Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Leafeon's spread. It leans physical with Defense out front. And you'll get 2 Defense EVs per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
When you see LEAFEON asleep in a patch of sunshine, you’ll know it is using photosynthesis to produce clean air.
When you see LEAFEON asleep in a patch of sunshine, you’ll know it is using photosynthesis to produce clean air.
Leafeon Weakness
Type-wise, Leafeon takes extra damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug. The Grass typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Leafeon's physical bulk (base 130 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Infernape can KO Leafeon with Fire Blast (104-123%). Dragonite's Outrage hits Leafeon for 66-78%. Gengar deals 81-95% with Shadow Ball.
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Leafeon View Infernape builds →Close Combat39-46% U Turn 2x31-36% Fire Blast 2x104-123%KO | ||
 Dragonite Dragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Leafeon View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed29-34% Outrage66-78% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Leafeon View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball81-95% Focus Blast81-95% Explosion34-40% | ||
 Forretress BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Leafeon View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin8-9% Explosion38-45% Payback8-9% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Leafeon View Weavile builds →Ice Shard 2x29-34% Pursuit14-17% | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver Evolution
Leafeon is one of 8 ways Eevee's chain can end. This one takes the item path, while the siblings go different directions. Breed through Eevee to get eggs. Leafeon and Vaporeon share the same 525 total stats, but they're distributed differently. Check the comparison below to see where each one specializes. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Leafeon to get Eevee eggs (with patience) using 131 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Charm, Covet, Curse and 7 more.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Leafeon Best Moveset
the remaining moves keeps opponents guessing about Leafeon's real targets. Meadowplate provides extra utility while flexible EVs and Naive nature handle the stat profile. Leafguard ties it together.
Best Build
Leafeon best EVs are HP and Speed
Bulky Support Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- X Scissor
- Sunny Day
- Heal Bell
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding's the move. Charm and Covet give Leafeon options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 8 types already covers a decent range on top of Solar Beam and Leaf Blade. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Leafeon in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Can't catch Leafeon directly. Start with Eevee but it's a rare spawn from the locations below, then evolve through a special method. The 2-stage line from Eevee to Leafeon is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Leafeon in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Eevee is your first catch on the way to Leafeon. You'll find gift encounters from Lv. 5-15 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch EeveeGoldenrod CityHeartGoldGift from NPC Lv.5 CityLimitedEarlyGift from BillGoldenrod CitySoulSilverGift from NPC Lv.5 CityLimitedEarlyGift from BillCeladon City - Game CornerHeartGoldGift from NPC Lv.15 CityLimitedEarlyPurchase: 6,666 coinsCeladon City - Game CornerSoulSilverGift from NPC Lv.15 CityLimitedEarlyPurchase: 6,666 coins
Step 2Leafeon ✓
Leafeon Guide
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Leafeon looks average on paper at 525 BST. But Chlorophyll is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier pivot on our tier list. Leafblade with Meadowplate is the standard set.
Leafeon gets Chlorophyll and Leaf Guard. But Chlorophyll is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Leafeon is leaning toward the physical side (base 110 Attack). Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 95 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the pivot role.
For HeartGold & SoulSilver, the core moveset is Leafblade, Xscissor, Sunnyday, and Heal Bell. Leafblade leads at 25% usage. This set covers the pivot role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Since Diamond & Pearl, Leafeon has been in 14 games. Requiring an item-based evolution to obtain means it's consistently available but requires more effort than simply catching it in the wild.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
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 4DPDebut
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 8SwSh
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