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.
There’s enough psychic power in Espurr to send a wrestler flying, but because this power can’t be controlled, Espurr finds it troublesome.
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 |
Volcarona's Heat Wave hits Espurr for 54-64%. Kingambit's Sucker Punch also KOs at 107-126%.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Espurr View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave54-64% | ||
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Espurr View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch20-24% | ||
 Kingambit DarkSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySupremeoverlord ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Espurr View Kingambit builds →Sucker Punch 2x107-126%KO | ||
 Dragapult DragonGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Espurr View Dragapult builds →U Turn 2x44-52% Draco Meteor96-113%KO Shadow Ball 2x118-139%KO | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Espurr View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x98-115%KO Extreme Speed37-44% | ||
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 are average hatch time. 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 Ground egg group.
Electric coverage is what separates a good sweep from a wasted boost. After Nasty Plot, Espurr threatens a wide range with flexible EVs and Eviolite backing every hit.
Best Build
Espurr best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Energy Ball
- Psychic
- Thunderbolt
- Nasty Plot
Recommended Teammates
Screens Setter Moveset
- Fake Out
- Light Screen
- Psychic Noise
- Reflect
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Fake Out
- Yawn
- Psychic
- Play Rough
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Energy Ball
- Psychic
- Thunderbolt
- Nasty Plot
Screens Setter Moveset
- Fake Out
- Light Screen
- Psychic Noise
- Reflect
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Fake Out
- Yawn
- Psychic
- Play Rough
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Reflect
- Psychic
- Light Screen
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
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Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Espurr's Normal and Fairy coverage and more all comes from technical machines, built on top of Psychic and Psyshock for same-type damage. Energy Ball and Play Rough are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Espurr's Normal and Fairy coverage and more all comes from technical machines, built on top of Psychic and Psyshock for same-type damage. Energy Ball and Play Rough are the payoff moves.
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Espurr's Normal and Fairy coverage and more all comes from technical machines, built on top of Psychic and Psyshock for same-type damage. Energy Ball and Iron Tail are the payoff moves.
Without breeding, Espurr misses out on Assist and Barrier. That's 4 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Dream Eater and Psychic, with coverage across 7 types rounding things out.
Espurr doesn't appear in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer it from X or Sword to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Espurr can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Bring it over from X or Sword instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Easy grab on Espurr with high spawn rates across 18 locations in mid-game routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Best Locations to Catch Espurr in Sword & Shield
Before you go hunting for Espurr, check which of the 18 spots belong to your version. Shield and Sword each have different walking encounters at Lv. 16-30.
At 355 BST, Espurr is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Meowstic before bringing it to any serious fight.
Watch for Genesect (Bug), Chandelure (Ghost), and Hydreigon (Dark) when using Espurr. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.
Keen Eye prevents accuracy from being lowered. That's the one you want on Espurr. Own Tempo is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Infiltrator works too if your team needs something different.
Espurr is leaning toward the special side (base 63 Sp. Atk). Speed tells the real story. At base 68 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
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.
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 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 6XYDebut
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 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves