How to Get Kira from Eevee: A Comprehensive Guide to Eeveelution
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So, you want a Sylveon, that adorable Fairy-type Eeveelution, and you’ve heard whispers of a mystical “Kira.” Well, you’re on the right track! The simplest way to get a Sylveon from an Eevee is to rename your Eevee to “Kira” before evolving it. This, coupled with 25 Eevee Candies in Pokémon GO, will trigger the evolution. However, there’s a crucial catch – this name trick only works once. After your first Sylveon, you’ll need other methods. Read on to understand how this works and explore alternative methods.
Understanding the Eevee Naming Trick
The Eevee naming trick is a special, one-time-use feature in Pokémon GO. This feature provides guaranteed evolution into specific Eeveelutions when you rename your Eevee to a specific name before evolving it. The name “Kira” is specifically tied to Sylveon.
Step-by-Step: Obtaining Sylveon with the Name Trick
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Catch an Eevee: This is the obvious first step. Eevee are generally common, but some events may increase their spawn rates.
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Gather 25 Eevee Candies: You acquire candies by catching Eevees, transferring them to Professor Willow, or using Rare Candies.
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Rename Your Eevee to “Kira”: Go to your Eevee’s profile and tap the pencil icon next to its name. Type “Kira” and confirm the change. Double-check the spelling is correct!
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Confirm the Silhouette: Before you evolve, make sure the silhouette on the Evolve button shows Sylveon. This confirms the name trick is working. If you don’t see the Sylveon silhouette, do not evolve! Force-close the app and repeat from step 3, ensuring you have a stable internet connection.
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Evolve Your Eevee: Press the Evolve button. Congratulations, you now have a Sylveon!
Beyond the Name Trick: Evolving Sylveon Without “Kira”
After using the “Kira” trick, you’ll need to rely on friendship and Fairy-type moves to get more Sylveons. This method is a bit more involved but repeatable.
The Friendship Method: The Path to Repeatable Sylveons
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Make Eevee Your Buddy: Select the Eevee you wish to evolve and make it your buddy. You can do this by tapping on your profile picture, scrolling down, and selecting “Buddy.”
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Earn Hearts with Your Buddy: Earn at least 70 hearts (equal to two full friendship levels) with your Eevee. You earn hearts by:
- Walking with your buddy (earn distance-based candies)
- Giving it berries
- Playing with it
- Taking snapshots
- Battling alongside it
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Ensure Eevee Knows a Fairy-Type Move: Eevee needs to know at least one Fairy-type charged attack. The move “Last Resort” learned during Community Day is a Fairy-type move. Otherwise, teach a Fairy-type move by using a Technical Machine (TM).
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Evolve During the Day: Ensure the evolve option displays Sylveon (check the silhouette on the Evolve button) and press the evolve button! Note: This method only works during the day. At night, Eevee may evolve into Umbreon (Dark-type).
Alternative Eeveelutions via Naming Trick
The Eevee naming trick can be used on other Eevee forms with the following rules:
- Rainer = Vaporeon (Water-type)
- Sparky = Jolteon (Electric-type)
- Pyro = Flareon (Fire-type)
- Sakura = Espeon (Psychic-type)
- Tamao = Umbreon (Dark-type)
- Linnea = Leafeon (Grass-type)
- Rea = Glaceon (Ice-type)
Remember these names are case sensitive! Each of these name tricks only works one time.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What happens if I evolve Eevee without using the name trick or meeting the friendship requirement?
If you evolve Eevee without the name trick or friendship requirements (for Sylveon, Espeon, or Umbreon), you will get one of the following: Vaporeon, Jolteon, or Flareon. The evolution is completely random.
2. Can I use the “Kira” name trick more than once?
No, the “Kira” naming trick for Sylveon only works once per account. After using it for the first time, you need to use the friendship method. All of the Eevee names are one time use.
3. How do I know if Eevee knows a Fairy-type move?
Check your Eevee’s moveset. If it has at least one move labeled as “Fairy” type, you’re good to go. If not, use a Technical Machine (TM) to teach Eevee a Fairy-type move.
4. What are the best Fairy-type moves for Sylveon?
Some of the best Fairy-type moves for Sylveon include Charm (fast move) and Dazzling Gleam (charged move). Consider using TMs to optimize Sylveon’s move set for battle.
5. Does the time of day affect Sylveon’s evolution?
No, the time of day doesn’t affect Sylveon’s evolution if you meet the friendship requirement and it has a Fairy-type move. This is different for Espeon and Umbreon.
6. How do I evolve Eevee into Espeon and Umbreon without the naming trick?
To evolve Eevee into Espeon, make it your buddy, earn at least two hearts (or more), and evolve it during the daytime. To evolve Eevee into Umbreon, follow the same process but evolve it during the nighttime. You must walk the buddy 10 KM to trigger Espeon or Umbreon.
7. Are there any special events that affect Eevee evolutions?
Yes, Pokémon GO occasionally holds events, such as Eevee Community Day, that may impact evolution requirements. For example, during these events, certain moves may be available or evolution requirements may be altered. Keep an eye on in-game announcements.
8. Can male and female Eevees both evolve into Sylveon?
Yes, gender does not matter. Both male and female Eevee can evolve into Sylveon, so long as you meet the friendship and Fairy-type move requirements.
9. Is Sylveon a good Pokémon to use in battles?
Yes! Sylveon is considered one of the strongest Eeveelutions, particularly useful in PvP battles (especially in Master League) and against Dragon-type Pokémon in raids.
10. What if the Sylveon silhouette doesn’t show up before evolving?
If the Sylveon silhouette doesn’t appear, it means you haven’t met the requirements. Make sure you have earned enough hearts, Eevee knows a Fairy-type move, and, if evolving into Espeon or Umbreon, that it’s the correct time of day or night. Also confirm you have walked 10 KM with the buddy. If all conditions are fulfilled, force-close the app and restart it.
11. What is the rarest Shiny Eevee?
While any Shiny Eevee is rare, the Birthday Hat Pichu is considered the rarest Shiny Eevee.
12. Why is Sylveon considered one of the hardest Eeveelutions to get without the name trick?
Sylveon requires the specific combination of high friendship and a Fairy-type move, making it more involved than the random evolutions (Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon) or the time-of-day-dependent ones (Espeon, Umbreon).
13. Can I evolve Eevee into other types like Dragon or Ghost?
No, Eevee currently does not evolve into Dragon or Ghost types. Its evolutions are limited to Water, Electric, Fire, Psychic, Dark, Ice, Grass, and Fairy. Who knows, maybe one day there’ll be a dragon or ghost type!
14. What can you tell me about Pokemon Go?
Pokémon GO is a location-based augmented reality mobile game developed and published by Niantic. It was released in July 2016 for iOS and Android devices. The game allows players to capture, battle, and train virtual Pokémon characters that appear in the real world using their device’s GPS and camera. The main objective of the game is to catch as many Pokémon as possible, complete challenges, and engage in battles with other players. Pokémon GO quickly became a global phenomenon upon its release, attracting millions of players and generating significant cultural and economic impact. It is free to play. Pokémon GO has been recognized for promoting physical activity and social interaction among players, as they are required to explore their surroundings to find and catch Pokémon. The game’s innovative use of augmented reality technology also contributed to its popularity.
15. Where can I learn more about games and learning?
For more information on how games can be used as educational tools, explore the resources at the Games Learning Society website, GamesLearningSociety.org.
By following these steps and keeping these tips in mind, you’ll be well on your way to obtaining your very own Sylveon – and mastering the art of Eeveelution! Good luck, and happy catching!