Dragon moves don't affect Sylveon at all — that's the advantage of Fairy typing. It relies on priority moves or Scarf to keep up. Its damage comes from the special side. Introduced in Gen 6.
Bulk defines Sylveon's stat line. Sp. Def and Sp. Atk anchor the defensive side, but Speed can't keep up offensively. Tough to catch and worth 2 Sp. Def EVs.
It emits a soothing aura from its ribbon-shaped organs. It wraps these appendages around quarrelers to instantly restore calm to the situation.
Sylveon Weakness
GoodSylveon is weak to Poison and Steel-type moves. On the flip side, it's immune to Dragon-type moves entirely. Sylveon's special bulk (base 130 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
Eevee's line splits into 8 evolutions, and Sylveon is the level-up path. Each sibling form needs a different method to obtain. Breed through Eevee to get eggs. Sylveon 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 Sylveon to get Eevee eggs (with patience) using 69 partners from the Ground egg group.
Sylveon doesn't rely on pure speed. Assault Vest gives it a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed to stay healthy, and Modest nature still pushes offense. Hypervoice and Psychic coverage keep the pressure on while max HP and Sp. Atk EVs balance power and survivability.
Best Build
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
A solid spread overall. Sylveon gets Play Rough and Dazzling Gleam for same-type damage alongside Normal and Steel coverage and more. It won't blow anyone away, but it doesn't leave you stuck either.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
A few locations for Sylveon with decent spawn rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Sylveon in Legends: Arceus
To get Sylveon, 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 2Sylveon ✓EASYSpace-Time Distortion - Coronet HighlandsGrassUncommonDistortionEASYSpace-Time Distortion - Obsidian FieldlandsGrassUncommonDistortionor evolve from Eevee (Step 1)
We rate Sylveon C-Tier — a situational pick that fills a niche. At 525 BST, it fits the tank role. Base 130 Sp. Def stands out.
Cute Charm is the go-to ability for Sylveon. It has a 30% chance of infatuating attacking Pokémon on contact. Its hidden ability Pixilate can work in specific setups.
At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Sylveon is a special attacker with base 110 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a tank.
Sylveon appears in 8 games, including X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Sylveon joined the series in X & Y and has been available in 8 titles so far. With 4 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- 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 IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXYDebut
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
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