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[[File:Eeveelutions.png|thumb|350px|{{p|Eevee}} and the eight Eeveelutions]]

'''Eeveelution''' (Japanese: '''イーブイズ''' ''EVs''<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180927053757/https://www.pokemon.jp/special/evs_cafe/ EVs + cafe] (archived)</ref>) is a term used for the current group of eight Pokémon that [[evolution|evolve]] from {{p|Eevee}}. It is a portmanteau of the words "'''Eevee'''" and "evo'''lution'''". Its definition may be extended to include Eevee itself. It originally was an [[Appendix:Fan terminology|unofficial term used by fans]], but the term eventually passed into the realm of official usage first as a pun in the official guide of [[Pokémon Stadium 2]],<ref>[[Media:Pokémon Stadium 2 - Nintendo Player's Guide p120.jpg|Pokémon Stadium 2 guidebook]]</ref> and then later in the TCG [[Theme Deck]] {{TCG|Eeveelution}}, as well as in the game [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]].

In [[Generation I]], {{p|Eevee}} is a one-of-a-kind Pokémon, with only a single one of the [[Pokémon category|Evolution Pokémon]] being obtainable in-game, at the [[Celadon Condominiums|Celadon Mansion]]. As requested by [[Satoshi Tajiri]] himself, Eevee was conceived as a somewhat "blank slate" with the purpose to be a Pokémon capable of evolving into multiple types, those initially being {{t|Water}}, {{t|Electric}}, and {{t|Fire}}. The first three Eeveelutions all evolve through exposure to a [[Evolution stone]].

| {{Compare|name=Eevee|type=Normal|ndex=133|ab=Run Away|ab2=Adaptability|abd=Anticipation|HP=55|Attack=55|Defense=50|SpAtk=45|SpDef=65|Speed=55}}

| {{Compare|name=Eevee|type=Normal|image=133Eevee LG|forme={{color2|000|Partner Pokémon (game)|Partner}}|ab=Run Away|ab2=Adaptability|HP=65|Attack=75|Defense=70|SpAtk=65|SpDef=85|Speed=75}}

The {{type|Normal}} '''Eevee''' is the [[rival]]'s [[starter Pokémon]] in {{game|Yellow}} and [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!]], as well as the [[player character|player]]'s starter Pokémon in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!]], {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}, and {{g|Conquest}}. In Let's Go, Pikachu!, [[Trace]] will always evolve his Eevee into a Jolteon; however, in Let's Go, Eevee!, the player's Eevee cannot evolve, as it is a {{ga|Partner Pokémon}}.

In [[Galar]], certain Eevee, while incapable of evolving, are capable of [[Gigantamax]]ing.

At eight, Eevee has the most [[List of Pokémon with branched evolutions|branched evolutions]] and is the only Pokémon to have more than three evolved forms. As such, in case of multiple [[Methods of evolution|evolutionary conditions]] being met simultaneously, the following is true: {{p|Leafeon}} and {{p|Glaceon}} are prioritized over {{p|Sylveon}}, and Sylveon is prioritized over {{p|Espeon}} and {{p|Umbreon}}.

* Any Eeveelution other than {{p|Vaporeon}}, {{p|Jolteon}}, and {{p|Flareon}} in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]].

* Espeon or Umbreon in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, due to the absence of a [[time|day-night cycle]].

* Leafeon or Glaceon in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, due to the absence of the areas required for the evolution in either [[region]]s the games are set in.

| {{Compare|name=Vaporeon|type=Water|ndex=134|ab=Water Absorb|abd=Hydration|how=With a {{color2|000|Water Stone}}|HP='''130'''|Attack=65|Defense=60|SpAtk=110|SpDef=95|Speed=65}}

The {{type|Water}} '''Vaporeon''' evolves from Eevee when exposed to a [[Water Stone]].

One of the {{ga|Partner Pokémon|Partner}} Eevee's [[signature move]]s, {{m|Bouncy Bubble}}, is inspired on Vaporeon.

| {{Compare|name=Jolteon|type=Electric|ndex=135|ab=Volt Absorb|abd=Quick Feet|how=With a {{color2|000|Thunder Stone}}|HP=65|Attack=65|Defense=60|SpAtk=110|SpDef=95|Speed='''130'''}}

The {{type|Electric}} '''Jolteon''' evolves from Eevee when exposed to a [[Thunder Stone]].

One of the {{ga|Partner Pokémon|Partner}} Eevee's [[signature move]]s, {{m|Buzzy Buzz}}, is inspired on Jolteon.

| {{Compare|name=Flareon|type=Fire|ndex=136|ab=Flash Fire|abd=Guts|how=With a {{color2|000|Fire Stone}}|HP=65|Attack='''130'''|Defense=60|SpAtk=95|SpDef=110|Speed=65}}

The {{type|Fire}} '''Flareon''' evolves from Eevee when exposed to a [[Fire Stone]].

One of the {{ga|Partner Pokémon|Partner}} Eevee's [[signature move]]s, {{m|Sizzly Slide}}, is inspired on Flareon.

Flareon is the only Eeveelution with a type advantage over more than one other Eeveelution, in this case, the [[Generation IV]] ones.

Eevee is available relatively early in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, but keeps its rarity. Alongside [[friendship]] and a [[time|day-night cycle]], [[Generation II]] introduces two new Eeveelutions that take advantage of the new mechanics: {{p|Espeon}} and {{p|Umbreon}}. Each of the five Eeveelutions at the time are represented by the [[Ecruteak City]]'s [[Kimono Girl]]s.

| {{Compare|name=Espeon|type=Psychic|ndex=196|ab=Synchronize|abd=Magic Bounce|how={{color2|000|Level|Level up}} with high {{color2|000|friendship}} at {{color2|000|Time|day}}<br>or with high friendship and<br>a {{color2|000|Sun Shard}} in the {{color2|000|bag}}{{sup/ss|XD}}|HP=65|Attack=65|Defense=60|SpAtk='''130'''|SpDef=95|Speed=110}}

The {{type|Psychic}} '''Espeon''' evolves from Eevee when leveled with a friendship level of 220 of higher during the [[Time#Time-based evolutions|day]], except in areas with a Moss Rock or Ice Rock, or if the [[Player character|player]] has a [[Sun Shard]] in the [[Bag]] (only in {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}). It, alongside Umbreon, is the [[starter Pokémon]] of [[Pokémon Colosseum]].  

One of the {{ga|Partner Pokémon|Partner}} Eevee's [[signature move]]s, {{m|Glitzy Glow}}, is inspired on Espeon.

| {{Compare|name=Umbreon|type=Dark|ndex=197|ab=Synchronize|abd=Inner Focus|how={{color2|000|Level|Level up}} with high {{color2|000|friendship}} at {{color2|000|Time|night}}<br>or with high friendship and<br>a {{color2|000|Moon Shard}} in the {{color2|000|bag}}{{sup/ss|XD}}|HP=95|Attack=65|Defense=110|SpAtk=60|SpDef='''130'''|Speed=65}}

The {{type|Dark}} '''Umbreon''' evolves from Eevee when leveled with a friendship level of 220 of higher during the [[Time#Time-based evolutions|night]], except in areas with a Moss Rock or Ice Rock, or if the [[Player character|player]] has a [[Moon Shard]] in the [[Bag]] (only in {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}). It, alongside Espeon, is the [[starter Pokémon]] of [[Pokémon Colosseum]].

One of the {{ga|Partner Pokémon|Partner}} Eevee's [[signature move]]s, {{m|Baddy Bad}}, is inspired on Umbreon.

* To not have more than a 65 base Attack and Special Atack.

* To have been introduced as a unique [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]].

* To be {{DL|Type|Type effectiveness|immune}} to another Eeveelution, in this case, Espeon.

After a whole generation without new Eeveelutions, [[Generation IV]] added another—and, to this day, the last—pair of final forms of Eevee: {{p|Leafeon}} and {{p|Glaceon}}. Originally, they were only obtainable by leveling Eevee up in certain areas, another departure from the [[methods of evolution]] in previous generations, but, in [[Generation VIII]], they can also be obtained via [[Evolution stone]]s.

| {{Compare|name=Leafeon|type=Grass|ndex=470|ab=Leaf Guard|abd=Chlorophyll|how={{color2|000000|Level|Level up}} near a {{color2|000000|Moss Rock}}<br>or with a {{color2|000|Leaf Stone}}^{{{color2|000|Generation VIII|VIII}}}|HP=65|Attack=110|Defense='''130'''|SpAtk=60|SpDef=65|Speed=95}}

The {{type|Grass}} '''Leafeon''' evolves from Eevee when leveled up near [[Moss Rock|a large, mossy rock]] or when exposed to a [[Leaf Stone]]^{{gen|VIII}}.

* Due to the lack of a Moss Rock in [[Galar]], in {{g|Sword and Shield}}, Eevee can evolve into Leafeon only through exposure to a Leaf Stone.

* In {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl}}, and {{pkmn|Legends: Arceus}}, both methods are doable to evolve Eevee into Leafeon.

One of the {{ga|Partner Pokémon|Partner}} Eevee's [[signature move]]s, {{m|Sappy Seed}}, is inspired on Leafeon.

| {{Compare|name=Glaceon|type=Ice|ndex=471|ab=Snow Cloak|abd=Ice Body|how={{color2|000000|Level|Level up}} near an {{color2|000000|Ice Rock}}<br>or with an {{color2|000|Ice Stone}}{{sup/8|SwShLA}}|HP=65|Attack=60|Defense=110|SpAtk='''130'''|SpDef=95|Speed=65}}

The {{type|Ice}} '''Glaceon''' evolves from Eevee when leveled up near [[Ice Rock|an ice-covered rock]] or when exposed to an [[Ice Stone]]^{{gen|VIII}}.

* Due to the lack of an Ice Rock in [[Galar]], in {{g|Sword and Shield}}, Eevee can evolve into Glaceon only through exposure to an Ice Stone. The opposite is true for {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}.

* In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, both methods are doable to evolve Eevee into Glaceon.

One of the {{ga|Partner Pokémon|Partner}} Eevee's [[signature move]]s, {{m|Freezy Frost}}, is inspired on Glaceon.

Once again, an entire generation passes by before the introduction of a new Eeveelution in [[Generation VI]]: {{p|Sylveon}}. Its reveal also introduced the {{type|Fairy}} to the world.

| {{Compare|name=Sylveon|type=Fairy|image=700Sylveon|ab=Cute Charm|abd=Pixilate|how={{color2|000|Level|Level up}} knowing a {{color2|000|Fairy (type)|Fairy-type}} move<br>and having at least two levels of<br>{{color2|000|affection}}^{{{color2|000|Generation VI|VI}}–{{color2|000|Generation VII|VII}}} or high {{color2|000|friendship}}^{{{color2|000|Generation VIII|VIII}}}|HP=95|Attack=65|Defense=65|SpAtk=110|SpDef='''130'''|Speed=60}}

The {{type|Fairy}} '''Sylveon''' evolves from Eevee when leveled up knowing a {{type|Fairy}} move and having at least two levels of [[affection]] in [[Pokémon-Amie]]^{{gen|VI}} or [[Pokémon Refresh]]^{{gen|VII}} or at least 160 base happiness^{{gen|VIII}}, except in areas with a Moss Rock or Ice Rock.

One of the {{ga|Partner Pokémon|Partner}} Eevee's [[signature move]]s, {{m|Sparkly Swirl}}, is inspired on Sylveon.

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| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{MSP/8|133|Eevee}}<br>{{pcolor|Eevee|{{normal color dark}}}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Normal}}</small>

| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | {{MSP/8|134|Vaporeon}}<br>{{pcolor|Vaporeon|{{water color dark}}}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Water}}</small>

| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | {{MSP/8|135|Jolteon}}<br>{{pcolor|Jolteon|{{electric color dark}}}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>

| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | {{MSP/8|136|Flareon}}<br>{{pcolor|Flareon|{{fire color dark}}}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Fire}}</small>

| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | {{MSP/8|196|Espeon}}<br>{{pcolor|Espeon|{{psychic color dark}}}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Psychic}}</small>

| style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | {{MSP/8|197|Umbreon}}<br>{{pcolor|Umbreon|{{dark color dark}}}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Dark}}</small>

| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | {{MSP/8|470|Leafeon}}<br>{{pcolor|Leafeon|{{grass color dark}}}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Grass}}</small>

| style="background:#{{ice color light}};" | {{MSP/8|471|Glaceon}}<br>{{pcolor|Glaceon|{{ice color dark}}}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Ice}}</small>

| style="background:#{{fairy color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{MSP/8|700|Sylveon}}<br>{{pcolor|Sylveon|{{fairy color dark}}}}{{tt2|*|Sylveon is not available in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|{{fairy color dark}}}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Fairy}}</small>

| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Hail|{{ice color dark}}}}''

{{groupstats/8|Let's Go Eevee|134|Vaporeon|water|130|65|60|110|95|65|135|Jolteon|electric|65|65|60|110|95|130|136|Flareon|fire|65|130|60|95|110|65|196|Espeon|psychic|65|65|60|130|95|110|197|Umbreon|dark|95|65|110|60|130|65|470|Leafeon|grass|65|110|130|60|65|95|471|Glaceon|ice|65|60|110|130|95|65|700|Sylveon|fairy|95|65|65|110|130|60}}

[[Anabel]] used an Espeon in ''[[AG170|Second Time's the Charm!]]'' during Ash's [[rematch]] with her. Despite being capable of overwhelm {{AP|Pikachu}} in the beginning of the match with its speed and power, as well as the strong connection between Trainer and Pokémon, it was still defeated by its opponent, earning Ash the [[Symbol|Ability Symbol]].

===Electric Tale of Pikachu===

[[Vee]] was a Pokémon [[Team Rocket]] experimented on with the use of the "Eevee Bio-Engineering Scheme". This allowed Eevee to freely evolve into any of the [[Generation I]] Eeveelutions and then [[devolution|revert]] back into its original form. After some time under {{adv|Red}}'s ownership however, Vee evolved into an {{p|Espeon}}, and the ability was eliminated.

[[Karen]]'s Umbreon, first seen in the {{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}, used to be an Eevee.

The five [[Kimono Girl]]s debuted in the {{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}. Each own a different Eeveelution like their game counterparts, and by the end of the chapter, recruited a Leafeon and a Glaceon.

{{adv|Y}} in the {{chap|X & Y}} caught an Eevee which she nicknamed Veevee and eventually evolved into Sylveon. This makes Y the second [[Pokédex holder]] to own an Eeveelution.

[[Bill]] in [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys|The Golden Boys]] has an Umbreon and Espeon.

[[Mitsumi]] in the [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!|manga]] owns a Glaceon, Leafeon, Espeon, and an Eevee who was held hostage by [[Cyrus]] for a brief time.

{{OBP|Lily|Pokémon 7}} in [[Phantom Thief Pokémon 7|Pokémon 7]] owns a Leafeon that was given to her by [[Nazuna]].

Vaporeon, Jolteon, and Flareon were seen in the [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters|Pocket Monsters]] manga.

There have also been several {{TCG|deck archetype|deck archetypes}} that revolve around the Eeveelutions, mostly due to their versatility and their lack of a unanimous weakness. One of the most recent is {{TCG|Eeveelutions}}, which utilizes {{TCG|Pokémon-ex|Pokémon-ex variants}} of all five then-known Eeveelutions. The use of this archetype has been assisted by the release of a great many {{TCG|Energy card}}s that provide more than one type of Energy, such as {{TCG|Rainbow Energy}}. In {{TCG|Majestic Dawn}}, {{TCG|Glaceon}} and {{TCG|Leafeon}} were introduced to the TCG; the set also included all previous Eeveelutions. The most recent expansion to include the Eevee family is {{TCG|Plasma Freeze}}, including all but Sylveon (since the set was released during [[Generation V]]). Sylveon was first introduced into the TCG in {{TCG|Furious Fists}} (if the XY Black Star Promos and the XY Trainer Kit are not counted).

* No Eeveelution so far has either HP or Special Defense as its lowest base stat.

* A chapter of [[Magical Pokémon Journey]], ''[[PPP31|Eevee-Lu-Tion]]'', parodies this term.