Evolution Comparison

Eevee Evolutions Compared

Compare Eevee evolutions by type, generation, evolution requirement, and recommended use.

Comparison Table

EvolutionTypeRequirementGenerationGuide
VaporeonWaterWater StoneGen IOpen guide
JolteonElectricThunder StoneGen IOpen guide
FlareonFireFire StoneGen IOpen guide
EspeonPsychicFriendship + during the dayGen IIOpen guide
UmbreonDarkFriendship + at nightGen IIOpen guide
LeafeonGrassLeaf StoneGen IVOpen guide
GlaceonIceIce StoneGen IVOpen guide
SylveonFairywith a Fairy-type move and two levels of AffectionGen VIOpen guide

Pros and Cons

Vaporeon

Best when you want Water coverage and can meet this requirement: Water Stone.

Jolteon

Best when you want Electric coverage and can meet this requirement: Thunder Stone.

Flareon

Best when you want Fire coverage and can meet this requirement: Fire Stone.

Espeon

Best when you want Psychic coverage and can meet this requirement: Friendship + during the day.

Umbreon

Best when you want Dark coverage and can meet this requirement: Friendship + at night.

Leafeon

Best when you want Grass coverage and can meet this requirement: Leaf Stone.

Glaceon

Best when you want Ice coverage and can meet this requirement: Ice Stone.

Sylveon

Best when you want Fairy coverage and can meet this requirement: with a Fairy-type move and two levels of Affection.

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