# Espeon - Gen 9 OU Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Espeon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Espeon
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou)

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## Common Moves
- **Shadow Ball**: 57.095%
- **Psychic**: 55.699%
- **Trick**: 51.677%
- **Alluring Voice**: 38.135%
- **Draining Kiss**: 34.046%
- **Calm Mind**: 28.608%
- **Psychic Noise**: 21.492%
- **Morning Sun**: 17.247%
- **Psyshock**: 15.565%
- **Weather Ball**: 13.151%

## Common Abilities
- **Magic Bounce**: 99.954%
- **Synchronize**: 0.046%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 49.364%
- **Leftovers**: 11.128%
- **Light Clay**: 9.846%
- **Choice Specs**: 9.733%
- **Focus Sash**: 9.515%
- **Eject Button**: 3.917%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 1.531%
- **Other**: 4.966%

## Common Teammates
- **Great Tusk**: 47.023%
- **Moltres**: 25.706%
- **Primarina**: 22.732%
- **Glimmora**: 22.465%
- **Pecharunt**: 20.437%
- **Alomomola**: 19.809%

## FAQ for Espeon in gen9ou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Espeon?
Espeon is frequently paired with Great Tusk, Moltres, Primarina, Glimmora. 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 51.108% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Espeon?
Espeon is most effectively run with the ability **Magic Bounce** (99.954%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (49.364%).

### 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 gen9ou-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/gen9ou/Espeon) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9ou) - 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).*