Espathra (#0956) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP95155–202300–394

Atk6058–123112–240

Def6058–123112–240

SpA10195–168186–331

SpD6058–123112–240

Spe10599–172193–339

Total481Higher than 61% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 105). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+172Max157No SP125Min112Scarf258Tailwind344

At max Speed, Espathra outspeeds 22 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Bug2×Dark2×Ghost2×

Resists

Fighting½×Psychic½×

Takes normal damage from 13 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragonFairy

Abilities

Opportunist
Copies stat boosts by the opponent.
Frisk
Reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.
Speed BoostHidden ability
Raises Speed one stage after each turn.

Competitive

SV SinglesUberSV DoublesDUberNational DexUber

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#56 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 1 place since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Electric Seed (57.1%) · Speed Boost (99.3%) · Timid (59.6%) · HP 22 / Def 12 / SpD 14 / Spe 18 (10.9%)

Moves Protect, Calm Mind, Baton Pass, Lumina Crash

Singles

#66 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 1 place since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (40.6%) · Speed Boost (99.5%) · Modest (38.6%) · HP 1 / Def 1 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (17.3%)

Moves Lumina Crash, Protect, Baton Pass, Calm Mind

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

2.26% of teams · rank #57 · Reg M-C · Singles · 1760+ rating · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Sitrus Berry
Ability: Speed Boost
Stat Alignment: Bold
Stat Points: 32 HP / 20 Def / 13 SpD / 1 Spe

Protect
Lumina Crash
Baton Pass
Calm Mind

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players2.42%
Rated 1500+2.08%
Rated 1630+1.71%
Rated 1760+2.26%

Usage by month

Apr 20262.26%

Moves

Protect89.7%
Lumina Crash82.4%
Baton Pass71.5%
Calm Mind55.3%
Substitute29.3%
Dazzling Gleam27.3%
Shadow Ball15.4%
Stored Power14.4%
Roost12%
Energy Ball2%

Items

Sitrus Berry33.9%
Leftovers31.7%
Focus Sash28.3%
Grassy Seed3.5%
Twisted Spoon0.9%
Kasib Berry0.7%

Abilities

100%
0%

EV spreads

Bold 32 HP / 20 Def / 13 SpD / 1 Spe20%
Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe13.1%
Timid 32 HP / 21 SpD / 13 Spe12.9%
Timid 31 HP / 26 Def / 3 SpD / 6 Spe10.7%
Bold 32 HP / 26 Def / 7 SpD / 1 Spe9%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0955FlittlePsychic
1. Level 35#0956EspathraPsychic

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

EvoLumina CrashThe user attacks by unleashing a peculiar light that even affects the mind. This also harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.PsychicSpec80100%10

1Drill PeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys80100%20

1Feather DanceLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FlyingStatus—100%15

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1PeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35

5ConfusionHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec50100%25

8Baby-Doll EyesLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyStatus—100%30

11Disarming VoiceNever misses.FairySpec40—15

15Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

19PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

24PluckIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.FlyingPhys60100%20

29AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

34UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

43Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10

49PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

54Last ResortCan only be used after all of the user’s other moves have been used.NormalPhys140100%5

TM / HM / TR 53

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TM16PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM19Disarming VoiceNever misses.FairySpec40—15

TM21PounceThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.BugPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM29HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM41Stored PowerPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.PsychicSpec20100%10

TM42Night ShadeInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.GhostSpec—100%15

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM54PsyshockInflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.PsychicSpec80100%10

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM62Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM71Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM79Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM93Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

TM98Skill SwapUser and target swap abilities.PsychicStatus——10

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM109TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

TM138Psychic TerrainProtects Pokémon on the ground from priority moves and increases the power of their Psychic moves by 50%.PsychicStatus——10

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM161Trick RoomFor five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.PsychicStatus——5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM164Brave BirdUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM216Feather DanceLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FlyingStatus—100%15

TM218Expanding ForceIf Psychic Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move hits all opposing Pokemon and has its power incrased by 50%.PsychicSpec80100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Ostrich Pokémon
Debut: Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color: Yellow
Shape
Habitat: —

Paldea#264

It emits psychic power from the gaps between its multicolored frills and sprints at speeds greater than 120 mph.
Violet
It immobilizes opponents by bathing them in psychic power from its large eyes. Despite its appearance, it has a vicious temperament.
Scarlet

Names around the world

Japanese: クエスパトラ
Japanese (romaji): Cuespatra
Korean: 클레스퍼트라
Chinese (Traditional): 超能艷鴕
Chinese (Simplified): 超能艳鸵
French: Cléopsytra
German: Psiopatra
Spanish: Espathra
Italian: Espathra

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Spe
Catch rate: 60 ≈7.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 168
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Flying
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

No wild encounter data. It may be obtained by evolving, trading, events, or in newer games (location data is most complete for Gen I–VII).

Espathra

Weak to

Resists