Espeon

#196 in the National Pokédex • Sun Pokémon

This species is outside the Hoenn Pokédex. Obtaining it in Ruby or Sapphire requires a compatible Generation III trade or historical event.

Normal

Shiny

Flareon Umbreon

Pokédex entries

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

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.

Details

Type

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

EV yield	2 SpA
Catch rate	45
Base Exp.	197

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg groups	Field
Gender	87.5% male 12.5% female
Egg cycles	35 (256 steps per cycle; elapsed hatch time varies)

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Eevee #133	Use Water Stone	Vaporeon #134
Eevee #133	Use Thunder Stone	Jolteon #135
Eevee #133	Use Fire Stone	Flareon #136
Eevee #133	Level up with friendship 220 or higher, 12:00–23:59 on the game clock	Espeon #196
Eevee #133	Level up with friendship 220 or higher, 00:00–11:59 on the game clock	Umbreon #197

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Tackle	Physical	35	95	35	Charges the foe with a full-body tackle.
Start	Tail Whip	Status	-	100	30	Wags the tail to lower the foe's DEFENSE.
Start	Helping Hand	Status	-	-	20	Boosts the power of the recipient's moves.
8	Sand Attack	Status	-	100	15	Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face.
16	Confusion	Special	50	100	25	A psychic attack that may cause confusion.
23	Quick Attack	Physical	40	100	30	An extremely fast attack that always strikes first.
30	Swift	Physical	60	-	20	Sprays star-shaped rays that never miss.
36	Psybeam	Special	65	100	20	Fires a peculiar ray that may confuse the foe.
42	Psych Up	Status	-	-	10	Copies the foe's effect(s) and gives to the user.
47	Psychic	Special	90	100	10	A powerful psychic attack that may lower SP. DEF.
52	Morning Sun	Status	-	-	5	Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.

			Class				Description
TM04	Calm Mind		Status	-	-	20	Raises SP. ATK and SP. DEF by focusing the mind.
TM06	Toxic		Status	-	85	10	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TM10	Hidden Power	Varies by IVs	Varies By Type	30–70	100	15	The effectiveness varies with the user.
TM11	Sunny Day		Status	-	-	5	Boosts the power of FIRE-type moves for 5 turns.
TM15	Hyper Beam		Physical	150	90	5	Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.
TM16	Light Screen		Status	-	-	30	Creates a wall of light that lowers SP. ATK damage.
TM17	Protect		Status	-	-	10	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance		Status	-	-	5	Boosts the power of WATER-type moves for 5 turns.
TM21	Frustration		Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
TM23	Iron Tail		Physical	100	75	15	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE.
TM27	Return		Physical	-	100	20	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
TM28	Dig		Physical	60	100	10	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
TM29	Psychic		Special	90	100	10	A powerful psychic attack that may lower SP. DEF.
TM30	Shadow Ball		Physical	80	100	15	Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's SP. DEF.
TM32	Double Team		Status	-	-	15	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
TM33	Reflect		Status	-	-	20	Creates a wall of light that weakens physical attacks.
TM42	Facade		Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43	Secret Power		Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
TM44	Rest		Status	-	-	10	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
TM45	Attract		Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
TM48	Skill Swap		Status	-	-	10	The user swaps special abilities with the target.
HM01	Cut		Physical	50	95	30	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
HM05	Flash		Status	-	70	20	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.