How to Evolve Eevee in Pokémon GO: The Ultimate Guide
Evolving Eevee in Pokémon GO is a fun and rewarding experience, but knowing which method to use can be tricky. This guide covers all the ways to evolve your Eevee into its various forms, from the classic naming trick to the more recent buddy system and event methods. Let's dive in!
Understanding Eevee's Evolutions
Eevee, the Evolution Pokémon, boasts a whopping eight different evolutionary forms: Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, and Sylveon. Each boasts unique stats and moves, making collecting them all a coveted goal for many trainers.
Methods to Evolve Eevee
There are several ways to evolve your Eevee, each with its own quirks:
1. The Naming Trick (One-Time Use Per Evolution)
This classic method allows you to choose your Eevee's evolution once per evolution type. Simply rename your Eevee before evolving it using one of these names:
- Vaporeon: Rainer
- Jolteon: Sparky
- Flareon: Pyro
Important Note: This trick only works once per Eevee evolution. After using it for one evolution, it won't work again for that specific evolution type on a different Eevee.
2. The Buddy System (Reliable and Repeatable)
Walking your Eevee as your buddy is a reliable method for evolving into Espeon or Umbreon. However, you need to walk a certain distance and evolve at a specific time of day:
- Espeon: Walk your Eevee as your buddy for 10 km during the day (before 8 PM). Then, evolve it.
- Umbreon: Walk your Eevee as your buddy for 10 km at night (8 PM onwards). Then, evolve it.
Important Note: This method is repeatable. You can walk multiple Eevees to get multiple Espeons and Umbreons.
3. Evolving with specific items (Leafeon & Glaceon)
To evolve your Eevee into Leafeon or Glaceon, you'll need a specific item and a little bit of walking:
- Leafeon: Use a Moss Cobblestone and evolve your Eevee. You can acquire these through various in-game events and activities.
- Glaceon: Use an Ice Cobblestone and evolve your Eevee. Like Moss Cobblestones, these are acquired via in-game events.
Important Note: You can only evolve one Eevee per Cobblestone.
4. Event-Exclusive Evolutions (Sylveon)
Sylveon, Eevee's Fairy-type evolution, was initially event exclusive but is now readily available. To evolve into Sylveon, you must:
- Heart the Eevee: Heart your Eevee as a buddy.
- Walk with the Eevee: Walk a sufficient amount with the Eevee as your buddy to befriend it.
- Evolve the Eevee: Once enough hearts have been collected, you can then evolve Eevee into Sylveon.
Tips for Successful Eevee Evolution
- Check in-game events: Pokémon GO frequently hosts events that make specific Eevee evolutions easier to obtain. Pay attention to announcements!
- Stock up on Candy: Evolving Pokémon requires a considerable amount of Candy. Make sure you have enough Eevee Candy before attempting any evolution.
- Be Patient: Some methods, like the buddy system, require time and dedication. Don't rush the process.
By following this comprehensive guide, you'll be well on your way to completing your Eevee evolution collection and adding these powerful Pokémon to your team! Remember to check the in-game news for any ongoing events that might influence your evolution choices. Happy evolving, trainers!
