# Espathra - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2023 Regulation Set C

> Find the best Espathra builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2023 Regulation Set C. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Espathra Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2023 Regulation Set C (`gen9vgc2023regc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023regc |
| **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/gen9vgc2023regc/Espathra)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc/Espathra
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2023 Regulation Set C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc)

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## 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
- **Protect**: 100.000%
- **Lumina Crash**: 100.000%
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 100.000%
- **Hypnosis**: 97.759%
- **Other**: 2.241%

## Common Abilities
- **Speed Boost**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Covert Cloak**: 97.759%
- **Other**: 2.241%

## Common Teammates
- **Sandy Shocks**: 97.759%
- **Flutter Mane**: 97.759%
- **Murkrow**: 97.759%
- **Maushold**: 97.759%
- **Scizor**: 80.334%
- **Revavroom**: 17.425%

## FAQ for Espathra in gen9vgc2023regc-1760

### What are the top moves for Espathra?
The most common moves for Espathra are Protect, Lumina Crash, Dazzling Gleam, Hypnosis. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Espathra?
Espathra is frequently paired with Sandy Shocks, Flutter Mane, Murkrow, Maushold. 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 **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `36/0/212/4/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 97.759% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Espathra?
Espathra is most effectively run with the ability **Speed Boost** (100.000%) and the item **Covert Cloak** (97.759%).

### What is the most common role for Espathra?
Based on common item usage (Covert Cloak), Espathra often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2023regc-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/gen9vgc2023regc/Espathra) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2023 Regulation Set C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2023regc) - Build teams with Espathra
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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