Espeon Is Rarely Used, But It's Better Than People Think

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[@matthewlong7547]

The calm mind games with the raging bolt was crazy

[@vibinmikegothyped3270]

I saw what you did there.

[@CoolEtCetera]

Next Level !

[@michaelstringfellow6754]

Why didn't the spikes hurt chien pao?

[@Theprofessorator]

Espeon will always have a special place in my heart, because I had no idea what was going on when I was 7 and my Eevee just started evolving on it's own in Silver. 🤣

[@Wolfboy607]

I was trying to get an espeon in gen 4, my eevee started evolving in the 30s and i was pleased about the friendship timing. Then it evolved into glaceon. Whoops. Icy rock on the route. I used it to great effect that playthrough, anyway.

[@Theprofessorator]

@@Wolfboy607 I feel you on that! I was trying to get an Umbreon last gen and it evolved into a Sylveon all because it knew Baby-Doll Eyes haha

[@luisalbertovargastupac183]

Same for me, and then leveled him up to level 100

[@onnivinpelzel6368]

Iconic childhood moment

[@sea111]

See Haydunn, click Haydunn

[@jamesfrench777]

Straight up

[@mayoyayo7383]

one of the only KZbinrs I watch nowadays

[@justsomeguy.8670]

For sure!

[@goozilla123]

Simple as

[@Nishtman420]

Say less haaaa

[@starvedrock314]

That Espeon-Raging Bolt showdown was a literal big brain moment

[@FatAlz1988]

smol cat and big drgn meditating half the fight. Mindgames. Calmindgames.

[@user-AADZ]

Remember the time where Espeon magic bounced a Parting Shot and used the Parting Shot to switch out and remove its Calm Mind boost?

[@vibinmikegothyped3270]

Imagine two monstrous aliens - one taking the form of a cute two-tailed cat, the other the form of a freaking giraffe - fighting each other, and they just stand there, look at each other for like a solid 10 minutes while their juvenile owners are shouting "Calm Mind!", "Calm Mind!" all the time.

[@SuitableName]

The thumbnail might be one of my favourites so far, looks absolutely on point!

[@fabumoose3215]

I nominate “Tusks ain’t even that great; call him Mid Tusk” for Quote of the Year 2024

[@sals8367]

That Espeon vs Raikou calm mind stand off reminded me of the two Metapods fighting each other in the show.

[@JacobJohnson-xt3fy]

Haydunn be like: *Drops bombshell about Shaymin being based on a goat* *Refuses to elaborate further* *Leaves*

[@kelvinsomnia]

Little homie is the goat

[@MrJtb17]

At 8:02 I think your opponent expected you to use Destiny Bond so they went for Rapid Spin to avoid hitting Froslass.

[@slippyquack7672]

Back in X&Y even SunMo, I kept Espeon on my teams cause it was just that good of a Pokémon that no one really saw coming. A fast and good special sweeper that can be switched in when the opponent is obviously going to set up entry hazards or status effects. Due to it being able to be both defensive and offensive, it's easily my favorite Eeveelution. Love its sleek design as well.

[@Foxtayls]

Its not just sleek, the pokedex says it feels like velvet to pet, if that helps you like it more.

[@Wheaty03]

espeon is my favorite eeveelution! so glad to see you use it in a video!

[@GIGA-MOAI]

Same here

[@jaystapes3086]

Shaymins little cry after each kill got to me 😂

[@porkysugrim]

It’s crazy how I literally NEVER have gotten tired of your videos. I been watching since the OG days with Dickpinch, Joint, Lime, and Tiddymilk ❤

[@Haydunn]

You’re a legend. Thanks for sticking with me for so long

[@sorrow5434]

I used Espeon on every team back in 5th gen competitively. Magic Bounce goes crazy and it hits like a truck. I always ran mine as a duel screener

[@THEGREATMAX]

I used to baton pass iron defense from my Mr. Mime once he became part fairy type, onto my magic bounce, calm mind, stored power Espeon

[@tobygreen3019]

I love the calm mind war

[@moizukage]

Espeon is slept on for sure

[@terr0va]

FINALLY, A COMPETITIVE ESPEON VIDEO! I've used Espeon sometimes with a trick set with Espeon wearing choice specs and using trick, psychic, shadow ball, and thunderwave. It saved me in a clutch battle once too when I had it on a sun team with weather ball instead of thunderwave

[@TrampledBySquirtles]

Crazy that you got Picasso to do your thumbnail for this one

[@jackcastonguay4944]

Been watching for like 13 years and this is why I love your stuff, dude. The wittiness is always on display, so funny, and lines like that ending are just perfect lol

[@user-gn3ys7lu4efdskyjxjIHcb]

HELL yeah espeon is by far my favorite lead to stop hazards and an early sweerp to suprise people (it dosent work a lot of the time but its still fun!)

[@TrxPsyche]

I stand by that Espeon REALLY needs a strong fire move. While Tera Blast exists and can be used for it, it's less beneficial for Espeon to be Tera Fire over Tera Fairy, as Fairy is a better defensive type. If Espeon got Mystical Fire, a fire move a lot of Psychic Pokemon can learn, You could run Psychic/Psyshock, Tera Blast (Fairy)/(Fighting), Shadow Ball and Mystical Fire, which would give Espeon an insanely good amount of coverage, with Tera Fairy or Fighting covering its weakness well. It wouldn't make Espeon top tier or anything, but it would make it another incredibly good special nuke with added hazard protection.

[@Miko2030]

Sylveon Espeon and Glaceon are my favorite eeveelutions

[@A1KX100]

😂😂 that calm mind off in the second battle was hilarious

[@YourBoyNobody530]

The biggest issue it has is no steel coverage. If they gave it flamethrower it would actually put in some amazing results. Other than that the eeveelution stat spread is doing its bulk zero favors. In case your wondering every eeveelution has the same base stats rearranged. All of them have 60, 65, 65, 95, 110, and 130 in some order.

[@kqmden]

Magic bounce has always been my favorite ability since it dropped

[@SickSilckMan]

“Espeon rarely used.” Oh how the mighty have fallen.

[@brenoborba5433]

Espeon its my favorite pokemon, its so satisfying to see him sweeping. Magic bounce its my favorite hability, but i wish that he had sheer force too

[@MJMcKenzie322]

I feel like you should make a video titled “What Penny’s Team Wishes it Was”

[@nitrota2166]

I absolutely love the evolution of your content. And yet, still feels like Haydunn. Thank you for all the years.

[@coldest.666]

That Yoshimitsu name of that gambit was perfect for a takken lover 👽

[@ElCactus7567]

You should try a full team of Eeveelutions

[@andrewjohnson46]

Hearing you say Salazzle is serving was not on my 2024 bingo card Edit: truly one of your best vids in a hot minute, funnier-than-normal commentary and some insane mind games

[@iistony8260]

I love your videos they always smack they’re helping me through a stressful time in my life and i appreciate it. I think it’d be cool if you did a full starter team

[@MyNameIsQuinn]

I can't find the video but Haydunn's one liners are next level. And this is a little bit of paraphrasing, but it went like: "You're probably thinking that tentacruel was made after a squid, but it was actually made after a goat" then proceeds to delete his opponent.

[@Queenkirlia]

I used to have a wild time setting up skill swap/psych up on magic bounce espeon on doubles with a gothitelle that knew flatter and always held a persim berry. My psychic girls would absolutely devour competitive. Paired with my garchomp to sweep hydreigons, the girls stood their ground

[@rellyrell819]

An Espeon video !!!!! Thank you for this. Now can we get a Kantonian Ninetails highlight video 👀

[@Geostar011]

Shocked Espeon is barely used. Love the opponent naming their Kingambit Yoshimitsu; such an iconic Tekken character.

[@sheepsquad4453]

Haydunn fr is the man with a plan

[@StryxxMusic]

I've Been Watching Your Videos Since 2010 Or So. This Entire Video Is WHY . Also That Last Line At The End?! YO LOL

[@nolanzeigler3781]

Espeon has and always will be my fav eeveelution

[@dragonragevideos4565]

Been such a huge fan of your channel for years. Your comments never fail to make me laugh

[@Tazar1000]

Was in the process of making and espeon build but couldent quite figure it out wondered if the GOAT Haydunn had a vid out on it and it’s right here. Straight W

[@hobblestv1442]

Espeon probably was overlooked because of the existence of Alakazam. It has more speed, Spa, the same abilities and more move coverage I think. Similar but weaker defenses.

[@nolongeraperson]

Always love when an OU scrub gets rekt by RU

[@nolanclark4139]

Finally, I’ve been waiting for the espeon highlights

[@Parmesan-mo9ps]

I found this insane Moltres set that actually uses rain to have an almost 40 percent chance to ohko an assault vest and perfect ev and iv in SPD shuckle. It uses rain to guarantee that hurricane will hit and choice specs to deal insane damage. I am so sad that Moltres isn't as popular as other legendaries.

[@kaiserwave5977]

Shiny Espeon is one of the few shinies to actually look good in green

[@bobthehandyman3650]

Imo it would've looked better with any other color

[@dae57]

It does not.

[@theshankpain2228]

I like it too. Makes it look like an alien.

[@TrashCanDolfie]

​@@bobthehandyman3650it would but he is just saying it's one of the only decent green shinies

[@TrashCanDolfie]

What about dragonite?!🤡

[@suddenllybah]

The first game getting the stealth rocket uno reverse was pretty good. Not sure if you needed it for the damage, but being able to just not care about focus sashes is nice.

[@MajorasWrath1]

My interest in pokemon is pretty mild and even less ao for the competitive aspect. That said your vids are very pleasant, entertaining, and great background noise whenever i need any. Subbed a few weeks back but leaving some appreciation!

[@Haydunn]

Thanks so much I appreciate that!

[@kelvinsomnia]

You should check out his streams. If twitch isn’t your thing, haydunnlive is his youtube channel where he posts streams. The vibes are even more chill, and they last a lot longer if you want background noise.

[@Tetrabiblo]

A vid of Haydun using one of my favorite pokemon on my birthday 🥳 I do wish shiny espeon was actually like a midnight blue with a light blue gem on its head instead of what we got but I digress lol

[@leafgreen20cruz]

Seeing Shaymin taking down Kingambit, it deserves a video for a little Hedgehog for next time Haydunn pls a video for Shaymin is also my favorite Pokemoj movie Giratina and the Sky Worrior🍃

[@p0ryg0nz]

Espeon is sm better than umbreon. Especially with the shiny. Umbreons looks boring, while espeon looks like an actual alien

[@kevindiaz8028]

Espeon is amazing in battle, fast and has an amazing ability... I love this Pokemon :) Thanks for the video

[@tacomansam139]

I've been watching for years, and the nicknames you come up with always get me.

[@DarkMewtwo1994]

Espeon is my favorite eeveelution so im super excited to see it putting in work! Always a great time in a haydunn video where you put respect on some lesser used mons but this one was espesially great because espeon ❤

[@user-oz6yc2kr1j]

That froslass name it's genius

[@gioc2512]

Espeon has always been one of my fave Eeveelutions next to Jolteon, Umbreon, and Leafeon. That being said, I wonder what you could do with Leafeon, who never really gets much love. 🤔

[@AndresD.deLeon]

Espeon: "I'm not stuck here with you. You're stuck here with ME UwU"

[@shaskizzle]

You really did your bestpeon

[@daorientalgamer6610]

Espeon can outspeed and ohko a galvantula with power gem and it bounces webs back. It also demolishes prankster pokemon

[@wgt7537]

Great video as usual 👍. One point i want to point out that should the shaymin go down their. If destiny bond is used in the first turn your opponent clicks sucker punch, you can essentially force them to kill your pokemon by clicking an attacking move as sucker punch would go first in the turn after and destiny bond would still be in effect. I tested that out today, it works.

[@grizz6693]

The Espeon plays were sweet. I'm excited for the Shaymin video. I've always nicknamed my Shaymin "Carl"

[@christophermckinley595]

That sweep with the espeon

[@hizkiatang774]

“TUSK DONT EVEN LOOK THAT GREAT, CALL IT MID TUSK”- Haydunn That was bars fr

[@legowestco7132]

Lunch ready, Haydunn posted, life good

[@jarredsmith1372]

Top tier editing, great content and voiceover after the video, another home run

[@juanokug4]

espeon and raging bolt had a dbz powerup scene 💀

[@zonaldzuck1859]

Them fighting over whose kind could be calmer was super funny

[@bluespy4050]

Getting wrecked by the shaymin is wild 💀

[@muhammadnazerinsaripin1925]

11:36 😂😂😂 calm mind fight

[@MegaMachiOnline]

I’m surprised you didn’t sacrifice froslass when espeon’s job was done to see what they’d do

[@harmoniousdisciple]

espeon has been one of my favorites since pokémon colosseum

[@CoolEtCetera]

Haydunn's always got the coverage or a backup plan. I would like to see a team & moves building tutorial from our boy !

[@Haydunn]

I’ve got a full video building a team from scratch! Right now it’s a members only video on my channel

[@ladonmccabe]

The original GOAT, Shaymin, no Gogoat.

[@dennisflanders1957]

Haydunn, you're killing it with the thumbnails my man. Keep up the good art!

[@booshwilson8814]

Please do an all Tree team. I’d even take sceptile as there’s not many good options

[@plasmafreeze3018]

With Hatterene being so prominent in OU it might be hard to use it there. Espeon is still good and has the more speedy advantage, but Hatterene makes up for it for having duel stab, better use of Tera, and overall more utility options like Nuzzle and Draining Kiss (Built in Stab). Espeon could be nice in UU though. Edit: The main issue is Espeon's poor bulk making switches very risky compared to Hatterene's much more useful bulk.

[@michaelrose5150]

7:15 BOO PUNS! BOO!

[@NNNNNNNNNNNNNNl]

Espeon is one of the best calm mind sweepers in Pokemon when it receives cotton guard from baton pass and has magic bounce. Just run Morning Sun, Calm Mind, Dazzling Gleam, and Stored Power on that thing, and it 6-0s people.

[@krakenxhunter]

Bro said chalk up a body bag for Espion🤣 thats crazzyyy

[@Skarlight]

I remember i used to battle my friend in high school. He always tried to switch in magic bounce espeon against my sticky web galvantula. But i always predicted that and use bug buzz.

[@CharlyXlopez]

great video! espeon is one of my faves and this is a highlight!!!

[@docxy7331]

I was kinda hoping to see an ms paint rendition of espn eating greninja

[@HandMadeSpider]

Haydunn should get an invinte to be an official commentator and streamer

[@haruhirogrimgar6047]

10/10 ending.

[@sleazymeezy]

Bro tiers are crazy these days. Espeon used to be a huge threat

[@Killy5445]

Great content as always brother. And gz on the sponsor! :)

[@SL_edits897]

4:01 the way garchomp looks to speon is kinda scary

[@TheSprinkleBeard]

If Eevee evolved as a normal type. It would be Besteon

[@skullevil]

One of your best productions hahaha love it

[@briefersrock5241]

I love Espeon, it and Umbreon are my fave eeveelutions, thanks to Pokemon Colosseum. Also, TIL Shaymin (my absolute favorite mythical aside from Marshadow and Mew) is useable in ScarVi!! Such a good little grass hedgie!!!

[@UnchainedPandoran]

Psychic cat goes crazy.

[@lachlantaylor1225]

Tbf, unless Haydunn can hit a magic bounce on a belly drum or something, nothing will top it copying the komohoh set up

[@israelnevarez3118]

It would be cool if they made magic bounce the move. Just make it work like upper hand in the way it's prediction based and won't remain on the field like screens.

[@Kyle-xb8us]

Bro forgot about Magic Coat

[@israelnevarez3118]

@@Kyle-xb8us I did. I never see anybody use it, ever.

[@Kyle-xb8us]

@@israelnevarez3118 that's fair

[@mikalbey]

Bro going crazy with the vids lately.

[@JeovaniStar]

I did a sun team Tera fire espeon especially cuz people try to wall it out with steel types. I hope next gen espeon gets a good fire move like mystic fire

[@StormRoxas]

Espeon went hard!