# Espeon - Isle of Armor VGC 2020 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Espeon in Isle of Armor VGC 2020. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Isle of Armor VGC 2020 (`isle`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | Isle of Armor VGC 2020 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/isle/Espeon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/isle/Espeon
- **Format Overview**: [Isle of Armor VGC 2020 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/isle)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/isle](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/isle)

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## Common Moves
- **Expanding Force**: 91.170%
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 73.367%
- **Protect**: 54.217%
- **Yawn**: 43.162%
- **Shadow Ball**: 27.526%
- **Calm Mind**: 19.331%
- **Trick Room**: 15.075%
- **Ally Switch**: 12.964%
- **Detect**: 11.732%
- **Grass Knot**: 11.689%

## Common Abilities
- **Magic Bounce**: 92.725%
- **Synchronize**: 7.275%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 44.006%
- **Choice Specs**: 20.576%
- **Life Orb**: 16.244%
- **Leftovers**: 6.448%
- **Eject Button**: 5.491%
- **Odd Incense**: 1.850%
- **Weakness Policy**: 1.227%
- **Other**: 4.159%

## Common Teammates
- **Indeedee-F**: 65.494%
- **Cinderace**: 36.720%
- **Hatterene**: 25.886%
- **Excadrill**: 25.644%
- **Riolu**: 25.310%
- **Venusaur**: 13.066%

## FAQ for Espeon in isle-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Espeon?
Espeon is frequently paired with Indeedee-F, Cinderace, Hatterene, Excadrill. 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 **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/4/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 37.036% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Espeon?
Espeon is most effectively run with the ability **Magic Bounce** (92.725%) and the item **Focus Sash** (44.006%).

### What is the most common role for Espeon?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Espeon often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the isle-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/isle/Espeon) - Full interactive stats page
- [Isle of Armor VGC 2020 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/isle) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/isle) - Build teams with Espeon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*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).*