Evolving a Lucky Eevee: A Comprehensive Guide for Pokémon GO Trainers
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So, you’ve got yourself a Lucky Eevee in Pokémon GO. Congratulations! That’s a cause for celebration in and of itself. Now, the question is: What happens when you evolve it? The short answer is this: Your evolved form of Eevee will also be a Lucky Pokémon. You’ll retain the benefits of a Lucky Pokémon in its evolved stage, including reduced Stardust costs for powering up and increased chances of being a strong battler. Now, let’s dive deeper into the specifics, mechanics, and some frequently asked questions to ensure you make the most of your Lucky Eevee!
The Fate of Your Lucky Eevee: Evolution Mechanics Explained
When you evolve your Lucky Eevee, here’s what you can expect:
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Lucky Status is Preserved: As mentioned, the evolved form (Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, or Sylveon) will retain the Lucky status. The shimmering effect in the Pokédex and the Pokémon’s Summary page will persist.
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Stardust Savings: You will still benefit from the reduced Stardust cost for powering up your evolved Lucky Eevee. This is a significant advantage, especially when you aim to create a powerful battler.
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Guaranteed Good IVs: Remember, Lucky Pokémon have an IV floor of 12/12/12. This means your evolved Lucky Eevee is guaranteed to have decent stats, making it a worthwhile investment.
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Evolving Into Specific Forms: Eevee is unique due to its multiple evolution paths. The standard methods (random for Vaporeon, Jolteon, and Flareon, walking distance for Espeon and Umbreon, using a Mossy Lure for Leafeon, a Glacial Lure for Glaceon and friendship for Sylveon) apply as usual. The “Lucky” status doesn’t impact the evolution method itself. If all evolution conditions for specific forms haven’t been met, evolving Eevee will randomly produce either Vaporeon, Jolteon, or Flareon.
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Naming Trick Caveat: The Eevee naming trick (Rainer, Sparky, Pyro, Tamao, Linnea, Rea, Sakura) only works once per evolution. Using it before your Eevee became Lucky, or afterwards, will not change how it works. If you’ve already used the naming trick for a specific evolution, you’ll have to rely on the standard evolution methods, which have no effect on the Lucky Pokémon status.
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Counts Towards Guaranteed Luckies: Evolving a Lucky Pokémon counts as one of your 10 guaranteed luckies. Before you have reached the maximum limit of the guaranteed luckies, you will be given a lucky pokémon as part of a trade.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Lucky Pokémon Evolution
Here are some frequently asked questions about Lucky Pokémon, with a focus on evolution:
1. Do Lucky Pokémon lose their lucky status when evolved?
No, Lucky Pokémon do not lose their lucky status when evolved. The evolved form will still be a Lucky Pokémon.
2. Does evolving a Lucky Pokémon affect its IVs?
The IVs of your Lucky Pokémon will remain the same upon evolution. The IV floor of 12/12/12 still applies.
3. Can a Shiny Eevee become a Lucky Pokémon and then evolve?
Yes, a Shiny Eevee can become a Lucky Pokémon, and when evolved, it remains both Shiny and Lucky. This is a highly desirable outcome!
4. Does using a special lure (Mossy, Glacial) affect the Lucky status of the evolved Eevee?
No, using a special lure does not affect the Lucky status. It only determines the evolution form.
5. If I have already used the naming trick, can my Lucky Eevee still evolve into a specific form?
If you’ve already used the naming trick, you’ll need to rely on the standard evolution methods. If you evolve an Eevee at random, it will become one of the three original evolutions. If all evolution conditions for specific forms haven’t been met, evolving Eevee will randomly produce either Vaporeon, Jolteon, or Flareon.
6. Does evolving a Lucky Pokémon use up my guaranteed Lucky Trades?
No, evolving a Lucky Pokémon does not affect your guaranteed Lucky Trades with Best Friends. Lucky trades are only triggered by trades, not by evolving the Pokémon. If you have reached the maximum number of guaranteed lucky trades, evolving a lucky Pokémon will be counted towards it.
7. Is it better to evolve a Lucky Eevee immediately or wait for a Community Day?
This depends on your goals. If you want a specific Community Day move, wait until the event. However, the Lucky status remains regardless of when you evolve it. The best time is when you need that evolved Pokémon for battle, or have a specific Community Day move you desire.
8. Can Shadow Pokémon be Lucky and then evolved?
Yes, Shadow Pokémon can be Lucky through trades. If you then purify that lucky shadow pokemon, you can then evolve it. After purifying a Lucky Shadow Pokémon, your IV floor increases to 14/14/14, making it potentially near-perfect after evolution.
9. Are Lucky Pokémon always 3 stars?
Not always, but they are very likely to be. Since the IV floor for Luckies is 12/12/12, that places them on the high end of 2-star ratings. Anything 82% or higher (13/12/12+) will be a 3-star Pokémon.
10. Can you trade a Lucky Eevee after you evolve it?
No, you can only trade a Pokémon once. Since Lucky Pokémon are obtained through trades, you cannot trade them again after evolving them.
11. Does the CP of a Lucky Eevee increase significantly after evolving?
The CP increase depends on the specific evolution and the Eevee’s initial stats. The Lucky status guarantees a decent CP increase, as the IV floor of 12/12/12 ensures a solid base to work from.
12. How does the Stardust cost for powering up a Lucky Eevee compare to a regular Eevee after evolution?
Lucky Pokémon require significantly less Stardust to power up compared to regular Pokémon. This advantage persists even after evolution, making Lucky evolutions a cost-effective way to create powerful battlers.
13. Does being Lucky Friends with someone guarantee a Lucky Eevee evolution?
Being Lucky Friends guarantees that the trade will result in Lucky Pokémon. It doesn’t guarantee the evolution itself will be Lucky. The Eevee becomes Lucky before you evolve it.
14. What are the benefits of having a Lucky Pokémon in Pokémon GO?
Lucky Pokémon have several benefits:
- Reduced Stardust cost for powering up.
- Guaranteed minimum IVs (12/12/12).
- A shimmery effect in the Pokédex and on the Pokémon’s Summary page.
- Increased chance to be strong opponents in battle.
15. How do I increase my chances of getting a Lucky Eevee?
The longer a Pokémon has been in storage, the higher the chance it will become Lucky when traded. Aim to trade older Pokémon and build strong friendships with other trainers to increase your chances of becoming Lucky Friends.
Maximizing Your Lucky Eevee Evolution
Now that you understand the mechanics and FAQs surrounding Lucky Eevee evolutions, here are some tips for maximizing your experience:
- Plan Your Evolutions: If you are aiming for a specific Eevee evolution (Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, or Sylveon), ensure you meet the evolution criteria before you evolve the Lucky Eevee.
- Consider Community Day Moves: If you want your evolved Eevee to have a Community Day move, wait for an Eevee Community Day or a special event where Eevee Community Day moves are available through evolution.
- Buddy Up: Walking your Eevee as your buddy and earning candies is a great way to get it ready for evolution.
- Power Up Strategically: Since Lucky Pokémon require less Stardust to power up, prioritize powering them up when you need strong battlers for raids, gyms, or PvP.
By following these guidelines, you can make the most of your Lucky Eevee and create a valuable asset for your Pokémon GO team. The combination of reduced Stardust costs, guaranteed good IVs, and the possibility of obtaining Community Day moves makes evolving a Lucky Eevee a rewarding experience!
Remember, knowledge is power in Pokémon GO. Be sure to keep up with the latest research and findings, and always strive to improve your game. You can learn a lot more about the role of games in learning on the Games Learning Society website at GamesLearningSociety.org. Have fun and happy evolving!