# Espeon - OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Espeon in OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OU (`ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Psychic**: 61.326%
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 59.134%
- **Shadow Ball**: 39.557%
- **Hidden Power Fire**: 26.144%
- **Calm Mind**: 25.479%
- **Morning Sun**: 25.435%
- **Trick**: 24.463%
- **Psyshock**: 21.271%
- **Reflect**: 15.943%
- **Light Screen**: 15.246%

## Common Abilities
- **Magic Bounce**: 98.699%
- **Synchronize**: 1.301%

## Common Items
- **Choice Specs**: 20.035%
- **Leftovers**: 18.835%
- **Light Clay**: 14.665%
- **Choice Scarf**: 12.161%
- **Focus Sash**: 10.055%
- **Leppa Berry**: 8.573%
- **Life Orb**: 8.108%
- **Aguav Berry**: 1.810%
- **Electric Seed**: 1.209%
- **Other**: 4.548%

## Common Teammates
- **Gliscor**: 15.519%
- **Garchomp**: 14.548%
- **Serperior**: 12.717%
- **Volcarona**: 11.585%
- **Scizor**: 10.494%
- **Cloyster**: 9.520%

## FAQ for Espeon in ou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Espeon?
Espeon is frequently paired with Gliscor, Garchomp, Serperior, Volcarona. 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 `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 36.308% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Espeon?
Espeon is most effectively run with the ability **Magic Bounce** (98.699%) and the item **Choice Specs** (20.035%).

### 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 ou-1825 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/ou/Espeon) - Full interactive stats page
- [OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ou) - 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).*