Type matchups
Damage Espeon takes from each attacking type.
As a Psychic type, Espeon 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
- 65
- Attack
- 65
- Defense
- 60
- Sp. Atk
- 130
- Sp. Def
- 95
- Speed
- 110
- Total
- 525
Espeon has a base stat total of 525, higher than 73% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (130) well above Attack (65), it works best as a special attacker. A Speed of 110 beats 89% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 65 HP, 60 Defense and 95 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against special hits.
Espeon can have the abilities Synchronize and Magic Bounce.
How to beat Espeon
Espeon 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 Espeon's Psychic moves. Hoopa Unbound hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Espeon's Psychic moves. Tyranitar hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Espeon's Psychic moves.
Evolution
Espeon is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Eevee → Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon or Sylveon), evolving from Eevee.
Best counters to Espeon
Other Psychic Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Espeon weak to?
As a Psychic type, Espeon takes super-effective damage from Bug, Ghost and Dark moves.
What is Espeon resistant to?
Espeon resists Fighting and Psychic moves.
What are the best counters to Espeon?
Strong type-based picks include Yveltal, Hoopa Unbound and Tyranitar, which hit Espeon with super-effective attacks.