Leafeon's stats are solid on their own, but Chlorophyll is what pushes it over the line. It doubles its Speed in sun. 5 type weaknesses to keep in mind. Built to hit on the physical side. Part of the Gen 4 roster.
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.
Leafeon Weakness
FragileType-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.
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.
How to Evolve
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
Best Leafeon Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Swords Dance
- Double Edge
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
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 EeveeMODERATESouth Province (Area Two) - Near TownScarletOverworldLv.11-306%EarlyRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Two) - Near TownVioletOverworldLv.11-306%EarlyRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - Near TownVioletOverworldLv.11-306%EarlyRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - Near TownScarletOverworldLv.11-306%EarlyRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Two) - Olive GroveScarletOverworldLv.11-303%EarlyRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Two) - Olive GroveVioletOverworldLv.11-303%EarlyRoute
Step 2Leafeon ✓HARDCasseroya Lake - ForestVioletOverworldLv.35-651%LateWaterHARDCasseroya Lake - ForestScarletOverworldLv.35-651%LateWaterHARDEast Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteHARDEast Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteHARDEast Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteHARDEast Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteHARDNorth Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteHARDNorth Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteHARDNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteHARDNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Four) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Four) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteHARDSouth Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteHARDSouth Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteHARDTagtree Thicket - ForestVioletOverworldLv.35-651%LateForestHARDTagtree Thicket - ForestScarletOverworldLv.35-651%LateForestHARDWest Province (Area Three) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteHARDWest Province (Area Three) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteor 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 EeveeEASYHorseshoe PlainsGrassUncommonEASYSpace-Time Distortion - Obsidian FieldlandsGrassUncommonDistortion
Step 2Leafeon ✓EASYSpace-Time Distortion - Obsidian FieldlandsGrassUncommonDistortionor 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. But the speed tells the real story — base 95 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. Fits the attacker role.
Leafeon appears in 14 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
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 IVDPDebut
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 VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A