# Espathra - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2024 Regulation Set F

> Find the best Espathra builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2024 Regulation Set F. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Espathra Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2024 Regulation Set F (`gen9vgc2024regf`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2024regf |
| **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/gen9vgc2024regf/Espathra)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf/Espathra
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2024 Regulation Set F Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf)

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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**: 99.807%
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 90.037%
- **Lumina Crash**: 81.362%
- **Calm Mind**: 64.799%
- **Hypnosis**: 25.732%
- **Stored Power**: 16.986%
- **Psych Up**: 8.448%
- **Other**: 12.829%

## Common Abilities
- **Speed Boost**: 98.296%
- **Opportunist**: 1.704%

## Common Items
- **Covert Cloak**: 56.651%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 17.968%
- **Leftovers**: 12.401%
- **Mind Plate**: 6.315%
- **Focus Sash**: 4.780%
- **Other**: 1.884%

## Common Teammates
- **Flutter Mane**: 55.489%
- **Chi-Yu**: 52.542%
- **Rillaboom**: 49.316%
- **Raging Bolt**: 47.948%
- **Ogerpon-Hearthflame**: 47.646%
- **Landorus**: 16.958%

## FAQ for Espathra in gen9vgc2024regf-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Espathra?
Espathra is frequently paired with Flutter Mane, Chi-Yu, Rillaboom, Raging Bolt. 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 `44/0/212/4/4/244`. This configuration accounts for 54.571% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Espathra?
Espathra is most effectively run with the ability **Speed Boost** (98.296%) and the item **Covert Cloak** (56.651%).

### What is the most common role for Espathra?
Based on common item usage (Covert Cloak), Espathra often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2024regf-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/gen9vgc2024regf/Espathra) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2024 Regulation Set F Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2024regf) - Build teams with Espathra
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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