Espeon vs Sylveon
Espeon and Sylveon have the same base stat total (525), Espeon is faster (base Speed 110 vs 60), and neither has a super-effective hit from its own types (Espeon: 1× at best against Sylveon; Sylveon: 1× at best against Espeon).
Two Eevee evolutions, Psychic and Fairy.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Espeon | Sylveon |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 65 | 95 (higher) |
| Attack | 65 | 65 |
| Defense | 60 | 65 (higher) |
| Sp. Atk | 130 (higher) | 110 |
| Sp. Def | 95 | 130 (higher) |
| Speed | 110 (higher) | 60 |
| Total | 525 | 525 |
| Bulk | 220 | 290 (higher) |
Who has the edge?
Espeon is faster (110 vs 60 base Speed) and has the higher Sp. Atk (130 vs 110), but Sylveon has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (290 vs 220).
Espeon is ahead on
- is faster (110 vs 60 base Speed)
- has the higher Sp. Atk (130 vs 110)
Sylveon is ahead on
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (290 vs 220)
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Espeon: Synchronize, Magic Bounce; Sylveon: Cute Charm, Pixilate), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Espeon has 162 Speed and Sylveon has 112, so Espeon moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Espeon | Sylveon |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 110 | 60 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 162 | 112 |
Type matchup, both ways
Espeon (Psychic) attacking Sylveon
Psychic 1×. Using only its own type, Espeon hits Sylveon for 1× with Psychic moves (normal damage).
Sylveon (Fairy) attacking Espeon
Fairy 1×. Using only its own type, Sylveon hits Espeon for 1× with Fairy moves (normal damage).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Espeon: Bug 2× (super effective), Ghost 2× (super effective), Dark 2× (super effective).
- Sylveon: Poison 2× (super effective), Steel 2× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Espeon
- Synchronize. Copies burns, paralysis, and poison received onto the Pokémon that inflicted them.
- Magic Bounce (hidden ability). Reflects most non-damaging moves back at their user.
Sylveon
- Cute Charm. Has a 30% chance of infatuating attacking Pokémon on contact.
- Pixilate (hidden ability). Turns the bearer's Normal moves into Fairy moves and strengthens them to 1.3× their power.
Size, generation and evolution
Sylveon is taller (1 m vs 0.9 m for Espeon), and Espeon is heavier (26.5 kg vs 23.5 kg for Sylveon).
| Detail | Espeon | Sylveon |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 0.9 m | 1 m |
| Weight | 26.5 kg | 23.5 kg |
| Generation | 2 (Johto) | 6 (Kalos) |
| Evolution line | Eevee → Vaporeon / Jolteon / Flareon / Espeon / Umbreon / Leafeon / Glaceon / Sylveon | Eevee → Vaporeon / Jolteon / Flareon / Espeon / Umbreon / Leafeon / Glaceon / Sylveon |
Espeon (#0196) is a Psychic-type Sun Pokémon from Johto, first seen in Generation 2. Its evolution line is Eevee → Vaporeon / Jolteon / Flareon / Espeon / Umbreon / Leafeon / Glaceon / Sylveon.
Sylveon (#0700) is a Fairy-type Intertwining Pokémon from Kalos, first seen in Generation 6. Its evolution line is Eevee → Vaporeon / Jolteon / Flareon / Espeon / Umbreon / Leafeon / Glaceon / Sylveon.
Keep exploring
- Open Espeon and Sylveon in the Compare tool
- Espeon and Sylveon Pokédex pages
- Psychic type · Fairy type
- Speed tiers