#196 · Psychic · Regulation M-A · Updated May 2026

Espeon in Pokemon Champions: Stats, Moveset & How to Get

Espeon is the Psychic Eeveelution and a fast special attacker in Pokemon Champions. Its hidden ability Magic Bounce reflects status moves and hazards back at the user, making it a slippery answer to Taunt, Will-O-Wisp and entry hazards while it threatens with 130 Special Attack and 110 Speed. This guide covers its stats, matchups, best moveset, an SP spread and how to get it.

Dex No.#196
TypePsychic
AbilitiesSynchronize / Magic Bounce
Evolves fromEevee (high friendship, daytime)
Egg groupsField
Height / Weight0.9 m / 26.5 kg
Best roleFast special attacker · Magic Bounce

Base Stats

Espeon's 130 Special Attack and 110 Speed make it a genuine fast attacker, but its 65/60/95 bulk is fragile on the physical side. Magic Bounce gives it defensive utility that other glass cannons lack.

FormHPAtkDefSpASpDSpeBST
Espeon65656013095110525

Type Matchups

Weak to: Bug Ghost Dark
Resists: Fighting Psychic

Abilities

  • Magic Bounce — reflects status moves, Taunt and entry hazards back at the user; a powerful, proactive defensive ability.
  • Synchronize — passes status back to whoever inflicts it.

Best Moveset

Fast special attacker

  • Expanding Force — big Psychic STAB (spread under Psychic Terrain).
  • Psychic / Psyshock — reliable STAB.
  • Dazzling Gleam or Shadow Ball — coverage.
  • Calm Mind or Protect — setup or safety.

It also has Helping Hand, Reflect/Light Screen and Trick Room.

Suggested SP Spread

With the SP system, Espeon wants Special Attack and Speed with an offensive Stat Alignment so it moves first and threatens damage. Tune it in the team builder.

Competitive Role in Regulation M-A

Espeon is a fast special attacker with a defensive twist. Magic Bounce shuts down hazard and status leads, letting it pivot in to deny support strategies, while Expanding Force and Calm Mind give it offensive presence. It is frail, so it relies on its Speed and Magic Bounce utility rather than tanking hits — a strong pick against status- and screen-heavy teams.

Evolution Line

Eevee → Espeon (level up with high friendship during the day). Espeon does not Mega Evolve.

How to Get Espeon in Pokemon Champions

  • Evolve Eevee — level up Eevee with high friendship during the daytime.
  • Roster Ranch recruitment — available during the Regulation M-A season (around April–June 2026); permanently recruitable with Teammate Tickets.
  • Transfer via Pokemon HOME — move an Espeon from another title into Pokemon Champions.

Obtaining details via Game8.

Plan your Espeon build

Use the free PikaChampions team builder — full 263-Pokemon roster, SP calculator, coverage analysis, and team codes.

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