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

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

## Best Espeon Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments (`championstournaments`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | championstournaments |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | 34% |
| **Record** | 8-16-1 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments/Espeon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championstournaments/Espeon
- **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
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 100.000%
- **Expanding Force**: 50.000%
- **Psychic Terrain**: 50.000%
- **Hyper Beam**: 25.000%
- **Shadow Ball**: 25.000%
- **Trick Room**: 25.000%
- **Trick**: 25.000%
- **Protect**: 25.000%
- **Stored Power**: 25.000%
- **Calm Mind**: 25.000%

## Common Abilities
- **Magic Bounce**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 50.000%
- **Focus Sash**: 25.000%
- **Kasib Berry**: 25.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Sneasler**: 50.000%
- **Liepard**: 50.000%
- **Meowstic-Mega**: 50.000%
- **Meowscarada**: 50.000%
- **Incineroar**: 50.000%
- **Salamence-Mega**: 25.000%

## FAQ for Espeon in championstournaments-1760

### What are the top moves for Espeon?
The most common moves for Espeon are Dazzling Gleam, Expanding Force, Psychic Terrain, Hyper Beam. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Espeon?
Espeon is frequently paired with Sneasler, Liepard, Meowstic-Mega, Meowscarada. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Espeon weak to and resistant against?
Espeon 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 Espeon?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

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

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Espeon?
Espeon is most effectively run with the ability **Magic Bounce** (100.000%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (50.000%).

### What is the most common role for Espeon?
Based on common item usage (Choice Scarf), Espeon often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the championstournaments-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Espeon?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 65 |
| Attack | 65 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Sp. Atk | 130 |
| Sp. Def | 95 |
| Speed | 110 |
| **BST** | **525** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Espeon on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments/Espeon) - 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 Espeon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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