pansage}}{{MSP|512|Yanakkie}}{{MSP|513|Pansear}}{{MSP|514|Baokkie}}{{MSP|515|Panpour}}<br>{{MSP|516|Simipour}}|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|Varies|100|15|||}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Espeon|Psychic|Psychic|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|293|Whismur}}{{MSP|294|Loudred}}{{MSP|295|Exploud}}{{MSP|352|Kecleon}}{{MSP|517|Munna}}{{MSP|518|Musharna}}|Synchro Noise|Psychic|Special|70|100|15||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|190|Aipom}}{{MSP|424|Ambipom}}{{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|573|Cinccino}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20|||}}
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{{learnlist/breedf|Espeon|Psychic|Psychic|5|2}}


====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Espeon|psychic|psychic|5|2}}
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Espeon|Psychic|Psychic|2}}
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====By a prior [[evolution]]====
====Special moves====
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{{learnlist/eventh/9|Espeon|Psychic|Psychic|2}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|133|Eevee|||||Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[East Province (Area Three)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|133|Eevee|||||Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[East Province (Area Three)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|133|Eevee|||||Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Espeon|Psychic|Psychic|2}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|133|Eevee|||||Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|133|Eevee|||||Trump Card|Normal|Special|||5}}
{{Learnlist/prevof|Espeon|Psychic|Psychic|5|2}}


====Special moves====
===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
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|-
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! style="background: #{{tcg psychic color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{m|Hypnosis}}
| [[Espeon 4 (Rising Rivals 18)]]
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Psywave}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Sabrina's Espeon (VS 56)]]<br>[[Espeon 4 (Rising Rivals 18)]]
|}


===Side game data===
===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
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type=psychic |
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=196|rarity=Rare}}
ndex=196 |
|-
Trozei=yes |
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|P1=I sense the movements of foes from the flow of air!
area=Transform Forest |
|P2=Trouble... My HP's down by half.
P1=I sense the movements of foes from the flow of air! |
|P3=It might be hopeless... I don't have any strength left...
P2=Trouble... My HP's down by half. |
|PL=My level went up. My senses grew sharper, too.
P3=It might be hopeless... I don't have any strength left... |
}}
PL=My level went up. My senses grew sharper, too. |
|-
Partner=no |
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|body=1
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|rate=-12
assist=Psychic |
|IQ=F
fieldpower=0 |
}}
field=None |
|-
loop=5 |
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=196
MinEXP=75 |
|coset=3
MaxEXP=89 |
|conto={{p|Flareon}}, {{p|Umbreon}}, {{p|Glaceon}}
browser=Espeon attacks with a ray it emits from its glowing red forehead. |
|recruitment=Visit {{p|Flareon}}'s secret base
Dungeon2=yes |
|P1=The sunlight keeps me cute!
body2=1 |
|P2=It's a tough situation…
rate2=-12 |
iq=F |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Psychic |
assist2=Psychic |
field2=Teleport |
field2power=- |
browser2=It spits eerie orbs of energy to attack. It protects itself with a psychic barrier. |
Ranger3=yes |
group3=Psychic |
assist3=Psychic |
field3=Psy Power |
field3power=2 |
browser3=It lets loose psychic orbs that make Pokémon Paused. |
Pad=Espeon went to the [[Haunted Zone]] so she could play there! Her favorite Attraction is {{P|Dusknoir}}'s Speed Slam, but she also enjoys {{P|Absol}}'s Hurdle Bounce! |
}}
}}
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|num=186
|browser=Espeon attacks with a ray it emits from its glowing red forehead.
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|-
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|fieldpower=-
|num=101
|browser=It spits eerie orbs of energy to attack. It protects itself with a psychic barrier.
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|-
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|assist=Psychic
|field=Psy Power
|fieldpower=2
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|browser=It lets loose psychic orbs that make Pokémon Paused.
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|-
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|-
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|-
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|Pad=Espeon went to the [[Haunted Zone]] so she could play there! Her favorite Attraction is {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Dusknoir's Speed Slam}}, but she also enjoys {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Absol's Hurdle Bounce!}}
}}
|-
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|pad=She parted with the Pokémon she grew up with. They were like her siblings, but now she lives in {{DL|Cove Area|Cove Town}}.
}}
|-
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|HP=3
|atk=4
|def=3
|spd=4
|range=4
|move=Psybeam
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|ability2=Instinct
|ability3=Share
|evo=Evolves from {{p|Eevee}} when it has a link of 70% or higher and is deployed in [[Illusio]]
|link='''[[Hero]]'''/'''[[Heroine]]'''
}}
|-
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|power=3
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|-
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|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Mega Boost
|skilldesc=Fills the Mega Gauge of a Pokémon of the same type.
|swapper=Eject+, Hammering Streak
}}
|-
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|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Eevee
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=163|attack=261|defense=175
|fast={{m|Confusion}}, {{m|Zen Headbutt}}
|special={{m|Psybeam}}, {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Future Sight}}, {{m|Psychic Fangs}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2022 onward}}, {{m|Last Resort}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Eevee Community Day 2018}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Eevee Community Day 2021}}
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|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=196|pdex=077
|dex=Espeon can predict just about anything by simply detecting slight shifts in the air. It seemed to be leading you through [[Elsewhere Forest]] so you wouldn’t get lost.}}
|-
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|ndex=0196
|sleeptype=Snoozing
|type=Psychic
|dexentry=It bathes in the sunshine during the day and builds up psychic power in the orb on its forehead. It's said to be averse to battling at night, so it might be easier than you'd expect to come across an Espeon deep in sleep.
|sleepstyle1=Foreseeing Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Sitting Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Belly-Up Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=20
|specialty=Skills
|evolution=
|candyNum=
|pokemon=Eevee
|berry=Mago
|ingredient1=Moomoo Milk
|ingredient2=Soothing Cacao
|ingredient3=Bean Sausage
|carrylimit=16
|skillname=Charge Strength M
|skilldesc=Increases Snorlax's Strength by 880.
}}
|}
In {{g|GO}}, Espeon can be obtained by completing 3/6 of the [[Special Research]], ''Investigate a Mysterious Energy''.
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|-
| Flower crown
| Holiday hat
| Cherry blossoms
| Explorer hat
| Day Scarf
|}


===Evolution===
===Evolution data===
{{evobox
Espeon evolves from {{p|Eevee}} when [[friendship Evolution|leveled up with high friendship]] (220 before [[Generation VIII]] or 160 since) during the [[time|day]], except in areas with a [[Moss Rock]] or [[Ice Rock]], or if the [[Methods of Evolution|evolutionary conditions]] for it to evolve into {{p|Sylveon}} have also been met. Eevee will also never evolve into Espeon in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, due to the absence of a [[time|day-night cycle]], or in {{LGPE}}, as Espeon is not present in those games. In {{Pokémon XD}} only, Eevee will evolve if the player has a [[Sun Shard]] in their [[Bag]].
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|
|evotype1=Happiness
{{Evobox/Setup|0133Eevee|Eevee|Normal|Normal|psychic|Unevolved||}}
|time1=Daytime
| {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|Soothe Bell|SV}} + [[File:Day Icon SV.png|40px|link=Time]]<br>Level up<br><small>with high {{color2|000|friendship}}<br>during the {{color2|000|Time#Time-based evolutions|day}}<br>({{color2|000|core series}})</small><br>→<br>{{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|Soothe Bell|SV}}+ [[File:Bag Key Items SV pocket icon.png|Sun Shard|40px|link=Sun Shard]]<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level up}}<br><small>with high {{color2|000|friendship}}<br>and a {{color2|000|Sun Shard}} in the {{color2|000|Bag}}<br>({{gameabbrevss|XD}})</small>
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{{Evobox/Setup|0196Espeon|Espeon|Psychic|Psychic|Psychic|First evolution||}}
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===Sprites===
===Sprites===
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==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Virgil Espeon.png|thumb|250px|Espeon in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'']]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Sakura's Espeon]]=====
Espeon debuted in ''[[EP226|Espeon, Not Included]]'', where it was revealed that [[Sakura]]'s Eevee had evolved into one.
 
=====Other=====
In ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', an Espeon was {{OBP|Annie|M05}}'s main Pokémon. It would use its {{m|Psychic}} to incapacitate foes.
 
In ''[[AG143|The Saffron Con]]'', [[Lilian Meridian]] used an Espeon to test the stage's lighting effects. Before the [[Saffron City]] {{pkmn|Contest}}, it performed an appeal which entranced [[May's Squirtle]].
 
In ''[[AG170|Second Time's the Charm]]'', [[Anabel]] used an Espeon as the third and final Pokémon during her [[rematch]] against {{Ash}} in the {{OBP|Battle Tower|Generation III}}. It was eventually defeated by {{AP|Pikachu}}'s {{m|Volt Tackle}}.
 
[[Virgil]]'s male Espeon debuted in ''[[BW102|Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad!]]'', along with an Eevee and her other evolutions at the time. He reappeared in ''[[BW105|Lost at the League!]]'' and ''[[BW108|A Unova League Evolution!]]'', and in a flashback in ''[[BW103|Curtain Up, Unova League!]]''.
 
In ''[[PK25|Eevee & Friends]]'', a vain Espeon was with an {{p|Eevee}} and its other evolved forms, including the newly introduced {{p|Sylveon}}. It despises getting messy in any way.
 
In ''[[XY109|Master Class Choices!]]'', {{OBP|Amelia|XY109}} used an Espeon alongside a {{p|Dragonair}} in the [[Fleurrh City]] {{pkmn|Showcase}}. Together, they made it past the Theme Performance. However, they came in second during the Freestyle Performance, losing to {{an|Serena}} and her {{TP|Serena|Braixen}}, {{TP|Serena|Pancham}}, and {{TP|Serena|Sylveon}}.
 
In ''[[SM065|Turning Heads and Training Hard!]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Espeon was summoned to help [[Ilima]]'s Eevee perform {{m|Extreme Evoboost}}. In the [[Poké Problem]] segment of the [[SM066|next episode]], it saw Ilima and Eevee off.
 
An Espeon under the ownership of [[Soleil]] appeared in ''[[JN079|Night and Day, You are the Ones!]]'', having evolved from her female Eevee. She reappeared in flashbacks in ''[[JN105|Reuniting for the First Time!]]'' and ''[[JN120|Infinite Possibilities!]]''.
 
====Minor appearances====
In ''[[EP272|Johto Photo Finish]]'', {{Gary}}'s demonstration featured an Espeon evolving from an Eevee.
 
In ''[[AG011|A Bite to Remember]]'', {{an|Brock}}'s demonstration featured an Espeon evolving from an Eevee.
 
A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Espeon appeared in ''[[AG050|Pros and Con Artists]]''.
 
An Espeon appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Lady}}.
 
A Coordinator's Espeon appeared in ''[[AG115|Mean With Envy]]''.
 
In ''[[AG121|Hi Ho Silver Wind!]]'' and ''[[AG122|Deceit and Assist]]'', a Coordinator's Espeon competed in the [[Hoenn Grand Festival]].
 
A Coordinator's Espeon appeared in ''[[AG143|The Saffron Con]]''.
 
In ''[[AG180|May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!]]'', a Coordinator's Espeon competed in the [[Kanto Grand Festival]].
 
In ''[[DP010|Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!]]'', an Espeon was hypnotized by {{p|Psyduck}}.
 
In ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'', an Espeon was together with an Eevee and the other six [[Eeveelution]]s at the time.
 
In ''[[XY090|Tag Team Battle Inspiration!]]'', {{an|Serena}}'s fantasy featured an Espeon as she imagined what her {{TP|Serena|Eevee}} could evolve into.
 
In ''[[SM013|Racing to a Big Event!]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Espeon competed in the [[Pokémon Pancake Race]].
 
Two Trainers' Espeon appeared in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''.
 
A Trainer's Espeon appeared in ''[[SM092|Turning the Other Mask!]]''.
 
A Trainer's Espeon appeared in ''[[SM132|Imitation Is the Sincerest Form of Strategy!]]''.
 
In ''[[SM133|Battling on the Wing!]]'', a Trainer's Espeon watched the {{pkmn|battle}}s during the [[Manalo Conference]].
 
A Trainer's Espeon appeared in ''[[SM141|Exhibition Unmasked!]]'', ''[[SM143|Fiery Surprises!]]'', and ''[[SM144|From Z to Shining Z!]]''.
 
In ''[[JN049|To Train, or Not to Train!]]'', an Espeon was at the [[Eevee Evolution Lab]]. It reappeared in ''[[JN120|Infinite Possibilities!]]'', alongside another Espeon.
 
An Espeon appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN063|On Land, In the Sea, and to the Future!]]''.
 
An Espeon appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN120|Infinite Possibilities!]]''.
 
An Espeon appeared in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', under the ownership of a student of [[Indigo Academy]].
 
A Trainer's Espeon appeared in ''[[HZ008|The Door That Never Opens]]''.
 
A Espeon appeared in [[HZ057]], under the ownership of a student.
 
====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP226|Espeon|Ash's Pokédex|Espeon, the Sun Pokémon. Espeon are able to read air currents, allowing it to predict the future, as well as its opponents' next moves.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Emerald}}
{{Animedexbody|AG170|Espeon|May's Pokédex|Espeon, the Sun Pokémon. It uses the fine hairs that cover its body to sense air currents and predict an opponent's movement.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Emerald}}
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW102|Espeon|Ash's Pokédex|Espeon, the Sun Pokémon. It predicts opponent's moves and detects air currents with its body hairs.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN079|Espeon|Chloe's Rotom Phone|Espeon, the Sun Pokémon. A {{t|Psychic}} type. When the sun hits the jewel on Espeon's forehead, it builds up psychic power. It holds the highest loyalty to an accomplished {{pkmn|Trainer}}, and it is said Espeon obtained its premonition powers to protect them.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}
 
===Pokémon Evolutions===
[[File:Naoko Espeon Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Espeon in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
====[[Sakura's Espeon|Naoko's Espeon]]====
An Espeon appeared in ''[[PE07|The Show]]'', under the ownership of [[Kimono Girl|Naoko]]. It was used in the Kimono Girls' performance of the destruction of the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]], where it represented the dawning of the day after the incident.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Vee.png|thumb|200px|Espeon in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
{{main|Vee}}
In ''[[PS115|Forretress of Solitude]]'', it was revealed that {{adv|Red}}'s [[Vee]] had evolved into Espeon permanently, losing his ability to [[devolution|devolve]] back into {{p|Eevee}} in the process.
 
===={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}====
In ''[[PS446|Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Espeon was seen at the {{safari|Johto}}.
 
An Espeon appeared in ''[[PS448|Pleased as Punch With Parasect]]'', under the ownership of a [[Kimono Girl]].
 
===={{MangaArc|X & Y}}====
An Espeon appeared in a fantasy in ''[[PS553|Sylveon Enchants]]''.
 
===={{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}====
[[Dexio]]'s Espeon first appeared in ''[[PASM18|Confusion and Monsters from Another World]]''.
 
===Pokémon Colosseum Snatcher Leo===
Similar to the games, [[Wes]] owns an Espeon, which debuted in [[CSL1]].
 
===Pokémon Colosseum Snatchers===
An Espeon appeared in [[PCS1]], under the ownership of Wes.
 
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
[[Mitsumi]] has an Espeon, which is first seen being used to stop a bomb placed by Team Galactic in ''[[DPA27|A Surprise Visit from Hareta's Father!]]''.
 
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
In [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]], [[Bill]] has both an Espeon and its counterpart {{p|Umbreon}}.
 
==In the TCG==
{{main|Espeon (TCG)}}
 
==Other appearances==
[[File:UNITE Espeon.png|200px|thumb|Espeon in Pokémon UNITE]]
===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
{{main|Espeon (UNITE)}}
Espeon is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a ranged attacker that starts as Eevee, which evolves into Espeon at level 4.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Espeon and {{p|Glaceon}} are the only [[Eeveelution]]s that share the {{stat|Special Attack|same highest base stat}}. However, Espeon has a higher {{stat|Speed}} stat, while Glaceon has a higher {{stat|Defense}} stat.
* Due to the absence of a [[time|day-night cycle]] in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, in order for an Espeon or {{p|Umbreon}} to be obtained and added to the [[Pokédex]] in those games, an {{p|Eevee}} must be traded to {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, evolved there, and then traded back, or else traded from {{g|Colosseum}} or {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}.
:*Espeon, Gengar, and Latios all share the same 130 in Special Attack and 110 in Speed.
* Espeon shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Sunflora}} and {{p|Volcarona}}. They are all known as the Sun Pokémon.
* Espeon is not obtainable in {{2v|FireRed|LeafGreen}} due to the lack of a time system. In order to be obtained and added to the [[Pokédex]] in these versions, an Eevee must be traded to {{3v|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, evolved there, and then traded back, or else traded from {{g|Colosseum}} or {{Pokémon XD}}.
* Espeon has blue inner ears in the games, but in the {{pkmn|anime}}, they are often purple.
* Espeon shares the same [[species]] name with {{p|Sunflora}} and {{p|Volcarona}}. They are all known as Sun Pokémon.
* If one were to rearrange the [[Pokérap GS]] so all the Pokémon are in National Pokédex order, Espeon and {{p|Remoraid}} would remain in their respective positions in the song.
* Espeon is the only [[Eeveelution]] not to have a type advantage against another.
* Espeon is the only [[Eeveelution]] without a type advantage over another.
* Despite the "ESP" in its name being short for {{wp|extra-sensory perception}}, Espeon cannot learn the move {{m|Extrasensory}}.
 
* Espeon and Umbreon are the only Starter Pokémon to be received fully evolved. It also, along with Umbreon, is the only Pokémon to be received as a starter Pokémon as well as another.
===Concept and development===
* Despite its HeartGold and SoulSilver Pokédex entries, Espeon does not have the {{a|Forewarn}} ability.
Espeon was designed by [[Atsuko Nishida]].<ref>(2018) ''EVs''. ([http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-eevee-origins/ English translation] written by Anthony Madry and commissioned by Dr. Lava)</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/atsuko_nishida/status/783643367523557376 Tweet by AtsukoNishida (@atsuko_nishida).] Posted on October 5, 2016.</ref>


===Origin===
===Origin===
It appears to be based on legend of the {{wp|nekomata}}, also known as bake-neko. Nekomata are mysterious fork-tailed goblin cats. They are said to be very intelligent and possess incredible powers. There are also tales of faithful nekomatas who would help their owner throughout harsh struggles, which is much like an espeon's strong loyalty to it's trainer. It also resembles a {{wp|Carbuncle (mythology)|carbuncle}}, a Latin-American mythological beast which had a jewel on its forehead. Its forked tail may also be related to its ability to see the different, forking paths of fate. It has long {{wp|caracal}}-like ears and an elegant feline body. In the anime, as well as games like Mystery Dungeon and Poképark Wii, Espeon displays very catlike behavior, such as curling up to sleep, rubbing, licking itself, high jumping and climbing skills, and mewing. It may also be based on a {{wp|sphynx cat}}, a breed of hairless cat with large ears and pink skin, although Espeon's pink coloration comes from its fur as oppose to its skin. The tipped ears and fur on it's head look like those of a {{wp|lynx}}. It also bears some physical resemblance to {{wp|fennec fox|fennec foxes}}
[[File:Spr 2d 205.png|thumb|200px|Espeon's ''Spaceworld '97'' design.]]
In the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo]], Espeon is shown to be yellow, rather than pink, which reflects various older design ideas around the {{type|Psychic}} being themed around gold, seen in the [[Marsh Badge]] and [[Generation I]] Psychic-types often being colored similarly. This would be changed as soon as the Spaceworld '99 demo, where Espeon is seen with its standard pink design.
 
Because of its feline appearance, Espeon appears to be based on the legend of the ''{{wp|bakeneko}}'' and the ''{{wp|nekomata}}''; both are magical cat ''{{wp|yōkai}}'' described as mysterious and intelligent, with the distinction between the two being that the latter is depicted with a forked tail. It may also be based on the {{wp|Lynx (mythology)|mythological lynx}}, a feline creature that possesses the psychic power of clairvoyance. The jewel on its head may also be a reference to the ''{{wp|carbunclo}}'', a mythological South American creature with a jewel or mirror on its forehead, and sometimes described as a feline. The position of the jewel also evokes the idea of a "{{wp|third eye}}".
 
Its large ears can be traced from various felines such as {{wp|caracal}}s, {{wp|oriental shorthair}}s, {{wp|lynx}}es, and possibly {{wp|serval}}s, while its fine hair is similar to that of a {{wp|sphynx cat}}. Espeon's ability to sense minute shifts in the air with its sensitive fur mirrors a cat's ability to use its sensitive whiskers to detect the slightest directional change in a breeze.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Espeon's name is derived from ''ESP'', or {{wp|extra-sensory perception}}, a branch of psychic abilities. The ''-eon'' suffix, common to all {{p|Eevee}} [[evolution]]s, comes from Eevee's prototype English name and possibly refers to the ending suffix of ''evolution'' itself. Espeon's Japanese name is derived from a combination of エスパー ''esupaa'', lit. ESPer or a psychic, and フィール ''fiiru'', the word "feel" in English, because of its extraordinary sensory abilities. Some think that the Japanese name might come from the fact that its forked tail looks similar to a capital letter "F." However, Espeon's forked tail is based on the legend of the nekomata which is just a splitting of one tail and has nothing to do with the letter "F."
Espeon may be a combination of the acronym ''ESP'' ({{wp|extrasensory perception}}) and ''eon'' (an immeasurably long period of time, possibly referring to how long evolution takes naturally). ''Eon'' is a suffix all {{p|Eevee}} [[evolution]]s share and was Eevee's English prototype name.
 
Eifie may be a combination of エスパー ''ESPer'' (one who has extrasensory perception) and フィール ''feel''. It is also similar to イーブイ ''Eievui'' (Eevee's Japanese name).


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Psiana - From ''psychic''. Ends with ''-a'' like every [[Eeveelution]] in German.
{{Other languages|type=Psychic|type2=Psychic
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Mentali - From ''mental''. Ends with ''-li'' like every Eeveelution in French.
|ja=エーフィ ''Eifie''|jameaning=From ''esper'', ''feel'', and イーブイ ''{{p|Eevee|Eievui}}''
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 에브이 ''Ebeui''
|fr=Mentali|frmeaning=From ''mental'' and ''-li'' (common suffix for all Eeveelutions in French)
*[[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]: 太陽精靈 ''Tài Yáng Jīng Líng'' - Literally means "Sun Spirit". Ends with ''-精靈''(spirit) like every [[Eeveelution]] in Chinese.
|es=Espeon|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Psiana|demeaning=From ''{{wp|Psi (parapsychology)|Psi}}'' and ''-a'' (common suffix for all Eeveelutions in German)
|it=Espeon|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=에브이 ''{{tt|Evee<!--Romanized name in Korean merchandise-->|Romanized as 'Ebeui' by TPCi}}''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=太陽伊布 ''Tàiyángyībù''{{tt|*|Games, Post-Gen VII media}}<br>太陽精靈 / 太阳精灵 ''Tàiyángjīnglíng''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|太陽 / 太阳 ''tàiyáng''|sun}} and 伊布 ''{{p|Eevee|Yībù}}''<br>From {{tt|太陽 / 太阳 ''tàiyáng''|sun}} and {{tt|精靈 / 精灵 ''jīnglíng''|spirit, fairy, elf; former suffix for Eeveelutions in Mandarin}}
|zh_yue=太陽伊布 ''Taaiyèuhngyībou''{{tt|*|Games, Post-Gen VII media}}<br>太陽伊貝 ''Taaiyèuhngyībui''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|太陽 ''taaiyèuhng''|sun}} and 伊布 ''{{p|Eevee|Yībou}}''<br>From {{tt|太陽 ''taaiyèuhng''|sun}} and {{tt|伊貝 ''Yībui''|former translation of Eevee}}
|hi=मनिवी ''Maneevee''|himeaning=From {{tt|मन ''mann''|mind}} and ''Eevee''
|ru=Эспеон ''Espeon''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=เอฟี ''Efi''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
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==Related articles==
==Related articles==
* [[Sakura's Espeon]]
* [[Sakura's Espeon]]
* [[Vee]]
* [[Umbreon and Espeon (Gates to Infinity)]]
* [[Espeon (UNITE)]]
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Eeveelutions}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Psychic}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Psychic|prevnum=0195|prev=Quagsire|nextnum=0197|next=Umbreon}}
|}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}


==Notes==
[[Category:Pokémon with cross-generational Evolutions]]
{{Starter Pokémon|psychic}}
 
{{PokémonPrevNextFoot | prev=Quagsire | next=Umbreon |type=psychic|| prevnum=195| nextnum=197}}
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Psychic Unknown
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Abilities
Synchronize Cacophony
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Magic Bounce
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Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
87.5% male, 12.5% female
Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
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Hatch time
35 cycles
Height
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Base experience yield
197
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Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 2
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Def
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
70
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Espeon (Japanese: エーフィ Eifie) is a Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It evolves from Eevee when leveled up with high friendship during the day or with a Sun Shard in the player's Bag.

(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to Game data→Evolution data for these details.)

It is one of Eevee's final forms, the others being Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, and Sylveon.

Espeon is one of Wes's first Pokémon in Pokémon Colosseum, alongside Umbreon.

Biology

Espeon is a quadrupedal, feline-like mammalian Pokémon with slender legs and dainty paws. It is covered in fine, lilac fur. Its ears are large, and it has purple eyes with white pupils. There are tufts of fur near its eyes, and a small, red gem embedded in its forehead. It also has a thin, forked tail.

Espeon's velvety fur is so sensitive that it can sense minuscule shifts in the air, allowing it to predict the weather and its enemies' thoughts and movements. By doing so, the tip of its tail quivers. The gem on Espeon's forehead glows when it unleashes psychic energy from the gem and darkens when all of the built-up energy has been exhausted. Espeon builds up its psychic power by bathing in the sunlight. As such, it does not handle battles at night well. As mentioned in Pokémon Sleep, Espeon is known to sleep deeply during the night.[1] Espeon shows extreme loyalty to any Trainer that it considers worthy, even being said to have awakened its psychic powers from its desire to protect its Trainer; some sources, however, theorize that its powers were born from its need to keep itself safe.

This Pokémon is rare in the wild, instead being more commonly found in urban areas, under the ownership of other Trainers. In Generation II, Morning Sun was its signature move.

Evolution

Espeon evolves from Eevee.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

0133Eevee.png
Unevolved
Eevee
 Normal 

0196Espeon.png
First Evolution
Espeon
 Psychic 

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto
#184
Gold It uses the fine hair that covers its body to sense air currents and predict its enemy's actions.
Silver By reading air currents, it can predict things such as the weather or its foe's next move.
Crystal The tip of its forked tail quivers when it is predicting its opponent's next move.
Stadium 2 It uses the fine hair that covers its body to sense air currents and predict its enemy's actions. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)
By reading air currents, it can predict things such as the weather or its foe's next move. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
Generation III Hoenn
#—
Kanto
#—
Ruby Espeon is extremely loyal to any Trainer it considers to be worthy. It is said that this Pokémon developed its precognitive powers to protect its Trainer from harm.
Sapphire
Emerald An Espeon is extremely loyal to any Trainer it considers to be worthy. It is said to have developed precognitive powers to protect its Trainer from harm.
FireRed By reading air currents, it can predict things such as the weather or its foe's next move.
LeafGreen It uses the fine hair that covers its body to sense air currents and predict its enemy's actions.
Generation IV Sinnoh
 Pt : #167
Johto
#188
Diamond Its fur has the look and feel of velvet. The orb on its forehead glows when it uses psycho-power.
Pearl
Platinum Its fur is so sensitive, it can sense minute shifts in the air and predict the weather.
HeartGold It uses the fine hair that covers its body to sense air currents and predict its enemy's actions.
SoulSilver By reading air currents, it can predict things such as the weather or its foe's next move.
Generation V Unova
 B2  W2 : #095
Black Its fur is so sensitive, it can sense minute shifts in the air and predict the weather.
White
Black 2 Its fur is so sensitive, it can feel minute shifts in the air and predict the weather...and its foes' thoughts.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Coastal #081
Hoenn
#—
X The tip of its forked tail quivers when it is predicting its opponent's next move.
Y Its fur is so sensitive, it can feel minute shifts in the air and predict the weather...and its foes' thoughts.
Omega Ruby Espeon is extremely loyal to any Trainer it considers to be worthy. It is said that this Pokémon developed its precognitive powers to protect its Trainer from harm.
Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola
 S  M : #127
Alola
 US  UM : #157
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
Sun It can instantaneously sense its opponent's movements by feeling air currents with its fine fur.
Moon It unleashes psychic power from the orb on its forehead. When its power is exhausted, the orb grows dull and dark.
Ultra Sun Although it originally had no powers at all, people say its precognitive faculties were awakened by its need to protect itself.
Ultra Moon Psychic power builds up in the orb on its forehead as it bathes in the sunshine. Espeon is not good at battling at night.
Generation VIII Galar
#200
Galar
Crown Tundra #079
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#029
Sword By reading air currents, it can predict things such as the weather or its foe's next move.
Shield It unleashes psychic power from the orb on its forehead. When its power is exhausted, the orb grows dull and dark.
Brilliant Diamond Its fur has the look and feel of velvet. The orb on its forehead glows when it uses psychic power.
Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus Wields an arcane power with which it can predict the weather and even people's thoughts. When bathed in sunshine, the scarlet orb on its brow glows and builds energy.
Generation IX Paldea
#183
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#—
Scarlet The tip of its forked tail quivers when it is predicting its opponent’s next move.
Violet It uses the fine hair that covers its body to sense air currents and predict its enemy's actions.


Pokédex Image Espeon SM.png Pokédex Image Espeon USUM.png Pokédex Image Espeon SV.png
Espeon in the Alola PokédexSM Espeon in the Alola PokédexUSUM Espeon in the Paldea Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver
Evolve Eevee
Crystal
Evolve Eevee
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Evolve an Eevee traded from FRLG, Event
Emerald
Evolve an Eevee traded from FRLG, Event
FireRed LeafGreen
Trade, Event
Colosseum
First Pokémon
XD
Evolve Eevee
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Evolve Eevee
Platinum
Evolve Eevee
HeartGold SoulSilver
Evolve Eevee
Pal Park
Field
Generation V
Black White
Evolve Dream World Eevee
Black 2 White 2
Evolve Eevee
Generation VI
X Y
Evolve Eevee
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Eevee
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Routes 4 and 6Day (SOS Battle)
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Routes 4 and 6Day (SOS Battle)
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Lake of Outrage (Wanderer)
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Raid Battle)
Expansion Pass
Giant's Bed (Wanderer)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Evolve Eevee
Legends: Arceus
Alabaster Icelands: Space-time distortions
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
West Province: Area Three
North Province: Area Three
Area Zero
East Province: Area Three (Psychic Tera Type)
Tera Raid Battles (6★)


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Channel
Mt. Snowfall
Trozei!
Secret Storage 20, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Evolve Eevee using a Sun Ribbon
Ranger
Fiore Temple
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Marine Resort (1F-19F), Shimmer Hill (1F-17F)
MD Sky
Marine Resort (1F-19F), Shimmer Hill (1F-17F)
Ranger: SoA
Hippowdon Temple
MD Blazing
Evolve Eevee
PokéPark Wii
Haunted Zone
Ranger: GS
Old Mansion, Dark Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Tower: Frozen Tundra
PokéPark 2
Cove Area
Conquest
Evolve Eevee
MD GTI
Crags of Lament*, Rusty Mountain (Gilded Hall), Jaws of the Abyss (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), Smoking Mountain (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall)
Rumble U
Aquatic Hill: The Colorful Park, Challenge Battle: The Final Battle Royale
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Distortion Island: Stage 1
Rumble World
Origin Hideaway: Super Gene Laboratorium (Back Boss),
Legend Terrain: Bastion of Beginnings (Special)
Picross
Area 10: Stage 09
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Dragonite Sea, Entei Sea, Mimikyu Sea, Mewtwo Sea, Rowlet Sea, Zygarde Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Entei SeaFinal, Mimikyu SeaFinal, Mewtwo SeaFinal, Rowlet SeaFinal, Zygarde SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Murky Cave (15F-19F)
Strong Foe: Remains Island (1F-12F)Shiny
New Snap
Elsewhere ForestLevel 3, Belusylva Island Illumina SpotLevel 2
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Galerie Rouge: Stage 71
Blau Salon: Stage 441
Masters EX
Variety sync pair scout: Elio & Espeon
Evolution: Scottie/Bettie & EeveeEgg
UNITE
Purchase for 10,000 Aeos Coins/575 Aeos Gems


In events

Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
RSEFRLG Journey Across America Espeon English United States 70 February 25 to July 23, 2006
RSEFRLG Party of the Decade Espeon English United States 70 August 8, 2006
XYORAS Pokémon Center Birthday Espeon All Japan 10 October 12, 2013 to December 31, 2016
SM Pokémon Center Espeon All Japan 50 May 13 to June 23, 2017
SM Pokémon Store Espeon All South Korea 50 July 15 to 23, 2017
Pokémon Global Link promotions
Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
BW Global Link Espeon Japanese PGL 10 October 20, 2010 to January 31, 2011
BW Global Link Espeon Korean PGL 10 May 18 to August 31, 2011
BW Global Link Espeon English PGL 10 May 19 to July 19, 2011
BW Global Link Espeon French PGL 10 May 19 to July 19, 2011
BW Global Link Espeon German PGL 10 May 19 to July 19, 2011
BW Global Link Espeon Italian PGL 10 May 19 to July 19, 2011
BW Global Link Espeon Spanish PGL 10 May 19 to July 19, 2011

Held items

Games Held items
Legends: Arceus
None.png Normal
Razz Berry Razz Berry (30%)
Vivichoke Vivichoke (15%)
Grit items by level
Alpha icon.png Alpha
Exp. Candy M Exp. Candy M (100%)
Grit items by level

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
65
125 - 172 240 - 334
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
130
121 - 200 238 - 394
95
90 - 161 175 - 317
110
103 - 178 202 - 350
Total:
525
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
3/3 ★★★
Power
2/3 ★★
Skill
4/5 ★★★★
Stamina
2/2 ★★
Jump
3/4 ★★★
Total
14/17 ★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Covet Normal Physical 06060 100100% 25
011 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25
011 Copycat Normal Status 0000 00——% 20
011 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000 00——% 40
011 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20
011 Charm Fairy Status 0000 100100% 20
011 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100100% 15
011 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00——% 20
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Growl Normal Status 0000 100100% 40
011 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
Evo.Evo. Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25
055 Sand Attack Ground Status 0000 100100% 15
1010 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30
1515 Baby-Doll Eyes Fairy Status 0000 100100% 30
2020 Swift Normal Special 06060 00——% 20
2525 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100100% 20
3030 Morning Sun Normal Status 0000 00——% 5
3535 Power Swap Psychic Status 0000 00——% 10
4040 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10
4545 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 00——% 10
5050 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100100% 10
5555 Last Resort Normal Physical 140140 100100% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Espeon
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Espeon
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM002Bag TM Fairy SV Sprite.png TM002 Charm Fairy Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM003Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM003 Fake Tears Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM005Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10
TM007Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM016Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM016 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100}}100% 20
TM017Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM017 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM020Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM025Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM032Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM033Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM033 Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM037Bag TM Fairy SV Sprite.png TM037 Draining Kiss Fairy Special 05050 100}}100% 10
TM041Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM041 Stored Power Psychic Special 02020 100}}100% 10
TM047Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM050Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM054Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM054 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM055Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM059Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15
TM063Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM063 Psychic Fangs Psychic Physical 08585 100}}100% 10
TM066Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM070Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM074Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM074 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM075Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM079Bag TM Fairy SV Sprite.png TM079 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM081Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM081 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
TM082Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 090}}90% 20
TM085Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM092Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM092 Imprison Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM098Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM098 Skill Swap Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM101Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM101 Power Gem Rock Special 08080 100}}100% 20
TM103Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM109Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM109 Trick Psychic Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM114Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM117Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM117 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM120Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM120 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM129Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM129 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM130Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM132Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM132 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 40
TM138Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM138 Psychic Terrain Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM152Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM161Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM161 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM163Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM171Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM172Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM178Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM178 Gravity Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM193Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM193 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10
TM203Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM203 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM204Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM217Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM217 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM218Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM218 Expanding Force Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM224Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM227Bag TM Fairy SV Sprite.png TM227 Alluring Voice Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM228Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM228 Psychic Noise Psychic Special 07575 100}}100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Espeon
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Espeon
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
NumelCameruptTorkoalZangooseZoruaZoroark
Curse Ghost Status —% 10
TorchicCombuskenBlazikenZangooseLucarioMienfooMienshao
Detect Fighting Status —% 5
TaurosTaurosTaurosJolteonCombuskenBlazikenZangooseDeerlingSawsbuckLittenTorracatIncineroarMudbrayMudsdaleScorbunnyRabootCinderace
Double Kick Fighting Physical 30 100% 30
DunsparceDudunsparceSwinubPiloswineMamoswinePhanpySlakothSlakingZangooseCubchooBearticKomalaCetoddleCetitan
Flail Normal Physical 100% 15
DiglettDiglettDugtrioDugtrioDunsparceDudunsparceSwinubPiloswineMamoswineDrilburExcadrillYungoosGumshoosMudbrayMudsdaleOrthworm
Mud-Slap Ground Special 20 100% 10
AipomAmbipomMinccinoCinccino
Tickle Normal Status 100% 20
VaporeonLeafeon*
Wish Normal Status —% 10
WooperWooperQuagsireClodsireDunsparceDudunsparcePoochyenaMightyenaSlakothSlakingCameruptHippopotasHippowdonYungoosGumshoosKomalaFuecocoCrocalorSkeledirgeLechonkOinkologne*
Yawn Normal Status —% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Espeon
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Espeon
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Espeon
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By a prior Evolution

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Espeon
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Espeon
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Special moves

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Wild Tera Pokémon Calm Mind Psychic Status —% 20
Wild Tera Pokémon Shadow Ball Ghost Special 80 100% 15
  • A superscript level indicates that Espeon can learn this move normally in Generation IX
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Espeon
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Espeon
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TCG-only moves

Move Card
Hypnosis Espeon 4 (Rising Rivals 18)
Psywave Sabrina's Espeon (VS 56)
Espeon 4 (Rising Rivals 18)

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani196.png
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: Evolve
Friend Area: Transform Forest
Phrases
51%-100% HP I sense the movements of foes from the flow of air!
26%-50% HP Trouble... My HP's down by half.
1%-25% HP It might be hopeless... I don't have any strength left...
Level up My level went up. My senses grew sharper, too.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 196.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -12%
IQ group: F
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 196.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Visit Flareon's secret base
Connected to: Flareon, Umbreon, Glaceon
Connection Orb Set: 3

Phrases
Normal The sunlight keeps me cute! ♪
Low HP (< 50%) It's a tough situation…
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Psychic
Poké Assist: Psychic PA.png
Psychic
Field move: None
Loops: 5 Min. exp.: 75 Max. exp.: 89
Browser entry R-186
Espeon attacks with a ray it emits from its glowing red forehead.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Psychic
Poké Assist: Psychic PA.png
Psychic
Field move: Teleport - field move.png
(Teleport ×-)
Browser entry R-101
It spits eerie orbs of energy to attack. It protects itself with a psychic barrier.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Psychic
Poké Assist:
(present)
Psychic Assist.png
Psychic
Field move:
(present)
Psy Power 2 field move.png
(Psy Power ×2)
Poké Assist:
(past)
Psychic Assist.png
Psychic
Field move:
(past)
Psy Power 1 field move.png
(Psy Power ×1)
Browser entry R-079/N-058
It lets loose psychic orbs that make Pokémon Paused.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush196Body.png Walking Speed: 1.38 seconds Base HP: 52
Base Attack: 81 Base Defense: 55 Base Speed: 70
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW196.png PokéPark Pad entry:
Espeon went to the Haunted Zone so she could play there! Her favorite Attraction is Dusknoir's Speed Slam, but she also enjoys Absol's Hurdle Bounce!
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
PP2196.png
PokéPark Pad entry:
She parted with the Pokémon she grew up with. They were like her siblings, but now she lives in Cove Town.
Pokémon Conquest
PCP196.png HP: ★★★ Move: Psybeam
Attack: ★★★★ Ability 1: Mountaineer
Ability 2: Instinct
Ability 3: Share
Defense: ★★★
Speed: ★★★★
Evolves from Eevee when it has a link of 70% or higher and is deployed in Illusio
Range: 4 Perfect Links: Hero/Heroine
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Psychic
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT196.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Psychic
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 5

#027
Shuffle196.png

Mega Boost
Fills the Mega Gauge of a Pokémon of the same type.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Eject+, Hammering Streak


Pokémon GO
GO196.png Base HP: 163 Base Attack: 261 Base Defense: 175
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Confusion, Zen Headbutt
Charged Attacks: Psybeam, Psychic, Future Sight, Psychic Fangs*, Last Resort, Shadow Ball
New Pokémon Snap
NPS196.png
Photodex entry #077
Espeon can predict just about anything by simply detecting slight shifts in the air. It seemed to be leading you through Elsewhere Forest so you wouldn’t get lost.
Pokémon Sleep
Sleep Menu 0196.png Sleep type: Snoozing Pokémon type: Psychic Points to befriend: 20
Specialty: Skills Berry:
Sleep Mago Berry.pngMago Berry ×1
Primary ingredient:
Sleep Moomoo Milk.pngMoomoo Milk ×1
Possible ingredients:
Sleep Moomoo Milk.pngMoomoo Milk Sleep Soothing Cacao.pngSoothing Cacao Sleep Bean Sausage.pngBean Sausage
Main skill: Charge Strength M Base carry limit: 16
Increases Snorlax's Strength by 880.
It bathes in the sunshine during the day and builds up psychic power in the orb on its forehead. It's said to be averse to battling at night, so it might be easier than you'd expect to come across an Espeon deep in sleep.
Sleep Style 0196-1.png Sleep Style 0196-2.png Sleep Style 0196-3.png Sleep Style 0196-4.png
Foreseeing Sleep Sitting Sleep Belly-Up Sleep Atop-Belly Sleep
★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★

In Pokémon GO, Espeon can be obtained by completing 3/6 of the Special Research, Investigate a Mysterious Energy.

Costumes in Pokémon GO
GO0196November2018.png GO0196Holiday2022.png GO0196Spring2023.png GO0196Explorer.png GO0196DayScarf.png
Flower crown Holiday hat Cherry blossoms Explorer hat Day Scarf

Evolution data

Espeon evolves from Eevee when leveled up with high friendship (220 before Generation VIII or 160 since) during the day, except in areas with a Moss Rock or Ice Rock, or if the evolutionary conditions for it to evolve into Sylveon have also been met. Eevee will also never evolve into Espeon in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, due to the absence of a day-night cycle, or in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, as Espeon is not present in those games. In Pokémon XD only, Eevee will evolve if the player has a Sun Shard in their Bag.

Eevee
Unevolved
Eevee
 Normal 
Rare Candy + Soothe Bell + Day Icon SV.png
Level up
with high friendship
during the day
(core series)


Rare Candy + Soothe Bell+ Sun Shard
Level up
with high friendship
and a Sun Shard in the Bag
(XD)
Espeon
First evolution
Espeon
 Psychic 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
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Spr 2g 196 s.png Spr b 2g 196 s.png Spr 2s 196 s.png Spr b 2s 196 s.png Spr 2c 196 s.png Spr b 2c 196 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
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Spr 3r 196 s.png Spr b 3r 196 s.png Spr 3e 196 s.png Spr b 3e 196 s.png Spr 3f 196 s.png Spr b 3f 196 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
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Spr 4d 196 s.png Spr b 4d 196 s.png Spr 4p 196 s.png Spr b 4p 196 s.png Spr 4h 196 s.png Spr b 4h 196 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
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Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
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Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
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Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Spr 8s 196.png
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Legends: Arceus
Spr 8a 196.png
Spr 8a 196 s.png
Cross-Generation
HOME
HOME0196.png HOME0196 s.png
196MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Espeon images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


In the anime

Main series

Major appearances

Sakura's Espeon

Espeon debuted in Espeon, Not Included, where it was revealed that Sakura's Eevee had evolved into one.

Other

In Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias, an Espeon was Annie's main Pokémon. It would use its Psychic to incapacitate foes.

In The Saffron Con, Lilian Meridian used an Espeon to test the stage's lighting effects. Before the Saffron City Contest, it performed an appeal which entranced May's Squirtle.

In Second Time's the Charm, Anabel used an Espeon as the third and final Pokémon during her rematch against Ash in the Battle Tower. It was eventually defeated by Pikachu's Volt Tackle.

Virgil's male Espeon debuted in Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad!, along with an Eevee and her other evolutions at the time. He reappeared in Lost at the League! and A Unova League Evolution!, and in a flashback in Curtain Up, Unova League!.

In Eevee & Friends, a vain Espeon was with an Eevee and its other evolved forms, including the newly introduced Sylveon. It despises getting messy in any way.

In Master Class Choices!, Amelia used an Espeon alongside a Dragonair in the Fleurrh City Showcase. Together, they made it past the Theme Performance. However, they came in second during the Freestyle Performance, losing to Serena and her Braixen, Pancham, and Sylveon.

In Turning Heads and Training Hard!, a Trainer's Espeon was summoned to help Ilima's Eevee perform Extreme Evoboost. In the Poké Problem segment of the next episode, it saw Ilima and Eevee off.

An Espeon under the ownership of Soleil appeared in Night and Day, You are the Ones!, having evolved from her female Eevee. She reappeared in flashbacks in Reuniting for the First Time! and Infinite Possibilities!.

Minor appearances

In Johto Photo Finish, Gary's demonstration featured an Espeon evolving from an Eevee.

In A Bite to Remember, Brock's demonstration featured an Espeon evolving from an Eevee.

A Coordinator's Espeon appeared in Pros and Con Artists.

An Espeon appeared in Destiny Deoxys, under the ownership of a Lady.

A Coordinator's Espeon appeared in Mean With Envy.

In Hi Ho Silver Wind! and Deceit and Assist, a Coordinator's Espeon competed in the Hoenn Grand Festival.

A Coordinator's Espeon appeared in The Saffron Con.

In May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!, a Coordinator's Espeon competed in the Kanto Grand Festival.

In Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!, an Espeon was hypnotized by Psyduck.

In Giratina and the Sky Warrior, an Espeon was together with an Eevee and the other six Eeveelutions at the time.

In Tag Team Battle Inspiration!, Serena's fantasy featured an Espeon as she imagined what her Eevee could evolve into.

In Racing to a Big Event!, a Trainer's Espeon competed in the Pokémon Pancake Race.

Two Trainers' Espeon appeared in The Power of Us.

A Trainer's Espeon appeared in Turning the Other Mask!.

A Trainer's Espeon appeared in Imitation Is the Sincerest Form of Strategy!.

In Battling on the Wing!, a Trainer's Espeon watched the battles during the Manalo Conference.

A Trainer's Espeon appeared in Exhibition Unmasked!, Fiery Surprises!, and From Z to Shining Z!.

In To Train, or Not to Train!, an Espeon was at the Eevee Evolution Lab. It reappeared in Infinite Possibilities!, alongside another Espeon.

An Espeon appeared in a fantasy in On Land, In the Sea, and to the Future!.

An Espeon appeared in a fantasy in Infinite Possibilities!.

An Espeon appeared in The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One), under the ownership of a student of Indigo Academy.

A Trainer's Espeon appeared in The Door That Never Opens.

A Espeon appeared in HZ057, under the ownership of a student.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP226 Espeon Ash's Pokédex Espeon, the Sun Pokémon. Espeon are able to read air currents, allowing it to predict the future, as well as its opponents' next moves.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
AG170 Espeon May's Pokédex Espeon, the Sun Pokémon. It uses the fine hairs that cover its body to sense air currents and predict an opponent's movement.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
BW102 Espeon Ash's Pokédex Espeon, the Sun Pokémon. It predicts opponent's moves and detects air currents with its body hairs.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
JN079 Espeon Chloe's Rotom Phone Espeon, the Sun Pokémon. A Psychic type. When the sun hits the jewel on Espeon's forehead, it builds up psychic power. It holds the highest loyalty to an accomplished Trainer, and it is said Espeon obtained its premonition powers to protect them.

Pokémon Evolutions

Naoko's Espeon

An Espeon appeared in The Show, under the ownership of Naoko. It was used in the Kimono Girls' performance of the destruction of the Brass Tower, where it represented the dawning of the day after the incident.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

Main article: Vee

In Forretress of Solitude, it was revealed that Red's Vee had evolved into Espeon permanently, losing his ability to devolve back into Eevee in the process.

HeartGold & SoulSilver arc

In Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down, a Trainer's Espeon was seen at the Safari Zone.

An Espeon appeared in Pleased as Punch With Parasect, under the ownership of a Kimono Girl.

X & Y arc

An Espeon appeared in a fantasy in Sylveon Enchants.

Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon arc

Dexio's Espeon first appeared in Confusion and Monsters from Another World.

Pokémon Colosseum Snatcher Leo

Similar to the games, Wes owns an Espeon, which debuted in CSL1.

Pokémon Colosseum Snatchers

An Espeon appeared in PCS1, under the ownership of Wes.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Mitsumi has an Espeon, which is first seen being used to stop a bomb placed by Team Galactic in A Surprise Visit from Hareta's Father!.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

In Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys, Bill has both an Espeon and its counterpart Umbreon.

In the TCG

Main article: Espeon (TCG)

Other appearances

Espeon in Pokémon UNITE

Pokémon UNITE

Main article: Espeon (UNITE)

Espeon is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a ranged attacker that starts as Eevee, which evolves into Espeon at level 4.

Trivia

Concept and development

Espeon was designed by Atsuko Nishida.[2][3]

Origin

Espeon's Spaceworld '97 design.

In the Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo, Espeon is shown to be yellow, rather than pink, which reflects various older design ideas around the Psychic-type being themed around gold, seen in the Marsh Badge and Generation I Psychic-types often being colored similarly. This would be changed as soon as the Spaceworld '99 demo, where Espeon is seen with its standard pink design.

Because of its feline appearance, Espeon appears to be based on the legend of the bakeneko and the nekomata; both are magical cat yōkai described as mysterious and intelligent, with the distinction between the two being that the latter is depicted with a forked tail. It may also be based on the mythological lynx, a feline creature that possesses the psychic power of clairvoyance. The jewel on its head may also be a reference to the carbunclo, a mythological South American creature with a jewel or mirror on its forehead, and sometimes described as a feline. The position of the jewel also evokes the idea of a "third eye".

Its large ears can be traced from various felines such as caracals, oriental shorthairs, lynxes, and possibly servals, while its fine hair is similar to that of a sphynx cat. Espeon's ability to sense minute shifts in the air with its sensitive fur mirrors a cat's ability to use its sensitive whiskers to detect the slightest directional change in a breeze.

Name origin

Espeon may be a combination of the acronym ESP (extrasensory perception) and eon (an immeasurably long period of time, possibly referring to how long evolution takes naturally). Eon is a suffix all Eevee evolutions share and was Eevee's English prototype name.

Eifie may be a combination of エスパー ESPer (one who has extrasensory perception) and フィール feel. It is also similar to イーブイ Eievui (Eevee's Japanese name).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese エーフィ Eifie From esper, feel, and イーブイ Eievui
France Flag.png French Mentali From mental and -li (common suffix for all Eeveelutions in French)
Spain Flag.png Spanish Espeon Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Psiana From Psi and -a (common suffix for all Eeveelutions in German)
Italy Flag.png Italian Espeon Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 에브이 Evee Transcription of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 太陽伊布 Tàiyángyībù*
太陽精靈 / 太阳精灵 Tàiyángjīnglíng*
From 太陽 / 太阳 tàiyáng and 伊布 Yībù
From 太陽 / 太阳 tàiyáng and 精靈 / 精灵 jīnglíng
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 太陽伊布 Taaiyèuhngyībou*
太陽伊貝 Taaiyèuhngyībui*
From 太陽 taaiyèuhng and 伊布 Yībou
From 太陽 taaiyèuhng and 伊貝 Yībui


Related articles

References

  1. Sleep Style Dex
  2. (2018) EVs. (English translation written by Anthony Madry and commissioned by Dr. Lava)
  3. Tweet by AtsukoNishida (@atsuko_nishida). Posted on October 5, 2016.

External links

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