How to Catch Espurr in Pokémon X and Y

Last Updated: November 23, 2022 References

Espurr is a Psychic-type Pokémon that was first introduced in Pokémon X and Y.^{[1]
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Steps

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Make sure that you have enough Pokéballs. Espurr's Catch rate is higher than average, so Great Balls will probably suffice.^{[3]
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Research source} Be sure, however, that you bring multiple Pokéballs with you in case your first attempt at catching Espurr is not successful.
- If you'd like to try catching Espurr right away when the encounter first begins, you can also bring a few Quick Balls.
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Get your team ready. Because Espurr is a Psychic-type Pokémon, it is weak to Dark, Bug and Ghost-type moves, so it's a good idea to have a Pokémon or two on your team that know moves of at least one of those types.^{[4]
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- Espurr is not immune to any move types.^{[5]
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- False Swipe, a Normal-type move, is also a good move to consider having at least one of your Pokémon learn if possible, because it is guaranteed to leave Espurr with at least 1 HP.
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Head to a place where Espurr can be found. In Pokémon X and Y, there are only two locations where Espurr can be found, and those are Route 6 (sometimes referred to as Palais Lane^{[6]
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- Espurr has a 20% chance of appearing on Route 6 in the tall grass^{[8]
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Catch the Espurr that appears. As mentioned earlier, Espurr has a higher than average Catch Rate, so it's likely that you'll only need a few Great Balls after decreasing its health.
- Remember to throw any Quick Balls you brought right away once the encounter begins, or they likely won't be as effective at catching Espurr.
- Be careful not to Burn or Poison Espurr, since these moves will slowly decrease its health until it faints.
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Add Espurr to your team, or place it in a Box.