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Damage multipliers this Pokemon takes from each attacking type (based on the current form).
Damage multipliers of this Pokemon's same-type (STAB) moves against each defending type.
High-firepower meta Pokémon that hit it super-effectively by type (estimated, not battle data)
Based on real ladder matchup statistics and expert community assessments (data snapshot 2026-08)
Espathra holds a 2.04% usage rate and rank 61 in singles. Its builds revolve around the Speed Boost engine stacking Calm Mind with Baton Pass, while Lumina Crash covers proactive damage windows. Weaknesses to Bug, Ghost, and Dark alongside thin defenses force it into a support role, relying on Protect and its held item to survive the early turns.
Playstyle:Protect leads at 23.9%, with Calm Mind at 20.6% and Baton Pass at 18.7% — these three together cover over 60% of movesets. Lumina Crash at 13% is the occasional proactive move. Speed Boost keeps Espathra accelerating even while stalling with Protect, stacking Calm Mind boosts before handing them off with Baton Pass. Focus Sash at 37.5% and Mental Herb at 23.3% are both critical: the sash preserves it from a one-shot on turn one, while the herb removes opposing disabling effects so Baton Pass resolves cleanly. Sitrus Berry at 21.5% provides passive recovery. The top Timid and Modest 32 SpA / 32 Spe spreads split the lead, trading between outspeeding key threats and hitting harder.
Doubles usage sits at just 0.32%, ranked 114th — nearly absent from play. In doubles the Bug, Ghost, and Dark weaknesses all get exposed to two attackers at once, and the 95/60/60/101/60/105 statline lacks the bulk to survive focused fire. Speed Boost and Baton Pass remain the kit's identity, but doubles compresses setup turns and demands too much support for the payoff to land.
Playstyle:Protect (24.5%) and Lumina Crash (23.5%) nearly tie for the top spot, followed by Calm Mind (18.1%) and Baton Pass (17%). Compared to singles, Lumina Crash rises sharply — the tighter setup windows in doubles demand more proactive damage. Skill Swap at 5.5% appears to trade the user's Speed Boost onto an opponent, removing their own acceleration. Rain Dance at 4.9% occasionally tags along, pairing with rain teammates. Focus Sash at 33.5% and Mental Herb at 29.3% lead items, with Colbur Berry at 18.6% notably present to survive a Dark-type priority and preserve the Baton Pass line.