Espeon
#196 (Johto)
Best moveset for Espeon
The best moves for Espeon are Confusion and Psychic when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 9 Pokémon in the Eevee family. Espeon evolves from Eevee which costs 25 Candy.
Espeon Raid Guide
Espeon has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 3 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Espeon, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Espeon is a Psychic Pokémon which evolves from Eevee. It is vulnerable to Bug, Ghost and Dark moves. Espeon's strongest moveset is Confusion & Psychic and it has a Max CP of 3,170.
About
"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."
Base stats
| Attack | 261 | |
| Defense | 175 | |
| Stamina | 163 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,358 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,811 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,717 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 3,170 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,264 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,943 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 140 |
Size
| Height | 0.89 m |
| Weight | 26.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Best moveset for Espeon
The best moves for Espeon are Confusion and Psychic when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zen Headbutt | 12 | 9.1 | 13.1 |
| Confusion | 20 | 9.4 | 15 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psybeam | 70 | -15.6 | 26.3 |
| Psychic | 90 | -17.9 | 38.6 |
| Future Sight | 120 | -37 | 53.3 |
| Last Resort Elite TM | 90 | -17.2 | 31 |
| Shadow Ball Elite TM | 100 | -16.7 | 33.3 |
| Psychic Fangs | 30 | -27.5 | 30 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Espeon?
Espeon is a Psychic type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Bug, Ghost and Dark moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Espeon are:
- Pheromosa,
- Chandelure,
- Gengar,
- Gengar (Costume 2020),
- Dragapult.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pheromosa | Bug Bite | Bug Buzz | 100% |
| Chandelure | Hex | Shadow Ball | 93% |
| Gengar | Lick | Shadow Ball | 92% |
| Gengar (Costume 2020) | Lick | Shadow Ball | 92% |
| Dragapult | Hex | Shadow Ball | 92% |
| Gengar | Shadow Claw | Shadow Ball | 91% |
| Gengar (Costume 2020) | Shadow Claw | Shadow Ball | 91% |
| Darkrai | Snarl | Shadow Ball | 91% |
| Gengar (Costume 2020) | Hex | Shadow Ball | 90% |
| Gengar | Hex | Shadow Ball | 90% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Espeon
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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