Eevee evolution reference

Eeveelutions: All Eevee Evolutions

Explore every Eevee evolution, including its type, evolution method, base stats, defensive matchups, debut generation and Shiny form.

Eevee has eight possible evolutions. Each Eeveelution has a different single type and a distinct base-stat distribution, while all eight evolved forms have a base stat total of 525.

  • Eevee sprite
  • Vaporeon sprite
  • Jolteon sprite
  • Flareon sprite
  • Espeon sprite
  • Umbreon sprite
  • Leafeon sprite
  • Glaceon sprite
  • Sylveon sprite
Evolutions
8
Different types
8
Introduction generations
4
Family entries shown
9

All Eeveelutions

The family contains Eevee and eight formal evolution branches. Eevee is included for comparison, but the term Eeveelutions normally refers to the eight evolved forms.

How to Get Every Eeveelution

Evolution stones are consistent for the original three branches. Friendship, location and Sylveon rules changed between generations, so check the game-specific notes before leveling Eevee.

Vaporeon spriteVaporeonUse a Water Stone on Eevee.
Modern method
Use a Water Stone directly from the Bag when the game allows the item to be used.
Earlier-generation method
The Water Stone method has been used since Generation I.
Important exceptions
Pokémon: Let's Go supports Vaporeon, but the partner Eevee itself cannot evolve.
Jolteon spriteJolteonUse a Thunder Stone on Eevee.
Modern method
Use a Thunder Stone directly from the Bag when the game allows the item to be used.
Earlier-generation method
The Thunder Stone method has been used since Generation I.
Important exceptions
Pokémon: Let's Go supports Jolteon, but the partner Eevee itself cannot evolve.
Flareon spriteFlareonUse a Fire Stone on Eevee.
Modern method
Use a Fire Stone directly from the Bag when the game allows the item to be used.
Earlier-generation method
The Fire Stone method has been used since Generation I.
Important exceptions
Pokémon: Let's Go supports Flareon, but the partner Eevee itself cannot evolve.
Espeon spriteEspeonLevel up Eevee during the day with high friendship.
Modern method
From Generation VIII onward, reach high friendship—normally at least 160—then level Eevee during the day. If Sylveon is available, remove its Fairy-type move before leveling when you specifically want Espeon.
Earlier-generation method
From Generations II through VII, friendship evolutions normally required at least 220 friendship. Level up during the day; in games with Sylveon, do not also meet Sylveon's Fairy-move and affection requirements.
Important exceptions
Eevee cannot evolve into Espeon in FireRed or LeafGreen because those games lack a time-of-day system. Pokémon XD uses the Sun Shard instead.
Umbreon spriteUmbreonLevel up Eevee at night with high friendship.
Modern method
From Generation VIII onward, reach high friendship—normally at least 160—then level Eevee at night. If Sylveon is available, remove its Fairy-type move before leveling when you specifically want Umbreon.
Earlier-generation method
From Generations II through VII, friendship evolutions normally required at least 220 friendship. Level up at night; in games with Sylveon, do not also meet Sylveon's Fairy-move and affection requirements.
Important exceptions
Eevee cannot evolve into Umbreon in FireRed or LeafGreen because those games lack a time-of-day system. Pokémon XD uses the Moon Shard instead.
Leafeon spriteLeafeonUse a Leaf Stone on Eevee.
Modern method
From Generation VIII onward, a Leaf Stone can evolve Eevee into Leafeon. Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A use the stone because they do not provide a Moss Rock evolution location.
Earlier-generation method
From Generations IV through VII, level up Eevee in the area containing a Moss Rock. This location method takes priority over friendship-based branches when the conditions overlap.
Important exceptions
Leafeon cannot be obtained by evolution in HeartGold, SoulSilver or Pokémon: Let's Go. Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus support a Moss Rock, and also allow a Leaf Stone.
Glaceon spriteGlaceonUse an Ice Stone on Eevee.
Modern method
From Generation VIII onward, an Ice Stone can usually evolve Eevee into Glaceon. Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A use the stone because they do not provide an Ice Rock evolution location.
Earlier-generation method
From Generations IV through VII, level up Eevee in the area containing an Ice Rock. This location method takes priority over friendship-based branches when the conditions overlap.
Important exceptions
Glaceon cannot be obtained by evolution in HeartGold, SoulSilver or Pokémon: Let's Go. Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl retain the Ice Rock method rather than offering an Ice Stone. Legends: Arceus supports both.
Sylveon spriteSylveonHigh friendship and knows a Fairy-type move.
Modern method
From Generation VIII onward, Eevee normally needs at least 160 friendship and must know a Fairy-type move when it levels up.
Earlier-generation method
In Generations VI and VII, Eevee needs at least two affection levels in Pokémon-Amie or Pokémon Refresh and must know a Fairy-type move when it levels up.
Important exceptions
When Sylveon's conditions overlap with Espeon or Umbreon, Sylveon takes priority. Sylveon is not available in Pokémon: Let's Go or Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

If more than one condition is met, games that support the relevant methods generally prioritize Moss Rock or Ice Rock evolutions over Sylveon, and Sylveon over Espeon or Umbreon. Partner Eevee and an Eevee retaining the Gigantamax Factor cannot evolve; neither is a separate Eeveelution.

Eevee Evolution Family Tree

Every branch starts directly from Eevee. None of the eight Eeveelutions evolves into another Eeveelution.

Eevee spriteEeveeBase Pokémon

Eight evolution branches

Vaporeon spriteVaporeonWaterJolteon spriteJolteonElectricFlareon spriteFlareonFireEspeon spriteEspeonPsychicUmbreon spriteUmbreonDarkLeafeon spriteLeafeonGrassGlaceon spriteGlaceonIceSylveon spriteSylveonFairy

Eeveelutions Base Stats Comparison

Sort Eevee and its eight evolutions by any base stat. A Highest label marks every tie at the top of a column.

Stat leaders

HP
Highest HP: Vaporeon — 130
Attack
Highest Attack: Flareon — 130
Defense
Highest Defense: Leafeon — 130
Sp. Atk
Highest Sp. Atk: Espeon and Glaceon — 130
Sp. Def
Highest Sp. Def: Umbreon and Sylveon — 130
Speed
Highest Speed: Jolteon — 130
Base stats for Eevee and all eight Eeveelutions
Type
Eevee#0133Normal555550456555325
Vaporeon#0134Water130Highest65601109565525Highest
Jolteon#0135Electric65656011095130Highest525Highest
Flareon#0136Fire65130Highest609511065525Highest
Espeon#0196Psychic656560130Highest95110525Highest
Umbreon#0197Dark956511060130Highest65525Highest
Leafeon#0470Grass65110130Highest606595525Highest
Glaceon#0471Ice6560110130Highest9565525Highest
Sylveon#0700Fairy956565110130Highest60525Highest

All eight Eeveelutions have 525 BST. Their differences come from how those points are distributed, their types, moves, Abilities, items and the rules of the game being played; equal BST does not make them interchangeable.

Eeveelution Types, Weaknesses and Resistances

These are defensive type matchups calculated with the project's current type-effectiveness data. They show damage received, not the types each Pokémon hits super effectively.

Defensive matchups only

Umbreon and Sylveon are the two Eeveelutions with type immunities. Umbreon is immune to Psychic-type moves, while Sylveon is immune to Dragon-type moves. The number of weaknesses alone does not determine which choice is strongest for a team.

Shiny Eeveelutions

Compare the normal and Shiny sprites stored in the NationalDex image set. Some changes are subtle, while Vaporeon, Espeon and Sylveon are especially easy to distinguish.

Browse the full Shiny Pokémon list

When Was Each Eeveelution Introduced?

The family expanded in four generations. No new Eeveelution is listed unless it is part of the released National Dex data.

Generation 2

Generation II added the friendship and time branches Espeon and Umbreon.

EspeonUmbreon

Generation 4

Generation IV added the location-based branches Leafeon and Glaceon.

LeafeonGlaceon

Generation 6

Generation VI added Sylveon alongside the Fairy type and the original affection-based method.

Sylveon

Which Eeveelution Should You Choose?

These suggestions describe base-stat strengths and broad type roles, not an absolute competitive ranking. Moves, Abilities, items, generation and battle format can change the best choice for a team.

Vaporeon

A bulky Water-type with high HP and strong special bulk.

Jolteon

A fast Electric-type attacker for teams that need Speed.

Flareon

A physical Fire-type option with high Attack.

Espeon

A fast Psychic-type special attacker.

Umbreon

A defensive Dark-type suited to support and special bulk.

Leafeon

A physical Grass-type attacker with strong Defense.

Glaceon

An Ice-type special attacker with high Special Attack.

Sylveon

A Fairy-type special attacker and support option with high Special Defense.

Eeveelutions FAQ

How many Eeveelutions are there?

There are eight formally released Eeveelutions: Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon and Sylveon.

What are all the Eeveelution names?

The eight Eeveelution names are Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon and Sylveon. Eevee is their shared base Pokémon.

Which Eeveelution has the highest Speed?

Jolteon has the highest base Speed among Eeveelutions at 130.

Which Eeveelution has the highest HP?

Vaporeon has the highest base HP among Eeveelutions at 130.

How do you evolve Eevee into Espeon?

Raise Eevee's friendship and level it during the day. In games that include Sylveon, make sure Eevee does not also meet Sylveon's Fairy-type move condition when you want Espeon.

How do you evolve Eevee into Umbreon?

Raise Eevee's friendship and level it at night. In games that include Sylveon, make sure Eevee does not also meet Sylveon's Fairy-type move condition when you want Umbreon.

How do you evolve Eevee into Sylveon?

Level Eevee while it knows a Fairy-type move and meets the relevant bond requirement: affection in Generations VI and VII, or high friendship from Generation VIII onward.

Can Eevee evolve into every type?

No. Eevee currently has eight evolution types: Water, Electric, Fire, Psychic, Dark, Grass, Ice and Fairy. It has no formally released evolution for the other types.

Is Eevee itself an Eeveelution?

Usually no. Eeveelution is a community term for Eevee's eight evolved branches. This page includes Eevee because it is the shared base of the family.

Are Gigantamax Eevee and Partner Eevee separate evolutions?

No. Gigantamax Eevee is a temporary special form and Partner Eevee is a game-specific partner variant. Neither creates a ninth Eeveelution branch.

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