#196 · Generation 2
Espeon
- Max CP (L40 / L50)
- 3,170 / 3,583
- Raid catch CP (L20 / L25)
- 1,811 / 2,264
- Research CP (L15)
- 1,358
- Buddy distance
- 5 km
- 2nd charged move
- 75,000 dust · 75 candy
- Shiny
- Shadow
- Tradable
- Mega
- Dynamax
Verdict: Situational
Espeon has a niche: B-tier Max Battle attacker. Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.
Battle roles
- BMax Battle attackerdynamax#3 Psychic · 255 per Max Move
Dynamax Espeon ranks #3 of 32 Psychic-type Max attackers: 255 damage per Max Mindstorm at level 40 (fast move Confusion). Only a copy caught in a Max Battle can use it.
- –Great League#864 of 1154 · score 63.5
Ranked #864 of 1154; not competitive in Great League.
- –Ultra League#647 of 851 · score 65.6
Ranked #647 of 851; not competitive in Ultra League.
- –Master League#296 of 409 · score 53.4
Ranked #296 of 409; not competitive in Master League.
Collection value
- Can Dynamax: only copies caught in Max Battles can Dynamax, so keep at least one Max copy.
- 5 costume/event variants: costumed copies cannot be re-obtained outside their event.
Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.
Base stats
Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.
Evolution line
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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)
| League | Tier | Rank | Score | Recommended moves | Typical build |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | – | #864 / 1154 | 63.5 | Confusion · Psychic Fangs · Shadow Ball | L17.5 · 4/14/11 |
| Ultra League | – | #647 / 851 | 65.6 | Confusion · Psychic Fangs · Shadow Ball | L28.5 · 7/15/14 |
| Master League | – | #296 / 409 | 53.4 | Confusion · Psychic Fangs · Shadow Ball | L50 · 15/15/15 |
| Ultra Premier | – | #467 / 689 | 71.3 | Confusion · Psychic Fangs · Shadow Ball | |
| Master Premier | – | #121 / 274 | 67.1 | Confusion · Psychic Fangs · Shadow Ball | L50 · 15/15/15 |
Source: PvPoke overall rankings. Score is relative to the league meta (100 = best). Typical build is the IV spread PvPoke assumes.
Max Battles (Dynamax & Gigantamax)
Espeon can Dynamax. Only copies caught in Max Battles (or from Max research) can enter Power Spot battles.
Max Moves
- psychicMax Mindstormfrom Confusion250 / 300 / 350 power
- Max Guard+20 / +40 / +60 HP shield
- Max Spiritheals 8 / 12 / 16% HP
Max Battle roles
- AttackerB Dynamax
Max Move power is per level 1 / 2 / 3; levels are unlocked with Max Particles and Candy. Tiers are computed from level-3 Max Move damage, Defence × HP and HP at level 40; thresholds on the guide page.
Raid attacker rankings
| Attacking type | Tier | Rank | DPS | TDO | Best moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| normal | – | #34 / 354 | 12.7 | 199 | Confusion · Last ResortElite TM |
| psychic | – | #38 / 248 | 14.4 | 226 | Confusion · Psychic |
| ghost | – | #40 / 193 | 13.4 | 210 | Confusion · Shadow BallElite TM |
Level 40, 15/15/15, neutral target. DPS = damage per second, TDO = total damage output before fainting. Rank is among every Pokemon using that attacking type.
Moves
| Fast move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | DPS | PvP power | PvP energy | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ConfusionSTAB | psychic | 19 | +14 | 1.5s | 12.7 | 16 | +14 | 4 turns |
Zen HeadbuttSTAB | psychic | 11 | +9 | 1.0s | 11.0 | 8 | +6 | 3 turns |
| Charged move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | Dmg/energy | PvP power | PvP energy | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PsybeamSTAB | psychic | 65 | -50 | 3.0s | 1.30 | 70 | -60 | |
PsychicSTAB | psychic | 95 | -50 | 3.0s | 1.90 | 75 | -55 | 10% chance: -1 foe Def |
Future SightSTAB | psychic | 115 | -100 | 2.5s | 1.15 | 110 | -65 | |
Psychic FangsSTAB | psychic | 25 | -33 | 1.0s | 0.76 | 40 | -35 | 100% chance: -1 foe Def |
Last ResortElite TM | normal | 90 | -50 | 3.0s | 1.80 | 90 | -55 | |
Shadow BallElite TM | ghost | 100 | -50 | 3.0s | 2.00 | 90 | -50 |
Questions people ask
- Is Espeon good in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Espeon is B-tier for Max Battle attacker.
- Should I keep or transfer Espeon?
- Espeon has a niche: B-tier Max Battle attacker. Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.
- Is Espeon a good raid attacker?
- Espeon ranks #38 of 248 psychic attackers with 14.4 DPS. That is outside the top 15, so it is not a raid priority.
- Can Espeon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Shiny Espeon is available from evolution, photobomb, raid, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.
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Holiday Hat (2022)Event costume
Explorer Hat (2023)Event costume
Flower CrownEvent costume
Cherry Blossom CrownEvent costume
Gofest 2024 SscarfEvent costume