Stats & Training
Bulk defines Sylveon's stat line. Sp. Def and Sp. Atk anchor the defensive side, but Speed can't keep up offensively. Tough to catch and worth 2 Sp. Def EVs.
It sends a soothing aura from its ribbonlike feelers to calm fights.
It wraps its ribbonlike feelers around the arm of its beloved Trainer and walks with him or her.
Sylveon Weakness
Sylveon is weak to Poison and Steel. On the flip side, it's immune to Dragon-type moves entirely. Sylveon's special bulk (base 130 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Bug, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Dragon |
In X & Y, Excadrill's Earthquake hits Sylveon for 55-65%. Garchomp deals 54-63% with Earthquake.
 Excadrill GroundSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sylveon View Excadrill builds →Earthquake55-65% Rapid Spin19-22% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Sylveon View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave19-22% Thunderbolt27-32% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sylveon View Garchomp builds →Earthquake54-63% | ||
 Amoonguss GrassPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Sylveon View Amoonguss builds →Giga Drain16-19% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Sylveon View Slowbro builds →Scald20-23% Ice Beam15-17% | ||
X & Y Evolution
Eevee's line splits into 8 evolutions, and Sylveon is the level-up path. Each sibling form needs a different method to obtain. Breed through Eevee to get eggs. Sylveon 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 Sylveon to get Eevee eggs (with patience) using 200 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Captivate, Charm, Covet and 11 more.
X & Y Sylveon Best Moveset
Sylveon's locked into one move per switch-in with Choice Specs, trading flexibility for boosted special damage with move lock. Hypervoice is the go-to spam option, with Psychic coverage keeping switch-ins honest.
Best Build
Sylveon best EVs are Sp. Atk and Defense
Doubles Special Wallbreaker Moveset
- Hyper Voice
- Psyshock
- Helping Hand
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Hyper Voice
- Wish
- Heal Bell
- Protect
Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Sylveon gets Captivate and Charm exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Normal and Ground coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Moonblast and Dazzling Gleam.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Sylveon in X & Y
You're catching Eevee first, not Sylveon. Eevee appears at decent rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Sylveon in X & Y
Eevee is your first catch on the way to Sylveon. You'll find trade and walking encounters from Lv. 5-21 across 16 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch EeveeAmbrette Town - HotelXIn-game trade Lv.5 CityLimitedEarlyFriday trade with MaidAmbrette Town - HotelYIn-game trade Lv.5 CityLimitedEarlyFriday trade with MaidCamphrier Town - HotelXIn-game trade Lv.5 CityLimitedEarlySunday trade with MaidCamphrier Town - HotelYIn-game trade Lv.5 CityLimitedEarlySunday trade with MaidCoumarine City - HotelYIn-game trade Lv.5 CityLimitedEarlyTuesday trade with MaidCoumarine City - HotelXIn-game trade Lv.5 CityLimitedEarlyTuesday trade with MaidCouriway Town - HotelYIn-game trade Lv.5 CityLimitedEarlyMonday trade with MaidCouriway Town - HotelXIn-game trade Lv.5 CityLimitedEarlyMonday trade with MaidCyllage City - HotelXIn-game trade Lv.5 CityLimitedEarlyThursday trade with MaidCyllage City - HotelYIn-game trade Lv.5 CityLimitedEarlyThursday trade with MaidGeosenge Town - HotelXIn-game trade Lv.5 CityLimitedEarlyWednesday trade with MaidGeosenge Town - HotelYIn-game trade Lv.5 CityLimitedEarlyWednesday trade with MaidRoute 10XGrass Lv.19-20 RouteUncommonMidYellow FlowerRoute 10YGrass Lv.19-20 RouteUncommonMidYellow FlowerRoute 10XGrass Lv.21 RouteRareMidRoute 10YGrass Lv.21 RouteRareMid
Step 2Sylveon ✓
Sylveon Guide
For X & Y, we rate Sylveon B-Tier: a solid option in X & Y for the right team. At 525 BST, it fits the tank role. Hypervoice with Choice Specs is the standard set.
Cute Charm is the go-to ability for Sylveon. It has a 30% chance of infatuating attacking Pokémon on contact. Its hidden ability Pixilate can work in specific setups.
At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Sylveon is a special attacker with base 110 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a tank.
For X & Y, the core moveset is Hypervoice, Psyshock, Helpinghand, and Protect. Hypervoice leads at 25% usage. This set covers the tank role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Sylveon joined the series in X & Y and has been available in 8 titles so far. With 5 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- 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 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
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