Leafeon Best Moveset
110 Attack and 130 Defense at 95 Speed on Grass with AbilityChlorophyll doubling Speed under sun. The moveset runs physical Grass TermStab from the highest physical Defense among Eeveelutions. 60 Sp. Atk and 65 Sp. Def mean the special side is irrelevant. Under sun, Chlorophyll makes it the fastest physical Grass attacker available.
110 Attack with Swords Dance and Leaf Blade in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Chlorophyll doubled Speed in sun, but without permanent sun support, Leafeon was a slow Grass-type with limited coverage.
Best Moves
Best Build
Leafeon best EVs are HP and Speed
Bulky Support Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- X Scissor
- Sunny Day
- Heal Bell
Recommended Teammates
Drought Ninetales enabled Chlorophyll in Gen V (Black & White), but Venusaur was the preferred sun sweeper. Leafeon's pure Grass typing and shallow movepool lost the comparison every time.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Swords Dance
- Hidden Power Fire
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
Weather nerfed to five turns in Gen VI (X & Y). Without reliable sun, Chlorophyll was inconsistent and 65 base Speed was too slow without the weather boost.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Swords Dance
- Knock Off
- X Scissor
Recommended Teammates
Pure Grass with no secondary typing meant everything that resisted Grass walled it in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Coverage was nearly nonexistent. Fell further.
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Swords Dance
- Knock Off
- Dig
Recommended Teammates
Four gens at the bottom in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). The Eeveelution with the worst competitive track record. 110 Attack couldn't compensate for one STAB type and no coverage.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Swords Dance
- Leaf Blade
- Yawn
Recommended Teammates
Five gens of decline in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). 110 Attack means nothing when the movepool is Leaf Blade and almost nothing else.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Swords Dance
- Leaf Blade
- Solar Blade
Recommended Teammates
Leafeon Weakness
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 |
What is Leafeon Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Leafeon
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Leafeon View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn5-6% Scald7-9% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityVesselofruin ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Leafeon View Ting-Lu builds →Earthquake11-14% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Rotom-Wash builds →
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Recommended Build AbilitySharpness ItemAssault Vest NatureJolly Moves View Samurott-Hisui builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Landorus-Therian builds →
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Evolution
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.
How to Get Leafeon
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 SV
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 TownLv.11-30OverworldRate 6%West Province (Area Three) - Near TownLv.11-30OverworldRate 6%South Province (Area Two) - Olive GroveLv.11-30OverworldRate 3%
Step 2Leafeon ✓Casseroya Lake - ForestLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area One) - ForestLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area One) - ForestLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Four) - ForestLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area One) - ForestLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%Tagtree Thicket - ForestLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Three) - ForestLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%or evolve from Eevee (Step 1)
Leafeon starts showing up in endgame routes at moderate rates across 1 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Leafeon in LZA
- Step 1Catch EeveeWild Zone 19Lv.48-49OverworldLegends: Z-A
- Step 2Leafeon ✓Wild Zone 20Lv.63-64OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Eevee (Step 1)
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 PLA
To get Leafeon, start by catching Eevee through walking encounters at Lv. 2-40. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch EeveeHorseshoe PlainsLv.2-6GrassRate 15%Space-Time Distortion - Obsidian FieldlandsLv.25-40CaveRate 15%
Step 2Leafeon ✓Space-Time Distortion - Obsidian FieldlandsLv.25-40CaveRate 15%or evolve from Eevee (Step 1)
Leafeon can't be caught in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Transfer Eevee from Red & Blue, Yellow, or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Leafeon in BDSP
Step 1Obtain EeveeLATER APPEARANCEfrom Red & BlueNot TradeableAppears in Red & Blue via Gift · Celadon City · Celadon Mansion rooftop, back entrance. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom YellowNot TradeableAppears in Yellow via Gift · Celadon City. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Gold & SilverNot TradeableAppears in Gold & Silver via Gift · Goldenrod City · Meet Bill in Ecruteak. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom CrystalNot TradeableAppears in Crystal via Gift · Goldenrod City · Gift from Bill. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom FireRed & LeafGreenNot TradeableAppears in FireRed & LeafGreen via Gift · Celadon City · Celadon Mansion Rooftop. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Trophy Garden. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Leafeon ✓
Base Stats
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.
Leafeon Guide
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 mixed attacker with base 110 Attack and 60 Sp. Atk. 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.
The core moveset is Knock Off, Swords Dance, Leafblade, and Solarblade. Knock Off leads at 0% usage. This set covers the attacker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
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 8SwSh
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