Is Espeon Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Friendship evolution from Eevee during the day. Psychic-type with speed and Special Attack rivaling Alakazam without needing a trade. Handles Hala's Fighting Grand Trial and puts in work through the E4. One of the best Eeveelutions for story mode.
Eevee has the type edge here and should clean up Ilima's team.
Eevee trades roughly evenly with Hala's team.
Eevee trades roughly evenly with Lana's team.
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Vaporeon resists most of Kiawe's coverage and hits back hard.
Jolteon has the type edge here and should clean up Kiawe's team.
Flareon trades roughly evenly with Kiawe's team.
Espeon resists most of Kiawe's coverage and hits back hard.
Umbreon has the type edge here and should clean up Kiawe's team.
Eevee trades roughly evenly with Kiawe's team.
Eevee trades roughly evenly with Kiawe's team.
Sylveon trades roughly evenly with Kiawe's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Kiawe:
Vaporeon trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Jolteon trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Flareon has the type edge here and should clean up Mallow's team.
Espeon has the type edge here and should clean up Mallow's team.
Umbreon trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Eevee trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Eevee trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Sylveon trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Mallow:
Olivia's typing presses Eevee's defenses.
Olivia's typing presses Eevee's defenses.
Olivia's typing presses Eevee's defenses.
Olivia's typing presses Eevee's defenses.
Olivia's typing presses Eevee's defenses.
Olivia's typing presses Eevee's defenses.
Olivia's typing presses Eevee's defenses.
Olivia's typing presses Eevee's defenses.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Olivia:
Vaporeon trades roughly evenly with Sophocles's team.
Jolteon has the type edge here and should clean up Sophocles's team.
Flareon resists most of Sophocles's coverage and hits back hard.
Sophocles's typing presses Espeon's defenses.
Umbreon trades roughly evenly with Sophocles's team.
Sophocles's team hits Leafeon's weaknesses hard.
Sophocles's team hits Glaceon's weaknesses hard.
Sophocles's team hits Sylveon's weaknesses hard.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Sophocles:
Vaporeon trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Jolteon trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Flareon has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Espeon trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Umbreon has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Leafeon trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Glaceon has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Sylveon trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Acerola:
Vaporeon has the type edge here and should clean up Nanu's team.
Jolteon trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
Flareon trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
Nanu's team hits Espeon's weaknesses hard.
Umbreon trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
Leafeon has the type edge here and should clean up Nanu's team.
Glaceon has the type edge here and should clean up Nanu's team.
Sylveon resists most of Nanu's coverage and hits back hard.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Nanu:
Vaporeon trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.
Jolteon resists most of Mina's coverage and hits back hard.
Flareon has the type edge here and should clean up Mina's team.
Espeon has the type edge here and should clean up Mina's team.
Umbreon trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.
Leafeon trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.
Glaceon has the type edge here and should clean up Mina's team.
Sylveon has the type edge here and should clean up Mina's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Mina:
Vaporeon resists most of Hapu's coverage and hits back hard.
Hapu's team hits Jolteon's weaknesses hard.
Flareon trades roughly evenly with Hapu's team.
Espeon has the type edge here and should clean up Hapu's team.
Umbreon has the type edge here and should clean up Hapu's team.
Leafeon resists most of Hapu's coverage and hits back hard.
Glaceon resists most of Hapu's coverage and hits back hard.
Sylveon has the type edge here and should clean up Hapu's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Hapu:
Vaporeon trades roughly evenly with Molayne's team.
Jolteon trades roughly evenly with Molayne's team.
Flareon resists most of Molayne's coverage and hits back hard.
Molayne's team hits Espeon's weaknesses hard.
Molayne's team hits Umbreon's weaknesses hard.
Molayne's team hits Leafeon's weaknesses hard.
Molayne's team hits Glaceon's weaknesses hard.
Molayne's team hits Sylveon's weaknesses hard.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Molayne:
Vaporeon resists most of Olivia's coverage and hits back hard.
Jolteon trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Flareon trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Espeon trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Umbreon trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Leafeon has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Glaceon has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Sylveon trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Olivia:
Vaporeon has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Jolteon has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Flareon resists most of Acerola's coverage and hits back hard.
Espeon has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Umbreon resists most of Acerola's coverage and hits back hard.
Leafeon trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Glaceon has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Sylveon has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Acerola:
Vaporeon has the type edge here and should clean up Kahili's team.
Jolteon resists most of Kahili's coverage and hits back hard.
Flareon trades roughly evenly with Kahili's team.
Espeon has the type edge here and should clean up Kahili's team.
Umbreon trades roughly evenly with Kahili's team.
Kahili's team hits Leafeon's weaknesses hard.
Glaceon resists most of Kahili's coverage and hits back hard.
Sylveon has the type edge here and should clean up Kahili's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Kahili:
Vaporeon trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Jolteon trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Flareon has the type edge here and should clean up Kukui's team.
Espeon trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Umbreon trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Leafeon trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Glaceon trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Sylveon trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Kukui:
Catch Espeon on Route 4 (walking, Lv 11-14). Alternate S.O.S. encounters; UNCOMMON; Called by Eevee.
Catch Umbreon on Route 4 (walking, Lv 11-14). Alternate S.O.S. encounters; UNCOMMON; Called by Eevee.
Vaporeon can be obtained by breeding (post-game).
Jolteon can be obtained by breeding (post-game).
Flareon can be obtained by breeding (post-game).
Leafeon can be obtained by breeding (post-game).
Glaceon can be obtained by breeding (post-game).
Sylveon can be obtained by breeding (post-game).
Catch Eevee on Route 4 (walking, Lv 11-14).
How to Get Espeon in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Espeon starts showing up in early-game routes at moderate rates across 6 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Espeon in USUM
Eevee is your first catch on the way to Espeon. You'll find walking and gift encounters from Lv. 1-17 across 14 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch EeveePaniola RanchLv.1Gift from NPCOne-timeNursery eggRoute 4Lv.11-14GrassRate 5%Route 6 - NorthLv.14-17GrassRate 5%Route 6 - SouthLv.14-17GrassRate 5%
Step 2Espeon ✓Route 4Lv.11-14GrassDaySOS from EeveeRoute 6 - NorthLv.14-17GrassDaySOS from EeveeRoute 6 - SouthLv.14-17GrassDaySOS from Eeveeor evolve from Eevee (Step 1)
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
 Vullaby Dark | C | |
 Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Murkrow builds →Thief 2x69-82% Astonish 2x25-31% | ||
 Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Sableye builds →Thief 2x59-71% Shadow Sneak 2x43-53% | ||
 Inkay DarkPsychic | D | |
 Vivillon Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Vivillon builds →Struggle Bug 2x43-53% Thief 2x33-39% | ||
 Umbreon Dark | B | |
Inkay DarkPsychic | D | |
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Murkrow builds →Thief 2x64-76% Astonish 2x22-27% | ||
 Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Butterfree builds →Silver Wind 2x49-58% Thief 2x27-33% | ||
Vullaby Dark | C | |
Umbreon Dark | B | |
Inkay DarkPsychic | D | |
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Murkrow builds →Thief 2x69-82% Astonish 2x24-29% | ||
Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Butterfree builds →Silver Wind 2x53-63% Thief 2x29-35% | ||
Vullaby Dark | C | |
Umbreon Dark | B | |
 Ariados BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Ariados builds →Bug Bite 2x67-79% Thief 2x44-53% Shadow Sneak 2x31-36% | ||
 Pinsir Bug | C | |
Inkay DarkPsychic | D | |
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Murkrow builds →Thief 2x67-79% Astonish 2x24-28% | ||
Umbreon Dark | B | |
Ariados BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Ariados builds →Leech Life 2x92-108%KO Sucker Punch 2x53-63% Shadow Sneak 2x33-39% | ||
 Ribombee BugFairy | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Ribombee builds →Pollen Puff 2x76-90% Thief 2x33-39% | ||
 Parasect BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Parasect builds →Leech Life 2x95-112%KO Thief 2x47-55% | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
 Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x118-140%KO Leech Life 2x75-89% Shadow Claw 2x65-77% | ||
 Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Honchkrow builds →Sucker Punch 2x106-125%KO Shadow Ball 2x49-57% | ||
 Zoroark Dark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Zoroark builds →Foul Play 2x123-146%KO Shadow Ball 2x53-63% U-turn 2x60-71% | ||
 Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Absol builds →Night Slash 2x108-128%KO Shadow Claw 2x72-85% | ||
 Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Wimpod (Dividing Peak Tunnel Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Golisopod builds →First Impression 2x136-160%KO Sucker Punch 2x70-83% Shadow Claw 2x70-83% | ||
Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x115-135%KO Leech Life 2x71-84% Shadow Claw 2x63-74% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Krookodile builds →Foul Play 2x129-152%KO Shadow Claw 2x64-76% | ||
 Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Pangoro builds →Crunch 2x115-135%KO X-Scissor 2x77-90% Shadow Claw 2x67-79% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Honchkrow builds →Sucker Punch 2x100-119%KO Shadow Ball 2x48-56% | ||
Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Honchkrow builds →Foul Play 2x137-162%KO Shadow Ball 2x47-56% | ||
Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Krookodile builds →Foul Play 2x131-154%KO Shadow Claw 2x64-76% | ||
Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x113-134%KO Leech Life 2x72-85% Shadow Claw 2x63-75% | ||
 Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Lunala builds →Moongeist Beam 2x109-128%KO Night Daze 2x62-73% | ||
Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Pangoro builds →Crunch 2x115-136%KO X-Scissor 2x77-91% Shadow Claw 2x68-80% | ||
Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Honchkrow builds →Foul Play 2x139-164%KO Shadow Ball 2x47-56% | ||
Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Krookodile builds →Foul Play 2x132-156%KO Shadow Claw 2x65-77% | ||
Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x117-137%KO Leech Life 2x73-86% Shadow Claw 2x64-76% | ||
Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Lunala builds →Moongeist Beam 2x111-131%KO Night Daze 2x63-75% | ||
Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Pangoro builds →Crunch 2x117-137%KO X-Scissor 2x78-92% Shadow Claw 2x68-80% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Gliscor deals 38-45% with Earthquake.
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Toxapex builds →Scald14-16% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave32-38% Volt Switch24-28% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Gliscor builds →Earthquake38-45% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves View Skarmory builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Espeon View Pelipper builds →U Turn 2x33-39% Hurricane29-34% Scald21-25% | ||
Espeon Evolutions
Eevee's line splits into 8 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 218 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Captivate, Charm, Covet and 11 more.
USUM Espeon Best Moveset
130 Sp. Atk at 110 Speed with AbilityMagic Bounce reflecting hazards and status moves back at the user as a hidden ability. Psychic TermStab hits fast and hard. The moveset holds B-tier through offensive Magic Bounce that reflects hazards without spending a turn, combining speed with disruption.
Best Build
Espeon best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Calm Mind
- Psychic
- Dazzling Gleam
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Egg moves make a real difference. Espeon gets Captivate and Charm exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 7 types rounds out the picture alongside Future Sight and Synchronoise.
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
Reminder Moves
Base Stats
Although it originally had no powers at all, people say its precognitive faculties were awakened by its need to protect itself.
Psychic power builds up in the orb on its forehead as it bathes in the sunshine. Espeon is not good at battling at night.
Espeon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Magic Bounce changes the entire equation for Espeon. The 525 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier as a sweeper. Calm Mind with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the core moveset is Calm Mind, Psychic, Dazzling Gleam, and Shadow Ball. Calm Mind leads at 0% usage. Psychic provides reliable STAB damage.
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