Stats & Training
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.
Its cellular composition is closer to that of a plant than an animal. It uses photosynthesis to produce its energy supply without eating food.
The younger they are, the more they smell like fresh grass. With age, their fragrance takes on the odor of fallen leaves.
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 |
 Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Iki Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Leafeon View Incineroar builds →Flare Blitz 2x89-105%KO Flamethrower 2x87-103%KO Fire Fang 2x49-58% Acrobatics 2x28-33% | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Leafeon View Salamence builds →Fly 2x76-90% Flamethrower 2x75-89% Fire Fang 2x37-44% Ember 2x34-40% | ||
 Typhlosion Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Leafeon View Typhlosion builds →Eruption 2x186-219%KO Burn Up 2x160-189%KO Inferno 2x124-146%KO Flamethrower 2x113-133%KO | ||
 Braviary Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Leafeon View Braviary builds →Brave Bird 2x94-111%KO Air Slash 2x56-66% Wing Attack 2x49-58% Aerial Ace 2x49-58% | ||
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Leafeon View Mandibuzz builds →Brave Bird 2x56-66% Air Slash 2x56-66% Pluck 2x29-34% Gust 2x31-36% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Volcanion can KO Leafeon with Fire Blast (283-333%). Togekiss threatens a KO with Air Slash (122-144%). Mamoswine deals 52-62% with Ice Shard.
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Leafeon View Volcanion builds →Sludge Bomb 2x155-182%KO Fire Blast 2x283-333%KO | ||
 Togekiss Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Leafeon View Togekiss builds →Air Slash 2x122-144%KO | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Leafeon View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake32-38% Ice Shard 2x52-62% Knock Off28-33% | ||
 Toxapex PoisonWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Leafeon View Toxapex builds →Scald14-16% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Leafeon View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain22-26% | ||
Sun & Moon 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 218 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Captivate, Charm, Covet and 11 more.
Sun & Moon Leafeon Best Moveset
One boost from Swords Dance and Leafeon gets dangerous fast. The Adamant nature targets flexible, and Chlorophyll backs the whole approach. Leafblade and Ground coverage handle most of what's left standing.
Best Build
Leafeon best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Swords Dance
- Knock Off
- Dig
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Swords Dance
- Synthesis
- Solar Beam
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding's the move. Captivate and Charm 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
Transfer Moves
How to Get Leafeon in Sun & Moon
No wild encounters for Leafeon. The 2-stage line runs through Eevee, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve through a special method once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Leafeon in Sun & Moon
Eevee is your first catch on the way to Leafeon. You'll find walking and gift encounters from Lv. 1-17 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch EeveePaniola RanchMoonGift from NPC Lv.1 FacilityEarlyOne-timeNursery eggPaniola RanchSunGift from NPC Lv.1 FacilityEarlyOne-timeNursery eggRoute 4MoonGrass Lv.11-14 Route5%EarlyRoute 4SunGrass Lv.11-14 Route5%EarlyRoute 6 - NorthSunGrass Lv.14-17 Route5%EarlyRoute 6 - NorthMoonGrass Lv.14-17 Route5%EarlyRoute 6 - SouthSunGrass Lv.14-17 Route5%EarlyRoute 6 - SouthMoonGrass Lv.14-17 Route5%Early
Step 2Leafeon ✓
Leafeon Guide
In Sun & Moon, Leafeon looks average on paper at 525 BST. But Chlorophyll is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier attacker on our tier list. Leafblade with Groundiumz is the standard set.
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 leaning toward the physical side (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.
In Sun & Moon, Chlorophyll is the hidden ability. It doubles Speed during strong sunlight. Worth hunting for if you want Leafeon to compete at a higher level.
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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves