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.
Although it doesn’t like disputes, it will sharpen the leaf on its tail into a blade and fight if it has to protect its friends.
It gets its nutrition from photosynthesis. It lives a quiet life deep in forests where clean rivers flow.
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) from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Captivate, Charm, Covet and 11 more.
One boost from Swords Dance and Leafeon gets dangerous fast. The Adamant nature targets flexible EVs, and Chlorophyll backs the whole approach. Leafblade and Ground coverage handle most of what's left standing.
Best Build
Best Leafeon Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Swords Dance
- Knock Off
- Dig
Recommended Teammates
Breeding's the move. Captivate and Charm 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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
You're catching Eevee first, not Leafeon. Eevee appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Leafeon in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
The path to Leafeon starts with Eevee at Lv. 1-17 via walking and gift encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch EeveePaniola RanchUltra MoonGift from NPCLv.1EarlyFacilityOne-timeNursery eggPaniola RanchUltra SunGift from NPCLv.1EarlyFacilityOne-timeNursery eggCHALLENGINGRoute 4Ultra MoonGrassLv.11-145%EarlyRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 4Ultra SunGrassLv.11-145%EarlyRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 6 - NorthUltra SunGrassLv.14-175%EarlyRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 6 - NorthUltra MoonGrassLv.14-175%EarlyRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 6 - SouthUltra SunGrassLv.14-175%EarlyRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 6 - SouthUltra MoonGrassLv.14-175%EarlyRoute
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