#196 · Generation 2

Espeon

psychic

Max CP (L40 / L50): 3,170 / 3,583
Raid catch CP (L20 / L25): 1,811 / 2,264
Research CP (L15): 1,358
Buddy distance: 5 km
2nd charged move: 75,000 dust · 75 candy

Shiny
Shadow
Tradable
Mega
Dynamax

Situational

Espeon has a niche: B-tier Max Battle attacker. Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.

Battle roles

B
Max Battle attackerdynamaxB-tier Dynamax
Dynamax Espeon is B-tier for Max Battle damage with Max Mindstorm (GO Hub tier list). Only a copy caught in a Max Battle can use it.
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Great League#855 of 1146 · score 65.5
Ranked #855 of 1146; not competitive in Great League.
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Ultra League#645 of 844 · score 66.5
Ranked #645 of 844; not competitive in Ultra League.
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Master League#292 of 406 · score 53.3
Ranked #292 of 406; not competitive in Master League.

Collection value

Can Dynamax: only copies caught in Max Battles can Dynamax, so keep at least one Max copy.
5 costume/event variants: costumed copies cannot be re-obtained outside their event.

Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.

Base stats

Attack261

Defense175

Stamina163

Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.

Weak to

bug×1.6
dark×1.6
ghost×1.6

Resists

fighting×0.625
psychic×0.625

Evolution line

Eevee
→25 candyVaporeon
→25 candyJolteon
→25 candyFlareon
→25 candyEspeon
→25 candyUmbreon
→25 candyLeafeon
→25 candyGlaceon
→25 candySylveon

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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)

League	Tier	Rank	Score	Recommended moves	Typical build
Great League	–	#855 / 1146	65.5	Confusion · Psychic Fangs · Shadow Ball	L17.5 · 4/14/11
Ultra League	–	#645 / 844	66.5	Confusion · Psychic Fangs · Shadow Ball	L28.5 · 7/15/14
Master League	–	#292 / 406	53.3	Confusion · Psychic Fangs · Shadow Ball	L50 · 15/15/15
Ultra Premier	–	#467 / 689	71.3	Confusion · Psychic Fangs · Shadow Ball
Master Premier	–	#121 / 274	67.1	Confusion · Psychic Fangs · Shadow Ball	L50 · 15/15/15

Source: PvPoke overall rankings. Score is relative to the league meta (100 = best). Typical build is the IV spread PvPoke assumes.

Max Battles (Dynamax & Gigantamax)

Espeon can Dynamax. Only copies caught in Max Battles (or from Max research) can enter Power Spot battles.

Max Moves

psychicMax Mindstormfrom Confusion250 / 300 / 350 power
Max Guard+20 / +40 / +60 HP shield
Max Spiritheals 8 / 12 / 16% HP

Max Battle roles

AttackerB Dynamax

Max Move power is per level 1 / 2 / 3; levels are unlocked with Max Particles and Candy. Tiers from GO Hub's Max Battle tier lists (Aug 2026).

Raid attacker rankings

Attacking type	Tier	Rank	DPS	TDO	Best moves
normal	–	#34 / 353	12.7	199	Confusion · Last ResortElite TM
psychic	–	#38 / 248	14.4	226	Confusion · Psychic
ghost	–	#39 / 188	13.4	210	Confusion · Shadow BallElite TM

Level 40, 15/15/15, neutral target. DPS = damage per second, TDO = total damage output before fainting. Rank is among every Pokemon using that attacking type.

Moves

Fast move	Type	Raid power	Energy	Duration	DPS	PvP power	PvP energy	Speed
ConfusionSTAB	psychic	19	+14	1.5s	12.7	16	+14	4 turns
Zen HeadbuttSTAB	psychic	11	+9	1.0s	11.0	8	+6	3 turns

Charged move	Type	Raid power	Energy	Duration	Dmg/energy	PvP power	PvP energy	Effects
PsybeamSTAB	psychic	65	-50	3.0s	1.30	70	-60
PsychicSTAB	psychic	95	-50	3.0s	1.90	75	-55	10% chance: -1 foe Def
Future SightSTAB	psychic	115	-100	2.5s	1.15	110	-65
Psychic FangsSTAB	psychic	25	-33	1.0s	0.76	40	-35	100% chance: -1 foe Def
Last ResortElite TM	normal	90	-50	3.0s	1.80	90	-55
Shadow BallElite TM	ghost	100	-50	3.0s	2.00	90	-50

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Costumes & event variants (5)

Holiday Hat (2022)Event costume
Explorer Hat (2023)Event costume
Flower CrownEvent costume
Cherry Blossom CrownEvent costume
Gofest 2024 SscarfEvent costume