Espeon (Japanese: エーフィ Eifie) is a Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
It evolves from Eevee when leveled up with high friendship during the day or morning, or when leveled up with high friendship with a Sun Shard in the Bag. It is one of Eevee's final forms, the others being Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, and Sylveon.
It is the starter Pokémon in Pokémon Colosseum alongside the other Generation II Eeveelution, Umbreon.
Biology
Espeon is a quadruped, mammalian Pokémon with slender legs and dainty paws. It is covered in fine, lilac fur. This velvety fur is sensitive for Espeon to sense minute shifts in the air, thus allowing it to predict the weather. Its ears are large, and it has purple eyes with white pupils. There are tufts of fur near its eyes, and a small, red gem embedded in its forehead. The gem boosts the psychic powers that it gained to protect its Trainer from harm. It also has a thin, forked tail that quivers when it predicts its opponent's moves. Espeon is rare in the wilderness, and is more commonly found in urban areas.
In the anime
Major appearances
Sakura's Eevee evolved into Espeon at some point between Trouble's Brewing and Espeon, Not Included.
Other
An Espeon appeared in Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias under the ownership of Annie.
The announcer of the Kanto Contests, Lilian Meridian, owns an Espeon. It was only seen in The Saffron Con to test the stage's lighting effects.
An Espeon was the third and final Pokémon used by Anabel during her rematch against Ash for the Ability Symbol in Second Time's the Charm. The Sun Pokémon was defeated by Ash's Pikachu.
An Espeon appeared in Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad!, along with an Eevee and its other evolved forms, under the ownership of Virgil.
An Espeon appeared in Eevee & Friends with an Eevee and its other evolved forms, including the newly introduced Sylveon.
An Espeon appeared in Master Class Choices! under the ownership of a Performer named Amelia. Espeon was used alongside Dragonair and made it past the Theme Performance, but it came in second during the Freestyle Performance, losing to Serena and her Braixen, Pancham, and Sylveon.
Minor appearances
An Espeon appeared in Gary's explanation in Johto Photo Finish.
An Espeon appeared in Destiny Deoxys.
In Not On MY Watch ya Don't!, Espeon was one of the Pokémon being hypnotized by Psyduck.
Espeon made a small cameo in the beginning of Giratina and the Sky Warrior together with an Eevee and the other six Eeveelutions.
An Espeon appeared in Hi Ho Silver Wind!.
A Coordinator's Espeon appeared in The Saffron Con.
An Espeon appeared briefly in May, We Harley Drew'd Ya! under the ownership of a Coordinator competing in the Kanto Grand Festival.
An Espeon appeared in a fantasy in Tag Team Battle Inspiration! where Serena imagined what her Eevee could evolve into.
A Trainer's Espeon appeared in Racing to a Big Event!, where it participated in the Pancake Race.
Pokédex entries
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EP226
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Espeon
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Ash's Pokédex
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Espeon, the Sun Pokémon. Espeon are able to read air currents, allowing it to predict the future, as well as its opponents' next moves.
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AG170
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Espeon
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May's Pokédex
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Espeon, the Sun Pokémon. It uses the fine hairs that cover its body to sense air currents and predict an opponent's movement.
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Pokémon
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BW102
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Espeon
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Ash's Pokédex
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Espeon, the Sun Pokémon. It predicts opponent's moves and detects air currents with its body hairs.
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In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Vee
Red's genetically-altered Eevee, nicknamed Vee, evolves into Espeon permanently sometime after the battle against the Kanto Elite Four and prior to the events of Forretress of Solitude.
In Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down, a Trainer at the Safari Zone owns one.
An Espeon appeared in Pleased as Punch With Parasect, owned by a Kimono Girl.
An Espeon appeared in a fantasy in the X & Y arc.
In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga
In The Golden Boys, Bill has both an Espeon and its counterpart, Umbreon.
In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga
Mitsumi has an Espeon which is first seen being used to stop a bomb placed by Team Galactic in A Surprise Visit from Hareta's Father!.
In the TCG
- Main article: Espeon (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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Gold
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It uses the fine hair that covers its body to sense air currents and predict its enemy's actions.
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Silver
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By reading air currents, it can predict things such as the weather or its foe's next move.
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Crystal
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The tip of its forked tail quivers when it is predicting its opponent's next move.
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Stadium 2
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It uses the fine hair that covers its body to sense air currents and predict its enemy's actions.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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Espeon is extremely loyal to any trainer it considers to be worthy. It is said that this Pokémon developed its precognitive powers to protect its trainer from harm.
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Sapphire
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Emerald
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An Espeon is extremely loyal to any trainer it considers to be worthy. It is said to have developed precognitive powers to protect its trainer from harm.
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FireRed
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By reading air currents, it can predict things such as the weather or its foe's next move.
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LeafGreen
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It uses the fine hair that covers its body to sense air currents and predict its enemy's actions.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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Its fur has the look and feel of velvet. The orb on its forehead glows when it uses psycho-power.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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Its fur is so sensitive, it can sense minute shifts in the air and predict the weather.
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HeartGold
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It uses the fine hair that covers its body to sense air currents and predict its enemy's actions.
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SoulSilver
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By reading air currents, it can predict things such as the weather or its foe's next move.
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Generation V
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Black
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Its fur is so sensitive, it can sense minute shifts in the air and predict the weather.
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White
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Black 2
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Its fur is so sensitive, it can feel minute shifts in the air and predict the weather... and its foes' thoughts.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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X
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The tip of its forked tail quivers when it is predicting its opponent's next move.
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Y
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Its fur is so sensitive, it can feel minute shifts in the air and predict the weather...and its foes' thoughts.
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Omega Ruby
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Espeon is extremely loyal to any Trainer it considers to be worthy. It is said that this Pokémon developed its precognitive powers to protect its Trainer from harm.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Generation VII
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Sun
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It can instantaneously sense its opponent's movements by feeling air currents with its fine fur.
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Moon
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It unleashes psychic power from the orb on its forehead. When its power is exhausted, the orb grows dull and dark.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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In events
Pokémon Global Link promotions
Stats
Base stats
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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65
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125 - 172
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240 - 334
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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130
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121 - 200
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238 - 394
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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Total: 525
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Espeon
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Espeon
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Espeon
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Espeon
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Espeon in Generation VII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Espeon in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Espeon
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Espeon
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Espeon can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Espeon cannot be tutored the move in that game
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Espeon
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Espeon
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Espeon
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Espeon
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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None
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Loops: 5
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Min. exp.: 75
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Max. exp.: 89
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Browser entry R-000
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Espeon attacks with a ray it emits from its glowing red forehead.
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
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Poké Assist: (present)
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Field move: (present)
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(Psy Power ×2)
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Poké Assist: (past)
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Field move: (past)
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(Psy Power ×1)
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Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]]
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It lets loose psychic orbs that make Pokémon Paused.
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Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Trivia
Origin
Espeon appears to be based on legend of the nekomata, also known as bake-neko, which are mysterious, intelligent, fork-tailed goblin cats. It additionally resembles a carbuncle, a Latin-American mythological beast which had a jewel on its forehead. It also has traits of caracals, sphynx cats, lynxes, and due to its large ears, fennec foxes.
Name origin
Espeon is a combination of ESP (a branch of psychic abilities) and eon (an immeasurably long period of time, possibly referring to how long evolution takes naturally). Eon is a suffix all Eevee evolutions share and was Eevee's English prototype name.
Eifie is a combination of エスパー esupaa (ESPer, a person with psychic powers) and フィール fiiru (feel), referring to its extraordinary sensory abilities. It is very similar to Eevee, in both writing and sound (イーブイ/エーフィ).
In other languages
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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エーフィ Eifie
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From エスパー esper and フィール feel. Also from イーブイ Eievui
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French
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Mentali
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From mental. Ends with -li like every Eeveelution in French
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Spanish
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Espeon
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Same as English name
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German
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Psiana
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From Psi. Ends with -a like every Eeveelution in German
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Italian
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Espeon
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Same as English name
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Korean
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에브이 Ebeui
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Transliteration of its Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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太陽精靈 / 太阳精灵 Tàiyángjīnglíng
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Means "Sun spirit". Ends with -精靈 / -精灵 like every Eeveelution in Mandarin.
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Cantonese Chinese
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太陽伊貝 Taaiyèuhngyībui
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Literally "Sun Eevee". Ends with -伊貝 like every Eeveelution in Cantonese
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More languages
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Hindi
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एसपीओन Espeon
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Transcription of English name
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Russian
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Эсреон Espeon
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Transcription of English name
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Related articles
Notes
External links
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