# Espeon - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in OverUsed

> Find the best Espeon builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Espeon Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OverUsed (`gen8ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8ou |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8ou/Espeon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8ou/Espeon
- **Format Overview**: [OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8ou)

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## Common Moves
- **Yawn**: 71.258%
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 57.828%
- **Expanding Force**: 56.872%
- **Zap Cannon**: 56.872%
- **Psychic**: 40.567%
- **Shadow Ball**: 26.180%
- **Calm Mind**: 21.887%
- **Psyshock**: 15.097%
- **Bite**: 15.097%
- **Focus Energy**: 10.980%

## Common Abilities
- **Magic Bounce**: 99.823%
- **Synchronize**: 0.177%

## Common Items
- **Eject Button**: 56.872%
- **Weakness Policy**: 38.009%
- **Leftovers**: 3.338%
- **Other**: 1.782%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Lele**: 45.693%
- **Polteageist**: 45.693%
- **Hawlucha**: 45.693%
- **Omastar**: 45.693%
- **Cloyster**: 45.693%
- **Garchomp**: 19.973%

## FAQ for Espeon in gen8ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Espeon?
The most common moves for Espeon are Yawn, Dazzling Gleam, Expanding Force, Zap Cannon. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Espeon?
Espeon is frequently paired with Tapu Lele, Polteageist, Hawlucha, Omastar. 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 `32/0/32/192/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 56.872% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Espeon?
Espeon is most effectively run with the ability **Magic Bounce** (99.823%) and the item **Eject Button** (56.872%).

### What is the most common role for Espeon?
Based on common item usage (Eject Button), Espeon often functions as a **tactical** in the gen8ou-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/gen8ou/Espeon) - Full interactive stats page
- [OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8ou) - Build teams with Espeon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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