How to Get Eevee Evolutions in Pokémon Violet: A Comprehensive Guide

To evolve Eevee in Pokémon Violet, you need to meet specific conditions related to its friendship level, time of day, or exposure to certain Evolution Stones. The exact method depends on which evolution you desire. Here’s a breakdown of the required steps for each of Eevee’s evolutions:

• Vaporeon: Use a Water Stone on Eevee.
• Jolteon: Use a Thunder Stone on Eevee.
• Flareon: Use a Fire Stone on Eevee.
• Espeon: Maximize Eevee’s friendship during the daytime and level it up.
• Umbreon: Maximize Eevee’s friendship during the nighttime and level it up.
• Leafeon: Level up Eevee near a Moss Rock (located in Tagtree Thicket).
• Glaceon: Level up Eevee near an Ice Rock (located in Glaseado Mountain).
• Sylveon: Eevee needs to know a Fairy-type move (like Baby-Doll Eyes), have high friendship, and then level up.

Finding Eevee in Pokémon Violet

Before you can even think about evolving Eevee, you need to find one! Eevee isn’t incredibly rare, but it also isn’t incredibly common. Here’s where to look:

• West Province (Area Three): This is one of the more reliable spots. Search around the grassy areas.
• South Province (Area Five): Another decent location to find Eevee.
• Around Medali: Eevee can occasionally be found wandering near this city.

Remember that Eevee is a Normal-type, so it’s not particularly strong against any specific type. Use False Swipe or similar moves that leave the wild Pokémon with 1 HP to make capturing easier. Also, bring plenty of Poké Balls!

Maximizing Friendship with Eevee

Friendship is key to obtaining Espeon, Umbreon, and Sylveon. Here’s how to boost your bond with Eevee:

• Walk with Eevee: Having Eevee in your party earns you friendship points passively.
• Battle together: Using Eevee in battles and winning increases its friendship.
• Feed Eevee: Giving Eevee berries that it likes (check its nature for hints) can increase friendship.
• Pokémon Amie: Interact with Eevee in Pokémon Camp. Petting, feeding, and playing with it will significantly boost friendship.
• Avoid fainted Eevee: Letting Eevee faint in battle decreases its friendship. Heal it promptly!
• Give Eevee a Soothe Bell: Equipping Eevee with a Soothe Bell increases the rate at which its friendship grows. You can find one in Cascarrafa.

Checking Eevee’s Friendship Level

The best way to confirm your friendship level with Eevee is to visit a specific NPC.

• Cascarrafa: Talk to the woman near the fountain. She will give you an estimate of your Pokemon’s friendship. She uses phases to give you an estimate; you want her to tell you that you are best buddies.

Choosing the Right Time for Evolution

For Espeon and Umbreon, the time of day is crucial.

• Espeon: Level up Eevee with high friendship during the day. The game defines “day” as the time when the sky is bright and sunny.
• Umbreon: Level up Eevee with high friendship during the night. The game defines “night” as the time when the sky is dark and you can see stars.

Make absolutely sure you are evolving at the correct time. If you accidentally level up Eevee at the wrong time with high friendship, there’s a good chance you’ll end up with Sylveon (assuming it knows a Fairy-type move) instead.

Stone Evolutions: A Quick and Easy Method

For Vaporeon, Jolteon, and Flareon, the process is straightforward:

• Acquire the necessary Evolution Stone: Water Stone, Thunder Stone, or Fire Stone, respectively.
• Use the Stone on Eevee: Open your bag, select the stone, and use it on Eevee. Evolution is immediate.

Finding Evolution Stones

Evolution Stones can be found in several ways:

• Delibird Presents: Purchase them from Delibird Presents stores in larger cities. The selection expands as you progress through the game.
• TM Recipes: Some TM recipes require evolution stones to craft.
• As Rewards: As rewards from the academy.
• Tera Raid Battles: Completing certain Tera Raid Battles can reward you with Evolution Stones.
• Hidden Items: Explore areas thoroughly. Evolution Stones are sometimes hidden as items on the ground. Look for sparkling spots.

Location-Based Evolutions: Moss Rock and Ice Rock

Leafeon and Glaceon require specific locations for evolution:

• Leafeon: Level up Eevee near the Moss Rock in Tagtree Thicket. The rock is easily visible in the center of the thicket.
• Glaceon: Level up Eevee near the Ice Rock on Glaseado Mountain. The rock is near the top of the mountain.

Simply stand near the rock and level up Eevee (through battle, Rare Candy, or EXP. Candy). The evolution will occur automatically.

Sylveon: A Combination of Friendship and Fairy Moves

Evolving Eevee into Sylveon requires a combination of factors:

• High Friendship: As with Espeon and Umbreon, you need to maximize Eevee’s friendship.
• Fairy-Type Move: Eevee must know a Fairy-type move. Baby-Doll Eyes is the earliest Fairy-type move Eevee learns, at level 15. Remember to teach it if you skipped it.
• Level Up: Once both conditions are met, simply level up Eevee.

Ensure that Eevee still knows the Fairy-type move before attempting to evolve it. Sometimes, moves can be forgotten. You can relearn moves from the Move Reminder in any Pokémon Center.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Eevee Evolution

1. How do I know if my Eevee has high enough friendship to evolve into Espeon or Umbreon?

Talk to the woman near the fountain in Cascarrafa. If she says that you and your Pokemon are “Best Buddies”, then it has reached max friendship.

2. Can I evolve Eevee into multiple evolutions in a single playthrough of Pokémon Violet?

Yes, you can obtain all Eevee evolutions in a single playthrough. You’ll need multiple Eevees, though!

3. What happens if I level up Eevee during the day but close to the Moss Rock or Ice Rock? Which evolution will it prioritize?

Location-based evolutions (Leafeon and Glaceon) generally take precedence. If you’re near the Moss Rock, it will evolve into Leafeon, even during the day and with high friendship.

4. Does holding an Everstone prevent Eevee from evolving?

Yes, holding an Everstone will prevent Eevee from evolving, regardless of the conditions met. Remove the Everstone before attempting evolution.

5. Can I use Rare Candy to evolve Eevee into Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, or Sylveon?

Yes, using a Rare Candy will trigger the evolution as long as all the necessary conditions (friendship, time of day, location, Fairy-type move) are met.

6. Where is the quickest place to find Evolution Stones in Pokémon Violet?

Delibird Presents is the most reliable source, but checking the ground for hidden items and participating in Tera Raid Battles are also viable options.

7. If Eevee knows multiple Fairy-type moves, does it increase the likelihood of evolving into Sylveon?

No, knowing multiple Fairy-type moves doesn’t affect the evolution. Only one Fairy-type move is required.

8. Can I breed Eevee to get more Eevees for evolution?

Yes, you can breed Eevee by leaving it at the Picnic with a compatible Pokémon (such as Ditto) or another Eevee.

9. What if I accidentally evolve Eevee into the wrong evolution? Can I undo it?

Unfortunately, you cannot undo an evolution in Pokémon Violet. You’ll need to catch or breed another Eevee and try again.

10. Do vitamins like Protein and Iron affect Eevee’s friendship?

No, vitamins only affect a Pokémon’s stats. They do not influence friendship.

11. Does the shiny status of Eevee affect its evolution?

No, whether Eevee is shiny or not has no impact on the evolution process. A shiny Eevee will evolve into a shiny version of the evolved form.

12. What level does Eevee need to be to evolve into Sylveon?

There is no specific level requirement for Sylveon, as long as Eevee has high friendship and knows a Fairy-type move. Even Level 1 is fine.

13. Can I evolve Eevee into its Hisuian evolutions in Pokemon Violet?

No. Hisuian evolutions of Eevee (like Kleavor) are not available in Pokemon Violet. You can only get the original eight Eeveelutions.

14. Are there any glitches or bugs that prevent Eevee from evolving in Pokemon Violet?

While glitches can occasionally occur in any game, there are no widespread or commonly reported bugs that specifically prevent Eevee from evolving in Pokémon Violet, provided the correct conditions are met.

15. If my Nintendo Switch’s clock is set incorrectly, will it affect the time-based evolutions of Espeon and Umbreon?

Yes, the game relies on your Nintendo Switch’s internal clock. Make sure your clock is set correctly to ensure proper time-based evolutions. Otherwise, you may not get Espeon or Umbreon, even if the condition is met.