How to Evolve Eevee: All 8 Eeveelutions and Methods
November 9, 2026 · 6 min read
On this page
- All Eevee evolutions and how to get them
- The stone Eeveelutions
- Vaporeon, Jolteon and Flareon
- Leafeon and Glaceon
- The friendship Eeveelutions
- Espeon and Umbreon
- Sylveon
- Getting the one you want
- How to raise friendship fast in Scarlet and Violet
- Where to find Eevee
- Frequently asked questions
- How many Eevee evolutions are there?
- How do you evolve Eevee into Sylveon?
- How do you get Umbreon in Scarlet and Violet?
- How do you evolve Eevee into Leafeon or Glaceon?
- Can you choose which Eeveelution you get?
- How do you check friendship in Scarlet and Violet?
Eevee can evolve into eight different Pokémon, known as the Eeveelutions. Five use a stone: Vaporeon (Water Stone), Jolteon (Thunder Stone), Flareon (Fire Stone), Leafeon (Leaf Stone) and Glaceon (Ice Stone). Espeon and Umbreon need high friendship, during the day or at night. Sylveon needs high friendship and a Fairy-type move. These are the methods in Scarlet and Violet and Legends: Z-A, checked against PokéAPI's evolution data and Serebii's Pokédex.
Last checked: November 9, 2026.
All Eevee evolutions and how to get them
| Eeveelution | Type | How to evolve Eevee | First added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaporeon | Water | Use a Water Stone | Generation 1 |
| Jolteon | Electric | Use a Thunder Stone | Generation 1 |
| Flareon | Fire | Use a Fire Stone | Generation 1 |
| Espeon | Psychic | Level up with high friendship during the day | Generation 2 |
| Umbreon | Dark | Level up with high friendship at night | Generation 2 |
| Leafeon | Grass | Use a Leaf Stone | Generation 4 |
| Glaceon | Ice | Use an Ice Stone | Generation 4 |
| Sylveon | Fairy | Level up with high friendship while knowing a Fairy-type move | Generation 6 |
The stone evolutions happen the moment you use the stone. The other three happen at Eevee's next level-up once the conditions are met, so a Rare Candy or an Exp. Candy works fine as the trigger.
The stone Eeveelutions
Vaporeon, Jolteon and Flareon
These three have worked the same way since Red and Blue. Pick the stone in your bag, choose Use and select Eevee.
- Water Stone: Vaporeon
- Thunder Stone: Jolteon
- Fire Stone: Flareon
In Scarlet and Violet, shops in Mesagoza, Cascarrafa and Levincia sell all three. In Legends: Z-A, they're sold on Vernal Avenue in Lumiose City.
Leafeon and Glaceon
Since Sword and Shield, Leafeon and Glaceon also use stones: a Leaf Stone for Leafeon and an Ice Stone for Glaceon. Scarlet and Violet shops sell the Leaf Stone, while the Ice Stone is found in the snowy north, around Glaseado Mountain and the Polar biome. In Legends: Z-A, both are on sale on Vernal Avenue.
Older games used special rocks instead. Eevee evolved when it leveled up near a mossy rock (Leafeon) or an icy rock (Glaceon):
| Game | Leafeon | Glaceon |
|---|---|---|
| Diamond, Pearl and Platinum | Eterna Forest | Route 217 |
| Black and White, Black 2 and White 2 | Pinwheel Forest | Twist Mountain |
| X and Y | Route 20 | Frost Cavern |
| Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire | Petalburg Woods | Shoal Cave |
| Sun and Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon | Lush Jungle | Mount Lanakila |
For a full list of what every stone does, see our evolution stones guide.
The friendship Eeveelutions
Espeon, Umbreon and Sylveon all need high friendship. In current games, the requirement is a friendship value of 160 or more.
Espeon and Umbreon
Raise Eevee's friendship to 160, then level it up:
- During the day: Espeon
- At night: Umbreon
The time of day is the game's own clock, so check whether it's day or night in the game before using the candy.
Sylveon
Sylveon needs the same friendship, plus a Fairy-type move in Eevee's moveset when it levels up. Eevee can learn one by leveling:
| Game | Fairy-type move Eevee learns |
|---|---|
| Scarlet and Violet | Baby-Doll Eyes at level 15, Charm at level 45 |
| Legends: Z-A | Disarming Voice |
In Scarlet and Violet, Eevee can also learn Charm from a TM, and you can relearn Baby-Doll Eyes later if you deleted it.
In X and Y, where Sylveon debuted, it needed two hearts of Affection in Pokémon-Amie instead of friendship. From Sword and Shield onward, the condition is friendship, as above.
Getting the one you want
Because three evolutions share the friendship condition, it's easy to get the wrong one. A few tips:
- For Espeon or Umbreon, make sure Eevee doesn't know a Fairy-type move, and check the time before leveling up.
- For Sylveon, teach a Fairy-type move first, then raise friendship.
- Want to delay evolution? Have Eevee hold an Everstone. It blocks level-up evolutions until you take it off.
How to raise friendship fast in Scarlet and Violet
In Scarlet and Violet, normal activities raise friendship up to 160, which is exactly what the Eeveelutions need. According to Serebii's friendship research, the quickest boosts come from picnics:
| Action | Friendship gained |
|---|---|
| Cook with your Pokémon at a picnic | +20 |
| Wash your Pokémon at a picnic | +10 |
| Level up without Exp. Candy | +3 below 100, +2 from 100 to 159 |
| Vitamins such as Protein or HP Up | +4 below 100, +2 from 100 to 159 |
| Walking with it in your party | +1 now and then |
Avoid letting Eevee faint and avoid bitter medicine such as Energy Powder or Revival Herb, which lower friendship.
To check, visit the woman by the fountain in Cascarrafa. She doesn't give exact numbers: "getting along well" covers 130 to 179, and "good friends" means 180 or more. Normal play stops at 160, so if she says "good friends," you know a picnic has pushed Eevee past the requirement.
Where to find Eevee
- Scarlet and Violet: Eevee is number 179 in the Paldea Pokédex and can be caught in the wild.
- Legends: Z-A: Eevee is number 100 in the Lumiose City Pokédex.
You can also move an Eevee from another game through Pokémon HOME, as long as both games support it.
Planning a team around your Eeveelution? Check its matchups in our Pokémon type chart, or try different type pairs in the type calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How many Eevee evolutions are there?
There are eight: Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon and Sylveon. Sylveon, added in X and Y, is the newest.
How do you evolve Eevee into Sylveon?
Teach Eevee a Fairy-type move, such as Baby-Doll Eyes in Scarlet and Violet, and raise its friendship to 160. Then level it up once and it becomes Sylveon.
How do you get Umbreon in Scarlet and Violet?
Raise Eevee's friendship to 160, make sure it doesn't know a Fairy-type move, and level it up at night. If you level it up during the day, you'll get Espeon instead.
How do you evolve Eevee into Leafeon or Glaceon?
In current games, use a Leaf Stone for Leafeon or an Ice Stone for Glaceon. In older games such as X and Y or Sun and Moon, you level Eevee up near a special mossy or icy rock instead.
Can you choose which Eeveelution you get?
Yes. Every Eeveelution has its own method, so you decide by which stone you use or which conditions you meet at the next level-up. An Everstone stops Eevee from evolving by level while you set things up.
How do you check friendship in Scarlet and Violet?
Talk to the woman by the fountain in Cascarrafa. She describes friendship in words rather than numbers, and "good friends" or a higher rating means it's at least 180, comfortably past the 160 that Espeon, Umbreon and Sylveon need.
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