Master League PvP guide
Espeon Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Espeon is a Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #296. Its recommended PvP moveset is Confusion with Psychic Fangs and Shadow Ball.
Master League
#296
Situational
Type
Psychic
Best Fast Move
Confusion
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,583
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT ESPEON
Is Espeon Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Espeon is currently a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #296.
Espeon PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #866 | 63.8 | Confusion, Psychic Fangs, Shadow Ball |
| Ultra League | #647 | 65.6 | Confusion, Psychic Fangs, Shadow Ball |
| Master LeagueBest | #296 | 53.4 | Confusion, Psychic Fangs, Shadow Ball |
Best Moveset for Espeon in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
The recommended PvP moveset for Espeon is Confusion with Psychic Fangs and Shadow Ball.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Espeon in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Espeon PvP Move Counts
Confusion → Psychic Fangs
3 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Confusion → Shadow Ball
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Espeon Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Espeon wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Espeon Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Espeon's Psychic typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- bug1.6×
- dark1.6×
- ghost1.6×
Resistant to
- fighting0.625×
- psychic0.625×
Best Counters to Espeon in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Espeon in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Espeon's league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
118% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
67% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
50% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Neutral
96% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
38% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
66% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
46% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
79% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Neutral
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Neutral
59% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Neutral
103% HP
Ratings are shown from Espeon's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Espeon.
Best Teammates for Espeon in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Espeon should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Espeon's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Espeon's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Espeon's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Espeon's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Espeon's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Espeon
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 1,498 | 17.5 | 1,533,168 |
| #2 | 1/14/15 | 1,500 | 17.5 | 1,530,942 | |
| #3 | 0/14/15 | 1,495 | 17.5 | 1,525,098 | |
| #4 | 1/15/13 | 1,496 | 17.5 | 1,523,496 | |
| #5 | 1/15/14 | 1,500 | 17.5 | 1,523,496 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 1/15/15 | 2,493 | 29 | 3,297,651 |
| #2 | 0/11/15 | 2,500 | 29.5 | 3,296,921 | |
| #3 | 2/14/15 | 2,496 | 29 | 3,292,815 | |
| #4 | 0/15/11 | 2,498 | 29.5 | 3,289,501 | |
| #5 | 0/12/14 | 2,499 | 29.5 | 3,288,951 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,583 | 50 | 5,517,187 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 3,570 | 50 | 5,497,197 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 3,574 | 50 | 5,488,149 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 3,573 | 50 | 5,480,159 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 3,558 | 50 | 5,477,207 |
Espeon Stats in Pokémon GO
Espeon's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Espeon 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 17.5
- CP
- 1,498
- Attack
- 145.9
- Defense
- 106.2
- HP
- 99
Ultra League
Espeon 1/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 29
- CP
- 2,493
- Attack
- 188.5
- Defense
- 136.7
- HP
- 128
Master League
Espeon 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,583
- Attack
- 231.9
- Defense
- 159.7
- HP
- 149
Espeon Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Espeon in Pokémon GO PvP
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Shares Psychic typing · Same Confusion fast move · Master League #355
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More PoGoCoach tools
Espeon Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Espeon in Pokémon GO PvP?
Espeon's recommended PvP moveset is Confusion with Psychic Fangs and Shadow Ball.
Is Espeon good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Espeon is currently a situational PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #296.
What counters Espeon in Pokémon GO PvP?
Dialga (Origin), Zacian (Crowned Sword) and Xerneas are among the strongest current counters to Espeon in Master League.
What is Espeon weak to in Pokémon GO?
Espeon is weak to Bug (1.6×), Dark (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×).