Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Espeon
Say it: ESS-pee-on
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Espeon is the Sun Pokémon — Psychic from Eevee (day buddy evolve). In Pokémon GO it is a Psychic attacker with Last Resort from Eevee Community Day (or an Elite TM). Psychic helps against Fighting and Poison; Bug, Ghost, and Dark hit Psychic hard. Evolve Eevee during the day as a buddy, or catch Espeon from events.
Say it: ESS-pee-on
Espeon (#196) is a Psychic Pokémon in Pokémon GO — one Eeveelution. Trainers use it as a Psychic attacker with Confusion / Zen Headbutt + Psychic / Future Sight / Psychic Fangs / Psybeam. Against Espeon, lead with Bug, Ghost, or Dark. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Espeon is a Psychic attacker and PvP pick in Great/Ultra formats with correct moves.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Fun fact: Eevee evolutions need specific tricks — nickname or buddy methods change by generation.
Invest tip: Confusion + Psychic / Future Sight is the usual Psychic kit; Last Resort is the Eevee CD exclusive. Shadow Espeon is the DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing.
Type matchups
- Psychic moves hit Fighting and Poison hard.
When Espeon is your opponent, Bug, Ghost, Dark hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 261
- Defense
- 175
- Stamina
- 163
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Mega Pinsir · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 2. Mega Scizor · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 3. Pheromosa · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 4. Shadow Scyther · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 5. Genesect · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 6. Scizor · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 7. Escavalier · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Megahorn
- 8. Volcarona · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 9. Yanmega · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 10. Pinsir · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 11. Heracross · beats Bug
Struggle Bug + Megahorn
- 12. Accelgor · beats Bug
Infestation + Bug Buzz
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Volcarona · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 2. Yanmega · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 3. Scyther · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 4. Pinsir · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 5. Heracross · beats Bug
Struggle Bug + Megahorn
- 6. Forretress · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 7. Ninjask · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + Bug Buzz
- 8. Masquerain · beats Bug
Infestation + Bug Buzz
- 9. Vivillon · beats Bug
Struggle Bug + Bug Buzz
- 10. Ledian · beats Bug
Struggle Bug + Bug Buzz
- 11. Ariados · beats Bug
Infestation + Megahorn
- 12. Beedrill · beats Bug
Infestation + X-Scissor
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists the always-available TM pool. Last Resort is an Eevee Community Day exclusive — Elite TM if you missed the event.
Fast
- Confusion · Standard
Psychic damage / default
- Zen Headbutt · Standard
Psychic alternate
Charged
- Psychic · Standard
Psychic nuke
- Future Sight · Standard
Psychic alternate
- Psychic Fangs · Standard
Psychic / PvP
- Psybeam · Standard
Psychic / bait
- Last Resort · Community Day / Elite TM
Normal coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- confusion
- zen headbutt
Charged
- psybeam
- psychic
- futuresight
- psychic fangs
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #789 of 954 · CP 1494
Confusion + Futuresight
- Ultra League · rank #567 of 747 · CP 2490
Confusion + Futuresight
- Master League · rank #368 of 1023 · CP 3583
Confusion + Futuresight
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
Raid attacker roles
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 4: Best Raid Attackers by Type
… / Mismagius Hex + Shadow Ball Psychic Mega Mewtwo Y Psycho Cut + Psystrike Shadow Mewtwo Espeon / Alakazam Confusion + Psychic Dark Mega Tyranitar Bite + Crunch Shadow Weavile Weavile /…
- Ch. 13: Raid Counters — Mega, Primal & Ultra Beasts
… Dark Reliable Dark/Legendary; good TDO Rank Pokémon Fast Move Charged Move Type Notes 10 Espeon Confusion Psychic Psychic Budget Psychic counter; strong DPS for accessibility ⚠ Moveset …
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
- Ch. 22: Community Day Prep Checklist
Community Day prep — incense, storage, and evolution timing.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).