# Espeon - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2026 Regulation Set I

> Find the best Espeon builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2026 Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Espeon Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Regulation Set I (`homebsd`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | homebsd |
| **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/homebsd/Espeon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebsd/Espeon
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebsd)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/homebsd](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebsd)

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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
- **Power Gem**: 60.0%
- **Alluring Voice**: 60.0%
- **Grass Knot**: 60.0%
- **Expanding Force**: 60.0%
- **Psychic**: 40.0%
- **Copycat**: 40.0%
- **Trick**: 40.0%
- **Shadow Ball**: 40.0%

## Common Abilities
- **Magic Bounce**: 100.0%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 60.0%
- **Choice Specs**: 40.0%

## Common Teammates
- **Groudon**: undefined%
- **Indeedee-F**: undefined%
- **Sylveon**: undefined%
- **Vaporeon**: undefined%
- **Flareon**: undefined%
- **Arboliva**: undefined%

## FAQ for Espeon in homebsd-1760

### What are the top moves for Espeon?
The most common moves for Espeon are Power Gem, Alluring Voice, Grass Knot, Expanding Force. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Espeon?
Espeon is frequently paired with Groudon, Indeedee-F, Sylveon, Vaporeon. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Espeon weak to and resistant against?
Espeon 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 Espeon?
The most common Tera Types for Espeon are , Normal. Specifically, Tera undefined is used in 50.0% of builds.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Espeon?
The most common nature for Espeon is **Timid**.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Espeon?
Espeon is most effectively run with the ability **Magic Bounce** (100.0%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (60.0%).

### What is the most common role for Espeon?
Based on common item usage (Choice Scarf), Espeon often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the homebsd-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/homebsd/Espeon) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebsd) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/homebsd) - Build teams with Espeon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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