How to Evolve an Eevee to a Sylveon (Kira)
Fast answer first. Then use the tabs or video for more detail.
- Watch the video explanation below for a faster overview.
- Game mechanics may change with updates or patches.
- Use this block to get the short answer without scrolling the whole page.
- Read the FAQ section if the article has one.
- Use the table of contents to jump straight to the detailed section you need.
- Watch the video first, then skim the article for specifics.
To evolve an Eevee into a Sylveon, also referred to as Kira, the process is straightforward: rename your Eevee to “Kira” and ensure you have at least 25 Eevee Candy. This method is a one-time use trick, making it essential to time it correctly to achieve the desired evolution into Sylveon, which is considered one of the more challenging Eevee evolutions to obtain.
Understanding Eevee Evolutions
Eevee is known for its unique ability to evolve into multiple forms, each with its own type and characteristics. The evolution into Sylveon is particularly notable due to its Fairy-type classification, making it a valuable addition to any Pokémon team.
FAQs About Eevee Evolutions
1. How Do You Evolve Eevee into All 8 Forms?
Players can get all eight evolved Eevees with the name trick. For that, they’ll need to rename an Eevee to specific names to get each evolution: Kira for Sylveon, Rea for Glaceon, Linnea for Leafeon, Tamao for Umbreon, Sakura for Espeon, Pyro for Flareon, Sparky for Jolteon, and Rainer for Vaporeon.
2. What is the Hardest Eevee to Evolve?
Sylveon is by far the hardest Eevee to evolve, but the rest can be replicated without too much trouble, as the candy isn’t all that hard to come by.
3. What is the Most Powerful Eevee Evolution?
Espeon and Umbreon are considered the strongest Eevee evolutions overall from stats alone. The psychic type Espeon has almost the highest possible CP, beaten only by Sylveon, and the highest possible attack overall.
4. What is the Rarest Form of Eevee?
The rarest form of Eevee is often debated, but Birthday Hat Pichu is considered rare, and when it comes to Eevee itself, its evolutions like Sylveon can be particularly challenging to obtain.
5. Is There a Cheat Name for Eevee to Evolve?
Yes, there are specific names that can be used to evolve Eevee into its various forms: Tamao for Umbreon, Rainer for Vaporeon, Sparky for Jolteon, and Pyro for Flareon.
6. How Do You Evolve Eevee into Umbreon Without the Name Trick?
To evolve Eevee into Umbreon without using the name trick, players first need to make Eevee their buddy Pokémon, walk a total of 10km with Eevee as their buddy, and then wait for it to be night time.
7. Can You Evolve Eevee into Arceus?
Eevee cannot be directly evolved into Arceus. Arceus is a separate Pokémon that can be obtained through different means.
8. What Happens If I Name My Eevee Kira?
If you rename your Eevee to “Kira“, it will evolve into a Sylveon with no other specifications needing to be done, costing 25 Eevee Candy.
9. Is There a Dragon Type of Eevee?
There is no Dragon-type Eevee evolution. Each Eeveelution is a single type, with no double-types, and Dragon is one of the types not represented by Eeveelutions.
10. How Do You Get a Dark Eevee?
Umbreon is a Dark-type Eevee evolution. It can be evolved by raising its Friendship to three hearts and making sure it levels up during nighttime.
11. Why is Sylveon Named Kira?
The name “Kira” for Sylveon might be due to the Japanese word “kira-kira“, which means sparkling or glittering, perfect for Sylveon, a pure Fairy-type Pokémon.
12. Is There a Mega Eevee?
There is no traditional Mega Eevee, but Eevee can evolve into various powerful forms, each with its unique strengths.
13. What is the Easiest Eevee Evolution to Get?
Vaporeon, Jolteon, and Flareon are relatively easy to obtain by feeding your Eevee 25 candy after using one of the nicknames: Vaporeon/Rainer, Jolteon/Sparky, Flareon/Pyro.
14. How Do You Evolve Eevee into All Forms Without the Name Trick?
Each evolution has its method: using evolution stones for some, increasing friendship and leveling up at specific times of day for others, and using the name trick for a guaranteed evolution into a specific form.
15. Is There a Trick to Evolve Eevee into Sylveon Besides Naming it Kira?
Besides naming it Kira, evolving Eevee into Sylveon requires a high friendship level and at least 25 Eevee Candy, but the name trick is the most straightforward method to guarantee a Sylveon evolution.