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Butterfree (Pokémon)

2011-07-27T11:35:28Z

Lorddarigarn: /* Trivia */

{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Butterfree | type=bug |type2=flying | prevnum=011 | nextnum=013 | prev=Metapod | next=Weedle }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Butterfree |
pron=<sc>''but''-er-free</sc> <ref>Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-10397-5</ref> |
jname=バタフリー |
tmname=Butterfree |
size=190px |
art=FRLG |
ndex=012 |
jdex=026 |
hdex=214 |
typen=2 |
type1=Bug |
type2=Flying |
species=Butterfly |
height-ftin=3'07" |
height-m=1.1 |
weight-lbs=70.5 |
weight-kg=32.0 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Compoundeyes |
ability2= |
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color=White |
catchrate=45 |
body=13 |
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'''Butterfree''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''バタフリー''' ''Butterfree'') is a dual-type {{2t|Bug|Flying}} Pokémon introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Metapod}} starting at [[level]] 10. It is the final form of {{p|Caterpie}}.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Butterfree resembles a vaguely anthropomorphic butterfly. Unlike true insects, it only has four legs, which are a pale blue color. It has a nose-like structure which is a similar color. Butterfree's body’s coloration is a darker purple-blue. It has large veined wings which are white with black markings. These markings can help distinguish male and female individuals. It has large compound eyes which tend to be a reddish color. Like members of the order {{wp|Lepidoptera}}, Butterfree’s wings are covered in fine scales. Its legs are covered in fine hairs which aid in the collection of honey.
====Gender differences====
A female has black spots on the lower parts of her wings.

===Special abilities===
The waterproof scales on Butterfree’s wings are loosely attached, and if the Butterfree flaps them hard enough, they will be released into the air. This resulting “{{m|PoisonPowder|dust}}” is toxic, and can be irritating if inhaled. in some cases, additional powders will be mixed in, some causing sleep and others paralysis.

In addition to the usual powers posessed by Bug-type Pokémon, Butterfree also learns a variety of powerful {{type2|Psychic}} moves.

===Behavior===
Butterfree spends most of its time foraging for nectar and pollen, locating the flowers by its sense of smell. In the wild they need to eat constantly. Special adaptations such as waterproofing on their wings, and tiny hairs on their legs let them gather food even in the rain. Butterfree will roam up to six miles from their nest in search of honey.

===Habitat===
[[Image:Forest.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon}}]]
Butterfree can be found in forests and wooded areas with high amounts of moisture and mist. They can also sometimes be found flying near the ocean, which may be part of Butterfree's migratory breeding pattern. This Pokémon's natural range includes [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Sinnoh]], [[Unova]] and [[Guyana]].

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}
Butterfree collect and consume pollen and honey from flowers. Butterfree also consume sap from trees if they have been opened by {{p|Heracross}}.

==In the anime==
[[File:Jeremy Butterfree.png|220px|thumb|right|Butterfree in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Ash's Butterfree]]====
[[Ash Ketchum]] had a Butterfree that he had caught as a {{p|Caterpie}}, which was the first Pokémon he ever caught. It was also the first Pokémon he let go, allowing it to mate with a [[pink Butterfree]] in ''[[EP021|Bye-Bye Butterfree]]''.

====[[Ritchie#Pokémon|Ritchie's Butterfree]]====
[[Ritchie]] has a Butterfree named ''Happy''. It was first seen in ''[[EP078|A Friend in Deed]]''.

====Other====
After [[Team Rocket]] kidnapped Dr. Gordon and flew away on [[Jessie's Dustox]] in ''[[AG142|Caterpie's Big Dilemma]]'', [[Xander]]'s [[Giant Pokémon|giant-sized]] Metapod evolved into a Mothra-sized Butterfree in order to chase Team Rocket. Xander's Butterfree shrunk back to its normal size at the end of the episode.

{{an|Jeremy}} used a Butterfree in the first half of the {{ka|Silver Town}} [[Pokémon Contest]] in ''[[AG151|Weekend Warrior]]''.

In ''[[AG181|Channeling the Battle Zone]]'', [[Solidad]] used her Butterfree in the [[Kanto]] [[Grand Festival]].

[[Drew]] has a [[Drew#Pokémon|Butterfree]] which made its debut in ''[[AG187|The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing]]''.

===Minor appearances===
A differently patterned Butterfree appeared in ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]''.

A flock of Butterfree were seen flying over [[Mt. Quena]] in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''.

Another flock of Butterfree appeared before [[Ash's Larvitar|Larvitar]] in ''[[EP258|Hatch Me If You Can]]''.

A Butterfree appeared in ''[[AG033|Now That’s Flower Power!]]'' as a Pokémon in the Contest.

A regular Butterfree appeared in ''[[AG188|Pinch Healing!]]''.

Butterfree appeared in ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part One]]''.

Another Butterfree appeared in ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]''.

It was also seen as part of [[Lila]]'s famous "Tiger Lily Smile" background in ''[[DP095|Battling the Generation Gap!]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP004|Butterfree|Ash's Pokédex|Butterfree. One week after {{p|Caterpie}} [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Metapod}}, it again evolves into Butterfree.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Emerald}}
{{Animedexbody|AG142|Butterfree|May's Pokédex|Butterfree, the Butterfly Pokémon. Butterfree is the evolved form of Metapod. The scales covering its wings help it to shed water.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Advanced Generation''|Emerald}}

==In the manga==
===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
{{main|Ash's Butterfree}}
{{Ash}}'s Butterfree makes a brief appearance in the manga series [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]. It was first caught in ''[[ET01|Pikachu, I See You!]]'' as a {{p|Caterpie}} and then evolved into {{p|Metapod}} in ''[[ET02|Play Misty For Me]]''.

Ash's Metapod evolves into Butterfree in ''Play Misty For Me'' during Ash's Gym battle with {{an|Misty}}. Its last appearance as a Butterfree was in ''[[ET04|Haunting My Dreams]]'', battling a giant {{p|Haunter}}.

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{main|Kitty}}
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], {{adv|Yellow}} has a Butterfree which evolved from a {{p|Caterpie}} she befriended and captured. Her uncle, Fisherman [[Wilton]], also has a Butterfree. Both of them are able to use Butterfree as a mode of flight, using Butterfree to hold onto their backs as they fly.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Butterfree (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]: Butterfree is the mother of {{p|Caterpie}}, who she sends the player to rescue in the first mission of the game.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|gen=1
|type=bug
|type2=flying
|redbluedex=In battle, it flaps its wings at high speed, releasing highly toxic dust into the air.
|yellowdex=Its wings, covered with {{m|PoisonPowder|poisonous powders}}, repel water. This allows it to fly in the rain.
|stadiumdex=Its wings are covered with {{m|PoisonPowder|poisonous dust}}. If you see one flapping its wings, be careful not to inhale any of the dust.
|golddex=It collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest.
|silverdex=Water-repellent powder on its wings enables it to collect honey, even in the heaviest of rains.
|crystaldex=It flits from flower to flower, collecting honey. It can even identify distant flowers in bloom.
|stadium2dex=It collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest.
|rsdex=Butterfree has a superior ability to search for delicious honey from flowers. It can even search out, extract, and carry honey from flowers that are blooming over six miles from its nest.
|emeralddex=It has a superior ability to search for delicious honey from flowers. It can seek, extract, and carry honey from flowers blooming over six miles away.
|firereddex=The wings are protected by a rain-repellent dust. As a result, this Pokémon can fly about even in rain.
|leafgreendex=In battle, it flaps its wings at great speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.
|dpptdex=It loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.
|heartgolddex=It collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest.
|soulsilverdex=Water-repellent powder on its wings enables it to collect honey, even in the heaviest of rains.
|bwdex=It loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.
|}}

===Alternate games===
;[[Pokémon Pinball]], [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] ({{TCG|Base Set}})
:In battle, it flaps its wings at high speed, releasing highly toxic dust into the air.
;[[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] ({{TCG|Neo Discovery}})
:It collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest.

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=bug|
type2=flying |
gen=1|
rbarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Metapod}} |
yarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Metapod}} |
gsrarity=Rare |
gsarea={{rt|2|Kanto}}, [[Bug-Catching Contest]], {{m|Headbutt}} trees (Gold) [[Bug-Catching Contest]] (Silver) |
crarity=Rare |
carea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|2|Kanto}}, {{rtn|24|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|25|Kanto}}, [[Bug-Catching Contest]], {{m|Headbutt}} trees |
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frlgarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Metapod}} |
xdrarity=One |
xdarea=[[Cipher Key Lair]] |
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palarea=Forest |
bwrarity=Rare |
bwarea={{rt|12|Unova}} (Rustling Grass) |
gen5ex=white |
dwarea={{Dwa|Windswept Sky}}
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=bug
|type2=flying
|snap=[[Pokémon Island Beach|Beach]]
|channel={{OBP|Viridian Forest|Channel}}
|pinball=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Metapod}}
|trozei=[[Secret Storage 1]] [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Metapod}}
|md2=[[Apple Woods]] (1F-7F) (Time) [[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Metapod}}
|scramble=[[Silent Forest]]
|pokepark=[[Meadow Zone]]
}}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=bug|type2=flying
|gsc1=SilverPowder|gsc1type=Type-enhancing item|gsc1rar=8

}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP= 60 |
Attack= 45 |
Defense=50 |
SpAtk= 80 |
SpDef= 80 |
Special=80 |
Speed= 70 |
type= Bug |
type2=Flying }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Bug
|type2=Flying
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=2
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=2
|TechniqueMax=3
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=5
|JumpMax=5
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=bug|
type2=flying|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting= 25 |
Flying= 200 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 0 |
Rock= 400 |
Bug= 50 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 200 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 25 |
Electric=200 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 200 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 |

notes=yes|
flying=yes|
gen1bug=yes|
newground=½|
oldpoison=2}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Butterfree|Bug|Flying|5|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Confusion|Psychic|Special|50|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level5|10|Confusion|Psychic|Special|50|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level5|12|PoisonPowder|Poison|Status|—|75|35}}
{{learnlist/level5|12|Stun Spore|Grass|Status|—|75|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|12|Sleep Powder|Grass|Status|—|75|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|16|Gust|Flying|Special|40|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|18|Supersonic|Normal|Status|—|55|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|22|Whirlwind|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|24|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|28|Silver Wind|Bug|Special|60|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|30|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|34|Rage Powder|Bug|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|36|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/level5|40|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|42|Bug Buzz|Bug|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|46|Quiver Dance|Bug|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Butterfree|Bug|Flying|5|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Butterfree|Bug|Flying|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM09|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM22|SolarBeam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM53|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM62|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM76|Struggle Bug|Bug|Special|30|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM85|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM89|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Butterfree|Bug|Flying|5|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Butterfree|bug|flying|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5null}}
{{learnlist/breedf|Butterfree|bug|flying|5|1}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Butterfree|bug|flying|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Butterfree|bug|flying|5|1}}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{Learnlist/prevoh|Butterfree|Bug|Flying|5|1}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|010|Caterpie|||||Tackle|Normal|Physical|50|100|35}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|010|Caterpie|||||String Shot|Bug|Status|—|95|40}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|010|Caterpie|||||Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|60|100|20|'''}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|011|Metapod|||||Harden|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{Learnlist/prevof|Butterfree|Bug|Flying|5|1}}

===={{pkmn|Dream World}}-only moves====
{{learnlist/eventh|Butterfree|Bug|Flying|5|1}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{pkmn|Dream World}}|Air Cutter|Flying|Special|55|95|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{pkmn|Dream World}}|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/eventf|Butterfree|Bug|Flying|5|1}}

====[[Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG]]-only moves====
*{{m|Fly}} {{ic|Flying}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=bug |
type2=flying |
ndex=012 |
pinball=Evolve |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=Evolve |
area=Mist-Rise Forest |
P1=I'll protect you with the wicked toxins in my wings. |
P2=Oh, no... My health has dropped to half... |
P3=I've about had it... It hurts to even fly... |
PL=I leveled up! I'm in peak form! Let me show you! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=no |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=5.5 |
iq=A |
Pad=Butterfree came to the [[Meadow Zone]] to play! His favorite Attraction is {{P|Pelipper}}'s Circle Circuit.
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=010
|name1=Caterpie
|type1-1=Bug
|evotype1=Level
|level1=7
|sprite2=011
|name2=Metapod
|type1-2=Bug
|evotype2=Level
|level2=10
|sprite3=012
|name3=Butterfree
|type1-3=Bug
|type2-3=Flying}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=bug|
type2=flying|
gen=1|
gender=both|
ndex=012|
name=Butterfree|
}}

==Trivia==
* Butterfree is the first Pokémon shown in the {{pkmn|anime}} to have an alternate color. However, this alternate color was [[Pink Butterfree|pink]], which is not the same as the alternate color of Butterfree in the games, in which only its wings, feet, hands, and mouth are pink.
* Even though it is part Bug-type, it could not learn any Bug-type moves until Generation III, not even by TM.
* Butterfree has been trained by four important anime Trainers: {{Ash}}, [[Ritchie]], [[Solidad]], and [[Drew]].
* Butterfree shares the same [[species]] name with {{p|Beautifly}}. They are both known as the Butterfly Pokémon.
* Even though the 'main' part of its body is purple, it is classed as being white in the Pokédex. This is likely because the large wings of Butterfree are mostly white. A similar situation happens with {{p|Mothim}}.
* While Butterfree cannot learn {{m|Iron Defense}} itself, it can be taught it as a Metapod before [[evolution|evolving]]. It shares this trait with {{p|Beedrill}}, {{p|Dustox}}, {{p|Beautifly}}, {{p|Huntail}}, {{p|Gorebyss}}, and {{p|Salamence}}.
* Butterfree can be seen as a parallel to {{p|Beedrill}}. Both of their unevolved stages evolve into their respective first evolutionary stages at level 7, which then evolve into their respective final forms at level 10. They both also go through metamorphosis-like evolution and have same amount base stat total of 385.
* Butterfree bears a striking resemblance to {{p|Venonat}}, with the same style of eyes, mouth, arms and antenna, as well as being an extremely similar colour. Due to this, it is possible that the sprites for Butterfree and {{p|Venomoth}} may have been accidently switched during production.

===Origin===
Its design appears to be based upon a common butterfly, most likely a {{wp|Large White|Cabbage White butterfly}} (more specifically, {{wp|Black-veined White|Aporia crataegi}}).
====Name origin====
Butterfree's name is a combination of ''{{wp|butterfly}}'' and ''free'', possibly referring to its ability to fly after being grounded for two evolutionary stages.

==In other languages==
{| align="left" style="{{roundy}} border: 3px solid #{{flying color}}; background: #{{bug color}};"
|-
|
{| style="{{roundy}} background: #{{bug color light}};"
|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr}}" | Name Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of German Pokémon names|German]]
| Smettbo
| From {{tt|''schmetterling''|butterfly}} and possibly {{tt|''bö''|gust}}.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]
| Papilusion
| From ''{{tt|papillon''|butterfly}} and ''illusion''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]
| 버터플 ''Beoteopeul''
| Corruption of ''butterfly''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese]] ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 巴大蝴 ''Bādàhú''
| Partial transliteration of Japanese name. 蝴 is from {{tt|蝴蝶 ''húdié''|butterfly}}.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese]] ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 巴他蝶 ''Bātādihp''
| Partial transliteration of Japanese name. 蝶 is from {{tt|蝴蝶 ''wùhdihp''|butterfly}}.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Hungarian
| Csodalepke
| "{{tt|Wonder butterfly|Only in "Mewtwo Returns", where it was mistakenly translated}}".
|}
|-
|}
 

==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Butterfree]]
* [[Pink Butterfree]]

==External links==

==Notes==
<references />

{{-}}

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[[es:Butterfree]]
[[fr:Papilusion]]
[[it:Butterfree]]
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Espeon (Pokémon)

2008-09-04T17:13:36Z

Lorddarigarn: /* Origin */

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Quagsire | next=Umbreon }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Espeon |
jname=エーフィ |
tmname=Eifie |
image=196Espeon.png |
caption=Artwork from R/S/E |
ndex=196 |
jdex=184 |
hdex=341 |
fdex=186 |
adex=101 |
typen=1 |
type1=Psychic |
type2= |
species=Sun |
height-ftin=2′11″ |
height-m=0.9 |
weight-lbs=58.4 |
weight-kg=26.5 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Synchronize |
ability2= |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Ground |
egggroup2= |
hatchsteps=8,960 |
effortyield=2 SpA |
expyield=197 |
lv100exp=1,000,000 |
gender=both |
female=12.5 |
male=87.5 |
color=Purple |
catchrate=45 |
body=08 |
pokefordex=espeon |
generation=2 |
footnotes=}}
'''Espeon''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''エーフィ''' ''Eifie'') is a {{type2|Psychic}} Pokémon. It evolves from {{p|Eevee}}.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Espeon is the result of an Eevee trusting a Pokémon Trainer very much, then being leveled up during the day. Its catlike appearance and red gem have made some mistake it for a relative of {{p|Persian}}, however, this gem merely augments its psychic powers. Its tail, which is forked a bit like a {{p|Buizel}}'s, also helps it to foresee possible futures.
====Gender differences====
None.

====Special abilities====
Espeon has developed {{t|Psychic}} powers due to a combination of great loyalty to its trainer and sunlight, such as the ability to predict its opponents' movements by reading the air currents. Like most fully evolved Pokémon, Espeon can learn {{M|Hyper Beam}} or {{M|Giga Impact}}. One would also assume that Espeon can learn {{m|Power Gem}} due to being a gem-bearing Pokémon, but it cannot.

===Behavior===
Espeon are very loyal to their trainers and will protect them from harm. They enjoy basking in full sunlight.

===Habitat===
[[Image:Urban.gif|right|frame|[[List of Pokémon by habitat#Urban Pokémon|Urban Pokémon]]]]

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[Sakura]]'s Eevee evolved into {{TP|Sakura|Espeon}} at some point between ''[[EP183|Trouble's Brewing]]'' and ''[[EP226|Espeon Not Included]]''.
[[Image:Espeon.jpg|thumb|right|Lillian's Espeon]]

An Espeon was also in ''[[Pokémon Heroes]]'' under the ownership of {{mov|Annie}}.

[[Lilian]] owns an Espeon.

An Espeon was the third and final Pokémon used by [[Anabel]] during her rematch against {{Ash}} for the Ability [[Symbol]] in ''[[AG170|Second Time's the Charm]]''. The Sun Pokémon was defeated by [[Ash's Pikachu]].

In [[DP010|''Not On My Watch ya Don't'']], Espeon was one of the Pokémon being hypnotized by {{p|Psyduck}}.

==In the manga==
{{Special|Red}}'s genetically-altered {{p|Eevee}} evolved after the battle against Elite Four prior to the events of {{PSV|9}}.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Espeon (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=psychic
|gen=2
|golddex=It uses the fine hair that covers its body to sense air currents and predict its enemy's actions.
|silverdex=By reading air currents, it can predict things such as the weather or its foe's next move.
|crystaldex=The tip of its forked tail quivers when it is predicting its opponent's next move.
|rubydex=Espeon is extremely loyal to any [[Pokémon Trainer|trainer]] it considers to be worthy. It is said that this Pokémon developed its precognitive powers to protect its trainer from harm.
|sapphiredex=Espeon is extremely loyal to any [[Pokémon Trainer|trainer]] it considers to be worthy. It is said that this Pokémon developed its precognitive powers to protect its trainer from harm.
|emeralddex=An Espeon is extremely loyal to any [[Pokémon Trainer|trainer]] it considers to be worthy. It is said to have developed precognitive powers to protect its trainer from harm.
|firereddex=By reading air currents, it can predict things such as the weather or its foe's next move.
|leafgreendex=It uses the fine hair that covers its body to sense air currents and predict its enemy's actions.
|stadium2dex=It uses the fine hair that covers its body to sense air currents and predict its enemy's actions.
|diamonddex=Its fur has the look and feel of velvet. The orb on its forehead glows when it uses psycho-power.
|pearldex=Its fur has the look and feel of velvet. The orb on its forehead glows when it uses psycho-power.
|}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=psychic |
gen=2 |
gsarea=[[Evolve]] {{p|Eevee}} |
carea=[[Evolve]] {{p|Eevee}} |
colorarity=One |
coloarea=[[Starter Pokémon]] |
xdarea=[[Evolve]] {{p|Eevee}} |
frlgarea=[[Evolve]] {{p|Eevee}}{{tt|*|Eevee must be traded to Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald to evolve}} |
dparea=[[Evolve]] {{p|Eevee}} |
palarea=Field |
}}

====In side games====
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #{{psychic color}};"
! Game
! Location
|-
| [[Pokémon Channel]]
| [[Mt. Snowfall]]
|-
| [[Pokémon Trozei!]]
| Secret Storage 20 Mr. Who's Den
|-
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Red and Blue)]]
| Evolve from {{p|Eevee}}
|-
| [[Pokémon Ranger]]
| [[Fiore Temple]]
|-
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness)]]
| [[Marine Resort]] (B1-B19) [[Shimmer Hill]] (1F-17F)
|-
| [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]
| [[Hippowdon Temple]]
|}

===Base stats===
{{BaseStats|
HP=65 |
Attack=65 |
Defense=60 |
SpAtk=130 |
SpDef=95 |
Speed=110 }}

===Type effectiveness===
{{DP Type effectiveness|
type1=Psychic|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting= 50 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 200 |
Ghost= 200 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 100 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 50 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 200 }}

===Learnset===
{{intro template|learnset intro|Espeon}}
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{movelist|psychic|psychic|4|2|Espeon}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Tackle|Normal|Physical|35|95|35|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|8|Sand-Attack|Ground|Status|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|15|Confusion|Psychic|Special|50|100|25|Smart|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|22|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|29|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|36|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|43|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|80|90|15|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|50|Last Resort|Normal|Physical|130|100|5|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|57|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|64|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|71|Morning Sun|Normal|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|0}}
{{movelist/note|4}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{movelisttm|psychic|psychic|4|2|Espeon}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM04]]|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM11]]|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM15]]|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM16]]|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM18]]|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM23]]|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM28]]|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM29]]|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM30]]|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM33]]|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM45]]|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM48]]|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM68]]|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM70]]|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM77]]|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM78]]|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM85]]|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15|Smart|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM86]]|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM92]]|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM01]]|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30|Cool|3}}
{{movelist/note|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{eggmoves|psychic|psychic|4|2|Espeon}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Snubbull}}, {{p|Granbull}} {{p|Teddiursa}} {{p|Phanpy}} {{p|Skitty}} {{p|Minun}} {{p|Pachirisu}} {{p|Buneary}}, {{p|Lopunny}} {{p|Glameow}}, {{p|Purugly}}|Charm|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Mankey}} {{p|Teddiursa}}, {{p|Ursaring}} {{p|Zigzagoon}}, {{p|Linoone}} {{p|Slakoth}}, {{p|Vigoroth}}, {{p|Slaking}} {{p|Skitty}}|Covet|Normal|Physical|40|100|40|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Torkoal}}|Curse|???|Status|—|—|10|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Teddiursa}}, {{p|Ursaring}} {{p|Mawile}} {{p|Plusle}} {{p|Minun}}|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Dunsparce}} {{p|Phanpy}}, {{p|Donphan}} {{p|Zigzagoon}} {{p|Slakoth}}, {{p|Vigoroth}}, {{p|Slaking}} {{p|Torkoal}} {{p|Spinda}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Aipom}}, {{p|Ambipom}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Raichu}} {{p|Clefairy}}, {{p|Clefable}} {{p|Jigglypuff}}, {{p|Wigglytuff}} {{p|Skitty}}, {{p|Delcatty}}|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|2|*}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Wooper}}, {{p|Quagsire}} {{p|Dunsparce}} {{p|Slakoth}}, {{p|Vigoroth}}, {{p|Slaking}} {{p|Bidoof}}, {{p|Bibarel}} {{p|Hippopotas}}, {{p|Hippowdon}}|Yawn|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|2}}
{{eggmoves/note|4}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{tutor|psychic|psychic|4|2|Espeon}}
{{mtentry4|yes|yes|no|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15|Tough|3}}
{{mtentry4|yes|yes|no|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|Tough|0}}
{{mtentry4|yes|yes|no|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15|Smart|1||'''}}
{{mtentry4|no|yes|no|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mtentry4|yes|yes|no|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mtentry4|no|yes|no|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|Cute|3}}
{{mtentry4|no|yes|no|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mtentry4|no|yes|no|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3}}
{{mtentry4|no|yes|no|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cute|3}}
{{mtentry4|yes|yes|no|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1}}
{{mtentry4|no|yes|no|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mtentry4|no|yes|no|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20|Cool|2}}
{{tutor/note|4}}

====Special moves====

===Side game data===
{{Side game|
type=psychic |
ndex=196 |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=Evolve |
area=Transform Forest |
P1= I sense the movements of foes from the flow of air! |
P2= Trouble... My HP's down by half. |
P3= It might be hopeless... I don't have any strength left... |
PL= My level went up. My senses grew sharper, too. |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
typeG= Psychic |
typeA= Psychic |
field= None |
loop=5 |
MinEXP=75 |
MaxEXP=89 |
browser= Espeon attacks with a ray it emits from its glowing red forehead. |
Ranger2=yes |
typeG2= Psychic |
typeA2= Psychic |
field2= Teleport |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox/1|133|Eevee|1|Normal||[[Happiness]] ([[time|Day]])|196|Espeon|1|Psychic|}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=psychic|
gen=2|
gender=none|
ndex=196|
name=Espeon|
}}

==Trivia==
*Even though its name suggests it can, it cannot learn the move {{m|Extrasensory}}.
*Espeon bears a striking resemblance to {{wp|Yu-Gi-Oh}} monster [http://yugioh.wikia.com/wiki/Crystal_Beast_Ruby_Carbuncle Crystal Beast Ruby Carbuncle]. (Espeon came first, however.)
*Contrary to popular belief, Eevee can be evolved into Espeon in the [[Generation III]] [[Game Boy Advance]] games, but only in Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, by leveling it up while it has a happiness of at least 220 between 12:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
*Espeon and {{p|Glaceon}} are the only [[Eeveelution]]s that share the {{stat|Special Attack|same highest base stat}}. However, Espeon has a higher {{stat|Speed}} stat while Glaceon has a higher {{stat|Defense}} stat.
*Espeon shares the same [[species]] name with {{p|Sunflora}}. They are both known as Sun Pokémon.
*Espeon's Japanese name (in English spelling) is a {{wp|palindrome}}.
*Its forked-tail in the previous generations were "fatter" than its [[Generation IV]] sprites depict.
*Despite the fact that its classification suggests it can, Espeon cannot learn the move {{m|Solarbeam}}.
===Origin===
It appears to be based on legend of the {{wp|nekomata}}, also known as bake-neko. Nekomata are mysterious two-tailed goblin cats. It can also resemble a Carbuncle, a Latin-American mythological beast which had a jewel on its forehead. Its forked tail may also be related to its ability to see the different, forking paths of fate, a reference to the Trousers of Time.
====Name origin====
Espeon's name is derived from ''ESP'', or {{wp|extra-sensory perception}}, a branch of psychic abilities. ''-eon'' is the suffix common to all of Eevee's evolutions. Espeon's Japanese name is probably derived from the fact that its forked tail looks similar to a capital letter "F".

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Psiana
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Mentali
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 에브이 ''Ebeui''

==Related Articles==
* [[Sakura's Espeon]]

==External links==
*[[wp:Espeon|Article on Wikipedia]]
*[http://demyx.net/espeon/ Sun Beam], the fanlisting for Espeon

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Espeon (Pokémon)

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{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Espeon |
jname=エーフィ |
tmname=Eifie |
image=196Espeon.png |
caption=Artwork from R/S/E |
ndex=196 |
jdex=184 |
hdex=341 |
fdex=186 |
adex=101 |
typen=1 |
type1=Psychic |
type2= |
species=Sun |
height-ftin=2′11″ |
height-m=0.9 |
weight-lbs=58.4 |
weight-kg=26.5 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Synchronize |
ability2= |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Ground |
egggroup2= |
hatchsteps=8,960 |
effortyield=2 SpA |
expyield=197 |
lv100exp=1,000,000 |
gender=both |
female=12.5 |
male=87.5 |
color=Purple |
catchrate=45 |
body=08 |
pokefordex=espeon |
generation=2 |
footnotes=}}
'''Espeon''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''エーフィ''' ''Eifie'') is a {{type2|Psychic}} Pokémon. It evolves from {{p|Eevee}}.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Espeon is the result of an Eevee trusting a Pokémon Trainer very much, then being leveled up during the day. Its catlike appearance and red gem have made some mistake it for a relative of {{p|Persian}}, however, this gem merely augments its psychic powers. Its tail, which is forked a bit like a {{p|Buizel}}'s, also helps it to foresee possible futures.
====Gender differences====
None.

====Special abilities====
Espeon has developed {{t|Psychic}} powers due to a combination of great loyalty to its trainer and sunlight, such as the ability to predict its opponents' movements by reading the air currents. Like most fully evolved Pokémon, Espeon can learn {{M|Hyper Beam}} or {{M|Giga Impact}}. One would also assume that Espeon can learn {{m|Power Gem}} due to being a gem-bearing Pokémon, but it cannot.

===Behavior===
Espeon are very loyal to their trainers and will protect them from harm. They enjoy basking in full sunlight.

===Habitat===
[[Image:Urban.gif|right|frame|[[List of Pokémon by habitat#Urban Pokémon|Urban Pokémon]]]]

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[Sakura]]'s Eevee evolved into {{TP|Sakura|Espeon}} at some point between ''[[EP183|Trouble's Brewing]]'' and ''[[EP226|Espeon Not Included]]''.
[[Image:Espeon.jpg|thumb|right|Lillian's Espeon]]

An Espeon was also in ''[[Pokémon Heroes]]'' under the ownership of {{mov|Annie}}.

[[Lilian]] owns an Espeon.

An Espeon was the third and final Pokémon used by [[Anabel]] during her rematch against {{Ash}} for the Ability [[Symbol]] in ''[[AG170|Second Time's the Charm]]''. The Sun Pokémon was defeated by [[Ash's Pikachu]].

In [[DP010|''Not On My Watch ya Don't'']], Espeon was one of the Pokémon being hypnotized by {{p|Psyduck}}.

==In the manga==
{{Special|Red}}'s genetically-altered {{p|Eevee}} evolved after the battle against Elite Four prior to the events of {{PSV|9}}.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Espeon (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=psychic
|gen=2
|golddex=It uses the fine hair that covers its body to sense air currents and predict its enemy's actions.
|silverdex=By reading air currents, it can predict things such as the weather or its foe's next move.
|crystaldex=The tip of its forked tail quivers when it is predicting its opponent's next move.
|rubydex=Espeon is extremely loyal to any [[Pokémon Trainer|trainer]] it considers to be worthy. It is said that this Pokémon developed its precognitive powers to protect its trainer from harm.
|sapphiredex=Espeon is extremely loyal to any [[Pokémon Trainer|trainer]] it considers to be worthy. It is said that this Pokémon developed its precognitive powers to protect its trainer from harm.
|emeralddex=An Espeon is extremely loyal to any [[Pokémon Trainer|trainer]] it considers to be worthy. It is said to have developed precognitive powers to protect its trainer from harm.
|firereddex=By reading air currents, it can predict things such as the weather or its foe's next move.
|leafgreendex=It uses the fine hair that covers its body to sense air currents and predict its enemy's actions.
|stadium2dex=It uses the fine hair that covers its body to sense air currents and predict its enemy's actions.
|diamonddex=Its fur has the look and feel of velvet. The orb on its forehead glows when it uses psycho-power.
|pearldex=Its fur has the look and feel of velvet. The orb on its forehead glows when it uses psycho-power.
|}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=psychic |
gen=2 |
gsarea=[[Evolve]] {{p|Eevee}} |
carea=[[Evolve]] {{p|Eevee}} |
colorarity=One |
coloarea=[[Starter Pokémon]] |
xdarea=[[Evolve]] {{p|Eevee}} |
frlgarea=[[Evolve]] {{p|Eevee}}{{tt|*|Eevee must be traded to Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald to evolve}} |
dparea=[[Evolve]] {{p|Eevee}} |
palarea=Field |
}}

====In side games====
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #{{psychic color}};"
! Game
! Location
|-
| [[Pokémon Channel]]
| [[Mt. Snowfall]]
|-
| [[Pokémon Trozei!]]
| Secret Storage 20 Mr. Who's Den
|-
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Red and Blue)]]
| Evolve from {{p|Eevee}}
|-
| [[Pokémon Ranger]]
| [[Fiore Temple]]
|-
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness)]]
| [[Marine Resort]] (B1-B19) [[Shimmer Hill]] (1F-17F)
|-
| [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]
| [[Hippowdon Temple]]
|}

===Base stats===
{{BaseStats|
HP=65 |
Attack=65 |
Defense=60 |
SpAtk=130 |
SpDef=95 |
Speed=110 }}

===Type effectiveness===
{{DP Type effectiveness|
type1=Psychic|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting= 50 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 200 |
Ghost= 200 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 100 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 50 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 200 }}

===Learnset===
{{intro template|learnset intro|Espeon}}
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{movelist|psychic|psychic|4|2|Espeon}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Tackle|Normal|Physical|35|95|35|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|8|Sand-Attack|Ground|Status|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|15|Confusion|Psychic|Special|50|100|25|Smart|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|22|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|29|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|36|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|43|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|80|90|15|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|50|Last Resort|Normal|Physical|130|100|5|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|57|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|64|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|71|Morning Sun|Normal|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|0}}
{{movelist/note|4}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{movelisttm|psychic|psychic|4|2|Espeon}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM04]]|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM11]]|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM15]]|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM16]]|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM18]]|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM23]]|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM28]]|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM29]]|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM30]]|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM33]]|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM45]]|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM48]]|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM68]]|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM70]]|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM77]]|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM78]]|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM85]]|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15|Smart|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM86]]|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM92]]|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM01]]|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30|Cool|3}}
{{movelist/note|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{eggmoves|psychic|psychic|4|2|Espeon}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Snubbull}}, {{p|Granbull}} {{p|Teddiursa}} {{p|Phanpy}} {{p|Skitty}} {{p|Minun}} {{p|Pachirisu}} {{p|Buneary}}, {{p|Lopunny}} {{p|Glameow}}, {{p|Purugly}}|Charm|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Mankey}} {{p|Teddiursa}}, {{p|Ursaring}} {{p|Zigzagoon}}, {{p|Linoone}} {{p|Slakoth}}, {{p|Vigoroth}}, {{p|Slaking}} {{p|Skitty}}|Covet|Normal|Physical|40|100|40|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Torkoal}}|Curse|???|Status|—|—|10|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Teddiursa}}, {{p|Ursaring}} {{p|Mawile}} {{p|Plusle}} {{p|Minun}}|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Dunsparce}} {{p|Phanpy}}, {{p|Donphan}} {{p|Zigzagoon}} {{p|Slakoth}}, {{p|Vigoroth}}, {{p|Slaking}} {{p|Torkoal}} {{p|Spinda}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Aipom}}, {{p|Ambipom}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Raichu}} {{p|Clefairy}}, {{p|Clefable}} {{p|Jigglypuff}}, {{p|Wigglytuff}} {{p|Skitty}}, {{p|Delcatty}}|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|2|*}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Wooper}}, {{p|Quagsire}} {{p|Dunsparce}} {{p|Slakoth}}, {{p|Vigoroth}}, {{p|Slaking}} {{p|Bidoof}}, {{p|Bibarel}} {{p|Hippopotas}}, {{p|Hippowdon}}|Yawn|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|2}}
{{eggmoves/note|4}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{tutor|psychic|psychic|4|2|Espeon}}
{{mtentry4|yes|yes|no|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15|Tough|3}}
{{mtentry4|yes|yes|no|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|Tough|0}}
{{mtentry4|yes|yes|no|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15|Smart|1||'''}}
{{mtentry4|no|yes|no|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mtentry4|yes|yes|no|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mtentry4|no|yes|no|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|Cute|3}}
{{mtentry4|no|yes|no|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mtentry4|no|yes|no|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3}}
{{mtentry4|no|yes|no|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cute|3}}
{{mtentry4|yes|yes|no|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1}}
{{mtentry4|no|yes|no|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mtentry4|no|yes|no|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20|Cool|2}}
{{tutor/note|4}}

====Special moves====

===Side game data===
{{Side game|
type=psychic |
ndex=196 |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=Evolve |
area=Transform Forest |
P1= I sense the movements of foes from the flow of air! |
P2= Trouble... My HP's down by half. |
P3= It might be hopeless... I don't have any strength left... |
PL= My level went up. My senses grew sharper, too. |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
typeG= Psychic |
typeA= Psychic |
field= None |
loop=5 |
MinEXP=75 |
MaxEXP=89 |
browser= Espeon attacks with a ray it emits from its glowing red forehead. |
Ranger2=yes |
typeG2= Psychic |
typeA2= Psychic |
field2= Teleport |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox/1|133|Eevee|1|Normal||[[Happiness]] ([[time|Day]])|196|Espeon|1|Psychic|}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=psychic|
gen=2|
gender=none|
ndex=196|
name=Espeon|
}}

==Trivia==
*Even though its name suggests it can, it cannot learn the move {{m|Extrasensory}}.
*Espeon bears a striking resemblance to {{wp|Yu-Gi-Oh}} monster [http://yugioh.wikia.com/wiki/Crystal_Beast_Ruby_Carbuncle Crystal Beast Ruby Carbuncle]. (Espeon came first, however.)
*Contrary to popular belief, Eevee can be evolved into Espeon in the [[Generation III]] [[Game Boy Advance]] games, but only in Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, by leveling it up while it has a happiness of at least 220 between 12:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
*Espeon and {{p|Glaceon}} are the only [[Eeveelution]]s that share the {{stat|Special Attack|same highest base stat}}. However, Espeon has a higher {{stat|Speed}} stat while Glaceon has a higher {{stat|Defense}} stat.
*Espeon shares the same [[species]] name with {{p|Sunflora}}. They are both known as Sun Pokémon.
*Espeon's Japanese name (in English spelling) is a {{wp|palindrome}}.
*Its forked-tail in the previous generations were "fatter" than its [[Generation IV]] sprites depict.
*Despite the fact that its classification suggests it can, Espeon cannot learn the move {{m|Solarbeam}}.
===Origin===
It appears to be based on legend of the {{wp|nekomata}}, also known as bake-neko. Nekomata are mysterious two-tailed goblin cats. It can also resemble a Carbuncle, a Latin-American mythological beast which had a jewel on its forehead. Its forked tail may also be related to see the different paths of fate, a reference to the Trousers of Time.
====Name origin====
Espeon's name is derived from ''ESP'', or {{wp|extra-sensory perception}}, a branch of psychic abilities. ''-eon'' is the suffix common to all of Eevee's evolutions. Espeon's Japanese name is probably derived from the fact that its forked tail looks similar to a capital letter "F".

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Psiana
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Mentali
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 에브이 ''Ebeui''

==Related Articles==
* [[Sakura's Espeon]]

==External links==
*[[wp:Espeon|Article on Wikipedia]]
*[http://demyx.net/espeon/ Sun Beam], the fanlisting for Espeon

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