# Espeon - VGC 18 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Espeon in VGC 18 Global Link. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 Global Link (`vgc2018pgl`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018pgl |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Espeon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Espeon
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)

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## Common Moves
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 80.673%
- **Protect**: 73.176%
- **Stored Power**: 70.417%
- **Shadow Ball**: 55.309%
- **Psych Up**: 30.657%
- **Psychic**: 23.283%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 9.783%
- **Detect**: 9.190%
- **Calm Mind**: 7.261%
- **Heal Bell**: 6.268%

## Common Abilities
- **Magic Bounce**: 90.903%
- **Synchronize**: 9.097%

## Common Items
- **Wiki Berry**: 34.480%
- **Iapapa Berry**: 12.413%
- **Choice Scarf**: 9.599%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 9.323%
- **Aguav Berry**: 9.172%
- **Fairium Z**: 5.819%
- **Light Clay**: 3.936%
- **Mind Plate**: 3.567%
- **Focus Sash**: 3.433%
- **Ghostium Z**: 2.795%

## Common Teammates
- **Eevee**: 55.289%
- **Clefairy**: 52.308%
- **Smeargle**: 52.181%
- **Krookodile**: 35.976%
- **Whimsicott**: 34.376%
- **Raikou**: 17.833%

## FAQ for Espeon in vgc2018pgl-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Espeon?
Espeon is frequently paired with Eevee, Clefairy, Smeargle, Krookodile. 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 **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `164/0/116/156/4/68`. This configuration accounts for 34.432% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Espeon?
Espeon is most effectively run with the ability **Magic Bounce** (90.903%) and the item **Wiki Berry** (34.480%).

### What is the most common role for Espeon?
Based on common item usage (Wiki Berry), Espeon often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the vgc2018pgl-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/vgc2018pgl/Espeon) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018pgl) - 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).*