As most Pokémon trainers are aware, Eevee has a large array of possible evolutions. Some of them can be forced by using specific stones, but in Pokémon GO, some of these stones aren't available. This means that if you want to get a specific evolution, you may just have to get lucky. But for those willing, a trainer can have a well-rounded team ready to take down the fiercest of Team Rocket leaders, like Giovanni, comprised solely of Eevee evolutions.
Pokemon GO Eevee Evolutions Names
Pokémon GO has a trick that can guarantee you'll get the Eeveelution you want. When you nickname your Eevee one of the names in the list below, it guarantees the Eevee will evolve into the respective Eeveelution. The downside to this trick is that each name can only be used once. Still, if you're looking for a specific Eevee, this is the way to get it!
- Espeon (Psychic): Sakura
- Flareon (Fire): Pyro
- Glaceon (Ice): Rea
- Jolteon (Electric): Sparky
- Leafeon (Grass): Linnea
- Sylveon (Fairy): Kira
- Umbreon (Dark): Tamao
- Vaporeon (Water): Rainer
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To rename your Eevee, follow the steps below:
- Select the Eevee you'd like to evolve from the list of Pokémon you have in your inventory
- Tap the name of your Eevee (default is Eevee)
- Type in the name of the Eevee type you'd like from the list above
- Evolve your Eevee
How to Force Specific Eevee Evolutions
Espeon
- Set the Eevee you want to evolve as your buddy
- Walk at least 10km with Eevee and earn two Eevee Candies
- Evolve Eevee while it's your buddy during the daytime
Umbreon
- Set the Eevee you want to evolve as your buddy
- Walk at least 10km with Eevee and earn two Eevee Candies
- Evolve Eevee while it's your buddy during the night
Leafeon
- Evolve an Eevee under a Mossy Lure
Glaceon
- Evolve an Eevee under a Glacial Lure
Sylveon
- Set the Eevee you want to evolve as your buddy
- Acquire 25 Eevee Candies and 70 Hearts
- Once acquired, a silhouette of Sylveon will show up, and the Eevee can be evolved
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