Mid-stage Pokemon like Eevee rarely see competitive play outside of special formats. It's a waypoint on the road to Vaporeon, which is where the real potential kicks in. Ghost moves can't touch it, and only a single type hits it super-effectively. Known as the Evolution Pokemon.
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.
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 Weakness
GoodFighting-type 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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed Eevee (with patience) from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Captivate, Charm, Covet and 11 more to offspring.
Eevee hasn't fully evolved, but Eviolite's 50% bulk boost makes it viable anyway. Careful nature with HP-heavy investment EVs shapes the defensive spread, and Adaptability adds utility.
Best Build
Best Eevee Moveset
- Double Edge
- Facade
- Quick Attack
- Bite
Recommended Teammates
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 Skull Bash, with Dark and Ghost coverage and more rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
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.
Best Locations
8 spots to find Eevee at Lv. 1-17 via walking and gift. Not all of them exist in both Ultra Moon and Ultra Sun versions, so filter by your copy below.
Eevee is meant to evolve into Vaporeon. At 325 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Watch for Hitmonlee (Fighting) when using Eevee. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Adaptability is what you want on Eevee. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Run Away, Anticipation) work on paper but Adaptability is what makes Eevee worth using.
At base 55 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Eevee is leaning toward the physical side (base 55 Attack).
Eevee appears in 22 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Since debuting in Red & Blue, Eevee has appeared in 22 titles over 9 generations. Along the way, it received a Gigantamax form in Generation 8, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwShGigantamax
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A