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Espeon Location, Evolution, and Stats

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Espeon is a Psychic Type Pokemon that appears in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Learn more about Espeon, its location, stats, and more.

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Dex #103 		Pokemon Legends: Z-A Espeon Espeon
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How to Get Espeon in Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Evolution-Exclusive Pokemon

There are no known locations to find a wild Espeon, and is a Pokemon that can only be acquired by evolving its previous form once you have met its evolution conditions.

How to Evolve Eevee

Eevee Evolution Chart
Vaporeon ImageVaporeon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Stone ImageWater Stone
↲		 Eevee ImageEevee High Friendship (Night)
without Fairy-type Move
↳		 Umbreon ImageUmbreon
Jolteon ImageJolteon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Thunder Stone ImageThunder Stone
↲		 Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Leaf Stone ImageLeaf Stone
↳		 Leafeon ImageLeafeon
Flareon ImageFlareon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Stone ImageFire Stone
↲		 Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ice Stone ImageIce Stone
↳		 Glaceon ImageGlaceon
Espeon ImageEspeon High Friendship (Day)
without Fairy-type Move
↲		 High Friendship
while knowing a Fairy-type Move
↳		 Sylveon ImageSylveon

Espeon Evolves with High Friendship at Day Without a Fairy Type Move

Espeon evolves from Eevee when it reaches a high friendship level at day. Additionally, this will only happen if your Eevee does not know a Fairy-type Move beforehand.

How to Change the Time

How to Increase Eevee's Friendship Fast

Equip Soothe Bell and Go to Cafes

It is recommended to have your Eevee hold a Soothe Bell in order for its friendship growth to increase by an extra 50% every time it levels up. You can obtain this after completing the sub mission, "Some Friendly Competition".

You can increase friendship by going to cafes, using Vitamins or Feathers, and walking around with Eevee.

How to Increase and Check Friendship

Espeon Game Data

Espeon Type

Regular
Shiny
L-A Dex #104
Espeon ImageEspeon
Pokemon Psychic Type Icon
Gen 2
Height 0.9 m
Weight 26.5 kg
Species Sun Pokémon
EV Yield SpAtk +2
L-A Dex #104
Espeon ImageShiny Espeon
Pokemon Psychic Type Icon
Gen 2
Height 0.9 m
Weight 26.5 kg
Species Sun Pokémon
EV Yield SpAtk +2
List of All Shiny Pokemon

Espeon Weakness and Resistance

Weak to:
(2x)
Pokemon Bug Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon
Damaged Normally By: (1x)
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Electric Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Poison Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Rock Type Icon Pokemon Dragon Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
Resists: (0.5x)
Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Psychic Type Icon

Espeon Stats

Base Stats
Lv. 50 Stats
Stat Value Rank
HP
65
 #152
Atk
65
 #203
Def
60
 #210
SpAtk
130
 #33
SpDef
95
 #67
Speed
110
 #29
Total
525
 #87
List of Pokemon by Base Stats
Stat Max 0Nat 0EV -Nat Min
HP 172 172 140 140 125
Atk 128 117 85 76 63
Def 123 112 80 72 58
SpAtk 200 182 150 135 121
SpDef 161 147 115 103 90
Spd 178 162 130 117 103
  • Max: Max IVs & EVs and a stat-boosting Nature
  • 0Nat: Max IVs & EVs and a neutral Nature
  • 0EV: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a neutral Nature
  • -Nat: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
  • Min: 0 IVs & EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature


Espeon Best Nature and Moveset for Story

Modest or Timid

Nature Stat Changes
Modest ↑ SpAtk, ↓ Attack
Timid ↑ Speed, ↓ Attack

Since Espeon is a Fast Special Attacker, it's best Nature is either Modest or Timid to boost its Special Attack or Speed further, while reducing its Attack stat.

Alternative Natures

Nature Stat Changes
Mild ↑ SpAtk, ↓ Defense
Rash ↑ Speed, ↓ SpDef

You can also give Espeon either Mild or Rash nature, if you will mainly use it for Story Content.

Keep in mind that giving Espeon any of the above two natures will increase the damage it receives, making it less ideal for Competitive Play and harder post-game content.

Use Mints to Change Natures

Mint Usage

If your Espeon has a different Nature than the ones we recommend above, you can use a Mint to change its Nature.
Mints Locations and How to Change Nature

Best Espeon Moveset for the Story

Move Type Cooldown
Protect Pokemon Normal Type Icon 15
Psychic Pokemon Psychic Type Icon 8
Dazzling Gleam Pokemon Fairy Type Icon 8
Psyshock Pokemon Psychic Type Icon 8

We recommend the moves Psychic, Dazzling Gleam, Psyshock, and Protect when using Espeon during the main story.

Espeon Learnset

narrow down the range of conditions

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Cat Power/CD
Base Tackle Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 4
The user attacks by charging forward and slamming into targets with its whole body.
Base Tail Whip Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 7
The user wags its tail cutely to make targets less wary, which lowers their Defense stats for a short time.
Base Bite Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks by biting targets with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make targets flinch.
Base Growl Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 6
The user growls endearingly to make targets less wary, which lowers their Attack stats for a short time.
Evo Confusion Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 50 / 6
The user attacks by directing a weak telekinetic force toward targets. This may also leave targets confused.
Evo Take Down Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by slamming into targets in an all-out charge. The user will also take some damage.
Evo Double-Edge Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 10
The user attacks with a reckless, all-out charge. The user will also take some damage.
Evo Swift Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 60 / 5
The user attacks by firing star-shaped rays at targets.
Evo Charm Fairy Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user gazes charmingly at targets to make them less wary, which lowers their Attack stats for a while.
Evo Wish Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
A short time after this move is used, HP will be restored either to the user or to the Pokémon that was switched into battle in the user's place.
10 Quick Attack Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 3
The user attacks by lunging toward targets with blinding speed.
15 Disarming Voice Fairy Type Moves Special Type Moves 40 / 6
The user attacks by letting out a charming cry that causes emotional damage.
25 Psybeam Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 65 / 6
The user attacks by shooting targets with a peculiar ray. This may also leave targets confused.
30 Morning Sun Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user restores some HP by bathing in the pleasant rays of the sun.
35 Heal Block Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user prevents targets from recovering HP through moves or items for a while.
40 Psychic Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by directing a strong telekinetic force toward targets. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
45 Fake Tears Dark Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user feigns crying to fluster targets, which lowers their Sp. Def stats for a while.
55 Future Sight Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 120 / 10
A short time after this move is used, a blast of psychic energy will strike the spot where the target was.

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Cat Power/CD
003 Psyshock Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by materializing a mysterious psychic wave. This move deals physical damage.
005 Roar Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 6
The user lets out a mighty roar, which startles targets and drives them back a good distance.
006 Calm Mind Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 18
The user boosts its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats for a short time by quietly focusing its mind and calming its spirit.
008 Thunder Wave Electric Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity to leave targets paralyzed.
016 Light Screen Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user constructs a wondrous wall of light that will reduce damage taken from special moves for a while. This effect continues even if the user is switched out.
017 Protect Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.
019 Power Gem Rock Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.
027 Swift Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 60 / 5
The user attacks by firing star-shaped rays at targets.
028 Dig Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 12
The user attacks by disappearing underground for a short time, then surfacing to strike targets.
031 Reflect Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user constructs a wondrous wall of light that will reduce damage taken from physical moves for a while. This effect continues even if the user is switched out.
033 Body Slam Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 85 / 8
The user attacks by dropping onto targets with its full body weight. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
035 Endure Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user takes a ready stance to endure any attack. While in this stance, the user will be able to take a hit and be left with at least 1 HP without fail.
044 Hyper Beam Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by shooting a powerful beam at targets. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
051 Safeguard Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user creates a peculiar field that prevents status conditions for a while. This effect continues even if the user is switched out.
055 Giga Impact Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by charging into targets using every bit of its power. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
056 Double-Edge Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 10
The user attacks with a reckless, all-out charge. The user will also take some damage.
060 Future Sight Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 120 / 10
A short time after this move is used, a blast of psychic energy will strike the spot where the target was.
063 Psychic Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by directing a strong telekinetic force toward targets. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
071 Hyper Voice Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by unleashing horribly loud, resounding vibrations.
074 Shadow Ball Ghost Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
085 Substitute Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user sacrifices a small amount of HP to create a substitute for itself.
087 Iron Tail Steel Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 10
The user attacks by slamming its hard tail into targets. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.
092 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks with a powerful flash of light.
097 Heal Block Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user prevents targets from recovering HP through moves or items for a while.

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