Type matchups
Damage Espathra takes from each attacking type.
As a Psychic type, Espathra has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 44 other Pokémon share the Psychic typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 95
- Attack
- 60
- Defense
- 60
- Sp. Atk
- 101
- Sp. Def
- 60
- Speed
- 105
- Total
- 481
Espathra has a base stat total of 481, higher than 55% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (105). With Sp. Atk (101) well above Attack (60), it works best as a special attacker. A Speed of 105 beats 86% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 95 HP, 60 Defense and 60 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Espathra can have the abilities Opportunist, Frisk and Speed Boost.
How to beat Espathra
Espathra takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost and Dark moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting and Psychic moves are resisted.
Good counters: Yveltal hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Espathra's Psychic moves. Hoopa Unbound hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Espathra's Psychic moves. Tyranitar hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Espathra's Psychic moves.
Evolution
Espathra is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Flittle → Espathra), evolving from Flittle.
Best counters to Espathra
Other Psychic Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Espathra weak to?
As a Psychic type, Espathra takes super-effective damage from Bug, Ghost and Dark moves.
What is Espathra resistant to?
Espathra resists Fighting and Psychic moves.
What are the best counters to Espathra?
Strong type-based picks include Yveltal, Hoopa Unbound and Tyranitar, which hit Espathra with super-effective attacks.