# Espeon - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 7 Monotype

> Find the best Espeon builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 7 Monotype. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Espeon Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 7 Monotype (`monotype`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | monotype |
| **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/monotype/Espeon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype/Espeon
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/monotype](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype)

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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
- **Shadow Ball**: 97.820%
- **Alluring Voice**: 76.699%
- **Expanding Force**: 74.970%
- **Trick**: 74.575%
- **Morning Sun**: 22.385%
- **Psychic Noise**: 21.114%
- **Sand Attack**: 20.763%
- **Other**: 11.674%

## Common Abilities
- **Magic Bounce**: 99.998%
- **Synchronize**: 0.002%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 75.809%
- **Ability Shield**: 21.082%
- **Other**: 3.110%

## Common Teammates
- **Indeedee**: 73.447%
- **Armarouge**: 73.033%
- **Iron Boulder**: 53.438%
- **Metagross**: 52.423%
- **Reuniclus**: 52.385%
- **Gallade**: 23.097%

## FAQ for Espeon in monotype-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Espeon?
Espeon is frequently paired with Indeedee, Armarouge, Iron Boulder, Metagross. 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?
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 `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 75.531% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Espeon?
Espeon is most effectively run with the ability **Magic Bounce** (99.998%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (75.809%).

### 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 monotype-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/monotype/Espeon) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/monotype) - Build teams with Espeon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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