How to get all Eevee evolutions in Pokémon Go: Names explained

More Eeveelutions have been added to the series since, and now there are eight in total.

Each Eevee evolution is a different type. In the mainline games, you evolve Eevee by using a Stone or other items on it, such as a Water Stone to make it a Vaporeon, Fire Stone to get a Flareon, etc...

These Stones aren't in Pokémon Go and the game doesn't make it clear how to evolve Eevee into the Eeveelution you want. So, how does it work?

That's where we come in.

In this game, you'll need to use Candy, go on walks and use an Eevee nickname trick. Check out the video above, created by our very own Cole Luke, to learn more!

If you'd rather read through how to get all of the Eevee evolutions in Pokémon Go and how to use Eevee names instead, keep reading.

What does Eevee evolve into in Pokémon Go?

When Pokémon was first released Eevee only had three evolutions: Vaporeon, Jolteon and Flareon were one of the original 151 Pokémon that debuted in Pokémon Red and Blue in 1996.

However, as the years have gone by and more games have come out, more evolutions for the popular Eevee have been released, bringing the grand total of possible evolutions up to eight(!) – more than any other Pokémon.

Each Eevee evolution is a different type - so choose carefully:

• Vaporeon (Water-type)
• Jolteon (Electric-type)
• Flareon (Fire-type)
• Umbreon (Dark-type)
• Espeon (Psychic-type)
• Leafeon (Grass-type)
• Glaceon (Ice-type)
• Sylveon (Fairy-type)

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How to evolve Eevee into Vaporeon, Jolteon and Flareon

Evolving Eevee in the main Pokémon games requires special items, moves and friendship levels – however, in Pokémon Go Eevee can be evolved by feeding it 25 Eevee candy.

You can get Eevee candy from catching Eevees, walking with one as a buddy Pokémon and hatching eggs. You can get more for transferring Eevees to Professor Willow!

However, this method will only evolve Eevee into either Vaporeon, Jolteon or Flareon at random - if you want a specific evolution, you'll have to try another way...

How to evolve Eevee using names

By changing the name of your Eevee before you feed in 25 candies, you can get the specific Eevee evolution of your choice.

Simply rename your Eevee with the name below that corresponds with your desired evolution - and voila, you'll have your Eevee evolution of choice once you feed it 25 candy:

• Vaporeon - Rainer
• Jolteon - Sparky
• Flareon - Pyro
• Umbreon - Tamao
• Espeon - Sakura
• Leafeon - Linnea
• Glaceon - Rea
• Sylveon - Kira

These are not random names, either, but rather a nod to the long-running anime TV show.

The name trick only works once per evolution, however - for example, if you obtain a Vaporeon through this method, you can't get a second Vaporeon by changing the name of another Eevee, and will have to use a different method instead.

How to evolve Eevee into Espeon and Umbreon

You can use the name trick if it's an Espeon or Umbreon you're after – but you can also use the method originally used when the two were introduced in Pokémon Gold and Silver.

This involved increasing the friendship level with your Eevee, which you can do by setting them as your buddy Pokémon and walking 10km with them.

Once you've walked 10km, your Eevee will be ready to evolve, but the time of day will affect which evolution you get. Remember, you need 25 Eevee Candies to evolve an Eevee into an Umbreon or Espeon, no matter which method you use.
A daytime evolution will gift you an Espeon, whereas an overnight evolution will fittingly provide the Dark-type Umbreon.

Unlike the name exploit, however, you can use this method as much as you like!

The game will let you know whether your Eevee will evolve into an Umbreon or Espeon with a little symbol next to the 'evolve' section on the game screen.

How to evolve Eevee into Leafeon and Glaceon

The name trick works here once again, but the rather specific method below can be used as many times as you like.

Firstly, you'll need a particular item - a Mossy Lure if you want a Leafeon, and a Glacial Lure if you'd like a Glaceon. These lure modules are available in the shop but could also be available as Field Research Rewards.

While these lures are usually used to attract certain types of Pokémon, they can also influence your Eevee evolution - place one of the lures on a PokéStop and you'll be able to evolve your Eevee if you remain close enough, with the Mossy Lure causing an evolution into Leafeon and the Glacial Lure into Glaceon.

Again, this is a reference to Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, where Eevee could be evolved by levelling up near a Moss Rock or Ice Rock.

How to evolve Eevee into Sylveon

Sylveon is the latest Eevee evolution, first introduced in Pokémon X & Y in 2013.

Sylveon can be obtained by the name trick (using the nickname 'Kira', or by raising its friendship stats.

This can be done by gaining 70 buddy hearts, so that your relationship reaches Great Buddy level. This can be done by walking, playing and battling together, taking a snapshot of your Eevee, visiting a new place together or giving them a treat.

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