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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.
(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 the starter Pokémon of Pokémon Colosseum alongside Umbreon.
Biology
Espeon is a quadrupedal, 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. 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.
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
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 a flashback in Reuniting for the First Time!.
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.
An Espeon appeared in a fantasy in On Land, In the Sea, and to the Future!.
An Espeon appeared in HZ001, under the ownership of a student of Indigo Academy.
A Trainer's Espeon appeared in HZ008.
Pokédex entries
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| EP226
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Espeon
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Ash's Pokédex
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Espeon, the Sun Pokémon. Espeon are able to read air currents, allowing it to predict the future, as well as its opponents' next moves.
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| AG170
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Espeon
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May's Pokédex
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Espeon, the Sun Pokémon. It uses the fine hairs that cover its body to sense air currents and predict an opponent's movement.
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| BW102
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Espeon
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Ash's Pokédex
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Espeon, the Sun Pokémon. It predicts opponent's moves and detects air currents with its body hairs.
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| JN079
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Espeon
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Chloe's Rotom Phone
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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.
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Pokémon Evolutions
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
- 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.
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.
An Espeon appeared in a fantasy in Sylveon Enchants.
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)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
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Johto
#184
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It uses the fine hair that covers its body to sense air currents and predict its enemy's actions.
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| Silver
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By reading air currents, it can predict things such as the weather or its foe's next move.
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| Crystal
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The tip of its forked tail quivers when it is predicting its opponent's next move.
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It uses the fine hair that covers its body to sense air currents and predict its enemy's actions.
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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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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.
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By reading air currents, it can predict things such as the weather or its foe's next move.
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It uses the fine hair that covers its body to sense air currents and predict its enemy's actions.
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| Generation IV
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Sinnoh
Pt: #167
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Johto
#188
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| Diamond
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Its fur has the look and feel of velvet. The orb on its forehead glows when it uses psycho-power.
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Its fur is so sensitive, it can sense minute shifts in the air and predict the weather.
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It uses the fine hair that covers its body to sense air currents and predict its enemy's actions.
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By reading air currents, it can predict things such as the weather or its foe's next move.
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B2W2: #095
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Its fur is so sensitive, it can sense minute shifts in the air and predict the weather.
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Its fur is so sensitive, it can feel minute shifts in the air and predict the weather... and its foes' thoughts.
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Coastal #081
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The tip of its forked tail quivers when it is predicting its opponent's next move.
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Its fur is so sensitive, it can feel minute shifts in the air and predict the weather...and its foes' thoughts.
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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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Alola
SM: #127
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Alola
USUM: #157
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| This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
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It can instantaneously sense its opponent's movements by feeling air currents with its fine fur.
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It unleashes psychic power from the orb on its forehead. When its power is exhausted, the orb grows dull and dark.
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Although it originally had no powers at all, people say its precognitive faculties were awakened by its need to protect itself.
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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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Galar
#200
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Crown Tundra #079
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Hisui
#029
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By reading air currents, it can predict things such as the weather or its foe's next move.
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It unleashes psychic power from the orb on its forehead. When its power is exhausted, the orb grows dull and dark.
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Its fur has the look and feel of velvet. The orb on its forehead glows when it uses psychic power.
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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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#183
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The tip of its forked tail quivers when it is predicting its opponent’s next move.
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It uses the fine hair that covers its body to sense air currents and predict its enemy's actions.
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Game locations
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In side games
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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| This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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| Rumble Rush
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| Dragonite Sea, Entei Sea, Mimikyu Sea, Mewtwo Sea, Rowlet Sea, Zygarde Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Entei SeaFinal, Mimikyu SeaFinal, Mewtwo SeaFinal, Rowlet SeaFinal, Zygarde SeaFinal
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In events
Pokémon Global Link promotions
Stats
Base stats
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At Lv. 100
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125 - 172
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240 - 334
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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130
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121 - 200
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238 - 394
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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Total: 525
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- 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.
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Type effectiveness
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- 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
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger
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Min. exp.: 75
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Max. exp.: 89
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Browser entry R-186
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| Espeon attacks with a ray it emits from its glowing red forehead.
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
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(Psy Power ×2)
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(Psy Power ×1)
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| Browser entry R-079/N-058
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| It lets loose psychic orbs that make Pokémon Paused.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.38 seconds
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Base HP: 52
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Base Defense: 55
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Base Speed: 70
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| 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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In Pokémon GO, Espeon can be obtained by completing 3/6 of the Special Research, Investigate a Mysterious Energy.
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.
Sprites
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Trivia
- Due to the absence of a day-night cycle in FireRed and LeafGreen, in order for an Espeon or Umbreon to be obtained and added to the Pokédex in those games, an Eevee must be traded to Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, evolved there, and then traded back, or else traded from Pokémon Colosseum or Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.
- Espeon shares its category with Sunflora and Volcarona. They are all known as the Sun Pokémon.
- Espeon was designed by Atsuko Nishida.[1][2]
- Espeon has blue inner ears in the games, but in other forms of media, namely the anime, they are often purple.
- If one were to rearrange the Pokérap GS so all the Pokémon are in National Pokédex order, Espeon and Remoraid would remain in their respective positions in the song.
- Espeon is the only Eeveelution without a type advantage over another.
Origin
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
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Title
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エーフィ Eifie
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From esper, feel, and イーブイ Eievui
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Mentali
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From mental and -li (common suffix for all Eeveelutions in French)
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Espeon
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Same as English name
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Psiana
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From Psi and -a (common suffix for all Eeveelutions in German)
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Espeon
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Same as English name
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에브이 Evee
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Transcription of Japanese name
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 Mandarin Chinese
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太陽伊布 Tàiyángyībù*
太陽精靈 / 太阳精灵 Tàiyángjīnglíng*
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From 太陽 / 太阳 tàiyáng and 伊布 Yībù
From 太陽 / 太阳 tàiyáng and 精靈 / 精灵 jīnglíng
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太陽伊布 Taaiyèuhngyībou*
太陽伊貝 Taaiyèuhngyībui*
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From 太陽 taaiyèuhng and 伊布 Yībou
From 太陽 taaiyèuhng and 伊貝 Yībui
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एसपीओन Espeon
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Transcription of English name
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Эспеон Espeon
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Transcription of English name
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เอฟี Efi
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
References
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