# Espeon - Gen 2 OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Espeon in Gen 2 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 2 OverUsed (`gsc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Gold, Silver, Crystal |
| **Category** | Virtual Console |
| **Data Date** | 2025-12 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc/Espeon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gsc/Espeon
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 2 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gsc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gsc)

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## Common Moves
- **Psychic**: 100.000%
- **Growth**: 85.104%
- **Morning Sun**: 76.845%
- **Hidden Power Water**: 76.137%
- **Baton Pass**: 38.330%
- **Substitute**: 18.624%
- **Other**: 4.961%

## Common Abilities
- **No Ability**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 75.854%
- **Miracle Berry**: 24.146%
- **Other**: 0.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Snorlax**: 97.110%
- **Cloyster**: 78.853%
- **Exeggutor**: 62.701%
- **Zapdos**: 51.543%
- **Steelix**: 40.937%
- **Gengar**: 32.197%

## FAQ for Espeon in gsc-1760

### What are the top moves for Espeon?
The most common moves for Espeon are Psychic, Growth, Morning Sun, Hidden Power Water. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Espeon?
Espeon is frequently paired with Snorlax, Cloyster, Exeggutor, Zapdos. 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 **Serious** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/252/252/252/252`. This configuration accounts for 17.036% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Espeon?
Espeon is most effectively run with the ability **No Ability** (100.000%) and the item **Leftovers** (75.854%).

### What is the most common role for Espeon?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Espeon often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gsc-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** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Espeon on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc/Espeon) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 2 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gsc) - Build teams with Espeon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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