Espathra Best Moveset
AbilitySpeed Boost raises Speed one stage every turn, and 101 Sp. Atk behind Psychic TermStab at 105 base Speed means outspeeding the entire format within two turns. Held ItemLeftovers with NatureModest recovers HP between Speed Boost turns. MoveCalm Mind adds Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stacking. The moveset accelerates automatically until nothing outspeeds it. S-Tier through Speed Boost snowball.
Espathra reached S-Tier in Gen IX, competing at the highest level. This was Espathra's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Speed Boost with Leftovers, favoring a Modest nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Espathra best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Calm Mind
- Calm Mind
- Stored Power
- Dazzling Gleam
Recommended Teammates
Espathra Weakness
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 |
What is Espathra Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Espathra
Glimmora's Power Gem hits Espathra for 40-47%. Charizard deals 59-69% with Flamethrower.
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Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Espathra View Glimmora builds →Power Gem40-47% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Toxapex builds →
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Recommended Build AbilitySolarpower ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Espathra View Charizard builds →Flamethrower59-69% Air Slash49-58% Scorching Sands46-54% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLightclay NatureCareful Moves View Grimmsnarl builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Evolution
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.
How to Get Espathra
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 SV
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) - MountainLv.17-38OverworldRate 44%Glaseado MountainLv.17-38OverworldRate 44%North Province (Area One) - MountainLv.17-38OverworldRate 44%South Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.17-38OverworldRate 44%South Province (Area Four) - MountainLv.17-38OverworldRate 44%South Province (Area Six) - MountainLv.17-38OverworldRate 44%South Province (Area Two) - MountainLv.17-38OverworldRate 44%West Province (Area One) - MountainLv.17-38OverworldRate 44%Asado Desert - DesertLv.17-38OverworldRate 29%West Province (Area Two) - DesertLv.17-38OverworldRate 29%- Step 2Espathra ✓Asado Desert - DesertLv.35-60OverworldRate 10%East Province (Area One) - MountainLv.35-60OverworldRate 10%Glaseado MountainLv.35-60OverworldRate 10%North Province (Area One) - MountainLv.35-60OverworldRate 10%South Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.35-60OverworldRate 10%South Province (Area Four) - MountainLv.35-60OverworldRate 10%South Province (Area Six) - MountainLv.35-60OverworldRate 10%South Province (Area Two) - MountainLv.35-60OverworldRate 10%West Province (Area One) - MountainLv.35-60OverworldRate 10%West Province (Area Two) - DesertLv.35-60OverworldRate 10%The Great Crater of PaldeaLv.35-60OverworldRate 3%or evolve from Flittle (Step 1)
Base Stats
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 emits psychic power from the gaps between its multicolored frills and sprints at speeds greater than 120 mph.
Espathra Guide
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 a special attacker with 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 Calm Mind, Calm Mind, Storedpower, and Dazzling Gleam. Calm Mind leads at 0% usage. This set covers the sweeper role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
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 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 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves