Psychic
Learned at Lv. 49
Scarlet Violet
Power: 90Accuracy: 100PP: 10Special
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
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#956
POKÉDEX No. #956
Espathra
Ostrich Pokémon
It immobilizes opponents by bathing them in psychic power from its large eyes. Despite its appearance, it has a vicious temperament.
Weak to
Bug
Ghost
Dark
Height1.9 m
Weight90.0 kg
AbilitiesOpportunist
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP95300–394
- Attack60112–240
- Defense60112–240
- Sp. Atk101186–331
- Sp. Def60112–240
- Speed105193–339
Total481
/ 720
BST481
61 percentile (1025)+19 vs Gen 9 avg (462)
Stat Radar
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Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 9
Habitat
Unknown
Color
Yellow
Shape
Upright
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Evolves From
Flittle#955Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #956 |
| Champions | #956 |
| Paldea | #264 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
168
EV Yield
+2 Speed
Growth Curve
Medium Slow
(6x³) / (5) - 15x² + 100x - 140Exp at Lv. 50
117,360
Exp at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Evolution Chain
→
Level 35
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Espathra
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Fighting
Poison
Offensive Coverage
Espathra's Psychic typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against fighting, poison types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Timid
+Speed−Attack
Modest
+Sp. Atk−Attack
In-Depth Analysis
Espathra totals 481 across its base stats, profiling as a fast attacker that leans on outspeeding threats and hitting hard. Lean on its Speed (105) when planning sets, and cover for its weaker Attack (60).
Its Psychic typing leaves Espathra with 3 weaknesses against 2 resistances. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 2 types for super-effective damage.
A catch rate of 60 puts Espathra in the moderate range — a few Great Balls usually get the job done. It levels on the Medium Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Speed +2 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
1.9 m
Weight
90.0 kg
TypePsychic
Abilities
Copies stat boosts by the opponent.
Reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.
Raises Speed one stage after each turn.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Flying
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
60
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
50
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Espathra?
Espathra is a Psychic type Pokémon.
What are Espathra's weaknesses?
Espathra takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost, Dark type moves.
How does Espathra evolve?
Espathra is the final form of the Flittle → Espathra evolution line.
What are Espathra's base stats?
Espathra has a base stat total of 481: HP 95, Attack 60, Defense 60, Sp. Atk 101, Sp. Def 60, Speed 105. Its highest stat is Speed (105).
