Espeon (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Espeon (disambiguation).

Espeon Sun Pokémon エーフィ Eifie #196 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Psychic Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Synchronize Cacophony Cacophony Magic Bounce Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Field Hatch time 35 cycles
Height 2'11″ 0.9 m Espeon 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 58.4 lbs. 26.5 kg Espeon 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 197 Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 184 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Espeon 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 2 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Purple	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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 morning, or when leveled up with high friendship with a Sun Shard in the Bag. It is one of Eevee's final forms, the others being Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, and Sylveon.

It is the starter Pokémon in Pokémon Colosseum alongside the other Generation II Eeveelution, Umbreon.

Biology

Espeon is a quadruped, mammalian Pokémon with slender legs and dainty paws. It is covered in fine, lilac fur. This velvety fur is sensitive for Espeon to sense minute shifts in the air, thus allowing it to predict the weather. 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. The gem boosts the psychic powers that it gained to protect its Trainer from harm. It also has a thin, forked tail that quivers when it predicts its opponent's moves. Espeon is rare in the wilderness, and is more commonly found in urban areas.

In the anime

Espeon in the anime

Major appearances

Sakura's Espeon

Sakura's Eevee evolved into Espeon at some point between Trouble's Brewing and Espeon, Not Included.

Other

An Espeon appeared in Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias, under the ownership of Annie.

The announcer of the Kanto Contests, Lilian Meridian, owns an Espeon. It was only seen in The Saffron Con, where it tested the stage's lighting effects.

An Espeon appeared in Second Time's the Charm, under the ownership of Anabel. It was the third and final Pokémon used during her rematch against Ash for the Ability Symbol. The Sun Pokémon was defeated by Pikachu.

An Espeon appeared in Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad!, along with an Eevee and its other evolved forms, under the ownership of Virgil.

An Espeon appeared in Eevee & Friends with an Eevee and its other evolved forms, including the newly introduced Sylveon. It has a vain personality and dislikes getting its appearance ruined in any way.

An Espeon appeared in Master Class Choices!, under the ownership of a Performer named Amelia. Espeon was used alongside Dragonair and made it past the Theme Performance. However, it came in second during the Freestyle Performance, losing to Serena and her Braixen, Pancham, and Sylveon.

A Trainer's Espeon appeared in SM065, where it was summoned to help Ilima's Eevee perform Extreme Evoboost.

Minor appearances

An Espeon appeared in Gary's explanation in Johto Photo Finish.

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

In Not On MY Watch ya Don't!, Espeon was one of the Pokémon being hypnotized by Psyduck.

An Espeon appeared in Hi Ho Silver Wind!.

A Coordinator's Espeon appeared in The Saffron Con.

An Espeon appeared briefly in May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!, under the ownership of a Coordinator competing in the Kanto Grand Festival.

Espeon made a small cameo appearance in the opening sequence of Giratina and the Sky Warrior together with an Eevee and the other six Eeveelutions at the time.

An Espeon appeared in a fantasy in Tag Team Battle Inspiration!, where Serena imagined what her Eevee could evolve into.

A Trainer's Espeon appeared in Racing to a Big Event!, where it participated in the Pokémon Pancake Race.

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.

In the manga

Espeon in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Vee

Red's genetically-altered Eevee, nicknamed Vee, evolves into Espeon permanently sometime after the battle against the Kanto Elite Four and prior to the events of Forretress of Solitude.

In Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down, a Trainer at the Safari Zone owns one.

An Espeon appeared in Pleased as Punch With Parasect, owned by a Kimono Girl.

An Espeon appeared in a fantasy in the X & Y arc.

In the Pokémon Colosseum Snatcher Leo manga

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

In the Pokémon Colosseum Snatchers manga

An Espeon appeared under the ownership of Wes which first appeared in PCS1.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

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!.

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

In The Golden Boys, Bill has both an Espeon and its counterpart, Umbreon.

In the TCG

Main article: Espeon (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity: Espeon is a major character in the game alongside Umbreon. They join the player's team where their knowledge of Entercards comes in handy and are able to rescue Keldeo.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II 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.
Generation III 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 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 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 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 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.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Evolve Eevee Crystal Evolve Eevee
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade, Event Emerald Trade, Event FireRed LeafGreen Trade, Event Colosseum Starter 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)

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 (B1F-B19F), Shimmer Hill (1F-17F) MD Sky Marine Resort (B1F-B19F), 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 (Golden Chamber), Jaws of the Abyss (B1-B28), Smoking Mountain (1F-24F), Cape at the Edge (B1-B29), Magnagate dungeons Rumble U Aquatic Hill: The Colorful Park, Challenge Battle: The Final Battle Royale
Generation VI Battle Trozei Distortion Island: Stage 1 Shuffle Galerie Rouge: Stage 71 Blau Salon: Stage 441 Rumble World Origin Hideaway: Super Gene Laboratorium (Back Boss), Legend Terrain: Bastion of Beginnings (Special) Picross Area 10: Stage 09

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

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 65		125 - 172	240 - 334
Attack: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Defense: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Atk: 130		121 - 200	238 - 394
Sp. Def: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Speed: 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 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25 011 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 Evo.Evo. Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25 055 Sand Attack Ground Status 0000— 100100% 15 099 Baby-Doll Eyes Fairy Status 0000— 100100% 30 1313 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 1717 Swift Normal Special 06060 ——% 20 2020 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100100% 20 2525 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100100% 10 2929 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 3333 Morning Sun Normal Status 0000— ——% 5 3737 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10 4141 Last Resort Normal Physical 140140 100100% 5 4545 Power Swap Psychic Status 0000— ——% 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 of Espeon Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM01 TM01 Work Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM03 TM03 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM04 TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM16 TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM29 TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM30 TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM33 TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM49 TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM77 TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM85 TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15 TM86 TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM92 TM92 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM99 TM99 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

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 TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Captivate Normal Status — 100% 20 Charm Fairy Status — 100% 20 Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25 Curse Ghost Status — —% 10 Detect Fighting Status — —% 5 Endure Normal Status — —% 10 Fake Tears Dark Status — 100% 20 Flail Normal Physical — 100% 15 Natural Gift Normal Physical — 100% 15 Stored Power Psychic Special 20 100% 10 Synchronoise Psychic Special 120 100% 10 Tickle Normal Status — 100% 20 Wish* Normal Status — —% 10 Yawn Normal Status — —% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Espeon in Generation VII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Espeon in that game. 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 Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  S M US UM Ally Switch Psychic Status — —% 15 S M US UM Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25 S M US UM Heal Bell Normal Status — —% 5 S M US UM Helping Hand Normal Status — —% 20 S M US UM Hyper Voice Normal Special 90 100% 10 S M US UM Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 S M US UM Laser Focus Normal Status — —% 30 S M US UM Last Resort Normal Physical 140 100% 5 S M US UM Magic Coat Psychic Status — —% 15 S M US UM Magic Room Psychic Status — —% 10 S M US UM Signal Beam Bug Special 75 100% 15 S M US UM Skill Swap Psychic Status — —% 10 S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 S M US UM Telekinesis Psychic Status — —% 15 S M US UM Trick Psychic Status — 100% 10 S M US UM Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Espeon can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Espeon cannot be tutored the move in that game 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  CovetSM Normal Physical 60 100% 25 Growl Normal Status — 100% 40 Bite Dark Physical 60 100% 25 Refresh Normal Status — —% 20 Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20 Charm Fairy Status — 100% 20 Baton Pass Normal Status — —% 40 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Trump Card Normal Special — —% 5 † Celebrate Normal Status — —% 40

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

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! 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 Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -12% IQ group: F
Pokémon Ranger Group: Psychic Poké Assist: Psychic Field move: None Loops: 5 Min. exp.: 75 Max. exp.: 89 Browser entry R-000 Espeon attacks with a ray it emits from its glowing red forehead.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Psychic Poké Assist: Psychic Field move: (Teleport ×-) Browser entry R-000 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 Field move: (present) (Psy Power ×2) Poké Assist: (past) Psychic Field move: (past) (Psy Power ×1) Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]] It lets loose psychic orbs that make Pokémon Paused.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●●
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure 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 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 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: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Psychic Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #027 Mega Boost Fills the Mega Gauge of a Pokémon of the same type. Swappable Skill(s): Eject+, Hammering Streak
Pokémon GO Base HP: 130 Base Attack: 261 Base Defense: 194 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Confusion, Zen Headbutt Charged Attacks: Psybeam, Psychic, Future Sight

Evolution

Unevolved Eevee  Normal

Friendship (daytime) →

First Evolution Espeon  Psychic

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Espeon images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Espeon is not obtainable in FireRed and LeafGreen Versions 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 Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Versions, evolved there, and then traded back, or else traded from Pokémon Colosseum or Pokémon XD.
• Espeon shares its category name with Sunflora and Volcarona. They are all known as the Sun Pokémon.
• Espeon was designed by Atsuko Nishida.

Origin

Espeon appears to be based on legend of the nekomata, also known as bake-neko, which are mysterious, intelligent, fork-tailed goblin cats. It additionally resembles a carbuncle, a Latin-American mythological beast which had a jewel on its forehead. It also has traits of caracals, sphynx cats, lynxes, and due to its large ears, fennec foxes.

Name origin

Espeon is a combination of ESP (a branch of psychic abilities) 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 is a combination of エスパー esupaa (ESPer, a person with psychic powers) and フィール fiiru (feel), referring to its extraordinary sensory abilities. It is very similar to Eevee, in both writing and sound (イーブイ/エーフィ).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese エーフィ Eifie From エスパー esper and フィール feel. Also from イーブイ Eievui French Mentali From mental. Ends with -li like every Eeveelution in French Spanish Espeon Same as English name German Psiana From Psi. Ends with -a like every Eeveelution in German Italian Espeon Same as English name Korean 에브이 Ebeui Transliteration of its Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 太陽精靈 / 太阳精灵 Tàiyángjīnglíng Means "Sun spirit". Ends with -精靈 / -精灵 like every Eeveelution in Mandarin. Cantonese Chinese 太陽伊貝 Taaiyèuhngyībui Literally "Sun Eevee". Ends with -伊貝 like every Eeveelution in Cantonese

More languages Hindi एसपीओन Espeon Transcription of English name Russian Эсреон Espeon Transcription of English name

Related articles

• Sakura's Espeon
• Vee
• Umbreon and Espeon (Gates to Infinity)

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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