# Espathra - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments

> Find the best Espathra builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Espathra Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments (`championstournaments`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | championstournaments |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | 51.167% |
| **Record** | 306-292-2 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments/Espathra)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championstournaments/Espathra
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/championstournaments](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championstournaments)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Bug (2x), Ghost (2x), Dark (2x) |
| **Resists** | Fighting (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 96.774%
- **Lumina Crash**: 83.871%
- **Calm Mind**: 83.871%
- **Baton Pass**: 80.645%
- **Stored Power**: 12.903%
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 12.903%
- **Hypnosis**: 9.677%
- **Skill Swap**: 9.677%
- **Feather Dance**: 6.452%
- **Substitute**: 3.226%

## Common Abilities
- **Speed Boost**: 96.774%
- **Opportunist**: 3.226%

## Common Items
- **Colbur Berry**: 29.032%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 22.581%
- **Mental Herb**: 19.355%
- **Focus Sash**: 12.903%
- **Leftovers**: 9.677%
- **Kasib Berry**: 6.452%

## Common Teammates
- **Archaludon**: 32.258%
- **Floette-Eternal-Mega**: 25.806%
- **Sableye**: 22.581%
- **Sinistcha**: 22.581%
- **Scovillain-Mega**: 22.581%
- **Incineroar**: 22.581%

## Featured Teams with Espathra

### Team 1 by aerxdri
*Record: 7-2*
*Event: limitless-6a400679c87cd9ff0a3113c0*

**Pokemon**: Dragonite-Mega, Gholdengo, Clefable, Espathra, Basculegion, Lopunny-Mega

**Espathra Set**:
- **Ability**: Speed Boost
- **Item**: Kasib Berry
- **Moves**: Protect, Lumina Crash, Calm Mind, Baton Pass


## FAQ for Espathra in championstournaments-1760

### What are the top moves for Espathra?
The most common moves for Espathra are Protect, Lumina Crash, Calm Mind, Baton Pass. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Espathra?
Espathra is frequently paired with Archaludon, Floette-Eternal-Mega, Sableye, Sinistcha. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Espathra weak to and resistant against?
Espathra is weak to Bug (2x), Ghost (2x), Dark (2x), resists Fighting (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### Which Tera Types are best for Espathra?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Espathra?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Espathra?
Espathra is most effectively run with the ability **Speed Boost** (96.774%) and the item **Colbur Berry** (29.032%).

### What is the most common role for Espathra?
Based on common item usage (Colbur Berry), Espathra often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the championstournaments-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Espathra?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 95 |
| Attack | 60 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Sp. Atk | 101 |
| Sp. Def | 60 |
| Speed | 105 |
| **BST** | **481** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Espathra on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments/Espathra) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/championstournaments) - Build teams with Espathra
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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