Stats & Training
An unusually even spread gives Eevee flexibility. Special barely edges ahead. But Defense isn't far off. Tough to catch and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve. Yields 1 Special stat exp.
Its genetic code is unstable, so it could evolve in a variety of ways. There are only a few alive.
Eevee Weakness
Fighting moves hit Eevee for super-effective damage. The upside? Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all. Just 1 weak spot to worry about, which keeps teambuilding straightforward.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- Only 15 types exist — Dark, Steel, and Fairy are absent
- Ghost has no effect on Psychic (a known bug, fixed in Gen II)
- Special stat governs both offense and defense — no Sp.Atk / Sp.Def split
 Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eevee View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x227-268%KO Jump Kick 2x176-208%KO Submission 2x141-166%KO Rolling Kick 2x105-125%KO | ||
 Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eevee View Primeape builds →Submission 2x125-148%KO Karate Chop 2x80-95% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eevee View Machoke builds →Submission 2x122-143%KO Karate Chop 2x76-90% | ||
 Mankey Fighting | D | |
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eevee View Mankey builds →Submission 2x100-118%KO Karate Chop 2x65-76% | ||
 Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eevee View Machop builds →Submission 2x100-118%KO Karate Chop 2x65-76% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eevee View Hitmonlee builds →Submission 2x139-164%KO Double Kick 2x54-64% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eevee View Mankey builds →Submission 2x100-118%KO Karate Chop 2x63-75% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eevee View Machop builds →Submission 2x100-118%KO Karate Chop 2x63-75% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eevee View Hitmonlee builds →Submission 2x138-163%KO Rolling Kick 2x103-122%KO Double Kick 2x53-63% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eevee View Mankey builds →Submission 2x98-116%KO Karate Chop 2x64-75% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eevee View Machop builds →Submission 2x98-116%KO Karate Chop 2x64-75% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eevee View Hitmonlee builds →Jump Kick 2x170-200%KO Submission 2x137-161%KO Rolling Kick 2x103-122%KO Double Kick 2x54-63% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eevee View Mankey builds →Submission 2x97-115%KO Karate Chop 2x62-73% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eevee View Machop builds →Submission 2x97-115%KO Karate Chop 2x62-73% | ||
Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eevee View Primeape builds →Submission 2x125-148%KO Karate Chop 2x80-95% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eevee View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x227-268%KO Jump Kick 2x176-208%KO Submission 2x141-166%KO Rolling Kick 2x105-125%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eevee View Machoke builds →Submission 2x122-143%KO Karate Chop 2x76-90% | ||
In Yellow, Machamp can KO Eevee with Submission (150-177%).
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Eevee View Machamp builds →Earthquake62-73% Body Slam53-63% Submission 2x150-177%KO | ||
Yellow Evolution
You'll evolve Eevee into Sylveon the traditional way. This Normal type doesn't breed despite having a chain ahead. The evolved forms gain up to 180 total stats over Eevee. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Yellow Eevee Best Moveset
Best Build
Screens Setter Moveset
- Body Slam
- Toxic
- Reflect
- Sand Attack
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Eevee. TMs unlock Dark coverage and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Skull Bash and Double-Edge into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Eevee in Yellow
No searching required for Eevee. You receive it at Celadon City from an NPC. No wild encounters exist in this game, so just head to the right spot when you're ready and it's yours.
Best Locations to Catch Eevee in Yellow
Eevee Guide
For Yellow, you can run Eevee through the first few routes without issues. 345 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Vaporeon as fast as you can.
You can find Eevee in Yellow. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 21 other games across the series.
Yes, Eevee is in Yellow. It shows up in 22 games across the series.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Red & Blue, Eevee has appeared in 22 titles over 10 generations. Along the way, it received a Gigantamax form in Generation 8, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGigantamax
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves