#0196 Generation II

Sun Pokémon

Espeon

エーフィ · Mentali

Wields an arcane power with which it can predict the weather and even people's thoughts. When bathed in sunshine, the scarlet orb on its brow glows and builds energy.

Type: Psychic
Stage: 2 of 9

Category: Sun Pokémon
Japanese: エーフィ
Height: 0.9 m
Weight: 26.5 kg
Habitat: Urban
Color: Purple
Shape: Quadruped

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 9-stage line — walk through the morphology of Espeon.

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Eevee

Stage 1

Base form

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Vaporeon

Stage 2

From Eevee

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Jolteon

Stage 2

From Eevee

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Flareon

Stage 2

From Eevee

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Espeon

Stage 2

From Eevee

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Umbreon

Stage 2

From Eevee

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Leafeon

Stage 2

From Eevee

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Glaceon

Stage 2

From Eevee

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Sylveon

Stage 2

From Eevee

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 065

/255
Attack 065

/255
Defense 060

/255
Sp. Atk 130

/255
Sp. Def 095

/255
Speed 110

/255

§ III

Best Espeon cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 38 cards.

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§ IV

Espeon through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

All illustrators →

01 5G

5ban Graphics

5ban Graphics has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2011 through 2025, spanning series such as XY, Sun & Moon, and Sword & Shield. The work centers on digital illustration with action-forward, focused compositions and vibrant, contrasting color.

10 cards
Black & White era → Sword & Shield era
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02 MA

Mitsuhiro Arita

Mitsuhiro Arita has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning more than 700 illustrations. Work appears across Base, Team Rocket, and Legendary Collection, balancing character-focused staging with energetic, colorful scenes and clear, action-forward framing.

3 cards
Base era → Sun & Moon era
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03 RU

Ryo Ueda

Ryo Ueda has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2003 to 2023, spanning more than 400 illustrations. Work appears across EX, XY, and Sword & Shield, with a digital, action-forward approach that favors focused framing, balanced layouts, and vibrant, contrasting color.

3 cards
EX era → XY era
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04 AN

Atsuko Nishida

Atsuko Nishida has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 400+ cards. Across sets such as Gym Heroes, Expedition Base Set, and Skyridge, the work favors playful, character-forward staging with simple, balanced compositions and vibrant, pastel-leaning color.

2 cards
Base era
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05 KU

Kyoko Umemoto

Kyoko Umemoto has illustrated Pokémon TCG cards from 2002 to 2025, spanning eras from E-Card to Sword & Shield. The work leans cartoonish and playful, with balanced, clear compositions and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes that keep scenes lighthearted and readable.

2 cards
Base era
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