# Espeon - VGC 16 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Espeon in VGC 16. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 16 (`vgc2016`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2016 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016/Espeon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016/Espeon
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2016](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016)

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## Common Moves
- **Psychic**: 87.421%
- **Skill Swap**: 81.082%
- **Trick Room**: 61.563%
- **Detect**: 49.366%
- **Trick**: 36.871%
- **Charm**: 29.495%
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 17.357%
- **Psyshock**: 11.956%
- **Power Swap**: 10.792%
- **Other**: 14.098%

## Common Abilities
- **Magic Bounce**: 99.851%
- **Synchronize**: 0.149%

## Common Items
- **Iron Ball**: 47.284%
- **Choice Scarf**: 32.764%
- **Mental Herb**: 10.861%
- **Choice Specs**: 4.102%
- **Other**: 4.989%

## Common Teammates
- **Kyogre-Primal**: 65.335%
- **Manectric-Mega**: 58.128%
- **Yveltal**: 49.654%
- **Mawile-Mega**: 48.822%
- **Breloom**: 47.334%
- **Hitmontop**: 22.177%

## FAQ for Espeon in vgc2016-1760

### What are the top moves for Espeon?
The most common moves for Espeon are Psychic, Skill Swap, Trick Room, Detect. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Espeon?
Espeon is frequently paired with Kyogre-Primal, Manectric-Mega, Yveltal, Mawile-Mega. 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 **Sassy** nature with an EV spread of `244/0/228/0/36/0`. This configuration accounts for 47.283% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Espeon?
Espeon is most effectively run with the ability **Magic Bounce** (99.851%) and the item **Iron Ball** (47.284%).

### What is the most common role for Espeon?
Based on common item usage (Iron Ball), Espeon often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2016-1760 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/vgc2016/Espeon) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2016) - Build teams with Espeon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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