In Black & White, Magic Bounce changes the entire equation for Espeon. The 525 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier as a sweeper. Psychic with Leftovers is the standard set.

What is Espeon weak to?

In Black & White, Espeon's biggest threats include Scyther (Bug), Misdreavus (Ghost), and Tyranitar (Dark), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.

What is the best ability for Espeon?

Magic Bounce is what you want on Espeon. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Synchronize) work on paper but Magic Bounce is what makes Espeon worth using. With base 110 Speed, Magic Bounce gives Espeon an edge before opponents can react.

What role does Espeon play in battle?

Base 110 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Espeon is a special attacker with base 130 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a sweeper.

What is Espeon's hidden ability?

In Black & White, Magic Bounce is the hidden ability. It reflects most non-damaging moves back at their user. Worth hunting for if you want Espeon to compete at a higher level.

Espeon - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Special

Sweeper

BTier

110Speed · Fast

Stats & Training

The stat budget goes to damage. Sp. Atk and Speed carry the offense, Defense doesn't even come close. A Sun Pokemon on a medium-fast 1M XP curve, worth 2 Sp. Atk EVs per KO.

Base Stats

High

HP65

Attack65

Defense60

Sp. Atk130

Sp. Def95

Speed110

Total525

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging45 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height0.9 m

Weight26.5 kg

Base XP184

Abilities

SynchronizeRare

Copies burns, paralysis, and poison received onto the Pokémon that inflicted them.

Magic BounceHATop Pick

Reflects most non-damaging moves back at their user.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpA+2SpDSpe

Special Attack training target

Pokedex Entries

Its fur is so sensitive, it can sense minute shifts in the air and predict the weather.

Espeon Weakness

Espeon is weak to Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Espeon's special bulk (base 95 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.

Espeon Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Bug, Ghost, Dark
0.5x (Resist)	Fighting, Psychic

Type ChartVulnerable

3Weak

2Resist

0Immune

Score-4

Gen V Type Chart

Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Bug Ghost Dark

½xResist

Fighting Psychic

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

STAB (2)

Fighting Poison

How to Beat Espeon in Black & White (Best Counters)

ForretressResists Psychic, sturdy guarantees survival, walls physical sets BugSteel	B
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves Rapid Spin SpikesHazard Gyro Ball Stealth Rock Damage vs Espeon Rapid Spin 19-22% View Forretress builds →
TentacruelBurns with Scald, wears down with Toxic, walls special sets WaterPoison	B
Recommended Build AbilityRaindish ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves Rapid Spin ScaldSTAB ProtectPriority ToxicUtility Damage vs Espeon Rapid Spin 14-16% Scald 28-33% View Tentacruel builds →
JellicentRecovers with Recover, burns with Scald, threatens with Taunt WaterGhost	B
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves RecoverRecovery Will O Wisp TauntUtility ScaldSTAB Damage vs Espeon Scald 29-34% View Jellicent builds →
SkarmoryResists Psychic, recovers with Roost, threatens with Taunt SteelFlying	B
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves SpikesHazard Brave Bird RoostRecovery WhirlwindUtility View Skarmory builds →
PolitoedBurns with Scald, wears down with Toxic Water	B
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves ScaldSTAB EncoreUtility ProtectPriority ToxicUtility Damage vs Espeon Scald 30-36% View Politoed builds →

Black & White Evolution

Eevee's line splits into 8 evolutions, and Espeon is the level-up path. Each sibling form needs a different method to obtain. Breed through Eevee to get eggs. Espeon and Vaporeon share the same 525 total stats, but they're distributed differently. Check the comparison below to see where each one specializes. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

7 Evolutions

#133Eevee

VaporeonWater Stone

JolteonThunder Stone

FlareonFire Stone

EspeonHigh Friendship (Day)

UmbreonHigh Friendship (Night)

LeafeonLeaf Stone

GlaceonIce Stone

Stat Comparison 8 Forms

Normal

Water

Electric

Fire

Espeon

Psychic

Umbreon

Dark

Leafeon

Grass

Glaceon

Ice

130+75

65+10

95+40

65+10

ATK

65+10

130+75

65+10

110+55

60+5

DEF

60+10

110+60

130+80

110+60

SP.ATK

110+65

95+50

130+85

60+15

130+85

SP.DEF

95+30

110+45

95+30

130+65

95+30

SPE

65+10

130+75

65+10

110+55

65+10

95+40

65+10

BST

325D-Tier

525B-Tier+200

525A-Tier+200

525C-Tier+200

525A-Tier+200

525B-Tier+200

ROLE

Balanced

Tank

Sweeper

Wallbreaker

Sweeper

Wall

Attacker

Wallbreaker

TYPE

Utility

Special

Physical

Special

Utility

Physical

Special

Breeding

Challenging

Breed with Espeon to get Eevee eggs (with patience) using 181 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Charm, Covet, Curse and 10 more.

Egg Groups

Ground

Gender

♂87.5%♀12.5%

Hatch Time

35 cycles·8,995 steps

Slow~9 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

13moves

Breed With (best first)

Black & White Espeon Best Moveset

Espeon runs Calm Mind to boost before sweeping. Magic Bounce and Timid nature shape the build, with max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs to capitalize after one turn of setup, plus double STAB to back it up.

Best Build

Solid pick

Special Setup Sweeper

Ability

Magic Bounce

Item

LeftoversSUSTAIN

Best Nature for Espeon

Timid+SPE

Espeon best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed

EVs

SpA

SpD

Spe

Special Setup Sweeper Moveset

PsychicSTAB
Hidden Power Fire
PsyshockSTAB
Calm MindSTAB

Recommended Teammates

VolcaronaDecent

FerrothornDecent

Moves

Egg moves make a real difference. Espeon gets Charm and Covet exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Normal and Ground coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Future Sight and Synchronoise.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Helping Hand+5

———20Normal

Lv 1

Tackle

D5010035Normal

Lv 1

Tail Whip

——10030Normal

Lv 8

Sand Attack

——10015Ground

Lv 15

Confusion

C5010025Psychic

Lv 22

Quick Attack+1

D4010030Normal

Lv 29

Swift

—60—20Normal

Lv 36

Psybeam

B6510020Psychic

Lv 43

Future Sight

B10010010Psychic

Lv 50

Last Resort

C1401005Normal

Lv 57

Psych Up

———10Normal

Lv 64

Psychic

A9010010Psychic

Lv 71

Morning Sun

D——5Normal

Lv 78

Power Swap

———10Psychic

TM Moves

TM45

Attract

C—10015Normal

TM04

Calm Mind

A——20Psychic

HM01

Cut

—509530Normal

TM28

Dig

D8010010Ground

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM85

Dream Eater

—10010015Psychic

TM49

Echoed Voice

—4010015Normal

TM42

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM70

Flash

D—10020Normal

TM21

Frustration

——10020Normal

TM68

Giga Impact

C150905Normal

TM86

Grass Knot

D—10020Grass

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM15

Hyper Beam

B150905Normal

TM16

Light Screen

B——30Psychic

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM77

Psych Up

———10Normal

TM29

Psychic

A9010010Psychic

TM03

Psyshock

A8010010Psychic

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM33

Reflect

B——20Psychic

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM67

Retaliate

D701005Normal

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM48

Round

—6010015Normal

TM30

Shadow Ball

B8010015Ghost

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM19

Telekinesis

———15Psychic

TM06

Toxic

C—9010Poison

TM92

Trick Room-7

C——5Psychic

TM83

Work Up

D——30Normal

Egg Moves

Egg

Charm

——10020Normal

Egg

Covet

—6010040Normal

Egg

Curse

C——10Ghost

Egg

Detect+4

D——5Fighting

Egg

Endure+4

D——10Normal

Egg

Fake Tears

——10020Dark

Egg

Flail

——10015Normal

Egg

Natural Gift

——10015Normal

Egg

Stored Power

D2010010Psychic

Egg

Synchronoise

—12010015Psychic

Egg

Tickle

——10020Normal

Egg

Wish

C——10Normal

Egg

Yawn

———10Normal

Tutor Moves

Espeon can't learn any Tutor moves

Reminder Moves

Rem

Baton Pass

D——40Normal

Rem

Bite

D6010025Dark

Rem

Growl

——10040Normal

Rem

Take Down

—908520Normal

Rem

Trump Card

———5Normal

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 3

Body Slam

D8510015Normal

Gen 4

Captivate

——10020Normal

Gen 4

Headbutt

D7010015Normal

Gen 3

Mimic

———10Normal

Gen 4

Mud-Slap

D2010010Ground

Gen 4

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

How to Get Espeon in Black & White

No wild encounters for Espeon in Black & White. Bring Eevee over from Red, Yellow, or Ultra Sun, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.

How to Obtain Espeon in Black & White

Step 1Obtain Eevee
Catch in the wild in:
Black 2Walking · Castelia City
Then trade to Black & White to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Red Yellow Gold Crystal FireRed Diamond
Friendship (Day)
Step 2Espeon ✓

Espeon Guide

In Black & White, Magic Bounce changes the entire equation for Espeon. The 525 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier as a sweeper. Psychic with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Black & White, Espeon's biggest threats include Scyther (Bug), Misdreavus (Ghost), and Tyranitar (Dark), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.
Magic Bounce is what you want on Espeon. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Synchronize) work on paper but Magic Bounce is what makes Espeon worth using. With base 110 Speed, Magic Bounce gives Espeon an edge before opponents can react.
Base 110 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Espeon is a special attacker with base 130 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a sweeper.
In Black & White, Magic Bounce is the hidden ability. It reflects most non-damaging moves back at their user. Worth hunting for if you want Espeon to compete at a higher level.

Game Availability

Available in 19 titles since its debut in Gold & Silver, Espeon spans 9 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in most mainline games.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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