Every way to evolve Eevee (nicknames, Lure Modules and buddy)
TrainingLast checked 2026-10-31
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- Eevee evolves into one of 8 Pokémon for 25 Candy, and you can choose the evolution you want by meeting its condition.
- Rename Eevee to a specific nickname before evolving and it becomes that evolution regardless of conditions, but each name works only once.
- Leafeon and Glaceon evolve near a Lure Module, Espeon and Umbreon by day or night after you walk 10 km as buddies, and Sylveon after you earn 70 buddy hearts.
Evolutions and conditions at a glance
| Evolution | Condition | Nickname |
|---|---|---|
| Vaporeon | Random when none of the conditions below apply | Rainer |
| Jolteon | Random when none of the conditions below apply | Sparky |
| Flareon | Random when none of the conditions below apply | Pyro |
| Espeon | Walk 10 km as your buddy, then evolve during the day while it's still your buddy | Sakura |
| Umbreon | Walk 10 km as your buddy, then evolve at night while it's still your buddy | Tamao |
| Leafeon | Evolve near a PokéStop with a Mossy Lure Module | Linnea |
| Glaceon | Evolve near a PokéStop with a Glacial Lure Module | Rea |
| Sylveon | Earn 70 hearts as your buddy, then evolve | Kira |
All of them cost 25 Eevee Candy.
Nickname trick
- Rename the Eevee you want to evolve to the exact name in the table, then evolve it.
- The nickname takes priority over other conditions, but each name works only once per player. After that, the other conditions apply.
For evolutions whose nickname you've already used, evolve them with the conditions below.
Evolving with conditions
- Lure Modules: Tap the Evolve button near a PokéStop with an active Mossy or Glacial Lure Module. A Lure Module someone else placed works too, and the Lure Module condition takes priority over the buddy condition (Lure Module types).
- Espeon and Umbreon: Make Eevee your buddy and walk 10 km together, then evolve it during the day (Espeon) or at night (Umbreon) while it's still your buddy. Distance only counts while that Eevee is your buddy.
- Sylveon: Play with the Eevee you made your buddy, earn 70 hearts, then evolve it. Hearts also only count if you earned them while that Eevee was your buddy (Buddy Pokémon guide).
During events like Eevee Community Day, the buddy distance and heart requirements have been temporarily lowered before. Check the event announcement.
Which evolution first?
You can compare each evolution's recommended raid moves and weaknesses in the 'Overview' and 'Moves' tabs of its detail page, and its league rankings in the 'PvP' tab. Use the nickname trick first on the evolution that fits where you want to use it (raids or GO Battle League), and you'll make the most of each one-time chance.
Checklist
- Set aside high-IV Eevee (How to read IVs and appraisals)
- Get one of each of the 8 with the nickname trick
- From the second one on, use the Lure Module and buddy conditions
Sources
- Bulbapedia: Eevee (GO)) — evolution conditions, nickname trick, Lure Module priority
- Site data: evolution Candy and conditions are from the Game Master (PokeMiners); Pokémon names are from the game text
Related Pokémon & events
- Eevee
- Vaporeon
- Jolteon
- Flareon
- Espeon
- Umbreon
- Leafeon
- Glaceon
- Sylveon
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