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.
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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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 131 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Charm, Covet, Curse and 7 more.
the remaining moves keeps opponents guessing about Leafeon's real targets. Meadowplate provides extra utility while flexible EVs EVs and Naive nature handle the stat profile. Leafguard ties it together.
Best Build
Best Leafeon Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- X Scissor
- Sunny Day
- Heal Bell
Recommended Teammates
Breeding's the move. Charm and Covet give Leafeon options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 8 types already covers a decent range on top of Solar Beam and Leaf Blade. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Can't catch Leafeon directly. Start with Eevee but it's a rare spawn from the locations below, then evolve through a special method. The 2-stage line from Eevee to Leafeon is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Leafeon in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Eevee is your first catch on the way to Leafeon. You'll find gift encounters from Lv. 5-15 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch EeveeMODERATEGoldenrod CityHeartGoldGift from NPCLv.5LimitedEarlyCityGift from BillMODERATEGoldenrod CitySoulSilverGift from NPCLv.5LimitedEarlyCityGift from BillMODERATECeladon City - Game CornerHeartGoldGift from NPCLv.15LimitedEarlyCityPurchase: 6,666 coinsMODERATECeladon City - Game CornerSoulSilverGift from NPCLv.15LimitedEarlyCityPurchase: 6,666 coins
Step 2Leafeon ✓
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