Is it hard to get an Eevee?

Getting an Eevee can be a challenge, but with the right strategy and a bit of luck, it is definitely possible to add this unique Pokémon to your collection. The difficulty of obtaining an Eevee largely depends on the game version and location, but in general, Eevee is considered to be one of the more common Pokémon in the Pokémon franchise, making it relatively accessible to trainers.

Understanding Eevee

Eevee is a normal-type Pokémon known for its irregularly shaped genetic structure, which enables it to evolve into multiple Pokémon, making it a highly sought-after catch for many trainers. With its base capture rate of 40% and a base flee rate of 10%, Eevee is not particularly difficult to catch, especially for experienced trainers.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. What is Eevee’s catch rate? Using a regular ball can take anywhere between 5-40 throws to catch a single Eevee, while using a great ball can reduce this to around 5-10 throws.
2. How rare is an Eevee in Pokémon Go? Eevee is not difficult to catch in Pokémon Go, with a base capture rate of 40% and a base flee rate of 10%, making it relatively easy for trainers to catch.
3. Why are Eevees so rare in some games? Despite being relatively common, Eevee is said to have an irregularly shaped genetic structure, enabling it to evolve into multiple Pokémon, and are canonically able to live almost anywhere, as they may evolve to suit their surroundings.
4. What is the hardest Eevee to evolve? Sylveon is by far the hardest Eevee evolution to obtain, but the rest can be replicated without too much trouble.

Location-based Questions

5. Where are Eevees most commonly found? Eevee can be found in several locations, including grassy areas surrounding the town of Medali, which is north of Area Zero, and the area directly to the west of Cortondo, which is southwest of Mesagoza.
6. Where are Eevees most common in Pokémon Legends: Arceus? In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Eevee can be found in the Northwest of Medali region, which is lucky given their higher experience level.

Eevee Evolutions

7. What is the fastest Eevee evolution? Jolteon is the speediest of Eevee’s Evolutions, with an impressive Special Attack stat that makes it among the most effective at dealing damage.
8. What is the weakest Eevee evolution? While Eevee evolutions are generally strong, Cosmog and Cosmoem are considered to be among the weakest due to their limited move sets.

Shiny and Alpha Eevee

9. How rare is an Alpha Eevee? Alpha Eevee is an incredibly rare Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, but with a bit of luck, players can add the Alpha Eeveelutions to their team.
10. What are the rarest Shinies in Pokémon Go? The rarest Shinies in Pokémon Go include Unown, Heracross, Pawniard, Shellos (East & West), Foongus, Wurmple, Joltik, and Fomantis.

Eevee in the Pokémon Universe

11. Is there a rainbow Eevee? While there is no official Rainbow Eevee in the Pokémon games, there are fan-made creations and OCs (Original Characters) that feature a Rainbow Eevee.
12. What Pokémon are only female? Pokémon like Froslass, Mandibuzz, Miltank, Blissey, Nidoqueen, Hatterene, Kangaskhan, and Tsareena are female-only species.

Eevee Trivia

13. What is Eevee’s real name? In the original Japanese games, the Pokémon was called Eievui, a name which has similar prefixes to its current English name, which was almost Eon instead of Eevee.
14. Who is the fastest Eevee? Jolteon is not only the speediest of Eevee’s Evolutions but also has an impressive Special Attack stat.
15. Is Pikachu a guy or a girl? It was confirmed that Pikachu is male, although its physical appearance could not be used as proof since gender differences were not implemented until after it had debuted in the anime.