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- This pageEspurr
- MeowsticLevel 25♂Male
- Meowstic (Female)Level 25♀Female
Espurr Best Moveset
Psychic at 63 Sp. Atk and 68 Speed with AbilityOwn Tempo preventing confusion and AbilityInfiltrator bypassing Substitute. Pre-evolution stats. The moveset can't compete. Evolve to Meowstic for 83 Sp. Atk and AbilityPrankster priority support.
Espurr saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). This was Espurr's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Owntempo with Tangaberry, favoring a Gentle nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Espurr best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Zen Headbutt
- Facade
- Toxic
- Disarming Voice
Recommended Teammates
Espurr saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Espurr maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Infiltrator with Eviolite, favoring a Modest nature.
Special Attacker Moveset
- Psychic
- Dark Pulse
- Thunderbolt
- Energy Ball
Espurr saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Espurr maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Owntempo with Lightclay, favoring a Calm nature.
Wall Moveset
- Reflect
- Psychic
- Light Screen
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Espurr saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Espurr maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Infiltrator with Eviolite, favoring a Calm nature.
Screens Setter Moveset
- Fake Out
- Light Screen
- Psychic Noise
- Reflect
Recommended Teammates
Espurr Weakness
Bug, Ghost, and Dark moves hit Espurr for super-effective damage. Not too many gaps in the chart, 3 weaknesses to account for.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
What is Espurr Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Espurr
Dragapult's Shadow Ball hits Espurr for 66-78%. Genesect's U-turn hits Espurr for 79-93%. Hydreigon deals 52-61% with Dark Pulse.
 Dragapult DragonGhost | S | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Espurr View Dragapult builds →U Turn 2x35-42% Draco Meteor53-63% Shadow Ball 2x66-78% | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Espurr View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x79-93% Extreme Speed30-35% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Espurr View Hydreigon builds →Dark Pulse 2x52-61% Draco Meteor42-49% Flash Cannon17-20% | ||
Evolution
Espurr is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Meowstic. Check the evolution method below. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs take an average time to hatch. The evolved forms gain up to 111 total stats over Espurr. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Espurr easily with 278 breeding partners from the Field egg group.
Shiny Espurr
Espurr picks up a faint pink tint in its gray fur, which gives it a slightly more alien look. It's cute if you notice it, but most people won't without the shiny indicator.
Shiny Espurr Odds & Hunting Methods
7 of 7 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Espurr
2 encounter spots for Espurr starting from endgame routes. The list below shows each one, so start with the spot nearest your current route.
Where To Catch Espurr in SV
Espurr is where the line starts, caught through walking encounters at Lv. 50-80. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Espurr ✓Canyon BiomeLv.50-80OverworldCoastal BiomeLv.50-80OverworldAvailable in-game· 2 pathsPick one
MeowsticLv 25- Meowstic (Female)Lv 25
To plan your throws, open the Scarlet & Violet catch rate calculator with Espurr preloaded.
Wide-eyed Espurr creeps through many of Lumiose's Wild Zones, this Psychic kitten appearing in the overworld and sometimes as an Alpha anywhere from level 7 to 40.
Where To Catch Espurr in LZA
The line opens with Espurr at Lv. 7-53 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
- Step 1Espurr ✓Wild Zone 3Lv.7-8OverworldLegends: Z-ARouge District - Rouge Sector 4Lv.12-15OverworldLegends: Z-ARouge District - Rouge Sector 7Lv.12-15OverworldLegends: Z-AVert District - Vert Sector 8Lv.12-17OverworldLegends: Z-ABleu District - Bleu Sector 4Lv.13-16OverworldLegends: Z-ARouge District - Rouge Sector 6Lv.13-15OverworldLegends: Z-AHyperspace Lumiose - Psychic 1-StarLv.15-17GrassLegends: Z-AWild Zone 3Lv.19-20OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 9Lv.27-29OverworldLegends: Z-AHyperspace Lumiose - Psychic 4-StarLv.35-37GrassLegends: Z-AWild Zone 9Lv.38-40OverworldLegends: Z-AHyperspace LumioseLv.51-53GrassLegends: Z-A
- Step 2Catch or Evolve into MeowsticHyperspace LumioseLv.38-40GrassLegends: Z-AHyperspace Lumiose - Psychic 4-StarLv.38-40GrassLegends: Z-AWild Zone 9Lv.41-42OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 9Lv.41-42OverworldLegends: Z-AHyperspace LumioseLv.53-55GrassLegends: Z-AHyperspace Second-Sight ArenaLv.75Interact with PokemonLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Espurr (Step 1)
Easy grab on Espurr with high spawn rates across 9 locations in mid-game routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Where To Catch Espurr in SwSh
Espurr is the chain's first catch. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 16-30 across 18 total spots in the chain.
- Step 1Espurr ✓Hammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 40%Normal WeatherHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 40%Heavy FogMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28GrassRate 35%Heavy FogRoute 5Lv.16-18GrassRate 20%All WeatherHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 10%OvercastHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 10%SandstormHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 10%SnowingHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 10%Intense SunHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 10%Thunderstorm
Available in-game· 2 pathsPick one
MeowsticLv 25- Meowstic (Female)Lv 25
To plan your throws, open the Sword & Shield catch rate calculator with Espurr preloaded.
No wild encounters for Espurr in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. It can be transferred in from X & Y.
How to Obtain Espurr in USUM
Step 1Espurr ✓Available in-game· 2 pathsPick one
MeowsticLv 25- Meowstic (Female)Lv 25
Base Stats
You won't find a real weakness in Espurr's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Restraint Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 1 Speed EV, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Though Espurr’s expression never changes, behind that blank stare is an intense struggle to contain its devastating psychic power.
Espurr Guide
For a casual playthrough, Espurr works as a placeholder. Psychic coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Meowstic. That's where the stats start mattering.
Own Tempo is the hidden ability. Prevents confusion. Not always the best choice. Compare it to Espurr's regular abilities before committing.
Use Espurr as a balanced. Splits damage between physical and special. Not the fastest,
Run Calm on Espurr. +Sp. Def is what matters, and the -Attack cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the balanced role.
Game Availability
Since X & Y, Espurr has been obtainable in 7 games. A Generation 6 debut means a shorter history, but Espurr has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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