Biology
Espeon is a quadruped, mammalian Pokémon with slender legs and dainty paws. It is covered in fine, lilac fur. This velvety fur is sensitive for Espeon to sense minute shifts in the air, thus allowing it to predict the weather. Its ears are large, and it has purple eyes with white pupils. There are tufts of fur near its eyes, and a small, red gem embedded in its forehead. The gem boosts the psychic powers that it gained to protect its Trainer from harm. It also has a thin, forked tail that quivers when it predicts its opponent's moves. Espeon is rare in the wilderness, and is more commonly found in urban areas .
In the anime
Major appearances
Sakura 's Eevee evolved into Espeon at some point between Trouble's Brewing and Espeon, Not Included .
Other
An Espeon appeared in Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias under the ownership of Annie .
The announcer of the Kanto Contests , Lilian Meridian , owns an Espeon. It was only seen in The Saffron Con to test the stage's lighting effects.
An Espeon was the third and final Pokémon used by Anabel during her rematch against Ash for the Ability Symbol in Second Time's the Charm . The Sun Pokémon was defeated by Ash's Pikachu .
An Espeon appeared in Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad! , along with an Eevee and its other evolved forms , under the ownership of Virgil .
An Espeon appeared in Eevee & Friends with an Eevee and its other evolved forms, including the newly introduced Sylveon .
An Espeon appeared in Master Class Choices! under the ownership of a Performer named Amelia . Espeon was used alongside Dragonair and made it past the Theme Performance, but it came in second during the Freestyle Performance, losing to Serena and her Braixen , Pancham , and Sylveon .
Minor appearances
An Espeon appeared in Gary 's explanation in Johto Photo Finish .
An Espeon appeared in Destiny Deoxys .
In Not On MY Watch ya Don't! , Espeon was one of the Pokémon being hypnotized by Psyduck .
Espeon made a small cameo in the beginning of Giratina and the Sky Warrior together with an Eevee and the other six Eeveelutions .
An Espeon appeared in Hi Ho Silver Wind! .
A Coordinator 's Espeon appeared in The Saffron Con .
An Espeon appeared briefly in May, We Harley Drew'd Ya! under the ownership of a Coordinator competing in the Kanto Grand Festival .
An Espeon appeared in a fantasy in Tag Team Battle Inspiration! where Serena imagined what her Eevee could evolve into.
A Trainer 's Espeon appeared in Racing to a Big Event! , where it participated in the Pancake Race.
Pokédex entries
Episode
Pokémon
Source
Entry
EP226
Espeon
Ash's Pokédex
Espeon, the Sun Pokémon. Espeon are able to read air currents, allowing it to predict the future, as well as its opponents' next moves .
Episode
Pokémon
Source
Entry
AG170
Espeon
May's Pokédex
Espeon, the Sun Pokémon. It uses the fine hairs that cover its body to sense air currents and predict an opponent's movement.
Episode
Pokémon
Source
Entry
BW102
Espeon
Ash's Pokédex
Espeon, the Sun Pokémon. It predicts opponent's moves and detects air currents with its body hairs.
In the manga
In the TCG
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold
It uses the fine hair that covers its body to sense air currents and predict its enemy's actions.
Silver
By reading air currents, it can predict things such as the weather or its foe's next move.
Crystal
The tip of its forked tail quivers when it is predicting its opponent's next move.
Stadium 2
It uses the fine hair that covers its body to sense air currents and predict its enemy's actions.
Generation III
Ruby
Espeon is extremely loyal to any trainer it considers to be worthy. It is said that this Pokémon developed its precognitive powers to protect its trainer from harm.
Sapphire
Emerald
An Espeon is extremely loyal to any trainer it considers to be worthy. It is said to have developed precognitive powers to protect its trainer from harm.
FireRed
By reading air currents, it can predict things such as the weather or its foe's next move.
LeafGreen
It uses the fine hair that covers its body to sense air currents and predict its enemy's actions.
Generation IV
Diamond
Its fur has the look and feel of velvet. The orb on its forehead glows when it uses psycho-power.
Pearl
Platinum
Its fur is so sensitive, it can sense minute shifts in the air and predict the weather.
HeartGold
It uses the fine hair that covers its body to sense air currents and predict its enemy's actions.
SoulSilver
By reading air currents, it can predict things such as the weather or its foe's next move.
Generation V
Black
Its fur is so sensitive, it can sense minute shifts in the air and predict the weather.
White
Black 2
Its fur is so sensitive, it can feel minute shifts in the air and predict the weather... and its foes' thoughts.
White 2
Generation VI
X
The tip of its forked tail quivers when it is predicting its opponent's next move.
Y
Its fur is so sensitive, it can feel minute shifts in the air and predict the weather...and its foes' thoughts.
Omega Ruby
Espeon is extremely loyal to any Trainer it considers to be worthy. It is said that this Pokémon developed its precognitive powers to protect its Trainer from harm.
Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII
Sun
It can instantaneously sense its opponent's movements by feeling air currents with its fine fur.
Moon
It unleashes psychic power from the orb on its forehead. When its power is exhausted, the orb grows dull and dark.
Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
In events
Pokémon Global Link promotions
Stats
Base stats
Stat
Range
At Lv. 50
At Lv. 100
65
125 - 172
240 - 334
65
63 - 128
121 - 251
60
58 - 123
112 - 240
130
121 - 200
238 - 394
95
90 - 161
175 - 317
110
103 - 178
202 - 350
Total:
525
Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs , IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature .
Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs , IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature .
Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Learnset
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Espeon
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Espeon
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Espeon
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Espeon
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Espeon in Generation VII
Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Espeon in that game.
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Espeon
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Espeon
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Espeon can be tutored the move in that game
A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Espeon cannot be tutored the move in that game
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Espeon
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Espeon
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Espeon
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Espeon
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
TCG -only moves
Side game data
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Poké Assist:
Field move:
None
Loops: 5
Min. exp.: 75
Max. exp.: 89
Browser entry R-000
Espeon attacks with a ray it emits from its glowing red forehead.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Poké Assist:(present)
Field move:(present)
(Psy Power ×2)
Poké Assist:(past)
Field move:(past)
(Psy Power ×1)
Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]]
It lets loose psychic orbs that make Pokémon Paused.
Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Trivia
Origin
Espeon appears to be based on legend of the nekomata , also known as bake-neko, which are mysterious, intelligent, fork-tailed goblin cats. It additionally resembles a carbuncle , a Latin-American mythological beast which had a jewel on its forehead. It also has traits of caracals , sphynx cats , lynxes , and due to its large ears, fennec foxes .
Name origin
Espeon is a combination of ESP (a branch of psychic abilities) and eon (an immeasurably long period of time, possibly referring to how long evolution takes naturally). Eon is a suffix all Eevee evolutions share and was Eevee's English prototype name.
Eifie is a combination of エスパー esupaa (ESPer , a person with psychic powers) and フィール fiiru (feel), referring to its extraordinary sensory abilities. It is very similar to Eevee, in both writing and sound (イーブイ/エーフィ).
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