How to Get a Specific Eevee Evolution: The Definitive Guide
So, you want a specific Eevee evolution, huh? It’s a common quest, and thankfully, one with straightforward (and slightly less straightforward) solutions. The easiest method, available only once per evolution type, is the nickname trick. Rename your Eevee to a specific name, and it’s guaranteed to evolve into the Eeveelution you desire. After that, you’ll need to rely on in-game mechanics to target your preferred evolution. Let’s dive into both methods and explore all the nuances.
Mastering the Nickname Trick: The Eevee Evolution Rosetta Stone
This is your one-time golden ticket for each Eeveelution. Use it wisely! Before hitting that evolve button, rename your Eevee according to the following list:
- Vaporeon: Rainer
- Jolteon: Sparky
- Flareon: Pyro
- Espeon: Sakura
- Umbreon: Tamao
- Leafeon: Linnea
- Glaceon: Rea
- Sylveon: Kira
Important: Ensure the spelling is perfect and that you are connected to the internet. After renaming, close and reopen the app to ensure the name change has registered. Now, when you go to evolve, the silhouette on the evolve button should match the Eeveelution you’re aiming for.
Why does this trick work?
The nicknames are based on characters from the Pokémon anime, specifically the Eevee brothers and other relevant characters. It’s a fun nod to the series that grants players precise control over their Eevee’s destiny… at least once.
Beyond the Nickname: Mastering In-Game Evolution Methods
Once you’ve used the nickname trick for a particular Eeveelution, you’ll need to rely on in-game mechanics. These methods vary in complexity and depend on the specific Eeveelution you want.
Espeon and Umbreon: Friendship and Time of Day
These psychic and dark-type evolutions require maxing out your Eevee’s friendship level and evolving it during specific times of day.
- Make Eevee your Buddy: Assign the Eevee you want to evolve as your buddy Pokemon.
- Earn Hearts: Interact with your Eevee to earn friendship hearts. Feed it berries, play with it, take snapshots, and battle alongside it. You need to reach “Best Buddy” status, though technically just maxing out the friendship meter on the pokemon’s stat screen is enough to trigger the evolution, even if it’s not your “Best Buddy”.
- Walk 10km: Walk at least 10km with Eevee as your buddy. This is a crucial step!
- Evolve at the Right Time:
- Espeon: Evolve during the daytime.
- Umbreon: Evolve at night.
Important: Keep Eevee as your buddy Pokemon when you evolve it. If you switch buddies before evolving, the evolution may be randomized.
Leafeon and Glaceon: Lure Modules
These grass and ice-type evolutions require specific Lure Modules placed on a Pokestop.
- Acquire the Correct Lure: You’ll need either a Mossy Lure Module (for Leafeon) or a Glacial Lure Module (for Glaceon). These can be purchased in the in-game shop or sometimes obtained through special research.
- Place the Lure: Go to a Pokestop and place the corresponding Lure Module.
- Evolve Within Range: With the Lure active, select the Eevee you want to evolve. If you’re within range of the Lure, the evolve button will display the silhouette of Leafeon or Glaceon.
Vaporeon, Jolteon, and Flareon: The Random Trio
Unfortunately, after using the nickname trick, evolving Eevee into Vaporeon, Jolteon, or Flareon becomes random. There’s no guaranteed method to get a specific one from this trio. It’s simply a matter of evolving Eevee and hoping for the best. Consider trading with friends to complete your collection.
Sylveon: Friendship and Affection
Sylveon, the fairy-type evolution, requires earning a certain number of Affection Hearts as your buddy and know a Fairy-type charged attack.
- Make Eevee your Buddy: Assign the Eevee you want to evolve as your buddy Pokemon.
- Earn Hearts: Interact with your Eevee to earn Affection Hearts. Feed it berries, play with it, take snapshots, and battle alongside it.
- Earn 70 Hearts: You need to earn 70 Affection Hearts with your Eevee.
- Teach a Fairy-type Charged Attack: You can achieve this by using an Elite TM to teach it one.
- Evolve: Once you’ve met these requirements, the evolve button will display the silhouette of Sylveon.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Does the Eevee naming trick still work in 2024?
Yes, the Eevee naming trick still works, but only once per Eeveelution. If you’ve already used the “Sparky” nickname to get a Jolteon, renaming another Eevee to “Sparky” won’t guarantee another Jolteon. It will result in a random evolution (Vaporeon, Jolteon, or Flareon).
2. Why isn’t my Eevee evolving into the Eeveelution I want?
Several reasons could be at play:
- You already used the nickname trick for that Eeveelution. Remember, it’s a one-time deal.
- Incorrect spelling of the nickname. Double-check the spelling against the list above.
- Not within range of a Mossy or Glacial Lure Module (for Leafeon and Glaceon).
- Evolving Espeon or Umbreon at the wrong time of day. Espeon requires daytime, and Umbreon requires nighttime.
- Insufficient friendship level (for Espeon and Umbreon). Make sure you’ve walked 10km and maxed out its friendship.
- Insufficient Affection Hearts (for Sylveon): you need 70 Affection Hearts before it evolves into Sylveon.
3. How do I get more Mossy and Glacial Lure Modules?
These Lure Modules can be purchased in the in-game shop using PokeCoins. They are also sometimes awarded as rewards for completing special research tasks or during limited-time events.
4. Is there a way to guarantee Vaporeon, Jolteon, or Flareon after using the nickname trick?
Unfortunately, no. After the nickname trick is used, these three evolutions become entirely random.
5. What’s the easiest Eeveelution to get?
Vaporeon, Jolteon, and Flareon are statistically the easiest after using their respective naming tricks, as it just takes 25 Eevee candy. Leafeon and Glaceon are fairly easy too, as long as you get the Lure module you need.
6. Can the Eevee naming trick be used on Shiny Eevee?
Yes, the Eevee naming trick works on Shiny Eevee. This is a great way to guarantee a Shiny Eeveelution of your choice.
7. What’s the rarest Eevee evolution?
Rarity is subjective. For instance, Sylveon may be considered rarer because it takes longer to grind its required 70 Affection Hearts.
8. Is there a way to track my Eevee’s friendship level?
Yes, check your buddy’s status on their profile page! It’s easy to see the stats there.
9. How much candy does it take to evolve Eevee?
Evolving Eevee into any of its evolutions requires 25 Eevee candy.
10. Can I evolve Eevee into Espeon or Umbreon without walking 10km?
No, walking 10km with Eevee as your buddy is a mandatory step for evolving it into Espeon or Umbreon (after using the name trick).
11. Does the time of day affect Leafeon or Glaceon evolution?
No, the time of day does not affect Leafeon or Glaceon evolution. As long as you are within range of the Mossy or Glacial Lure Module, you can evolve Eevee at any time.
12. Can I breed Eevee to get a specific evolution?
In the core Pokémon games, breeding Eevee can help you get more Eevee, but it doesn’t directly influence the evolution. The evolution method will still depend on friendship, items, or time of day within the main series games.
13. How do I get a high IV Eevee for evolution?
Look for Eevee during Community Days or special events where they have boosted spawn rates and often better IVs. You can also use the appraisal feature to check an Eevee’s IVs before investing candy in its evolution.
14. Where can I find more information about Pokémon Go strategies and research?
You can find more information about game strategies and the impact of games on learning at Games Learning Society. Check out GamesLearningSociety.org for details.
15. What happens if I evolve Eevee during the daytime near a Glacial Lure Module?
The game prioritizes the specific evolution requirements. In this case, the Glacial Lure Module will take precedence, and Eevee will evolve into Glaceon, as long as you haven’t used the naming trick for it already. If you did, it will evolve into a random pokemon from Vaporeon, Jolteon, and Flareon.
Getting your desired Eeveelution can seem daunting, but with a bit of planning and these strategies, you’ll have them all in no time! Good luck, and happy evolving!