# Espeon - DOU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Espeon in DOU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | DOU (`dou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | dou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou/Espeon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dou/Espeon
- **Format Overview**: [DOU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/dou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dou)

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## Common Moves
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 96.093%
- **Psychic**: 92.370%
- **Reflect**: 43.254%
- **Light Screen**: 42.954%
- **Trick**: 24.784%
- **Grass Knot**: 18.550%
- **Protect**: 11.924%
- **Trick Room**: 10.160%
- **Skill Swap**: 9.705%
- **Hidden Power Water**: 9.386%

## Common Abilities
- **Magic Bounce**: 98.877%
- **Synchronize**: 1.123%

## Common Items
- **Light Clay**: 41.295%
- **Choice Scarf**: 30.119%
- **Focus Sash**: 9.658%
- **Twisted Spoon**: 4.475%
- **Leftovers**: 3.022%
- **Shell Bell**: 2.149%
- **Life Orb**: 1.869%
- **Iron Ball**: 1.604%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 1.574%
- **Other**: 4.236%

## Common Teammates
- **Garchomp**: 42.943%
- **Landorus**: 38.304%
- **Heatran**: 38.304%
- **Thundurus-Therian**: 38.304%
- **Salamence-Mega**: 38.304%
- **Muk-Alola**: 27.745%

## FAQ for Espeon in dou-1825

### What are the top moves for Espeon?
The most common moves for Espeon are Dazzling Gleam, Psychic, Reflect, Light Screen. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Espeon?
Espeon is frequently paired with Garchomp, Landorus, Heatran, Thundurus-Therian. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### 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?
The top build for Espeon features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 50.589% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Espeon?
Espeon is most effectively run with the ability **Magic Bounce** (98.877%) and the item **Light Clay** (41.295%).

### What is the most common role for Espeon?
Based on common item usage (Light Clay), Espeon often functions as a **tactical** in the dou-1825 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/dou/Espeon) - Full interactive stats page
- [DOU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/dou) - Build teams with Espeon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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