#224 in usage · 0.1% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Espeon Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Espeon is played in Pokémon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C: moves, items, abilities, natures, Stat Point spreads and teammates with the share of sets that use them, from 1.63 million Pokémon Showdown battles (2026-09, 1630+ rating).
Most common set
Top ability, item, nature and spread plus the four most used moves, in Showdown format (Stat Points on the EVs line, as the Champions builder exports them).
Espeon @ Life Orb Ability: Magic Bounce Level: 50 EVs: 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe Timid Nature - Expanding Force - Power Gem - Protect - Dazzling Gleam
Espeon moves
Share of Espeon sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- Expanding ForcePsychic90.5%
- Power GemRock72.6%
- ProtectNormal53.3%
- Dazzling GleamFairy39.5%
- Trick RoomPsychic29.3%
- ImprisonPsychic21.1%
- DetectFighting19.2%
- Calm MindPsychic10.3%
- PsychicPsychic8.7%
- Shadow BallGhost8%
Items
- Life Orb46.4%
- Focus Sash25.7%
- Colbur Berry10.3%
- Choice Scarf6.5%
- Wise Glasses4.3%
Abilities
- Magic Bounce93.7%
- Synchronize6.3%
Stat Point spreads & natures
The most used nature + Stat Point combinations and the level 50 stats they give. Each Stat Point adds 1 to a stat (max 32 per stat, 66 total).
| Nature | Stat Points | HP | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timid+Spe −Atk | 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe | 142 | 76 | 80 | 182 | 115 | 178 | 27.7% |
| Timid+Spe −Atk | 2 Def / 32 SpA / 32 Spe | 140 | 76 | 82 | 182 | 115 | 178 | 18.6% |
| Timid+Spe −Atk | 11 Def / 32 SpA / 23 Spe | 140 | 76 | 91 | 182 | 115 | 168 | 16.2% |
Natures in these spreads: Timid 62.5%.
Espeon teammates
Share of Espeon teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Espeon set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Espeon set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Expanding Force, Power Gem, Protect and Dazzling Gleam with Life Orb (46.4% of sets) and Magic Bounce, a Timid nature and 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe.
What are Espeon's best teammates in VGC?
Espeon's most common partners are Indeedee-F (48.1%), Sneasler (22.1%), Mega Charizard Y (19.1%), Whimsicott (16.9%) and Tsareena (15.1%) — the share of Espeon teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Espeon use?
Timid (+Spe −Atk) is the most common nature among Espeon's top spreads (62.5%). In Champions each Stat Point adds exactly 1 to a stat at level 50, up to 32 per stat and 66 in total.
How fast is Espeon in Pokémon Champions?
Espeon has base 110 Speed: 178 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 162 neutral, and 117 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.
How common is Espeon in Pokémon Champions?
Espeon is #224 of 294 in Reg M-C usage for 2026-09, on 0.1% of teams (1.63 million battles at 1630+ rating on Pokémon Showdown).
Source: Smogon / Pokémon Showdown usage statistics, gen9championsvgc2026regmc, 2026-09, 1630+ rating. Refreshed monthly.