Complete Eevee Evolution Guide
Everything you need to know about the Eeveelution family
Still sitting on an Eevee because one wrong evolution could leave your team exposed? Each Eeveelution path has different requirements, and missing one can cost hours of progress.
This guide shows the exact triggers, stat profiles, Hidden Abilities, and role fit for all eight forms so you can evolve confidently for either story progress or competitive play.
Use the breakdown below to match the form to your needs, prep the evolution method ahead of time, and line up the right moves before you hit confirm.
About Eevee
The Evolution Pokémon
Eevee is a Normal-type Pokémon known for its unstable genetic code, allowing it to evolve into eight different forms called Eeveelutions. Each evolution represents a different elemental type and offers unique strengths.
All Eeveelutions
Each of Eevee's eight evolutions specializes in a different type and battle role.
Base Stats
Recommended Moves
- • Hydro Pump
- • Ice Beam
- • Scald
- • Wish
Base Stats
Recommended Moves
- • Thunderbolt
- • Volt Switch
- • Shadow Ball
- • Thunder Wave
Base Stats
Recommended Moves
- • Flare Blitz
- • Superpower
- • Will-O-Wisp
- • Façade
Base Stats
Recommended Moves
- • Psychic
- • Dazzling Gleam
- • Shadow Ball
- • Morning Sun
Base Stats
Recommended Moves
- • Foul Play
- • Yawn
- • Wish
- • Protect
Base Stats
Recommended Moves
- • Leaf Blade
- • X-Scissor
- • Swords Dance
- • Synthesis
Base Stats
Recommended Moves
- • Ice Beam
- • Shadow Ball
- • Freeze-Dry
- • Water Pulse
Base Stats
Recommended Moves
- • Hyper Voice
- • Mystical Fire
- • Wish
- • Calm Mind
Evolution Tips & Strategies
Planning Your Eeveelution
- • Check your team composition before evolving
- • Consider which type coverage you need
- • Evolution stones are reusable in most games
- • Save before evolving for the wrong one
Friendship Evolution Tips
- • Walk with Eevee in your party to build friendship
- • Give Eevee vitamins and berries
- • Use Soothe Bell to speed up friendship gain
- • Check time of day before leveling up
Competitive Considerations
- • Hidden Abilities change strategies significantly
- • Consider egg moves for competitive play
- • IV and EV training matters for performance
- • Some Eeveelutions fit specific team roles better
Which Eeveelution Should You Choose?
For Offensive Players
Choose Espeon or Jolteon for fast special attacking, or Leafeon for physical sweeping.
For Defensive Players
Choose Umbreon for all-around tanking or Sylveon for special defense with Fairy typing.
For Balanced Teams
Choose Vaporeon for bulk and sustain or Glaceon for powerful special attacks.
Type Coverage Priority
Analyze your current team weaknesses and choose an Eeveelution that fills gaps.
Pro Tips
💡 Tip: In most games, you can only obtain one Eevee naturally. Plan carefully or trade with friends.
💡 Tip: Some Eeveelutions have Hidden Abilities that significantly change their competitive viability.
💡 Tip: Sylveon needs to know a Fairy-type move when leveling up with high friendship.
💡 Tip: Evolution methods changed across generations. Check your specific game requirements.
Eevee Evolutions in Pokémon GO
Pokémon GO uses different triggers than the main games. Every evolution costs 25 Eevee Candies, but the target evolution depends on a nickname trick (once per form), a buddy walk, a lure, or earned hearts.
Nickname Trick (Guaranteed, Once Each)
Rename Eevee to one of the following before evolving to guarantee the result. Each nickname works only once per account.
| Eeveelution | Type | Nickname |
|---|---|---|
| 💧 Vaporeon | Water | Rainer |
| ⚡ Jolteon | Electric | Sparky |
| 🔥 Flareon | Fire | Pyro |
| 🔮 Espeon | Psychic | Sakura |
| 🌙 Umbreon | Dark | Tamao |
| 🍃 Leafeon | Grass | Linnea |
| ❄️ Glaceon | Ice | Rea |
| 🎀 Sylveon | Fairy | Kira |
After using a nickname, further evolutions require the repeatable methods below. Names are case-sensitive.
🚶 Buddy Walk — Espeon & Umbreon
Set Eevee as your buddy, walk 10 km to earn 2 Candies with it, then evolve during the day for Espeon or at night for Umbreon while it is still your buddy.
🪨 Lure Modules — Leafeon & Glaceon
Evolve Eevee at a PokéStop with an active Mossy Lure Module for Leafeon or a Glacial Lure Module for Glaceon. The evolution silhouette confirms before you spend Candies.
💝 Buddy Hearts — Sylveon
Earn 70 Buddy Hearts with Eevee (Great Buddy level) and evolve while the Sylveon silhouette shows. Events sometimes reduce the requirement to as low as 7 hearts.
All Pokémon GO Eeveelutions cost 25 Eevee Candies to evolve, regardless of method.
What's Next?
Now that you understand the Eeveelution family, explore these related topics:
Evolution Recap
You now have every requirement, Hidden Ability, friendship check, and Pokémon GO trigger covered for all eight Eeveelutions.
Keep leaning on PokemonLore for evolution planners and team templates.