Is Eevee Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Gift from the Paniola Nursery or wild on Route 4. All eight Eeveelutions are available, so the question is which one fits your team. Eevee itself is too weak to keep around longer than it takes to evolve.
Eevee has the type edge here and should clean up Ilima's team.
Eevee trades roughly evenly with Hala's team.
Eevee trades roughly evenly with Lana's team.
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Vaporeon resists most of Kiawe's coverage and hits back hard.
Jolteon has the type edge here and should clean up Kiawe's team.
Flareon trades roughly evenly with Kiawe's team.
Espeon resists most of Kiawe's coverage and hits back hard.
Umbreon has the type edge here and should clean up Kiawe's team.
Eevee trades roughly evenly with Kiawe's team.
Eevee trades roughly evenly with Kiawe's team.
Sylveon trades roughly evenly with Kiawe's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Kiawe:
Vaporeon trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Jolteon trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Flareon has the type edge here and should clean up Mallow's team.
Espeon has the type edge here and should clean up Mallow's team.
Umbreon trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Eevee trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Eevee trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Sylveon trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Mallow:
Olivia's typing presses Eevee's defenses.
Olivia's typing presses Eevee's defenses.
Olivia's typing presses Eevee's defenses.
Olivia's typing presses Eevee's defenses.
Olivia's typing presses Eevee's defenses.
Olivia's typing presses Eevee's defenses.
Olivia's typing presses Eevee's defenses.
Olivia's typing presses Eevee's defenses.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Olivia:
Vaporeon trades roughly evenly with Sophocles's team.
Jolteon has the type edge here and should clean up Sophocles's team.
Flareon resists most of Sophocles's coverage and hits back hard.
Sophocles's typing presses Espeon's defenses.
Umbreon trades roughly evenly with Sophocles's team.
Sophocles's team hits Leafeon's weaknesses hard.
Sophocles's team hits Glaceon's weaknesses hard.
Sophocles's team hits Sylveon's weaknesses hard.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Sophocles:
Vaporeon trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Jolteon trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Flareon has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Espeon trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Umbreon has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Leafeon trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Glaceon has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Sylveon trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Acerola:
Vaporeon has the type edge here and should clean up Nanu's team.
Jolteon trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
Flareon trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
Nanu's team hits Espeon's weaknesses hard.
Umbreon trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
Leafeon has the type edge here and should clean up Nanu's team.
Glaceon has the type edge here and should clean up Nanu's team.
Sylveon resists most of Nanu's coverage and hits back hard.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Nanu:
Vaporeon trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.
Jolteon resists most of Mina's coverage and hits back hard.
Flareon has the type edge here and should clean up Mina's team.
Espeon has the type edge here and should clean up Mina's team.
Umbreon trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.
Leafeon trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.
Glaceon has the type edge here and should clean up Mina's team.
Sylveon has the type edge here and should clean up Mina's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Mina:
Vaporeon resists most of Hapu's coverage and hits back hard.
Hapu's team hits Jolteon's weaknesses hard.
Flareon trades roughly evenly with Hapu's team.
Espeon has the type edge here and should clean up Hapu's team.
Umbreon has the type edge here and should clean up Hapu's team.
Leafeon resists most of Hapu's coverage and hits back hard.
Glaceon resists most of Hapu's coverage and hits back hard.
Sylveon has the type edge here and should clean up Hapu's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Hapu:
Vaporeon trades roughly evenly with Molayne's team.
Jolteon trades roughly evenly with Molayne's team.
Flareon resists most of Molayne's coverage and hits back hard.
Molayne's team hits Espeon's weaknesses hard.
Molayne's team hits Umbreon's weaknesses hard.
Molayne's team hits Leafeon's weaknesses hard.
Molayne's team hits Glaceon's weaknesses hard.
Molayne's team hits Sylveon's weaknesses hard.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Molayne:
Vaporeon resists most of Olivia's coverage and hits back hard.
Jolteon trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Flareon trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Espeon trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Umbreon trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Leafeon has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Glaceon has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Sylveon trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Olivia:
Vaporeon has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Jolteon has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Flareon resists most of Acerola's coverage and hits back hard.
Espeon has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Umbreon resists most of Acerola's coverage and hits back hard.
Leafeon trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Glaceon has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Sylveon has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Acerola:
Vaporeon has the type edge here and should clean up Kahili's team.
Jolteon resists most of Kahili's coverage and hits back hard.
Flareon trades roughly evenly with Kahili's team.
Espeon has the type edge here and should clean up Kahili's team.
Umbreon trades roughly evenly with Kahili's team.
Kahili's team hits Leafeon's weaknesses hard.
Glaceon resists most of Kahili's coverage and hits back hard.
Sylveon has the type edge here and should clean up Kahili's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Kahili:
Vaporeon trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Jolteon trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Flareon has the type edge here and should clean up Kukui's team.
Espeon trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Umbreon trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Leafeon trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Glaceon trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Sylveon trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Kukui:
Catch Eevee on Route 4 (walking, Lv 11-14).
You can pick up the Water Stone in Paniola Ranch.
You can pick up the Thunder Stone in Paniola Ranch.
You can pick up the Fire Stone in Diglett's Tunnel. 1 other location is also available.
Friendship is usually high enough before you reach Kiawe.
Friendship is usually high enough before you reach Kiawe.
You can usually obtain this item before you reach Kiawe.
You can usually obtain this item before you reach Kiawe.
Friendship is usually high enough before you reach Kiawe.
How to Get Eevee in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
8 encounter spots for Eevee at moderate rates starting from early-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Eevee in USUM
To get Eevee, start by catching Eevee through walking and gift encounters at Lv. 1-17. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Eevee ✓Paniola RanchLv.1Gift from NPCOne-timeNursery eggRoute 4Lv.11-14GrassRate 5%Route 6 - NorthLv.14-17GrassRate 5%Route 6 - SouthLv.14-17GrassRate 5%Available in-game· 8 pathsPick one
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 |
What is Eevee Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Eevee
 Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Machop Fighting | C | |
 Crabrawler Fighting | C | |
 Mankey Fighting | C | |
 Makuhita Fighting | C | |
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Machop Fighting | C | |
Crabrawler Fighting | C | |
Mankey Fighting | C | |
Makuhita Fighting | C | |
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Machop Fighting | C | |
Crabrawler Fighting | C | |
Mankey Fighting | C | |
Makuhita Fighting | C | |
 Passimian Fighting | C | |
 Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Combusken FireFighting | C | |
Crabrawler Fighting | C | |
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Eevee View Passimian builds →Close Combat 2x204-241%KO | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Eevee View Blaziken builds →High Jump Kick 2x220-259%KO | ||
 Infernape FireFighting | B | |
 Bewear NormalFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodHauoli City Interact Encounter | ||
 Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Eevee View Passimian builds →Close Combat 2x206-242%KO | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Eevee View Blaziken builds →High Jump Kick 2x222-261%KO | ||
Bewear NormalFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodHauoli City Interact Encounter | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Eevee View Terrakion builds →Close Combat 2x222-262%KO | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter | ||
Bewear NormalFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodHauoli City Interact Encounter | ||
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Eevee View Passimian builds →Close Combat 2x210-248%KO | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Eevee View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x216-255%KO | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemEviolite NatureSassy Moves View Foongus builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Eevee View Abra builds →Psychic19-22% Dazzling Gleam17-20% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityOvercoat ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Vullaby builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Eevee View Mienfoo builds →U Turn21-25% High Jump Kick 2x78-92% Stone Edge30-36% | ||
D | ||
Recommended Build AbilityContrary ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Eevee View Snivy builds →Leaf Storm17-20% | ||
Eevee Evolutions
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
USUM Eevee Best Moveset
Normal at 55 across most stats with AbilityAdaptability doubling the TermStab bonus and AbilityAnticipation detecting super-effective moves as a hidden ability. The moveset has no competitive function. Eight different evolutions branch from Eevee, several reaching B-tier or higher.
Best Build
Eevee best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Bulky Support Moveset
- Double Edge
- Facade
- Quick Attack
- Bite
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Without breeding, Eevee misses out on Captivate and Charm. That's 14 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Last Resort and Double-Edge, with Dark and Ghost coverage and more rounding things out.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
The question of why only Eevee has such unstable genes has still not been solved.
Its genes are easily influenced by its surroundings. Even its face starts to look like that of its Trainer.
Eevee Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
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 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGigantamax
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves