# Espathra - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2026 Battle Stadium Doubles Regulation Set I

> Find the best Espathra builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2026 Battle Stadium Doubles Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Espathra Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Battle Stadium Doubles Regulation Set I (`gen9battlestadiumdoubles`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9battlestadiumdoubles |
| **Usage** | 5% |
| **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/gen9battlestadiumdoubles/Espathra)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9battlestadiumdoubles/Espathra
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2026 Battle Stadium Doubles Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9battlestadiumdoubles)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9battlestadiumdoubles](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9battlestadiumdoubles)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Espathra.

## 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
- **Calm Mind**: 70.194%
- **Baton Pass**: 48.074%
- **Lumina Crash**: 45.060%
- **Stored Power**: 44.670%
- **Protect**: 40.027%
- **Tera Blast**: 37.160%
- **Substitute**: 33.658%
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 25.671%
- **Roost**: 15.293%
- **Shadow Ball**: 8.953%

## Common Abilities
- **Speed Boost**: 97.942%
- **Opportunist**: 2.058%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 25.290%
- **Focus Sash**: 17.624%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 14.757%
- **Mental Herb**: 7.100%
- **Lum Berry**: 4.428%
- **Red Card**: 4.048%
- **Choice Scarf**: 3.921%
- **Light Clay**: 3.443%
- **Aguav Berry**: 3.111%
- **Ganlon Berry**: 3.004%

## Common Teammates
- **Flutter Mane**: 35.277%
- **Dragonite**: 27.602%
- **Chien-Pao**: 22.910%
- **Annihilape**: 20.755%
- **Gholdengo**: 19.048%
- **Dragapult**: 16.522%

## FAQ for Espathra in gen9battlestadiumdoubles-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Espathra?
Espathra is frequently paired with Flutter Mane, Dragonite, Chien-Pao, Annihilape. 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?
The top build for Espathra features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 11.060% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Espathra?
Espathra is most effectively run with the ability **Speed Boost** (97.942%) and the item **Leftovers** (25.290%).

### What is the most common role for Espathra?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Espathra often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gen9battlestadiumdoubles-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/gen9battlestadiumdoubles/Espathra) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2026 Battle Stadium Doubles Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9battlestadiumdoubles) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9battlestadiumdoubles) - Build teams with Espathra
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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