Is Espeon Good in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Playthrough?
Friendship evolution from Eevee during the day. Fast Psychic-type with strong Sp. Atk. Handles Maylene and contributes against Bertha. Competes with Alakazam and Gardevoir but doesn't require trade evolution. Friendship builds faster in BDSP than any prior game.
Eevee trades roughly evenly with Roark's team.
Eevee has the type edge here and should clean up Gardenia's team.
Vaporeon has the type edge here and should clean up Maylene's team.
Jolteon has the type edge here and should clean up Maylene's team.
Flareon has the type edge here and should clean up Maylene's team.
Espeon has the type edge here and should clean up Maylene's team.
Umbreon trades roughly evenly with Maylene's team.
Leafeon has the type edge here and should clean up Maylene's team.
Glaceon has the type edge here and should clean up Maylene's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Maylene:
Vaporeon trades roughly evenly with Crasher Wake's team.
Jolteon has the type edge here and should clean up Crasher Wake's team.
Crasher Wake's team hits Flareon's weaknesses hard.
Espeon has the type edge here and should clean up Crasher Wake's team.
Umbreon has the type edge here and should clean up Crasher Wake's team.
Leafeon has the type edge here and should clean up Crasher Wake's team.
Glaceon trades roughly evenly with Crasher Wake's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Crasher Wake:
Vaporeon has the type edge here and should clean up Fantina's team.
Jolteon has the type edge here and should clean up Fantina's team.
Flareon has the type edge here and should clean up Fantina's team.
Espeon has the type edge here and should clean up Fantina's team.
Umbreon resists most of Fantina's coverage and hits back hard.
Leafeon trades roughly evenly with Fantina's team.
Glaceon has the type edge here and should clean up Fantina's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Fantina:
Vaporeon resists most of Byron's coverage and hits back hard.
Jolteon has the type edge here and should clean up Byron's team.
Flareon resists most of Byron's coverage and hits back hard.
Espeon trades roughly evenly with Byron's team.
Umbreon resists most of Byron's coverage and hits back hard.
Leafeon has the type edge here and should clean up Byron's team.
Glaceon trades roughly evenly with Byron's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Byron:
Vaporeon trades roughly evenly with Candice's team.
Jolteon trades roughly evenly with Candice's team.
Flareon has the type edge here and should clean up Candice's team.
Espeon has the type edge here and should clean up Candice's team.
Umbreon has the type edge here and should clean up Candice's team.
Leafeon has the type edge here and should clean up Candice's team.
Glaceon has the type edge here and should clean up Candice's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Candice:
Vaporeon trades roughly evenly with Volkner's team.
Jolteon has the type edge here and should clean up Volkner's team.
Flareon trades roughly evenly with Volkner's team.
Espeon has the type edge here and should clean up Volkner's team.
Umbreon has the type edge here and should clean up Volkner's team.
Leafeon has the type edge here and should clean up Volkner's team.
Glaceon trades roughly evenly with Volkner's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Volkner:
Vaporeon has the type edge here and should clean up Aaron's team.
Jolteon has the type edge here and should clean up Aaron's team.
Flareon resists most of Aaron's coverage and hits back hard.
Espeon has the type edge here and should clean up Aaron's team.
Umbreon trades roughly evenly with Aaron's team.
Leafeon trades roughly evenly with Aaron's team.
Glaceon has the type edge here and should clean up Aaron's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Aaron:
Vaporeon has the type edge here and should clean up Bertha's team.
Bertha's team hits Jolteon's weaknesses hard.
Flareon trades roughly evenly with Bertha's team.
Espeon has the type edge here and should clean up Bertha's team.
Umbreon has the type edge here and should clean up Bertha's team.
Leafeon resists most of Bertha's coverage and hits back hard.
Glaceon has the type edge here and should clean up Bertha's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Bertha:
Vaporeon has the type edge here and should clean up Flint's team.
Jolteon has the type edge here and should clean up Flint's team.
Flareon has the type edge here and should clean up Flint's team.
Espeon has the type edge here and should clean up Flint's team.
Umbreon has the type edge here and should clean up Flint's team.
Leafeon trades roughly evenly with Flint's team.
Glaceon trades roughly evenly with Flint's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Flint:
Vaporeon has the type edge here and should clean up Lucian's team.
Jolteon has the type edge here and should clean up Lucian's team.
Flareon has the type edge here and should clean up Lucian's team.
Espeon trades roughly evenly with Lucian's team.
Umbreon has the type edge here and should clean up Lucian's team.
Leafeon trades roughly evenly with Lucian's team.
Glaceon trades roughly evenly with Lucian's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Lucian:
Vaporeon trades roughly evenly with Cynthia's team.
Jolteon trades roughly evenly with Cynthia's team.
Flareon has the type edge here and should clean up Cynthia's team.
Espeon has the type edge here and should clean up Cynthia's team.
Umbreon trades roughly evenly with Cynthia's team.
Leafeon has the type edge here and should clean up Cynthia's team.
Glaceon has the type edge here and should clean up Cynthia's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Cynthia:
Eevee is given to you as a gift on Hearthome City at Lv 5. Gift from Bebe in Hearthome City after obtaining the National Pokedex
Friendship is usually high enough before you reach Maylene.
You can pick up the Water Stone in Route 213.
You can pick up the Thunder Stone in Sunyshore City.
You can pick up the Fire Stone in Fuego Ironworks. 1 other location is also available.
Friendship is usually high enough before you reach Maylene.
You can pick up the Leaf Stone in Floaroma Meadow.
You can usually obtain this item before you reach Maylene.
How to Get Espeon in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Espeon isn't available in the wild in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Start by transferring Eevee from Red & Blue, Yellow, or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. The evolution path from Eevee to Espeon is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Espeon in BDSP
Step 1Obtain EeveeLATER APPEARANCEfrom Red & BlueNot TradeableAppears in Red & Blue via Gift · Celadon City · Celadon Mansion rooftop, back entrance. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom YellowNot TradeableAppears in Yellow via Gift · Celadon City. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Gold & SilverNot TradeableAppears in Gold & Silver via Gift · Goldenrod City · Meet Bill in Ecruteak. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom CrystalNot TradeableAppears in Crystal via Gift · Goldenrod City · Gift from Bill. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom FireRed & LeafGreenNot TradeableAppears in FireRed & LeafGreen via Gift · Celadon City · Celadon Mansion Rooftop. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Trophy Garden. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Espeon ✓
Espeon Weakness
Espeon is weak to Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Espeon's special bulk (base 95 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
What is Espeon Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Espeon
 Kricketune Bug | C | |
 Surskit BugWater | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Surskit builds →Shadow Ball 2x33-39% Thief 2x24-30% | ||
 Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 2x82-98% Shadow Ball 2x51-61% Thief 2x41-49% | ||
Kricketune Bug | C | |
Surskit BugWater | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Surskit builds →Shadow Ball 2x35-41% Thief 2x27-33% | ||
 Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x81-95% Shadow Ball 2x48-57% Thief 2x34-41% | ||
Kricketune Bug | C | |
Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 2x81-95% Shadow Ball 2x48-57% Thief 2x39-45% | ||
 Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Haunter builds →Shadow Ball 2x81-95% Dark Pulse 2x53-64% | ||
 Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Absol builds →Night Slash 2x109-130%KO X-Scissor 2x83-98% Shadow Claw 2x73-86% | ||
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x81-95% Shadow Ball 2x48-57% Thief 2x34-41% | ||
Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Haunter builds →Shadow Ball 2x81-95% Dark Pulse 2x53-64% | ||
Kricketune Bug | C | |
Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 2x81-95% Shadow Ball 2x48-57% Thief 2x39-45% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Absol builds →Night Slash 2x106-125%KO X-Scissor 2x81-95% Shadow Claw 2x71-83% | ||
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x79-93% Shadow Ball 2x46-54% Thief 2x34-41% | ||
Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Haunter builds →Shadow Ball 2x77-90% Dark Pulse 2x50-60% | ||
Kricketune Bug | C | |
Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 2x79-93% Shadow Ball 2x46-54% Thief 2x38-45% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Absol builds →Night Slash 2x105-124%KO X-Scissor 2x79-94% Shadow Claw 2x70-83% | ||
 Skuntank PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Skuntank builds →Sucker Punch 2x80-95% Shadow Claw 2x53-63% | ||
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x76-89% Shadow Ball 2x46-54% Thief 2x33-40% | ||
Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Haunter builds →Shadow Ball 2x76-89% Dark Pulse 2x50-59% | ||
Kricketune Bug | C | |
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Absol builds →Night Slash 2x104-124%KO X-Scissor 2x78-92% Shadow Claw 2x70-82% | ||
Skuntank PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Skuntank builds →Sucker Punch 2x79-93% Shadow Claw 2x52-62% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Weavile builds →Assurance 2x83-98% X-Scissor 2x72-86% Shadow Claw 2x64-76% | ||
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x76-91% Shadow Ball 2x45-54% Thief 2x33-39% | ||
Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 2x76-91% Shadow Ball 2x45-54% Thief 2x37-44% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Absol builds →Night Slash 2x104-124%KO X-Scissor 2x78-92% Shadow Claw 2x70-82% | ||
Skuntank PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Skuntank builds →Sucker Punch 2x79-93% Shadow Claw 2x52-62% | ||
Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Weavile builds →Assurance 2x83-98% X-Scissor 2x72-86% Shadow Claw 2x64-76% | ||
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x76-91% Shadow Ball 2x45-54% Thief 2x33-39% | ||
Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 2x76-91% Shadow Ball 2x45-54% Thief 2x37-44% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Absol builds →Night Slash 2x106-125%KO X-Scissor 2x80-95% Shadow Claw 2x71-84% | ||
Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Weavile builds →Night Slash 2x98-115%KO X-Scissor 2x75-88% Shadow Claw 2x65-77% | ||
Skuntank PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Skuntank builds →Sucker Punch 2x80-94% Shadow Claw 2x53-63% | ||
 Cacturne GrassDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Cacturne builds →Dark Pulse 2x75-89% Pin Missile 2x23-27% | ||
 Banette Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Banette builds →Phantom Force 2x121-143%KO Sucker Punch 2x63-75% | ||
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Weavile threatens a KO with Knock Off (113-133%). Chandelure's Shadow Ball also KOs at 110-130%.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Volcarona builds →Psychic21-25% | ||
Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x113-133%KO Ice Shard35-41% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x110-130%KO Energy Ball41-48% Flamethrower62-72% Psychic20-24% | ||
Espeon Evolutions
Eevee's line splits into 7 evolutions, and Espeon is the level-up path. Each sibling form needs a different method to obtain. Breed through Eevee to get eggs. Espeon and Vaporeon share the same 525 total stats, but they're distributed differently. Check the comparison below to see where each one specializes. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Espeon to get Eevee eggs (with patience) using 131 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Charm, Covet, Curse and 9 more.
BDSP Espeon Best Moveset
Hidden AbilityMagic Bounce reflects hazards, status moves, and utility attacks back automatically, a tool the original Gen 4 Espeon never had. 130 Sp. Atk at 110 Speed with Psychic TermStab gives the moveset elite special offense. Dropped from B-tier to C because Dark-type popularity and better Psychic alternatives limit where it fits.
Best Build
Espeon best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Dazzling Gleam
- Shadow Ball
- Future Sight
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Egg moves make a real difference. Espeon gets Charm and Covet exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 8 types rounds out the picture alongside Future Sight and Dream Eater.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
Its fur has the look and feel of velvet. The orb on its forehead glows when it uses psychic power.
Espeon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Magic Bounce changes the entire equation for Espeon. The 525 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier as a sweeper. Dazzling Gleam with Focus Sash is the standard set.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Espeon's biggest threats include Scyther (Bug), Misdreavus (Ghost), and Tyranitar (Dark), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.
Magic Bounce is what you want on Espeon. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Synchronize) work on paper but Magic Bounce is what makes Espeon worth using. With base 110 Speed, Magic Bounce gives Espeon an edge before opponents can react.
Base 110 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Espeon is a special attacker with base 130 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a sweeper.
For Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, the core moveset is Dazzling Gleam, Shadow Ball, Futuresight, and Protect. Dazzling Gleam leads at 0% usage. This set covers the sweeper role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Available in 19 titles since its debut in Gold & Silver, Espeon spans 9 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in most mainline games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GSDebut
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 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves