Nothing fancy in Leafeon's spread. It leans physical with Defense out front. And you'll get 2 Defense EVs per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
When you see Leafeon asleep in a patch of sunshine, you’ll know it is using photosynthesis to produce clean air.
The younger they are, the more they smell like fresh grass. With age, their fragrance takes on the odor of fallen leaves.
Type-wise, Leafeon takes extra damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug. The Grass typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Leafeon's physical bulk (base 130 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityVesselofruin ItemSitrus Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Leafeon View Ting-Lu builds →Earthquake24-28% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Leafeon View Excadrill builds →Earthquake25-29% Rapid Spin17-20% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Leafeon View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn8-9% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Leafeon View Krookodile builds →Earthquake23-27% Knock Off30-35% Close Combat36-42% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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Leafeon is one of 8 ways Eevee's chain can end. This one takes the item path, while the siblings go different directions. Breed through Eevee to get eggs. Leafeon and Vaporeon share the same 525 total stats, but they're distributed differently. Check the comparison below to see where each one specializes. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Leafeon to get Eevee eggs (with patience) using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
One boost from Swords Dance and Leafeon gets dangerous fast. The Jolly nature targets max Attack and Speed, and Chlorophyll backs the whole approach. Leafblade and the remaining moves handle most of what's left standing.
Best Build
Leafeon best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Swords Dance
- Double Edge
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Solar Blade
- Leaf Blade
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Knock Off
- Leaf Blade
- Leech Seed
- Solar Blade
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Solar Blade
- Leaf Blade
- X Scissor
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Swords Dance
- Double Edge
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Solar Blade
- Leaf Blade
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Knock Off
- Leaf Blade
- Leech Seed
- Solar Blade
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Solar Blade
- Leaf Blade
- X Scissor
- Knock Off
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Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Knock Off
- Leaf Blade
- Solar Blade
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Swords Dance
- Iron Tail
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The level-up pool tells the story here. Leafeon learns Double-Edge and Take Down naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Coverage across 8 types extends the reach beyond that.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Most of Leafeon's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Leaf Storm and Solar Blade, but Dark and Normal and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
The offense anchors on Leaf Blade and Energy Ball, with Normal and Flying coverage and more adding reach. It's a workable movepool for Leafeon that handles most situations. Leaf Blade and Double-Edge give it enough punch where it matters.
Breeding's the move. Charm and Covet give Leafeon options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 9 types already covers a decent range on top of Solar Beam and Leaf Blade. The egg moves push it further.
low spawn rates across 20 encounter spots for Leafeon. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.
Where To Catch Leafeon in Scarlet & Violet
The path to Leafeon starts with Eevee at Lv. 11-65 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch EeveeSouth Province (Area Two) - Near TownScarletOverworld Lv.11-30 Route6%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - Near TownVioletOverworld Lv.11-30 Route6%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - Near TownVioletOverworld Lv.11-30 Route6%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - Near TownScarletOverworld Lv.11-30 Route6%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - Olive GroveScarletOverworld Lv.11-30 Route3%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - Olive GroveVioletOverworld Lv.11-30 Route3%Early
Step 2Leafeon ✓Casseroya Lake - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.35-65 Water1%LateCasseroya Lake - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.35-65 Water1%LateEast Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateEast Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateEast Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateEast Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateTagtree Thicket - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.35-65 Forest1%LateTagtree Thicket - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.35-65 Forest1%LateWest Province (Area Three) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateWest Province (Area Three) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%Lateor evolve from Eevee (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Leafeon in Legends: Z-A. Bring Eevee over from Red, Yellow, or Ultra Sun, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
1 encounter spots for Leafeon at decent spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Leafeon in Legends: Arceus
To get Leafeon, start by catching Eevee through walking encounters at walking. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch EeveeHorseshoe PlainsGrassUncommonSpace-Time Distortion - Obsidian FieldlandsGrass DistortionUncommon
Step 2Leafeon ✓Space-Time Distortion - Obsidian FieldlandsGrass DistortionUncommonor evolve from Eevee (Step 1)
Leafeon can't be caught in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Transfer Eevee from Red, Yellow, or Ultra Sun and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Leafeon looks average on paper at 525 BST. But Chlorophyll is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. B-Tier attacker on our tier list.
Leafeon gets Chlorophyll and Leaf Guard. But Chlorophyll is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Leafeon is a physical attacker with base 110 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 95 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the attacker role.
Chlorophyll is the hidden ability. It doubles Speed during strong sunlight. Worth hunting for if you want Leafeon to compete at a higher level.
Since Diamond & Pearl, Leafeon has been in 14 games. Requiring an item-based evolution to obtain means it's consistently available but requires more effort than simply catching it in the wild.
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