Eevee

Eevee (Japanese: イーブイ Eievui) is a Normal-type Pokemon introduced in Generation I. Eevee is famous for its unique genetic makeup that allows it to evolve into eight different Pokemon, each representing a different type. This remarkable evolutionary potential has made Eevee one of the most beloved and popular Pokemon in the franchise.

Basic Information

AttributeValue
National Pokedex #133
TypeNormal
SpeciesEvolution Pokemon
Height0.3 m (1'00")
Weight6.5 kg (14.3 lbs)
AbilitiesRun Away, Adaptability, Anticipation (Hidden)
Egg GroupsField
Gender Ratio87.5% Male, 12.5% Female
Catch Rate45 (11.9% with Poke Ball)
Base Friendship50
Base Experience65

Taxonomy

Classification

  • Kingdom: Animalia (fictional)
  • Phylum: Pokemonata
  • Class: Mammalia
  • Order: Eeveelutia
  • Family: Eeveidae
  • Genus: Eevee
  • Species: E. evolutis

Name Origin

LanguageNameOrigin
Japaneseイーブイ (Eievui)From "E.V." (evolution)
EnglishEeveeFrom "E.V." (evolution)
GermanEvoliEvolution + -li (diminutive)
FrenchEvoliFrom evolution
Korean이브이 (Ibeu-i)Transliteration
Chinese伊布 (Yībù)Transliteration

Biology

Physical Description

Eevee is a mammalian, quadrupedal Pokemon with primarily brown fur. It has a bushy tail with a cream-colored tip, as does the furry collar around its neck. Eevee has brown eyes, long pointed ears, and pink paw pads. Its genetic code is notably irregular, which is the source of its evolutionary diversity.

Physical Features

FeatureDescription
FurBrown with cream accents
EarsLarge, pointed, expressive
TailBushy with cream tip
CollarFluffy cream-colored ruff
SizeSmall, fox-like
PawsFour toes with pink pads

Behavior

  • Habitat: Urban areas, fields, forests
  • Diet: Omnivorous; berries, small prey
  • Temperament: Friendly, curious, adaptable
  • Activity: Diurnal, playful

Unstable DNA

Eevee's genetic makeup is the key to its evolution potential:

AspectDetails
DNA StructureHighly irregular and unstable
Environmental SensitivityAdapts rapidly to surroundings
Evolution TriggersStones, friendship, location, time
Scientific InterestHeavily studied by researchers

Pokedex Entries

GameEntry
Red/Blue"Its genetic code is irregular. It may mutate if it is exposed to radiation from element Stones."
Crystal"Its genetic code is unstable, so it could evolve in a variety of ways. There are only a few alive."
Scarlet"It has the ability to alter the composition of its body to suit its surrounding environment."

Base Stats

StatBase ValueMin (Lv. 100)Max (Lv. 100)
HP55220314
Attack55103229
Defense5094218
Sp. Attack4585207
Sp. Defense65121251
Speed55103229
Total325--

The Eeveelutions

Eevee can evolve into eight different Pokemon, collectively known as "Eeveelutions":

Evolution Chart

PokemonTypeMethodGeneration
VaporeonWaterWater StoneI
JolteonElectricThunder StoneI
FlareonFireFire StoneI
EspeonPsychicHigh friendship (Day)II
UmbreonDarkHigh friendship (Night)II
LeafeonGrassMoss Rock / Leaf StoneIV
GlaceonIceIce Rock / Ice StoneIV
SylveonFairyAffection + Fairy moveVI

Eeveelution Stats Comparison

PokemonHPAtkDefSpASpDSpeTotal
Vaporeon13065601109565525
Jolteon65656011095130525
Flareon65130609511065525
Espeon65656013095110525
Umbreon95651106013065525
Leafeon65110130606595525
Glaceon65601101309565525
Sylveon95656511013060525

Detailed Eeveelution Profiles

Vaporeon (#134)

AspectDetails
TypeWater
SpeciesBubble Jet Pokemon
EvolutionWater Stone
AbilityWater Absorb / Hydration (Hidden)
SpecialtyHighest HP among Eeveelutions
Competitive RoleBulky Water support, Wish passer

Jolteon (#135)

AspectDetails
TypeElectric
SpeciesLightning Pokemon
EvolutionThunder Stone
AbilityVolt Absorb / Quick Feet (Hidden)
SpecialtyHighest Speed among Eeveelutions
Competitive RoleFast special attacker

Flareon (#136)

AspectDetails
TypeFire
SpeciesFlame Pokemon
EvolutionFire Stone
AbilityFlash Fire / Guts (Hidden)
SpecialtyHighest Attack among Eeveelutions
Competitive RolePhysical attacker (limited by movepool)

Espeon (#196)

AspectDetails
TypePsychic
SpeciesSun Pokemon
EvolutionHigh friendship during day
AbilitySynchronize / Magic Bounce (Hidden)
SpecialtyHighest Sp. Attack among Eeveelutions
Competitive RoleSpecial sweeper, Magic Bounce support

Umbreon (#197)

AspectDetails
TypeDark
SpeciesMoonlight Pokemon
EvolutionHigh friendship during night
AbilitySynchronize / Inner Focus (Hidden)
SpecialtyHighest Sp. Defense among Eeveelutions
Competitive RoleSpecially defensive wall, Wish support

Leafeon (#470)

AspectDetails
TypeGrass
SpeciesVerdant Pokemon
EvolutionLevel up near Moss Rock / Leaf Stone
AbilityLeaf Guard / Chlorophyll (Hidden)
SpecialtyHighest Defense among Eeveelutions
Competitive RolePhysical attacker, Sun team support

Glaceon (#471)

AspectDetails
TypeIce
SpeciesFresh Snow Pokemon
EvolutionLevel up near Ice Rock / Ice Stone
AbilitySnow Cloak / Ice Body (Hidden)
SpecialtyTied highest Sp. Attack among Eeveelutions
Competitive RoleSpecial attacker, Snow team support

Sylveon (#700)

AspectDetails
TypeFairy
SpeciesIntertwining Pokemon
EvolutionHigh affection + knows Fairy move
AbilityCute Charm / Pixilate (Hidden)
SpecialtyHighest Sp. Defense among Eeveelutions
Competitive RoleSpecially defensive, Pixilate Hyper Voice

Abilities

Standard Abilities

Run Away

AspectDetails
EffectGuarantees escape from wild battles
Battle UseNo competitive value
Practical UseUseful for catching Pokemon

Adaptability

AspectDetails
EffectSTAB bonus increased from 1.5x to 2x
Strategic UsePowerful Normal-type attacks
CompetitiveMakes Return/Facade very strong

Hidden Ability

Anticipation

AspectDetails
EffectWarns of opponent's super effective or OHKO moves
ActivationTriggers on switch-in
Strategic UseInformation gathering

Special Forms

Partner Eevee (Let's Go)

FeatureDetails
GamePokemon Let's Go, Eevee!
StatsHigher than normal Eevee
Exclusive MovesBouncy Bubble, Buzzy Buzz, Sizzly Slide, etc.
EvolutionCannot evolve
Special FeaturesUnique hairstyles, accessories

Partner Eevee Exclusive Moves

MoveTypePowerEffect
Bouncy BubbleWater60Heals 50% damage dealt
Buzzy BuzzElectric60Always paralyzes
Sizzly SlideFire60Always burns
Glitzy GlowPsychic80Sets up Light Screen
Baddy BadDark80Sets up Reflect
Sappy SeedGrass90Plants Leech Seed
Freezy FrostIce90Resets all stat changes
Sparkly SwirlFairy90Heals party's status
Veevee VolleyNormalVariesPower based on friendship

Gigantamax Eevee

AttributeDetails
Height18.0+ m
G-Max MoveG-Max Cuddle
G-Max EffectInfatuates all opposite-gender opponents
AppearanceExtremely fluffy
AcquisitionLet's Go Eevee! save data

Moves

Level-Up Moves (Generation IX)

LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
1TackleNormalPhysical40100%
1GrowlNormalStatus—100%
1Tail WhipNormalStatus—100%
1CovetNormalPhysical60100%
5Sand AttackGroundStatus—100%
10Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100%
15Baby-Doll EyesFairyStatus—100%
20SwiftNormalSpecial60—
25BiteDarkPhysical60100%
30CopycatNormalStatus——
35Baton PassNormalStatus——
40Take DownNormalPhysical9085%
45CharmFairyStatus—100%
50Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100%
55Last ResortNormalPhysical140100%

Key Support Moves

MoveTypeEffectStrategic Use
WishNormalHeals next turnTeam support
Baton PassNormalPass stat changesStat passing
YawnNormalInduces sleepForcing switches
ProtectNormalFull protectionScout, Wish combo
Heal BellNormalCures statusTeam cleric

Competitive Battling

Eviolite Eevee

With Eviolite, Eevee becomes viable:

RoleDetails
SupportWish + Protect + Baton Pass
BulkRespectable with Eviolite
TierPU/ZU in Smogon formats

Best Eeveelutions Competitively

PokemonTier (Smogon)Role
SylveonUUSpecial wall, Pixilate attacker
UmbreonRUWish passer, Toxic staller
EspeonUUMagic Bounce support
VaporeonNUWish support
JolteonNUFast attacker
LeafeonPUPhysical attacker
GlaceonPUSpecial attacker
FlareonPUGuts attacker

In Popular Culture

Fan Popularity

Eevee consistently ranks among the most popular Pokemon:

  • Pokemon of the Year: Top 10 regularly
  • Mascot Status: Co-mascot with Pikachu for Let's Go games
  • Merchandise: Extensive plush and figure lines
  • Fan Art: One of most drawn Pokemon

Media Appearances

Anime

CharacterTrainerNotable Appearances
Gary's EeveeGary OakOriginal series, evolved to Umbreon
May's EeveeMayAdvanced Generation, evolved to Glaceon
Serena's EeveeSerenaXY series, evolved to Sylveon
Chloe's EeveeChloeJourneys, remains unevolved
Lana's EeveeLanaSun & Moon, evolved to Vaporeon

Games

GameRole
Pokemon Let's Go, Eevee!Starter Pokemon
Pokemon Stadium 2Mini-game star
Pokemon ConquestUsable Pokemon
Pokemon Masters EXMultiple sync pairs

"Eevee Day"

November 21 is celebrated as "Eevee Day" in Japan (11/21 = Eievui):

AspectDetails
DateNovember 21
OriginJapanese wordplay
CelebrationSpecial merchandise, events
GlobalRecognized by The Pokemon Company

Breeding

Egg Information

AspectValue
Egg GroupsField
Egg Cycles35 (8,995 steps)
Gender Ratio87.5% Male, 12.5% Female

Gender Ratio Significance

The skewed gender ratio makes female Eevee valuable:

ReasonDetails
BreedingFemales pass species
RarityOnly 12.5% are female
CollectionSought for complete sets

Egg Moves

MoveTypeParents
WishNormalTogetic, Chansey
YawnNormalSlakoth, Hippopotas
CurseGhostSlowpoke, Munchlax
DetectFightingRiolu
FlailNormalSudowoodo

Trivia

  • Eevee was originally going to be the player's starter in Pokemon Yellow before Pikachu was chosen
  • The Pokemon Let's Go, Eevee! Partner Eevee is confirmed female via its heart-shaped tail tip
  • Eevee and its evolutions are popular in competitive battling despite varied viability
  • The shiny version of Eevee has silver/white fur
  • Eevee was #4 in the Japanese Pokemon General Election 720 (2016)
  • All Eeveelutions share the same base stat total of 525
  • Eevee cannot evolve in Pokemon Mystery Dungeon games

Type Effectiveness

Defensive

TypeEffectiveness
Ghost0x (Immune)
Fighting2x

Offensive (STAB)

Move TypeSuper Effective Against
NormalNothing (no super effective)

Related Pokemon

PokemonRelationship
VaporeonEvolution
JolteonEvolution
FlareonEvolution
EspeonEvolution
UmbreonEvolution
LeafeonEvolution
GlaceonEvolution
SylveonEvolution
DittoBreeding partner

See Also

References

  1. ^Pokemon Red and Green — Game Freak / Nintendo (1996)
  2. ^Official Eevee Page — The Pokemon Company (2024)
  3. ^Eevee (Pokemon) — Bulbapedia (2024)
  4. ^Eevee Pokedex Entry — Serebii.net (2024)
  5. ^Pokemon Let's Go, Eevee! — Game Freak / Nintendo (2018)
  6. ^Eeveelution Competitive Analyses — Smogon University (2024)