# Espeon - Gen 9 National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Espeon in Gen 9 National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 National Dex (`gen9nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Espeon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Espeon
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)

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## Common Moves
- **Alluring Voice**: 46.723%
- **Psychic**: 41.772%
- **Trick**: 40.903%
- **Shadow Ball**: 35.292%
- **Morning Sun**: 27.646%
- **Psychic Noise**: 22.286%
- **Wish**: 20.802%
- **Copycat**: 19.807%
- **Celebrate**: 16.289%
- **Stored Power**: 15.194%

## Common Abilities
- **Magic Bounce**: 99.869%
- **Synchronize**: 0.131%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 21.724%
- **Choice Specs**: 20.935%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 20.004%
- **Normalium Z**: 16.334%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 6.443%
- **Life Orb**: 5.995%
- **Focus Sash**: 3.284%
- **Eject Button**: 1.268%
- **Other**: 4.012%

## Common Teammates
- **Alomomola**: 24.365%
- **Kommo-o**: 23.627%
- **Sinistcha**: 19.796%
- **Samurott-Hisui**: 19.765%
- **Iron Treads**: 19.726%
- **Zapdos**: 14.523%

## FAQ for Espeon in gen9nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Espeon?
The most common moves for Espeon are Alluring Voice, Psychic, Trick, Shadow Ball. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Espeon?
Espeon is frequently paired with Alomomola, Kommo-o, Sinistcha, Samurott-Hisui. 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 61.017% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Espeon?
Espeon is most effectively run with the ability **Magic Bounce** (99.869%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (21.724%).

### 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 gen9nationaldex-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/gen9nationaldex/Espeon) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9nationaldex) - Build teams with Espeon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*