Transfer-only in Ruby & Sapphire. Run Away helps flee, but Eevee's five evolutions are the point. Jolteon and Vaporeon are both S/A-Tier.
Ability 1Run AwayAbility 1Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.
Eevee
Vaporeon
Jolteon
Flareon
Espeon
Umbreon
325HP55Attack55Defense50Speed55Sp.Def65Sp.Atk45
Weak to
Physical
Balanced
55Speed · Slow

Is Eevee Good in Ruby & Sapphire Playthrough?

Not native to Hoenn. Trade from FireRed or LeafGreen. All five Eeveelutions gain abilities in Gen 3: AbilityWater Absorb on Vaporeon, AbilityVolt Absorb on Jolteon, AbilityFlash Fire on Flareon, AbilitySynchronize on Espeon and Umbreon. Each is better than in Gen 2 thanks to the ability. Import if you want one.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadTETGTTTEETEETRoxanneGym 1BrawlyGym 2WattsonGym 3FlanneryGym 4NormanGym 5WinonaGym 6Tate & LizaGym 7WallaceGym 8EeveeTradeSidneyE4PhoebeE4GlaciaE4DrakeE4StevenChamp*
Roxanne
Gym 1
Tough

Roxanne's typing presses Eevee's defenses.

Risky
Geodude
Lv 14
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleDefense CurlRock ThrowRock Tomb
Risky
Nosepass
Lv 15
Rock
Sturdy
TackleHardenRock ThrowRock Tomb
Brawly
Gym 2
Even

Eevee trades roughly evenly with Brawly's team.

Even
Machop
Lv 17
Fighting
Guts
LeerKarate ChopSeismic TossBulk Up
You Win
Makuhita
Lv 18
Fighting
Thick Fat
Arm ThrustKnock OffSand AttackBulk Up
Wattson
Gym 3
Tough

Wattson's typing presses Eevee's defenses.

Risky
Magnemite
Lv 22
ElectricSteel
Magnet Pull
SupersonicSonic BoomThunder ShockThunder Wave
Even
Voltorb
Lv 20
Electric
Soundproof
RolloutSelf DestructSparkSonic Boom
Avoid
Magneton
Lv 23
ElectricSteel
Magnet Pull
SupersonicSonic BoomShock WaveThunder Wave
Flannery
Gym 4
Good

Eevee has the type edge here and should clean up Flannery's team.

You Win
Slugma
Lv 26
Fire
Magma Armor
OverheatSmogLight ScreenSunny Day
You Win
Slugma
Lv 26
Fire
Magma Armor
FlamethrowerRock SlideLight ScreenSunny Day
Even
Torkoal
Lv 28
Fire
White Smoke
OverheatBody SlamFlailAttract
Norman
Gym 5
Tough

Norman's team hits Eevee's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Slaking
Lv 28
Normal
Truant
EncoreFacadeYawnFeint Attack
Even
Vigoroth
Lv 30
Normal
Vital Spirit
SlashFeint AttackFacadeEncore
Risky
Slaking
Lv 31
Normal
Truant
Focus PunchSlack OffFacadeFeint Attack
Winona
Gym 6
Tough

Winona's typing presses Eevee's defenses.

Even
Swellow
Lv 31
NormalFlying
Guts
Quick AttackAerial AceDouble TeamEndeavor
Even
Pelipper
Lv 30
WaterFlying
Keen Eye
Water GunSupersonicProtectAerial Ace
Avoid
Skarmory
Lv 32
SteelFlying
Keen Eye
Sand AttackFury AttackSteel WingAerial Ace
Risky
Altaria
Lv 33
DragonFlying
Natural Cure
EarthquakeDragon BreathDragon DanceAerial Ace
Tate & Liza
Gym 7
Tough

Tate & Liza's typing presses Eevee's defenses.

Risky
Lunatone
Lv 42
RockPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Light ScreenPsychicHypnosisCalm Mind
Risky
Solrock
Lv 42
RockPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Sunny DaySolar BeamPsychicFlamethrower
Wallace
Gym 8
Even

Eevee trades roughly evenly with Wallace's team.

Even
Luvdisc
Lv 40
Water
Swift Swim
Water PulseAttractSweet KissFlail
Even
Whiscash
Lv 42
WaterGround
Oblivious
Rain DanceWater PulseAmnesiaEarthquake
Even
Sealeo
Lv 40
IceWater
Thick Fat
EncoreBody SlamAurora BeamWater Pulse
Even
Seaking
Lv 42
Water
Swift Swim
Water PulseRain DanceFury AttackHorn Drill
Risky
Milotic
Lv 43
Water
Marvel Scale
Water PulseTwisterRecoverIce Beam
Sidney
Elite Four
Even

Eevee trades roughly evenly with Sidney's team.

Even
Mightyena
Lv 46
Dark
Intimidate
RoarTake DownSand AttackCrunch
Even
Shiftry
Lv 48
GrassDark
Chlorophyll
Fake OutDouble TeamSwaggerExtrasensory
Even
Cacturne
Lv 46
GrassDark
Sand Veil
Leech SeedFeint AttackNeedle ArmCotton Spore
Even
Sharpedo
Lv 48
WaterDark
Rough Skin
CrunchSwaggerSurfSlash
Risky
Absol
Lv 49
Dark
Pressure
Aerial AceSnatchSwords DanceSlash
Phoebe
Elite Four
Tough

Phoebe's typing presses Eevee's defenses.

Even
Dusclops
Lv 48
Ghost
Pressure
Shadow PunchConfuse RayCurseFuture Sight
Risky
Banette
Lv 49
Ghost
Insomnia
Shadow BallSpiteWill O WispFeint Attack
Risky
Sableye
Lv 50
DarkGhost
Keen Eye
Shadow BallPsychicAttractFeint Attack
Risky
Banette
Lv 49
Ghost
Insomnia
Shadow BallPsychicToxicSkill Swap
Risky
Dusclops
Lv 51
Ghost
Pressure
Shadow BallIce BeamConfuse RayEarthquake
Glacia
Elite Four
Even

Eevee trades roughly evenly with Glacia's team.

Even
Glalie
Lv 50
Ice
Inner Focus
Light ScreenCrunchHailIce Beam
Even
Sealeo
Lv 50
IceWater
Thick Fat
SurfBody SlamHailIce Ball
Even
Sealeo
Lv 52
IceWater
Thick Fat
AttractDiveHailBlizzard
Even
Glalie
Lv 52
Ice
Inner Focus
Shadow BallCrunchHailIce Beam
Risky
Walrein
Lv 53
IceWater
Thick Fat
SurfBody SlamBlizzardSheer Cold
Drake
Elite Four
Even

Eevee trades roughly evenly with Drake's team.

Even
Shelgon
Lv 52
Dragon
Rock Head
Rock TombDragon ClawProtectCrunch
Even
Altaria
Lv 54
DragonFlying
Natural Cure
Take DownDragon BreathDragon DanceRefresh
Even
Flygon
Lv 53
GroundDragon
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
DigDragon BreathFlySandstorm
Even
Flygon
Lv 53
GroundDragon
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
FlamethrowerCrunchDragon BreathSand Attack
Risky
Salamence
Lv 55
DragonFlying
Intimidate
FlamethrowerDragon ClawFlyCrunch
Steven
Champion
Tough

Steven's typing presses Eevee's defenses.

Avoid
Skarmory
Lv 57
SteelFlying
Keen Eye
ToxicAerial AceSpikesSteel Wing
Even
Claydol
Lv 55
GroundPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
ReflectLight ScreenAncient PowerEarthquake
Risky
Aggron
Lv 56
SteelRock
Sturdy
ThunderEarthquakeSolar BeamDragon Claw
Risky
Cradily
Lv 56
RockGrass
Suction Cups
Giga DrainAncient PowerSludge BombConfuse Ray
Risky
Armaldo
Lv 56
RockBug
Battle Armor
Water PulseAncient PowerAerial AceSlash
Avoid
Metagross
Lv 58
SteelPsychic
Clear Body
EarthquakePsychicMeteor MashHyper Beam

Trade

Transfer-only
Type
Normal
Tier
E

Eevee cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.

View Eevee locations

Breed Vaporeon

Post-Game (Breed)
Type
Water
Tier
A

Vaporeon cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.

View Vaporeon locations

Recommended Moves

Breed Jolteon

Post-Game (Breed)
Type
Electric
Tier
S

Jolteon cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.

View Jolteon locations

Recommended Moves

Breed Flareon

Post-Game (Breed)
Type
Fire
Tier
C

Flareon cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.

View Flareon locations

Recommended Moves

Breed Espeon

Post-Game (Breed)
Type
Psychic
Tier
A

Espeon cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.

View Espeon locations

Recommended Moves

Breed Umbreon

Post-Game (Breed)
Type
Dark
Tier
A

Umbreon cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.

View Umbreon locations

Recommended Moves

How to Get Eevee in Ruby & Sapphire

Eevee has no Hoenn wild and no in-game gift here. You trade one in, then pick its path with a stone or by raising its friendship.

How to Obtain Eevee in RS

  1. Eevee
    Step 1Eevee ✓

How to Get Shiny Eevee in Ruby & Sapphire

Eevee reaches Sapphire by trade alone, so claim the shiny gift on the Celadon Mansion rooftop in FireRed or LeafGreen and carry it back. See every game where Shiny Eevee can be hunted

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.

Eevee Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Fighting
0x (Immune)Ghost
Gen III Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move

What is Eevee Weak Against

Good
1Weak
0Resist
1Immune
Score+1
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
½xResist
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune

What is Eevee Strong Against

0Strong
2Resisted
1Immune
Score-3
2xStrong
None
½xResisted
0xImmune

Best Pokemon Against Eevee

Hariyama
Hariyama
Fighting
B
Heracross
Heracross
BugFighting
A
Breloom
Breloom
GrassFighting
B
Blaziken
Blaziken
FireFighting
B
Machoke
Machoke
Fighting
C

Eevee Evolutions

From here, Eevee's line branches into Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, and Umbreon. That's 5 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

5 Evolutions
Vaporeon
Vaporeon
Transfer Only
Jolteon
Jolteon
Transfer Only
Flareon
Flareon
Transfer Only
Espeon
Espeon
Transfer Only
Umbreon
Umbreon
Transfer Only
Stat Comparison 6 Forms
Eevee
Normal
Jolteon
Electric
Espeon
Psychic
HP
55
130+75
65+10
65+10
65+10
95+40
ATK
55
65+10
65+10
130+75
65+10
65+10
DEF
50
60+10
60+10
60+10
60+10
110+60
SP.ATK
45
110+65
110+65
95+50
130+85
60+15
SP.DEF
65
95+30
95+30
110+45
95+30
130+65
SPE
55
65+10
130+75
65+10
110+55
65+10
BST
325E-Tier
525A-Tier+200
525S-Tier+200
525C-Tier+200
525A-Tier+200
525A-Tier+200
ROLE
Balanced
Tank
Sweeper
Wallbreaker
Sweeper
Wall
TYPE
Utility
Special
Special
Physical
Special
Utility

Breeding

Challenging

Breed Eevee (with patience) with 102 breeding partners from the Field egg group. Pass egg moves like Charm, Curse, Endure and 3 more to offspring.

Egg Groups
Field
Gender
♂87.5%♀12.5%
Hatch Time
35 cycles·8,995 steps
Slow~9 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
6moves
Breed With (best first)
raichupikachunidokinggolduckampharosrhydondewgongarbokquagsirenidorinofarfetchdflaaffy

RS Eevee Best Moveset

55 base everything across the board. AbilityRun Away has no competitive purpose. Five evolution paths (Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon) each fill distinct roles. The moveset only matters after picking one.

Best Build

Experimental
Utility
Ability
Run Away
Item
Cheri BerryRECOVERY
Best Nature for Eevee
QuirkyNEUTRAL

Eevee best EVs are HP and Attack

EVs

Utility Moveset

  • ToxicUtility
  • Shadow Ball
  • Rain Dance
  • Hidden Power Ice

Moves List

Without breeding, Eevee misses out on Charm and Curse. That's 6 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Take Down and Facade, with Dark and Ground coverage and more rounding things out.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Helping Hand+5
———20Normal
Lv 1
Tackle
D5210035Normal
Lv 1
Tail Whip
——10030Normal
Lv 8
Sand Attack
D—10015Ground
Lv 16
Growl
D—10040Normal
Lv 23
Quick Attack+1
D6010030Normal
Lv 30
Bite
D6010025Dark
Lv 36
Baton Pass
C——40Normal
Lv 42
Take Down
C1358520Normal

TM Moves

All 15 TMs are obtainable before the Elite Four

TM
TM45
AttractVerdanturf Townbadge 2
——10015Normal
TM28
DigRoute 114badge 3
D6010010Ground
TM32
Double TeamRoute 113badge 2
———15Normal
TM42D10510020Normal
TM10
Hidden PowerFortree Citybadge 3
—9010015Normal
TM23
Iron TailMeteor Fallsnot until badge 8
D1007515Steel
TM17C——10Normal
TM18
Rain DanceAbandoned Shipnot until badge 7
S——5Water
TM44
RestLilycove Citybadge 5
C——10Psychic
TM27
ReturnFallarbor Townbadge 3
D—10020Normal
TM43
Secret PowerRoute 111badge 3
—10510020Normal
TM30
Shadow BallMt. Pyrebadge 5
S8010015Ghost
TM11
Sunny DayScorched Slabbadge 5
C——5Fire
TM06
ToxicFiery Pathbadge 4
S—8510Poison

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Charm
D—10020Normal
Egg
Curse
C——10Ghost
Egg
Endure+4
C——10Normal
Egg
Flail
D—10015Normal
Egg
Tickle
——10020Normal
Egg
Wish
C——10Normal

Tutor Moves

Eevee can't learn any Tutor moves

Base Stats

Base Stats
Avg
HP55
D
Attack55
D
Defense50
D
Sp. Atk45
D
Sp. Def65
C
Speed55
D
Total325
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging45 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height0.3 m
Weight6.5 kg
Base XP65
Abilities
Run Away
Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpASpD+1Spe
Special Defense training source
Pokedex Entry

EEVEE has an unstable genetic makeup that suddenly mutates due to the environment in which it lives. Radiation from various STONES causes this POKéMON to evolve.

Pokemon Ruby / Pokemon Sapphire

Eevee Ruby & Sapphire Guide

  • Eevee isn't catchable in Ruby & Sapphire. Obtain it as a gift in FireRed or LeafGreen, then trade it to Ruby & Sapphire.

Game Availability

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.

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