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Espeon Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Psychic · BST: 525 · Role: Special Sweeper

Espeon is a Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Bug, Ghost, Dark. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Espeon, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Sharpedo, Mega Sharpedo, Liepard plus 5 more ranked below.

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With a 525 base stat total, Espeon plays as a Special Sweeper. Its highest stat is Special Attack (130), and at base 110 Speed it sits faster than 84% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: a Special wall like Blissey or Assault Vest Tyranitar can soak its damage.

What counters Espeon in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.

Top counters vs Espeon

  1. Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
  2. Mega Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
  3. Liepard (Dark)
  4. Pangoro (Fighting / Dark)
  5. Mega Gyarados (Water / Dark)
  6. Umbreon (Dark)
  7. Houndoom (Dark / Fire)
  8. Mega Houndoom (Dark / Fire)

How each counter beats Espeon

  • Sharpedo (Water / Dark) underspeeds but can still trade Espeon and hits it super-effectively with STAB Dark moves.
  • Mega Sharpedo (Water / Dark) underspeeds but can still trade Espeon and hits it super-effectively with STAB Dark moves.
  • Liepard (Dark) underspeeds but can still trade Espeon and hits it super-effectively with STAB Dark moves.
  • Pangoro (Fighting / Dark) underspeeds but can still trade Espeon and hits it super-effectively with STAB Dark moves.
  • Mega Gyarados (Water / Dark) underspeeds but can still trade Espeon and hits it super-effectively with STAB Dark moves.

Espeon weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Bug (×2)
  • Ghost (×2)
  • Dark (×2)

Resistances

  • Fighting (×0.5)
  • Psychic (×0.5)

Base stats

HP
65
Attack
65
Defense
60
Sp. Attack
130
Sp. Defense
95
Speed
110
Total
525

Best Tera Types for Espeon

The best Tera Types for Espeon cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:

Abilities

  • Synchronize — [object Object]
  • Magic Bounce (hidden) — [object Object]

Other Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

Want to explore similar picks? These Psychic-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Espeon:

Frequently asked questions about Espeon

What counters Espeon in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters for Espeon are Sharpedo, Mega Sharpedo, Liepard, Pangoro, Mega Gyarados. These Pokémon hit Espeon super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.

What is Espeon weak to?

Espeon is a Psychic-type Pokémon weak to Bug, Ghost, Dark. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Espeon?

The single best pick against Espeon in the Pokémon Champions roster is Sharpedo, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.

How do you beat Espeon in Pokémon Champions?

To beat Espeon, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Psychic) and carries super-effective coverage (Bug, Ghost, Dark). Avoid Pokémon that share Espeon's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.

Is Espeon good in Pokémon Champions?

Espeon's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (525 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.

Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.