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Espeon Guide: Builds and Best Items

Pokemon UNITE - Espeon Guide Builds Best Items and Moveset

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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Latest Nerfs & Buffs (05/11)

Version 1.9.2.8 Patch Notes

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

Magic Bounce

1.9.1.2 Cooldown decreased from 45s to 35s.

Standard Attack

1.8.1.2 Boosted Attack: Damage increased.

Psyshock

1.5.2.7 Duration of effects on opposing Pokemon increased. Movement speed decrease strengthened. Damage dealt increased from 2835 to 3125 (+10%)
1.9.1.2 Attack range increased by 20%.
1.9.2.8 Damage decreased by 17%.

Psybeam

1.5.2.7 Damage dealt increased from 7238 to 7630 (+5%)
1.7.1.2 Cooldown decreased from 9s to 7.5s (-1.5s).

Stored Power

1.5.2.7 Damage dealt increased from 2041 to 2521 (+24%). HP restoration increased.
1.7.1.2 Amount of time to accumulate Stored Power is shortened.
1.8.1.2 Increased movement speed effect on Espeon.
1.9.1.2 Attack range increased by 20%.

Future Sight

1.7.1.2 Cooldown decreased from 9s to 8s (-1s).

Psychic Solare

1.7.1.2 Unite Move charge rate increased from 112s to 100s (-12s).

Espeon Basic Info

Espeon
Espeon.jpg
Tier Rating: S Rank Icon

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

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Espeon Best Lanes

Top Icon.pngTop Jungle Icon.pngJungle Bot Icon.pngBottom
4 Stars.png
4 Stars.png
5 Stars.png

Tips & Strategies for Every Lane

Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths Weaknesses
✔︎ Great early and late game scaling.
✔︎ High damage output.
✔︎ Unite move offers great crowd control.
✖︎ Lacks proper mobility moves.
✖︎ Needs setup from teammates to become effective in combat.

Best Builds for Espeon

Espeon Builds
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Stored Power Build

Stored Power Build
Pokemon UNITE - Best Build Icon
Moveset Held Items
Battle Item
Item Effects
(at Level 30)
Recommended Lane
Sp. Atk: +108
HP: +210
Pokemon UNITE - Top Lane Recommendation Yes Top Lane
Pokemon UNITE - Jungle Recommendation Yes Jungle
Pokemon UNITE - Bot Lane Recommendation Yes Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination Target Emblem Stats
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.

Stored Power Build Explanation

This build is centered on bursting down targets from the backlines using Stored Power and Psybeam.

  • Wise Glasses provides Espeon with a large amount Sp. Atk. thanks to its percentage bonus.
  • Choice Specs gives Espeon more Sp. Atk. stat and increases the Pokemon's minimum move damage.
  • Slick Spoon allows Espeon to ignore a portion of its target's Sp. Def., especially against high-durability Pokemon. It also supplies HP and more Sp. Atk.
  • Energy Amplifier is great replacement for Slick Spoon, giving Espeon more firepower when it activates Psychic Solare.
  • Eject Button gives Espeon a repositioning tool to set up its moves or to keep its distance from enemies.
  • The build's Boost Emblem loadout should consist of 6 Green Emblems for more damage and 7 Black Emblems for cooldown reduction. This can be achieved by equipping at least three (3) Emblems that are both Green and Black.
  • Equip Emblems that improve Sp. Atk. to maximize Espeon's damage output.
  • Attack, Critical-Hit Rate, Sp. Def., and Defense can be freely traded for the other stats.

Stored Power Build Damage Test

Items
(Level 30)
Psyshock
(@ Lvl 15)
Psybeam
(@ Lvl 15)
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Wise Glasses
+
Slick Spoon
1956 1725

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

Out of all the item combinations, Wise Glasses, Choice Specs, and Slick Spoon will be the best for the build. The item combination produced the best results that doesn't require any further tasks like stacking or activating a move to maximize damage.

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.

These damage tests are conducted in Practice Mode with Goodra as the Training Partner. The Pokemon is set to level 15 and has no items equipped. The results are taken by substracting the Pokemon's max HP and its HP after taking damage.

Note:
The numbers in bold are the highest result for a specific test.
Items
(Level 30)
Stored Power
(@ Lvl 15)
Psybeam
(@ Lvl 15)
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Wise Glasses
+
Slick Spoon
1956 1725
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Wise Glasses
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
1902 1660
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Wise Glasses
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes Effect)
2148 1896
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Slick Spoon
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
1963 1728
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Slick Spoon
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes Effect)
2215 1976
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes Effect)
2152 1902
Wise Glasses
+
Slick Spoon
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
1714 1457
Wise Glasses
+
Slick Spoon
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes Effect)
1945 1677
Wise Glasses
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes Effect)
1878 1606
Slick Spoon
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes Effect)
1948 1682

The tests above does not use any Emblems yet so it will scale higher if equipped.

Psyshock Build

Psyshock Build
Moveset Held Items
Battle Item
Item Effects
(at Level 30)
Recommended Lane
Sp. Atk: +108
HP: +210
Pokemon UNITE - Top Lane Recommendation Yes Top Lane
Pokemon UNITE - Bot Lane Recommendation Yes Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination Target Emblem Stats
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.

Psyshock Build Explanation

This build is about bursting down targets marked with Future Sight using Psyshock to trigger Future Sight's bonus effect.

  • Wise Glasses provides Espeon with a large amount Sp. Atk. thanks to its percentage bonus.
  • Choice Specs gives Espeon more Sp. Atk. stat and increases the Pokemon's minimum move damage.
  • Slick Spoon allows Espeon to ignore a portion of its target's Sp. Def., especially against high-durability Pokemon. It also supplies HP and more Sp. Atk.
  • Energy Amplifier is great replacement for Slick Spoon, giving Espeon more firepower when it activates Psychic Solare.
  • Eject Button gives Espeon a repositioning tool to set up its moves or to keep its distance from enemies.
  • X Speed can also work with the build, giving Espeon a general mobility tool.
  • The build's Boost Emblem loadout should consist of 6 Green Emblems for more damage and 7 Black Emblems for cooldown reduction. This can be achieved by equipping at least three (3) Emblems that are both Green and Black.
  • Equip Emblems that improve Sp. Atk. to maximize Espeon's damage output.
  • Attack, Critical-Hit Rate, Sp. Def., and Defense can be freely traded for the other stats.

Psyshock Build Damage Test

Items
(Level 30)
Psyshock
(@ Lvl 15)
Future Sight
(@ Lvl 15)
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Wise Glasses
+
Slick Spoon
2009 906

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

Out of all the item combinations, Wise Glasses, Choice Specs, and Slick Spoon will be the best for the build. The item combination produced the best results that doesn't require any further tasks like stacking or activating a move to maximize damage.

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.

These damage tests are conducted in Practice Mode with Goodra as the Training Partner. The Pokemon is set to level 15 and has no items equipped. The results are taken by substracting the Pokemon's max HP and its HP after taking damage.

Note:
The numbers in bold are the highest result for a specific test.
Items
(Level 30)
Psyshock
(@ Lvl 15)
Future Sight
(@ Lvl 15)
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Wise Glasses
+
Slick Spoon
2009 906
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Wise Glasses
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
1953 882
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Wise Glasses
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes Effect)
2203 994
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Slick Spoon
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
2016 909
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Slick Spoon
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes Effect)
2275 932
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes Effect)
2212 997
Wise Glasses
+
Slick Spoon
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
1767 618
Wise Glasses
+
Slick Spoon
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes Effect)
2003 708
Wise Glasses
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes Effect)
1939 682
Slick Spoon
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes Effect)
2010 711

The tests above does not use any Emblems yet so it will scale higher if equipped.

Espeon Best Items & Moveset

Best Held Items

Item Explanation
Energy Amplifier.pngEnergy Amplifier The blast from Psychic Solare is affected by the damage increase Energy Amplifier provides. This makes the move act like a finisher.
Wise Glasses.pngWise 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.pngChoice Specs Choice Specs adds bonus damage as you land your moves. It also adds a decent amount of Sp. Attack stat.
Slick Spoon.pngSlick 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.pngEject Button Eject Button is primarily used to reposition when Espeon gets overwhelmed. It is also helpful for chasing down fleeing targets.
X Speed.pngX 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
Stored Power ImageStored Power Stored Power gives Espeon damage and a debuff tool. It also gives some mobility.
Psybeam ImagePsybeam 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.

This moveset is more effective in the meta in terms of damage and utility. Stored Power can deal damage to multiple targets or on a single target. It also increases Espeon's movement speed for a short duration when it's used, giving the Pokemon some mobility to work with during fights. Psybeam deals a ton of damage to a single target but can split towards nearby targets, which will deal more damage to targets that are stunned or slowed.

What Moveset Do You Think is Best for Espeon?

Psyshock & Psybeam 31
Votes
Psyshock & Future Sight 7
Votes
Stored Power & Psybeam 7
Votes
Stored Power & Future Sight 14
Votes

Let us know why in the comments!

Previous Poll Result

Psyshock & Psybeam 55
Votes
Psyshock & Future Sight 16
Votes
Stored Power & Psybeam 8
Votes
Stored Power & Future Sight 17
Votes

How to Play Espeon

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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

Level 1 to 4

  • Secure as many Wild Pokemon as you can and get EXP to reach level 4.
  • Once at level 4, learn either Psyshock or Stored Power.
  • Continue to farm wild Pokemon and level up, defend the lane, score points, and knock out opponents.

Level 5 to 8

  • Once at level 6, learn either Future Sight or Psybeam, and start to get aggressive.
  • Continue to farm wild Pokemon, defend the lane, score points, and knock out opponents to level up.
  • Help your allies secure Regieleki and/or Regice, Registeel, or Regirock.
  • Once at level 8, learn Psychic Solare to get all moves.

Level 9+

  • Continue to farm and level up.
  • Stick with allies to defend or push lanes, secure objectives, and win teamfights.
  • Reach at least level 12 on or before Rayquaza spawns for a full-upgraded moveset.
  • Help your allies win a team fight and secure Rayquaza.
  • After securing Rayquaza, just score points to gain the score lead, then immediately return to base and just defend the remaining goal zones until the match ends.

Jungle Guide

Level 1 to 5

  • Clear the first wave of jungle camps and level up to level 5 with the help of Swift and Growl.
  • Once at level 4, learn either Psyshock or Stored Power.
  • Help the top or bottom lane by securing the Altaria and Swablu camps, knocking out opponents, and scoring points.

Level 6 to 8

  • Clear the second wave of jungle camps to reach level 6 and get either Future Sight or Psybeam.
  • At the 8:00 minute mark, go to the center of the map and secure the Altaria and Swablu camps.
  • At the 7:20 minute mark, go to the bottom lane and help secure the Altaria and Swablu camps, knock out opponents, and score points.
  • Once at level 8, learn Psychic Solare.
  • At the 7:00 minute mark, help allies secure Regice, Registeel, or Regirock.
  • Afterwards, try to secure Regieleki on the top lane if it's still there.

Level 9+

  • Stick with allies to defend or push lanes, secure objectives, and win teamfights.
  • Reach at least level 12 on or before Rayquaza spawns for a fully-upgraded moveset.
  • Help your allies win a team fight and secure Rayquaza.
  • After securing Rayquaza, just score points to gain the score lead, then immediately return to base and just defend the remaining goal zones until the match ends.

Espeon Combos

Psychic Solare Set Up

Psychic Solare Set Up
Psyshock IconPsybeam IconPsychic Solare Icon
Pokemon UNITE - Psychic Solare Setup
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 IconPsychic Solare IconStored Power Icon
Pokemon UNITE - Stored Power Finisher
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
Future Sight IconStored Power IconStandard Attack Icon x2 ► Future Sight IconStandard Attack Icon x2 ► Stored Power Icon
Pokemon UNITE - Infinite Power
Future SightStored PowerStandard Attack x2 ► Future SightStandard 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
Future Sight IconPsyshock IconStandard Attack Icon x2 ► Future Sight IconStandard Attack Icon
Pokemon UNITE - Future Sight Barrage.gif
Future SightPsyshockStandard Attack x2 ► Future SightStandard 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
Future Sight IconPsyshock IconStandard Attack Icon x2 ► Future Sight IconPsychic Solare Icon
Pokemon UNITE - Future Sight Finisher.gif
Future SightPsyshockStandard Attack x2 ► Future SightPsychic 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

Hard Counter
AbsolBlastoiseDodrioDragapultGengarLucarioMachampMega Mewtwo XMega Mewtwo YTalonflameTyranitarUrshifuZeraoraZoroark
Fair Matchup
AegislashAlolan NinetalesBlazikenBuzzwoleChandelureCinderaceCramorantCrustleDecidueyeDelphoxDragoniteGardevoirGlaceonGoodraGreedentInteleonLaprasLeafeonMamoswineMeowscaradaMetagrossMewMimikyuMiraidonPikachuScizorSlowbroSnorlaxSylveonTrevenantTsareenaUmbreonVenusaurZacian
Good Matchup
AzumarillBlisseyCharizardClefableComfeyDuraludonEldegossGarchompGreninjaHoopaMr. MimeSableyeWigglytuff
Matchup Notes
Hard CounterHard Counter Even MatchupEven Matchup Easy MatchupEasy 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 or have immunity-granting moves are the best Pokemon to use against Espeon.

Best Counters

Pokemon Explanation
Talonflame ImageTalonflame 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.
Blastoise ImageBlastoise Rating: ★★★★
• Gain immunity from hindrances while also dealing high damage using Rapid Spin or Surf, and Hydro Typhoon.
Mega Mewtwo Y ImageMega Mewtwo Y Rating: ★★★★
• Can poke Espeon while gaining immunity from hindrances using Psystrike.
• Can dodge Espeon's moves using Teleport.

Even Matchups for Espeon

Hitting opponents with Espeon's moves is the only way for the Pokemon to get the upper hand against these Pokemon due to its low attack damage, durability, and mobility.

Strike First

Ranged, Fragile Pokemon with High Damage
Alolan Ninetales Image Chandelure Image Cinderace Image Cramorant Image Decidueye Image Delphox Image Gardevoir Image Glaceon Image Inteleon Image Mew Image Miraidon Image Pikachu Image Sylveon Image Venusaur Image
How to Beat
• Much like Espeon, these Pokemon prefer to keep their distance from opponents when fighting. They also have high damage potential that can be dangerous for Espeon. However, they are fragile and can get knocked out by Espeon fast. Winning against them is all a matter of striking first.
• When using Psyshock, utilize the move's long range to stun and burst them down with the help of Future Sight to ensure a knockout.
• When using Stored Power, mark them first with Future Sight so all of Stored Power's projectiles hit them, then just get in range for the move to hit them but be sure to fall back immediate as not to give them a chance to retaliate.
• As a last resort, use Psychic Solare when they get close to prevent them from attacking or finish them off.

Kite Them

All-Rounders
Aegislash Image Blaziken Image Buzzwole Image Metagross Image Mimikyu Image Scizor Image Tsareena Image Zacian Image
How to Beat
• These Pokemon excel in close combat and rely mostly on their attacks or combos to deal damage. They are also durable enough to tank Espeon's damage. However, they're melee and can easily get kited by Espeon.
• When using Psyshock, utilize the move's long range to stun and deplete their HP with the help of Future Sight.
• When using Stored Power, mark them first with Future Sight so all of Stored Power's projectiles hit them, then just get in range for the move to hit them.
• Make sure to still keep a safe distance from them as not to give them a chance to get close to Espeon.
• As a last resort, use Psychic Solare when they get close to prevent them from attacking or finish them off.

Use Psychic Solare

High-mobility Pokemon with Burst Damage
Absol Image Dodrio Image Gengar Image Leafeon Image Meowscarada Image Talonflame Image Zeraora Image Zoroark Image
How to Beat
• These Pokemon are incredibly agile and deal high burst damage. However, they do need to come close to Espeon first to burst it down, making them susceptible to getting disabled by Psychic Solare.
• Once they get close, immediately use Psychic Solare to stop their assault, then quickly follow up with Psyshock or Stored Power to finish them off or force them to retreat.

Group Up with Allies

Highly Durable Pokemon
Crustle Image Goodra Image Greedent Image Lapras Image Mamoswine Image Slowbro Image Snorlax Image Trevenant Image Umbreon Image
How to Beat
• These Pokemon are extremely durable, making it difficult for Espeon to take them down alone. With that, it's best to group up with allies to bring them down with the help of Espeon.
• Use Psyshock or Stored Power with Future Sight or Psybeam to quickly deplete their HP and help allies bring them down.

Easy Matchups for Espeon

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.

Strike First

Ranged, Fragile Pokemon with High Damage
Duraludon Image Greninja Image
How to Beat
• Much like Espeon, these Pokemon prefer to keep their distance from opponents when fighting. They also have high damage potential that can be dangerous for Espeon. However, they are fragile and can get knocked out by Espeon fast. Winning against them is all a matter of striking first.
• When using Psyshock, utilize the move's long range to stun and burst them down with the help of Future Sight to ensure a knockout.
• When using Stored Power, mark them first with Future Sight so all of Stored Power's projectiles hit them, then just get in range for the move to hit them but be sure to fall back immediate as not to give them a chance to retaliate.
• As a last resort, use Psychic Solare when they get close to prevent them from attacking or finish them off.

Kite Them

All-Rounders
Azumarill Image Charizard Image Garchomp Image
How to Beat
• These Pokemon excel in close combat and rely mostly on their attacks or combos to deal damage. They are also durable enough to tank Espeon's damage. However, they're melee and can easily get kited by Espeon.
• When using Psyshock, utilize the move's long range to stun and deplete their HP with the help of Future Sight.
• When using Stored Power, mark them first with Future Sight so all of Stored Power's projectiles hit them, then just get in range for the move to hit them.
• Make sure to still keep a safe distance from them as not to give them a chance to get close to Espeon.
• As a last resort, use Psychic Solare when they get close to prevent them from attacking or finish them off.

Take Them Out First

Supporters
Blissey Image Clefable Image Comfey Image Eldegoss Image Hoopa Image Mr. Mime Image Sableye Image Wigglytuff Image
How to Beat
• These Pokemon usually stick with their allies and rarely venture alone. Although they themselves pose no threat to Espeon, their support capabilities makes them valuable during fights.
• It's best to take them out first to remove their team's support by using Psyshock or Stored Power with Future Sight or Psybeam and Psychic Solare to quickly burst them down or force them to retreat.

Best Teammates for Espeon

Pokemon Explanation
Blissey ImageBlissey Eldegoss ImageEldegoss Hoopa ImageHoopa 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 ImageSylveon Blastoise ImageBlastoise Gengar ImageGengar 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 ImageMachamp Snorlax ImageSnorlax Wigglytuff ImageWigglytuff 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 ImageSwift
(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 ImagePsyshock
(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 ImageStored 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 ImageGrowl
(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 ImagePsybeam
(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 ImageFuture 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 ImagePsychic 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

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Pokemon UNITE - Eevee IconEevee

Becomes a boosted attack with every third attack, dealing increased damage when it hits.
Pokemon UNITE - Standard Attack IconStandard Attack
Pokemon UNITE - Espeon IconEspeon

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 ImageAnticipation
Eevee IconEevee

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 ImageMagic Bounce
Espeon IconEspeon

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.pngEevee
(Lv. 1)
Eevee.pngEspeon
(Lv. 4)

Eevee Notation For Espeon

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Eevee That Evolves to Espeon

Espeon Stats

Level HP Defense Special Defense Attack Damage
1 3200 35 27 134
2 3269 38 29 137
3 3349 42 32 141
4 3753 60 46 161
5 3858 65 50 166
6 3979 70 54 172
7 4118 76 59 179
8 4278 83 65 187
9 4462 91 71 196
10 4674 101 78 207
11 4918 112 86 219
12 5199 125 96 233
13 5522 139 107 249
14 5893 156 120 268
15 6320 175 135 289

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
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Espeon Skins (Holowear)

Holowear
EspeonPokebuki StylePokebuki Style
Zirco Trading:
Aeos Gems 2199
EspeonPurple Unite StylePurple Unite Style
Zirco Trading:
Aeos Gems 350 / Holowear Ticket 18
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Zirco Trading:
Aeos Gems 350 / Holowear Ticket 18
EspeonTuxedo StyleTuxedo Style
Zirco Trading:
Aeos Gems 500
EspeonJingle Bells StyleJingle Bells Style
Zirco Trading:
Aeos Gems 1050
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Zirco Trading:
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Zirco Trading:
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Espeon Achievements

Psyshock Achievement

Psyshock
Pokemon Move
Espeon ImageEspeon Psyshock ImagePsyshock
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
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Pokemon UNITE - Achievement Points.png 5
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Pokemon UNITE - Achievement Points.png5
Aeos Coin IconAeos Coin x300
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Pokemon UNITE - Achievement Points.png10
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Comment

28 Anonymous22 days

in my opinion espeon is unfortunately the most GARBAGE attacker I have ever played. it dies all the time, has NO mobility, even with float stone x speed, and it has an abysmal win rate. ever since I bought it, I regrated purchasing it with real money. so DO NOT buy espeon.

27 Anonymous9 months

Because espeon is the goat

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