Stats & Training
An unusually even spread gives Eevee flexibility. Sp. Def barely edges ahead. But Sp. Atk isn't far off. Tough to catch and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve. Yields 1 Sp. Def EV.
It is a rare Pokémon that adapts to harsh environments by changing its appearance and capabilities when it evolves.
It is a rare Pokémon that adapts to harsh environments by changing its appearance and capabilities when it evolves.
Eevee Weakness
Fighting moves hit Eevee for super-effective damage. The upside? Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all. Just 1 weak spot to worry about, which keeps teambuilding straightforward.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Buzzwole can KO Eevee with Close Combat (237-280%). Lucario threatens a KO with Aura Sphere (129-152%).
Buzzwole BugFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemRocky Helmet NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Eevee View Buzzwole builds →Close Combat 2x237-280%KO Earthquake66-78% | ||
Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Eevee View Lucario builds →Bullet Punch39-47% Aura Sphere 2x129-152%KO Extreme Speed52-61% | ||
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Evolution
From here, Eevee's line branches into Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, and Sylveon. That's 8 possible evolutions, each with its own method. The evolved forms gain up to 200 total stats over Eevee. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Eevee (with patience) with 131 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Charm, Covet, Curse and 9 more to offspring.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Eevee Best Moveset
Start with spread EVs. Hardy nature gives Eevee the right balanced lean, Eeviumz adds extra utility, and Runaway works in the background. Quickattack is the main damage option.
Best Build
Eevee best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Body Slam
- Wish
- Shadow Ball
- Covet
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Baby Doll Eyes
- Fake Tears
- Sunny Day
- Stored Power
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Protect
- Work Up
- Hyper Voice
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without breeding, Eevee misses out on Charm and Covet. That's 12 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Last Resort and Double-Edge, with Dark and Ground coverage and more rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Eevee in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Eevee Guide
For Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, you can run Eevee through the first few routes without issues. 325 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Vaporeon as fast as you can.
You can find Eevee in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 21 other games across the series.
Yes, Eevee is in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. It shows up in 22 games across the series.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Red & Blue, Eevee has appeared in 22 titles over 10 generations. Along the way, it received a Gigantamax form in Generation 8, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut

Red & Blue - Gen 2GS

Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS

Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG

FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS

HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP

Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW

Black & White - Gen 5B2W2

Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY

X & Y - Gen 6ORAS

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM

Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGigantamax

Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV

Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW

Winds & Waves
