# Espathra - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Bochum Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2

> Find the best Espathra builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Bochum Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Espathra Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Bochum Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2 (`gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **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/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals/Espathra)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals/Espathra
- **Format Overview**: [Bochum Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals)

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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
- **Lumina Crash**: 100.000%
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 100.000%
- **Protect**: 100.000%
- **Hypnosis**: 100.000%

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

## Common Items
- **Covert Cloak**: 75.000%
- **Focus Sash**: 25.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Sandy Shocks**: 100.000%
- **Iron Bundle**: 100.000%
- **Brute Bonnet**: 50.000%
- **Talonflame**: 50.000%
- **Tsareena**: 25.000%
- **Hydreigon**: 25.000%

## FAQ for Espathra in gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals-1760

### What are the top moves for Espathra?
The most common moves for Espathra are Lumina Crash, Dazzling Gleam, Protect, 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, Iron Bundle, Brute Bonnet, Talonflame. 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?
The most common Tera Types for Espathra are fairy, ghost. Specifically, Tera fairy is used in 75.000% of builds.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Espathra?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### 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** (75.000%).

### What is the most common role for Espathra?
Based on common item usage (Covert Cloak), Espathra often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals-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/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals/Espathra) - Full interactive stats page
- [Bochum Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals) - Build teams with Espathra
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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