Espeon appears to be based on legend of the nekomata, also known as bake-neko, which are mysterious, intelligent, fork-tailed goblin cats. It additionally resembles a carbuncle, a Latin-American mythological beast which had a jewel on its forehead. It also has traits of caracals, sphynx cats, lynxes, and due to its large ears, fennec foxes.
Espeon is a combination of ESP (a branch of psychic abilities) and eon (an immeasurably long period of time, possibly referring to how long evolution takes naturally). Eon is a suffix all Eevee evolutions share and was Eevee’s English prototype name.
Eifie is a combination of エスパー esupaa (ESPer, a person with psychic powers) and フィール fiiru (feel), referring to its extraordinary sensory abilities. It is very similar to Eevee, in both writing and sound (イーブイ/エーフィ).
No: 196
English Name: Espeon
Japanese Name: Efi
Generation: 2
Type: Psychic
Species: Sun Pokémon
Abilities: Synchronize, Magic Bounce (hidden ability)
Evolution: Eevee > Espeon
Espeon is a quadruped, mammalian Pokémon with slender legs and dainty paws. It is covered in fine, lilac fur. This velvety fur is sensitive for Espeon to sense minute shifts in the air, thus allowing it to predict the weather. Its ears are large, and it has purple eyes with white pupils. There are tufts of fur near its eyes, and a small, red gem embedded in its forehead. The gem boosts the psychic powers that it gained to protect its Trainer from harm. It also has a thin, forked tail that quivers when it predicts its opponent’s moves. Espeon is rare in the wilderness, and is more commonly found in urban areas.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Gold: It uses the fine hair that covers its body to sense air currents and predict its enemy’s actions.
Pokemon Silver: By reading air currents, it can predict things such as the weather or its foe’s next move.
Pokemon Crystal: The tip of its forked tail quivers when it is predicting its opponent’s next move.
Pokemon Stadium 2: It uses the fine hair that covers its body to sense air currents and predict its enemy’s actions.
Pokemon Ruby: Espeon is extremely loyal to any trainer it considers to be worthy. It is said that this Pokémon developed its precognitive powers to protect its trainer from harm.
Pokemon Sapphire: Espeon is extremely loyal to any trainer it considers to be worthy. It is said that this Pokémon developed its precognitive powers to protect its trainer from harm.
Pokemon Emerald: An Espeon is extremely loyal to any trainer it considers to be worthy. It is said to have developed precognitive powers to protect its trainer from harm.
Pokemon FireRed: By reading air currents, it can predict things such as the weather or its foe’s next move.
Pokemon LeafGreen: It uses the fine hair that covers its body to sense air currents and predict its enemy’s actions.
Pokemon Diamond: Its fur has the look and feel of velvet. The orb on its forehead glows when it uses psycho-power.
Pokemon Pearl: Its fur has the look and feel of velvet. The orb on its forehead glows when it uses psycho-power.
Pokemon Platinum: Its fur is so sensitive, it can sense minute shifts in the air and predict the weather.
Pokemon HeartGold: It uses the fine hair that covers its body to sense air currents and predict its enemy’s actions.
Pokemon SoulSilver: By reading air currents, it can predict things such as the weather or its foe’s next move.
Pokemon Black: Its fur is so sensitive, it can sense minute shifts in the air and predict the weather.
Pokemon White: Its fur is so sensitive, it can sense minute shifts in the air and predict the weather.
Pokemon Black 2: Its fur is so sensitive, it can feel minute shifts in the air and predict the weather… and its foes’ thoughts.
pokemon White 2: Its fur is so sensitive, it can feel minute shifts in the air and predict the weather… and its foes’ thoughts.
Pokemon X: The tip of its forked tail quivers when it is predicting its opponent’s next move.
Pokemon Y: Its fur is so sensitive, it can feel minute shifts in the air and predict the weather…and its foes’ thoughts.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: Espeon is extremely loyal to any Trainer it considers to be worthy. It is said that this Pokémon developed its precognitive powers to protect its Trainer from harm.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: Espeon is extremely loyal to any Trainer it considers to be worthy. It is said that this Pokémon developed its precognitive powers to protect its Trainer from harm.
Pokemon SUN: It can instantaneously sense its opponent’s movements by feeling air currents with its fine fur.
Pokemon MOON: It unleashes psychic power from the orb on its forehead. When its power is exhausted, the orb grows dull and dark.
