How To Evolve Eevee Into Espeon in Pokémon GO: A Complete Guide
Evolving Eevee into its various forms in Pokémon GO is a fun and rewarding experience. One of the most popular evolutions is Espeon, the Psychic-type Eeveelution. This guide will walk you through the process, ensuring you successfully add this powerful Pokémon to your collection.
Understanding Eevee's Evolutions
Eevee, the "Evolution Pokémon," boasts a remarkable ability to evolve into eight different Pokémon, each with unique typing and stats. Espeon, with its high Special Attack, is a formidable choice for many trainers. Unlike some evolutions that rely on items, evolving Eevee into Espeon requires a specific method.
The Nickname Trick (One-Time Use)
Initially, you could use a special nickname trick to guarantee a specific evolution. This method only works once per Eevee for each evolution. For Espeon, the nickname is Sakura.
- Step 1: Obtain an Eevee.
- Step 2: Rename your Eevee to "Sakura".
- Step 3: Use 25 Eevee candies to evolve it.
This will guarantee Espeon. However, this trick only works once. After using this method for Espeon, you'll need to use the buddy system for subsequent Espeon evolutions.
The Buddy System: The Reliable Method
After using the nickname trick, or if you want to evolve multiple Espeon, you must use the buddy system. This is the reliable and consistent method to evolve Eevee into Espeon.
Steps to Evolve Eevee into Espeon using the Buddy System:
- Select your Eevee: Choose the Eevee you wish to evolve into Espeon. Make sure you have enough Eevee candies (25).
- Set Eevee as your Buddy: Go to your Pokémon list and select the Eevee. Tap the "Make Buddy" button.
- Walk Your Buddy: Walk a minimum of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) with your Eevee as your buddy. The game will track your progress.
- Earn Buddy Hearts: Interact with your buddy Eevee throughout the day to earn hearts. This can include taking snapshots, feeding it berries, and receiving rewards from your buddy.
- Wait for Daytime: This is crucial. You must evolve your Eevee during the daytime (according to your device's clock).
- Evolve!: Once you've walked the required distance and earned enough hearts during the daytime, you can evolve your Eevee. Click the evolve button, and congratulations – you now have an Espeon!
Important Considerations:
- Distance Tracking: Ensure accurate distance tracking by keeping the Pokémon GO app open and your phone's GPS enabled.
- GPS Signal: A weak or unstable GPS signal can interfere with distance tracking.
- Heart Building: Aim to maximize your buddy heart interactions for a faster evolution.
- Daytime Evolution: Failing to evolve during the daytime will result in a different evolution.
Troubleshooting
If you followed the steps correctly and still didn't get Espeon, double-check the following:
- Daytime Evolution: Ensure your device's time is accurate and that you're evolving during the daytime.
- Sufficient Distance: Confirm you've walked the full 10km with your Eevee.
- Buddy Hearts: Make sure you've earned enough buddy hearts.
By following these steps, you’ll successfully evolve your Eevee into a powerful Espeon and strengthen your Pokémon GO team! Remember to be patient and have fun with the process. Good luck, trainers!
