Everything pushes toward special damage here. Espathra's Speed does the work, Attack pays the price. But you're still getting 2 Speed EVs per KO. Moderately hard to find, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It immobilizes opponents by bathing them in psychic power from its large eyes. Despite its appearance, it has a vicious temperament.
It emits psychic power from the gaps between its multicolored frills and sprints at speeds greater than 120 mph.
Espathra is weak to Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Espathra leans toward special offense (base 101 Sp.Atk) instead of trying to wall anything.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
Cyclizar's Draco Meteor hits Espathra for 56-66%. Glimmora's Power Gem hits Espathra for 49-58%. Charizard deals 72-85% with Hurricane.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Espathra View Cyclizar builds →Rapid Spin21-25% U Turn 2x40-47% Knock Off 2x37-44% Draco Meteor56-66% | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Espathra View Glimmora builds →Power Gem49-58% | ||
 Charizard Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Espathra View Charizard builds →Scorching Sands31-36% Flamethrower59-70% Hurricane72-85% Air Slash50-58% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Toxapex builds →
| ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Espathra View Pelipper builds →Hurricane66-78% | ||
Espathra is what Flittle becomes. Breed it for Flittle eggs (average hatch time). Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Flittle pushed Espathra to 481 total stats. HP saw the largest single gain at +65. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Espathra to get Flittle eggs easily using 73 partners from the Flying egg group.
Find one free turn for Calm Mind and Espathra can run through teams. Modest nature leans special, Speed Boost supports the sweep, and the remaining moves stops anything from walling it cleanly.
Best Build
Espathra best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Baton Pass
- Calm Mind
- Protect
- Stored Power
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Protect
- Dazzling Gleam
- Stored Power
- Calm Mind
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Protect
- Lumina Crash
- Dazzling Gleam
- Expanding Force
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Uproar and Psychic bring the raw damage. But Espathra also picks up coverage across 10 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Espathra starts showing up in late-game routes at moderate rates across 24 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Espathra in Scarlet & Violet
Flittle is your first catch on the way to Espathra. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 17-60 across 46 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch FlittleEast Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.17-38 Route44%MidEast Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.17-38 Route44%MidGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.17-38 Cave44%MidGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.17-38 Cave44%MidGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.17-38 Cave44%MidGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.17-38 Cave44%MidNorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.17-38 Route44%MidNorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.17-38 Route44%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.17-38 Route44%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.17-38 Route44%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.17-38 Route44%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.17-38 Route44%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.17-38 Route44%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.17-38 Route44%MidSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.17-38 Route44%MidSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.17-38 Route44%MidWest Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.17-38 Route44%MidWest Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.17-38 Route44%MidAsado Desert - DesertVioletOverworld Lv.17-38 Desert29%MidAsado Desert - DesertScarletOverworld Lv.17-38 Desert29%MidWest Province (Area Two) - DesertVioletOverworld Lv.17-38 Route29%MidWest Province (Area Two) - DesertScarletOverworld Lv.17-38 Route29%Mid
Step 2Espathra ✓Asado Desert - DesertVioletOverworld Lv.35-60 Desert10%LateAsado Desert - DesertScarletOverworld Lv.35-60 Desert10%LateEast Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.35-60 Route10%LateEast Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.35-60 Route10%LateGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.35-60 Cave10%LateGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.35-60 Cave10%LateGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.35-60 Cave10%LateGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.35-60 Cave10%LateNorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.35-60 Route10%LateNorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.35-60 Route10%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.35-60 Route10%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.35-60 Route10%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.35-60 Route10%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.35-60 Route10%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.35-60 Route10%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.35-60 Route10%LateSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.35-60 Route10%LateSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.35-60 Route10%LateWest Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.35-60 Route10%LateWest Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.35-60 Route10%LateWest Province (Area Two) - DesertScarletOverworld Lv.35-60 Route10%LateWest Province (Area Two) - DesertVioletOverworld Lv.35-60 Route10%LateThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworld Lv.35-603%LateThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworld Lv.35-603%Lateor evolve from Flittle (Step 1)
Espathra looks average on paper at 481 BST. But Speed Boost is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. B-Tier sweeper on our tier list.
Espathra's biggest threats include Heracross (Bug), Chandelure (Ghost), and Hydreigon (Dark), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Espathra's base 105 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Espathra gets Speed Boost, Opportunist, and Frisk. But Speed Boost is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that. With base 105 Speed, Speed Boost gives Espathra an edge before opponents can react.
Espathra is leaning toward the special side (base 101 Sp. Atk). Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 105 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
The core moveset is Baton Pass, Calm Mind, Protect, and Storedpower. Baton Pass leads at 17% usage. This set covers the sweeper role with a mix of damage and utility.
Since Scarlet & Violet, Espathra has been obtainable in 1 games. A Generation 9 debut means a shorter history, but Espathra has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves