# Espeon - VGC 2024 Regulation Set H Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Espeon in VGC 2024 Regulation Set H. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2024 Regulation Set H (`gen9vgc2024regh`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2024regh |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh/Espeon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh/Espeon
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2024 Regulation Set H Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh)

---

Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Espeon.

## Common Moves
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 84.657%
- **Expanding Force**: 61.572%
- **Psychic**: 57.156%
- **Shadow Ball**: 45.178%
- **Trick**: 44.598%
- **Tera Blast**: 30.455%
- **Power Gem**: 19.178%
- **Protect**: 11.998%
- **Trick Room**: 10.106%
- **Detect**: 8.110%

## Common Abilities
- **Magic Bounce**: 91.653%
- **Synchronize**: 8.347%

## Common Items
- **Choice Specs**: 42.253%
- **Choice Scarf**: 31.123%
- **Focus Sash**: 10.317%
- **Life Orb**: 9.697%
- **Wise Glasses**: 4.493%
- **Other**: 2.116%

## Common Teammates
- **Whimsicott**: 32.142%
- **Arcanine-Hisui**: 30.476%
- **Corviknight**: 29.920%
- **Shiftry**: 29.585%
- **Gastrodon**: 26.590%
- **Indeedee-F**: 24.969%

## FAQ for Espeon in gen9vgc2024regh-1760

### What are the top moves for Espeon?
The most common moves for Espeon are Dazzling Gleam, Expanding Force, Psychic, Shadow Ball. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Espeon?
Espeon is frequently paired with Whimsicott, Arcanine-Hisui, Corviknight, Shiftry. 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 **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 31.170% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Espeon?
Espeon is most effectively run with the ability **Magic Bounce** (91.653%) and the item **Choice Specs** (42.253%).

### What is the most common role for Espeon?
Based on common item usage (Choice Specs), Espeon often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the gen9vgc2024regh-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** |

---

## Additional Resources

- [View Espeon on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh/Espeon) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2024 Regulation Set H Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2024regh) - Build teams with Espeon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

---
*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).*