Espeon Guide: Builds and Best Items

The best guide on how to play Espeon in Pokemon UNITE for Nintendo Switch and Mobile. Check here for the best builds, Held and Battle items, movesets, as well as the latest nerfs, buffs, counters, matchups, and more!

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Espeon Release Date	Espeon Builds

Latest Nerfs & Buffs (05/11)

Version 1.9.2.8 Patch Notes

Espeon Move Changes (May 11)
Psyshock	• Damage decreased by 17%.

Espeon Basic Info

Espeon
	Tier Rating: Role: Attacker Attack Type: Ranged Damage Type: Special Difficulty: Novice Cost: 10000 / 575
"This Ranged Attacker demonstrates the power of mind over matter with some impressive psychic moves."

Pokemon Unite Tier List

Espeon Best Lanes

Top	Jungle	Bottom

Tips & Strategies for Every Lane

Strengths and Weaknesses

Best Builds for Espeon

Espeon Builds
Psy-Shooter Build
Future Sight Burst	-

The Best Build for Espeon is the one with the gold crown!

Psy-Shooter Build

Psy-Shooter Build
Moveset			Held Items
Psyshock Psybeam			Wise Glasses Choice Specs Slick Spoon
Battle Item
Eject Button
Item Effects (at Level 30)			Recommended Lane
Sp. Atk: +108 HP: +210			Top Lane Jungle Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination			Target Emblem Stats
Green x6 White x4			Positive Stats: • Sp. Atk Free Negative Stats: • Attack • Defense • Sp. Def • Critical-Hit Rate
Note: The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.

Psy-Shooter Build Explanation

Psy-Shooter Build Damage Test

Since the build is centered on bursting down targets with Psyshock and Psybeam, equipping items that provide the highest passive damage boost is the ideal item combination.

As the results show, Choice Specs, Wise Glasses, and Slick Spoon will yield the best possible outcome for Espeon. The item combination produced decent results without the need for extra tasks.

As for alternatives, replacing Slick Spoon with Energy Amplifier would be the ideal choice. The item combination produced the second best results but is only marginally lower than the top result. However, it does require Espeon to use Psychic Solare first to trigger the damage boost.

Future Sight Build

Future Sight Build
Moveset			Held Items
Psyshock Future Sight			Wise Glasses Choice Specs Slick Spoon
Battle Item
Eject Button
Item Effects (at Level 30)			Recommended Lane
Sp. Atk: +108 HP: +210			Top Lane Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination			Target Emblem Stats
Green x6 White x4			Positive Stats: • Sp. Atk Free Negative Stats: • Attack • Defense • Sp. Def • Critical-Hit Rate
Note: The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.

Future Sight Build Explanation

Future Sight Build Damage Test

Since the build revolves around triggering Future Sight's bonus effect, equipping items that will allow Espeon to quickly burst down marked targets before the explosion is the ideal item combination.

As the results show, Choice Specs, Wise Glasses, and Slick Spoon will yield the best possible outcome for Espeon. The item combination produced decent results without the need for extra tasks.

As for alternatives, replacing Slick Spoon with Energy Amplifier would be the ideal choice. The item combination produced the second best results but is only marginally lower than the top result. However, it does require Espeon to use Psychic Solare first to trigger the damage boost.

Espeon Best Items & Moveset

Best Held Items

Item	Explanation
Buddy Barrier	Ideally, Psychic Solare should be used in the middle of a team clash to get the most value. Buddy Barrier ensures Espeon gets protected during and after the unite move so it can continue fighting.
Energy Amplifier	The blast from Psychic Solare is affected by the damage increase Energy Amplifier provides. This makes the move act like a finisher.
Focus Band	Focus Band offers more durability allowing Espeon to get extra aggressive during the early game. This helps it stay in the fight longer as it farms Wild Pokemon.
Wise Glasses	Wise Glasses further increases Espeon's already high Sp. Attack stat. This allows the Pokemon to deal extra damage when it uses its moves.
Choice Specs	Choice Specs adds bonus damage as you land your moves. It also adds a decent amount of Sp. Attack stat.
Slick Spoon	Slick Spoon improves Espeon's burst damage by ignoring a portion of its target's Sp. Def. stat, especially against high durability Pokemon. It also provides increased Sp. Atk. and HP, which are essential to the Pokemon.

List of Held Items

Best Battle Items

Item	Explanation
Eject Button	Eject Button is primarily used to reposition when Espeon gets overwhelmed. It is also helpful for chasing down fleeing targets.
X Speed	X Speed offers a more consistent way of increasing Espeon's movement speed. This compensates for Espeon's lack of mobility moves.

List of Battle Items

Best Moveset

Move	Explanation
Psyshock	Psyshock can quickly pressure an opponent's HP with one single hit. Moreover, its stun effect when you get to hit all the projectiles is great for setting up the killing blow!
Psybeam	Because the damage scales with the target's HP, Psybeam is you go-to move for facing high HP opponents. It is especially useful for securing objectives.

The moveset above deals the most damage without the need to set up. When going for Future Sight, you can pair it with any move and still take advantage of the cooldown reduction. If you want a more direct way of dealing burst damage, learn Psyshock. Otherwise, learn Stored Power instead if you want a more passive way of dealing damage.

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How to Play Espeon

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Watch the Boosted Attack Gauge
Watch Out for High Mobility Pokemon
Keep a Safe Distance
Get Aggressive Once You Get Pyschic Solare
Attack Targets Marked with Future Sight

Watch the Boosted Attack Gauge

Espeon's boosted attack works differently than other Pokemon. It has a gauge that fills up over time rather than triggering for every certain numbers of attacks. Keep a close watch on your boosted attack gauge before engaging.

Watch Out for High Mobility Pokemon

Espeon's weakness are high-mobility Pokemon like Gengar since they can easily dodge Espeon's moves and can burst it down quickly. Watch out for these Pokemon during fights as they'll surely target you first.

Keep a Safe Distance

Utilize Espeon's long-ranged moves to deal damage and provide disables for your team from a safe distance. You can also stay behind durable teammates like Snorlax, letting them take the frontlines and attract the enemies' attention while you bombard them with your moves.

Get Aggressive Once You Get Pyschic Solare

Espeon can learn its Unite Move earlier than most, at level 8. Utilize your early Unite Move by roaming the map and taking teamfights. Your team will most likely have the advantage during teamfights since the enemy probably won't have their Unite Move yet.

Psychic Solare: Espeon Move Effect and Cooldown

Attack Targets Marked with Future Sight

You can reduce Future Sight's cooldown each time you attack a target marked with it. Utilize this mechanic to (potentially) cast Future Sight infinitely.

Future Sight: Espeon Move Effect and Cooldown

Progression and Leveling Guide

Top or Bottom Lane Guide

Jungle Guide

Espeon Combos

Psychic Solare Set Up

Psychic Solare Set Up
► ►
Psyshock ► Psybeam ► Psychic Solare
This is a simple setup to Psychic Solare. Start by stunning enemies using Psyshock, then immediately following up with Psybeam. Finish off the combo with Psychic Solare. You can also use Eject Button to move closer before using your Unite Move.

Stored Power Finisher

Stored Power Finisher
► ►
Psybeam ► Psychic Solare ► Stored Power
This is a finisher combo that utilizes Stored Power's missing HP bonus damage effect. Start by chipping away a portion of a target's HP using Psybeam. Get closer to your target then use Psychic Solare. Finish off your target using fully charged Stored Power. You can follow up with standard attacks if the target isn't defeated yet after the combo. You can also perform standard attacks to deplete the target's HP as low as possible before finishing them off.

Future Sight Combos

Infinite Power
► ► x2 ► ► x2 ►
Future Sight ► Stored Power ► Standard Attack x2 ► Future Sight ► Standard Attack x2 ► Stored Power
This is a single-target combo with the potential to be infinitely used. First, mark a target with Future Sight, then immediately follow up with a fully-charged Stored Power, reducing Future Sight's cooldown drastically. Unleash a couple of attacks, preferably at least one boosted attack to gain one charge of Stored Power, then mark the target again with Future Sight as soon as it's available. Attack again at least twice, then finish off your target with Stored Power (fully-charged or not). This combo is best performed when both moves are upgraded.

Future Sight Barrage
► ► x2 ► ►
Future Sight ► Psyshock ► Standard Attack x2 ► Future Sight ► Standard Attack
This is another single-target combo centered on Future Sight. Start by marking a target with Future Sight, then immediately follow up with Psyshock. Perform a couple of attacks to further reduce Future Sight's cooldown. When the first Future Sight explodes, use it again as soon as its available. If the enemy isn't knocked out yet, finish them with attacks or repeat the combo.

Future Sight Finisher
► ► x2 ► ►
Future Sight ► Psyshock ► Standard Attack x2 ► Future Sight ► Psychic Solare
This is a variation of the previous combo, and can be used as a finisher. The setup is the same as the previous combo, but you finish it using Psychic Solare.

Matchups & Counters for Espeon

Espeon Matchups

Matchup Notes
Hard Counter	Even Matchup	Easy Matchup
1. The chart is based on our own experience playing Espeon. 2. Pokemon within each tier are unordered 3. Any Pokemon not shown here are still under investigation.

Hard Counter with High Mobility and Burst

Although Espeon can deal high burst damage, its lack of mobility and low durability is its biggest weakness. Pokemon that can quickly dive targets and burst it down are the best Pokemon to use against Espeon.

Pokemon	Explanation
Absol	Rating: ★★★★★ • Has high critical-hit damage. • Can instantly dive Espeon using Sucker Punch and attack it. • Can dodge Epseon's moves with its dash moves.
Talonflame	Rating: ★★★★★ • Has high burst damage mobility moves. • Can completely dodge Espeon's moves using Fly. • Can dive directly towards Espeon using Brave Bird or Fly. • Isolate Espeon using Flame Sweep.
Urshifu	Rating: ★★★★ • Can burst Espeon down with its powerful and hard-hitting combos. • Liquidation provides protection from Sylveon's burst attacks. • Can gap close with Surging Strikes or Throat Chop and overwhelm Espeon with Ebon Fist or Flowing Fists during clashes.
Machamp	Rating: ★★★ • Can gain immunity from Espeon's disables. • Can charge towards Espeon and lock it down using Submission and Barrage Blow. • Can dive Espeon using Cross Chop and Dynamic Punch.

Even Matchups

Espeon has an early power spike at level 4 compared to most Pokemon, gaining Psyshock or Stored Power. If you can maintain a level lead, and land your moves, you can get the upper hand against these Pokemon.

Strike First

High-Burst Pokemon
How to Beat
• Stun and burst them using Psyshock, then follow up with Psybeam. • If you're using Future Sight, mark them first before using Psyshock or Stored Power. • Disrupt their moves and displace them using Psychic Solare. • Dodge their moves as much as possible.

Cripple Their Proggression

Late-Game Pokemon
How to Beat
• These Pokemon are weak during early game and get boosted stats during mid to late game. Shut these Pokemon down by hindering their progression and get ahead in levels. • Get aggressive and hunt them down once you get Psyshock or Stored Power to cripple their progression. • Disable them using Psyshock and/or Psychic Solare when they get close.

Group Up and Exploit Their High HP

High HP Pokemon
How to Beat
• Group up with your allies. • Turn their high HP against them using Psybeam. • Lock them down using Psyshock and Psychic Solare.

Easy Matchups

For easy matchups, take advantage of Espeon's hard-hitting moves to either pressure the opposing Pokemon's HP or simply lock them down with slows and stuns.

Group Up and Exploit Their High HP

High HP Pokemon
How to Beat
• Group up with your allies. • Turn their high HP against them using Psybeam. • Lock them down using Psyshock and Psychic Solare. • Kite them with your attacks and moves.

Avoid 1-on-1 Fights

Pokemon Great at 1-on-1 Fights
How to Beat
• Pressure them with attacks and moves before they can get close. • Get aggressive and hunt them down once you have Psyshock or Stored Power to cripple their progression. • Disable them using Psyshock and/or Psychic Solare when they charge in during clashes.

Lock Down with Stuns

Supporters with Escape Mechanisms
How to Beat
• These Pokemon can often be found assisting its allies by providing shields and heals. • Focus them down by using Psyshock or Stored Power in order to hinder their crowd control abilities. You may also disrupt these Pokemon by using Psychic Solare when available.

Best Teammates for Espeon

Pokemon	Explanation
Blissey Eldegoss Hoopa	Provides Healing, Shielding, and Buffs
	Pokemon that provide healing, shielding, and buffs are the perfect teammates for Espeon as they can compensate for its lack of defenses. They also decrease the likelihood that Espeon will get bursted down by Speedsters.
Sylveon Blastoise Gengar	Special Attack Powerhouse
	Pairing at least one of these Pokemon with Espeon allows you to dominate games with high Special Attack damage. This is especially useful when matched against Attackers or All-Rounders that have low Special Defense stat.
Machamp Snorlax Wigglytuff	Can Set Up Espeon's Moves
	These Pokemon have great disables that can allow Espeon to land its moves and deal damage. They can also protect Espeon as they stave off opponents at frontlines and tank the damage.

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Espeon Moves

Move Slot 1 (R)

Swift (Lv. 1 or 2)	Move Type: Ranged Damage Type: Special Cooldown: 6s Starting Damage: 631 Final Damage: 742
Shoots start-shaped rays at opposing Pokemon, dealing damage to them.
Psyshock (Lv. 4) Upgrade Lv. 10	Move Type: Ranged Damage Type: Special Cooldown: 5s Starting Damage: 1150 Final Damage: 2601
Has the user materialize psychic projectiles and hurl them at a designated location, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon hit by the projectiles and decreasing their movement speed for a short time. If an opposing Pokemon is hit by all of these psychic projectiles, that Pokemon is left unable to act for a short time. Upgrade: Increases the speed at which the projectiles travel.
Stored Power (Lv. 4) Upgrade Lv. 10	Move Type: Sure Hit Damage Type: Special Cooldown: 5s Starting Damage: 1113 One projectile damage to a single target: 505 Final Damage: 2521 One projectile damage to a single target: 1137
Has the user unleash blasts of psychic power at random opposing Pokemon in the area of effect, dealing damage to them and decreasing their movement speed for a short time. The user stores one blast of psychic power whenever a set amount of time passes, or after the user hits an opposing Pokemon with a boosted basic attack. Up to five blasts of psychic power can be stored at once. After this move is used, the user's movement speed increases for a short time. Upgrade: Also deals additional damage to opposing Pokemon with a low percentage of remaining HP.

Move Slot 2 (ZR)

Growl (Lv. 1 or 2)	Move Type: Sure Hit Damage Type: Special Cooldown: 7s Starting Damage: 317 Final Damage: 487
Has the user growl at a designated opposing Pokemon, dealing damage and decreasing its movement speed for a short time.
Psybeam (Lv. 6) Upgrade Lv. 12	Move Type: Ranged Damage Type: Special Cooldown: 7.5s Starting Damage: 6865 (HP Based) Final Damage: 7630 (HP Based)
Has the user fire a peculiar ray in the designated direction. If the ray hits an opposing Pokemon, it will then split beyond the first Pokemon hit and deal damage to other opposing Pokemon in range. These split rays deal more damage the higher the max HP of the first Pokemon hit by the ray has its movement speed decreased or is unable to act, those same effects will be applied to the Pokemon hit by the split rays. Upgrade: Deals additional damage to opposing Pokemon that are unable to act. If Psybeam then splits beyond its initial target, its split rays will also deal additional damage to opposing Pokemon they hit and leave unable to act.
Future Sight (Lv. 6) Upgrade Lv. 12	Move Type: Sure Hit Damage Type: Special Cooldown: 8s Starting Damage: 497 Final Damage: 942
Has the user lock on to an opposing Pokemon, then deal damage a few seconds later to opposing Pokemon in an are of effect centered on the locked-on Pokemon. More damage is dealt the lower the locked-on Pokemon's remaining HP is. While the user is locked on to an opposing Pokemon, its other moves will target that Pokemon whenever possible. Each time one of these moves deals damage, Future Sight's cooldown is reduced. If the locked-on Pokemon is on the opposing team and is knocked out before the area-of-effect damage is dealt, a single powered-up use of Psyshock or Stored Power becomes available for a short time. When Psyshock is powered up, it hurls stronger psychic projectiles at a designated location that also cause an explosion, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect. When Stored Power is powered up, it unleashes an increased number of psychic power blasts and restores the user's HP when the blasts hit. Upgrade: The user deals increased damage to the opposing Pokemon that Espeon's Future Sight is locked on to.

Unite Moves (ZL)

Psychic Solare (Lv. 8)	Move Type: Area Damage Type: Special Cooldown: 100s Starting Damage: 925 Final Damage: 1543
Has the user throw opposing Pokemon in the area of effect into the air and suspend them using psychic power. After a delay, an explosion occurs that deals damage to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect and shoves them.

Standard Attack

Standard Attack	Eevee Becomes a boosted attack with every third attack, dealing increased damage when it hits.

Standard Attack	Espeon Becomes a boosted attack whenever a set amount of time passes, firing a beam in front of the user. The beam deals increased damage to opposing Pokemon it hits and decreases their movement speed for a short time.

Ability (Passive)

Anticipation	Eevee When the Pokemon would be affected by a hindrance, the hindrace is negated, and the Pokemon becomes immune to hindrances for a short time. This Ability goes on cooldown after it's triggered.

Magic Bounce	Espeon When the Pokemon would be affected by a hindrance, the hindrace is negated, and the Pokemon becomes immune to hindrances for a short time. At the same time, this Ability deals damage to the opposing Pokemon that attempted to inflict the hindrance and decreases its movement speed for a short time. This Ability goes on cooldown after it's triggered.

Espeon Stats & Evolutions

Espeon Evolutions

1st Evolution	Final Evolution
Eevee (Lv. 1)	Espeon (Lv. 4)

Eevee Notation For Espeon

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Eevee That Evolves to Espeon

Espeon Stats

Attack Damage is the damage of the Basic Attack as tested against the Training Dummy.

Espeon In-Game Stat Listings

Offense	Endurance	Mobility	Scoring	Support

Espeon Skins (Holowear)

Holowear
Pokebuki Style Zirco Trading: 2199	Purple Unite Style Zirco Trading: 350 / 18
Orange Unite Style Zirco Trading: 350 / 18	Tuxedo Style Zirco Trading: 500
Jingle Bells Style Zirco Trading: 1050	Performer Style Event: Season 14 Battle Pass
Checkered Style Zirco Trading: 1050	Green UNITE Style Zirco Trading: 350

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Espeon Character Spotlight

Espeon Achievements

Psyshock Achievement

Psyshock
Pokemon	Move
Espeon	Psyshock
Mission: In a single battle, incapacitate Pokemon from the opposing team with Psyshock or Psyshock+ a total of 15 or more times. (5/10/20 battles total)
Medals & Points	Rewards
Beginner 5	Aeos Ticket x100
Expert 5	Aeos Coin x300
Master 10	Holowear Ticket x3

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