Eager to catch Espathra to add to your battle roster in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet? Considering that they can be a solid companion in trainer battles and Tera Raids, you may want to track them down sooner rather than later. You can traverse all around Paldea for them, so your options are rather wide. We’ll show you exactly where to go to stumble upon a wild Espathra.

How to Catch Espathra in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

If you don’t want to start out with Flittle in the game, then you may want to jump right to Espathra by catching a wild one. You’re in luck, though, as this Pokémon’s habitat is found in different areas across Paldea. They do like hanging around mountainous areas, though. So, if you want to catch Espathra in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, head to the regions below:

  • Asado Desert
  • Glaseado Mountain
  • The Great Crater of Paldea
  • East Province (Area One)
  • North Province (Area One)
  • South Province (Areas Two, Four, Five, Six)
  • West Province (Areas One, Two)

As we mentioned, the Psychic-type Espathra tends to gravitate to the mountain areas. However, they can also hang out around the desert and underground areas. This gives you plenty of search options when you want to catch Espathra in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: Best Pawmot Counters and Weaknesses

Although Espathra is a Psychic-type, they know a multitude of different moves to make them useful in battle. Alongside the Psychic moves, they know a number of Flying, Normal, and Fairy-type moves. They have good resistance to Fighting and Psychic-type moves. However, they are very weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-type moves.

So, when you catch Espathra in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, keep these strengths and weaknesses in mind. This can help you make a well-rounded Espathra to use in various battles throughout your time in the game. Their base stats are listed below so you know what you might start with:

  • HP: 95
  • Attack: 60
  • Defense: 60
  • Special Attack: 101
  • Special Defense: 60
  • Speed: 105

Of course, there’s a chance you can encounter a higher-level Espathra in the wild. So, your starting stats may come out better than the ones listed above.

Regardless, you have several places to head to if you want to battle and catch Espathra. Now’s as good a time as any for you to start searching for them.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is available on Nintendo Switch.