Choosing the right evolution for your Eevee in Pokémon GO can be tricky, but with a little know-how, you can add powerful additions to your team. This guide will walk you through all the methods, ensuring you get the Eevee evolution you desire.
Understanding Eevee's Evolutions
Eevee boasts a diverse range of evolutions, each with unique strengths and weaknesses. Knowing which one you want before you start is crucial. These evolutions include:
- Vaporeon: A Water-type Pokémon, strong against Fire, Ground, and Rock types.
- Jolteon: An Electric-type Pokémon, effective against Flying, Water, and other Electric types.
- Flareon: A Fire-type Pokémon, powerful against Grass, Ice, Bug, and Steel types.
- Espeon: A Psychic-type Pokémon, excelling against Fighting and Poison types.
- Umbreon: A Dark-type Pokémon, effective against Ghost and Psychic types.
- Leafeon: A Grass-type Pokémon, strong against Water, Ground, and Rock types.
- Glaceon: An Ice-type Pokémon, powerful against Grass, Ground, and Dragon types.
- Sylveon: A Fairy-type Pokémon, effective against Dragon, Fighting, and Dark types.
Methods for Choosing Eevee's Evolution
There are several reliable methods to ensure you get the Eevee evolution you want:
1. Using Nicknames (Legacy Method):
This method works for the first evolution of each of the original three Eeveelutions (Vaporeon, Jolteon, and Flareon). It does not work for Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, or Sylveon.
- Rename your Eevee: Before evolving, rename your Eevee to one of the following names:
- Rainer: Evolves into Vaporeon.
- Sparky: Evolves into Jolteon.
- Pyro: Evolves into Flareon.
After renaming, evolve your Eevee. This trick only works once per nickname.
2. Using the Buddy System (for Espeon and Umbreon):
This method requires walking your Eevee as your buddy.
- Espeon: Walk your Eevee as your buddy for 10km and evolve it during the daytime (between 5 AM and 7 PM in your local time zone).
- Umbreon: Walk your Eevee as your buddy for 10km and evolve it during the nighttime (between 7 PM and 5 AM in your local time zone).
Remember, this only works once per Eevee.
3. Using Lure Modules (for Leafeon and Glaceon):
Leafeon and Glaceon require specific Lure Modules.
- Leafeon: Evolve your Eevee near a Mossy Lure Module.
- Glaceon: Evolve your Eevee near a Glacial Lure Module.
4. High Friendship Level (for Sylveon):
Sylveon requires a high friendship level with your Eevee.
- Sylveon: You need to be best friends with your Eevee before evolving it. This means giving it many hearts through walking, feeding it berries, and taking snapshots.
What if I've already used a nickname?
If you've already used one of the legacy nicknames (Rainer, Sparky, or Pyro), the nickname method will no longer work for that Eevee. You'll need to catch another Eevee to use the nickname trick again.
Which Eevee Evolution is Best?
The "best" Eevee evolution depends entirely on your needs and your current Pokémon roster. Consider your team's strengths and weaknesses, and choose an Eevee evolution that complements your existing Pokémon effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times can I use the nickname trick?
The nickname trick for Vaporeon, Jolteon, and Flareon only works once per Eevee and nickname.
Can I evolve Eevee into any evolution I want?
Yes, by following the methods outlined above, you can evolve your Eevee into any of its available evolutions.
How long does it take to walk an Eevee for 10km?
The time it takes depends on your walking speed and the distance tracking accuracy of your device.
What happens if I evolve an Eevee at the wrong time of day?
If you evolve an Eevee for Espeon or Umbreon at the wrong time of day, you'll get a random evolution (either Espeon or Umbreon). For Leafeon and Glaceon, you'll need to be near the correct lure module.
By following these guidelines, you'll be well-equipped to choose your Eevee's evolution successfully in Pokémon GO. Happy evolving!
