Espathra: Champions Sets, Usage & Stats

Base stats

HP95170–202300–394

Atk6072–123112–240

Def6072–123112–240

SpA101108–168186–331

SpD6072–123112–240

Spe105112–172193–339

Total481Higher than 61% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 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

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

BugDarkGhost

Resists

½×

FightingPsychic

Takes normal damage from 13 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragonFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 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 on Showdown, and ties 1.

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Abilities

When an opposing Pokémon has a stat stage raised, this Pokémon copies the effect.
Everything about Opportunist →
On switch-in, this Pokémon identifies the held items of all opposing Pokémon.
Everything about Frisk →
Other Pokémon with Frisk 29
Wigglytuff Alolan Exeggutor Hisuian Typhlosion Sentret Furret Yanma Stantler Shuppet Banette Duskull Dusclops Yanmega Dusknoir Gothita Gothorita Gothitelle Phantump Trevenant Pumpkaboo Gourgeist Noibat Noivern Orbeetle Impidimp Morgrem Grimmsnarl Wyrdeer Flittle Munkidori
This Pokémon's Speed is raised 1 stage at the end of each full turn on the field.
Everything about Speed Boost →
Other Pokémon with Speed Boost 12
Yanma Torchic Combusken Blaziken Ninjask Carvanha Sharpedo Yanmega Venipede Whirlipede Scolipede Flittle

Competitive

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%) · (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%) · (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.

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

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

Most common build

Item: Sitrus Berry
Ability
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

Items

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

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesUberSV DoublesDUberNational DexUber

Evolution

#0955FlittlePsychic
1. Level 35
  #0956EspathraPsychic

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

EvoLumina Crash100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 2.PsychicSpec80100%10

1Drill PeckNo additional effect.FlyingPhys80100%20

1Feather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2.FlyingStatus—100%15

1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40

1PeckNo additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35

5Confusion10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec50100%25

8Baby-Doll EyesLowers the target's Attack by 1.FairyStatus—100%30

11Disarming VoiceThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.FairySpec40—15

15Quick AttackUsually goes first.NormalPhys40100%30

19Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

24PluckUser steals and eats the target's Berry.FlyingPhys60100%20

29AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30

34UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10

43Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.FairySpec80100%10

49Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpec90100%10

54Last ResortFails unless each known move has been used.NormalPhys140100%5

TM / HM / TR 53

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30

TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM12Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhys—100%20

TM16Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25

TM19Disarming VoiceThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.FairySpec40—15

TM21Pounce100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.BugPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20

TM29HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20

TM41Stored Power + 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts.PsychicSpec20100%10

TM42Night ShadeDoes damage equal to the user's level.GhostSpec—100%15

TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5

TM51SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10

TM54PsyshockDamages target based on Defense, not Sp. Def.PsychicSpec80100%10

TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM60U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhys70100%20

TM62Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.DarkPhys95100%15

TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TM71Seed BombNo additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TM74ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——20

TM75Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30

TM79Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.FairySpec80100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM93Flash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.SteelSpec80100%10

TM98Skill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities.PsychicStatus——10

TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TM109TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.PsychicStatus—100%10

TM114Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15

TM117Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpec90100%10

TM119Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10

TM120Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM129Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.PsychicStatus——20

TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20

TM132Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40

TM138Psychic Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Psychic power, priority-safe.PsychicStatus——10

TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5

TM161Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed.PsychicStatus——5

TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5

TM164Brave BirdHas 33% recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15

TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10

TM191UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10

TM203Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.NormalStatus——10

TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM216Feather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2.FlyingStatus—100%15

TM218Expanding ForceUser on Psychic Terrain: 1.5× power, hits foes.PsychicSpec80100%10

Biology

Flittle evolves into Espathra, an ostrich-like Pokémon.

Design & origin

Espathra's name references both Cleopatra and ESP.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Ostrich Pokémon
: Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color: Yellow

: —

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

English: Espathra
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

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

: 2 Spe
: 60 ≈7.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 50
: 168
: Medium Slow

Breeding

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

Where to find

Evolves from Flittle: Level 35.

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.

Espathra

Weak to

Resists

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

Singles