What is the best Eevee evolution in Pokemon Go? – All Eeveelutions ranked
DEXERTOPicking between Eevee’s eight Eeveelutions is a hard task, as each offers a different set of strengths and weaknesses according to their typing. To help you figure out which of these adorable creatures is the best in Pokemon Go, we’ve ranked all of them from top to bottom.
Eevee continues to capture the hearts of Pokemon fans worldwide, its popularity rivaling even that of Pikachu in terms of adorableness. Trainers everywhere have their favorite Eeveelution, be it the enchanting Fairy-type Sylveon, the Fire-type Flareon, or another form entirely.
Deciding which Eevee evolution to go with can be difficult, as it comes down to way more than just which one looks the coolest.
In Pokemon Go, there are a few clear standouts, while others simply don’t have any real use in the game. So to help you decide on which Eeveelution to spend your hard-earned Rare Candy, here are all of them ranked.
What is the best Eevee evolution in Pokemon Go?
Currently, the best Eevee evolution in Pokemon Go is Umbreon. Even though – according to pvpoke – it now ranks #67 in the Great League and #90 in the Ultra League, it used to be a mighty PvP champion with great Defense stats.
Of course, deciding the best Eeveelution also depends on how you intend to use it. If you need a budget Dragon-slayer, for example, then Sylveon will be a better choice than Umbreon thanks to its Fairy typing.
There’s also an element of personal preference to consider. Some players love cute Pokemon, so they’ll always go for Espeon, while others prefer an intimidating-looking creature like Jolteon or Flareon.
Below, we’ve ranked all of the Eevee evolutions from best to worst based on their overall performance in the game across all league levels.
All Eeveelutions ranked from best to worst
1. Umbreon
THE POKEMON COMPANYUmbreon has long been considered the best Eevee evolution in Pokemon Go, and that’s still the case thanks to its great bulk and powerful moves that make it an outstanding Dark type across the game.
Of all the Eeveelutions, this tanky Pokemon has the best PvP potential in both the Great League and the Ultra League, especially with the new Level 50 cap which allows it to reach a max CP of 2445 with some deadly stats.
| Go Battle League | PvP Ranking |
|---|---|
| Great League | #67 |
| Ultra League | #90 |
| Master League | #378 |
2. Sylveon
The Pokemon CompanyWhile it loses out to Umbreon in the Great League and Ultra League, Sylveon gets to shine in the Master League, which is dominated by Dragon-types that this Fairy-type Eeveelution will just love to obliterate. This simply makes Sylveon the best Eevee evolution to choose to tackle the Master League.
If you’ve got access to a strong Togekiss or Gardevoir, those will always be better Fairy-type choices, but Sylveon fulfills the role of being a cheaper substitute that can perform very well in the right situation.
| Go Battle League | PvP Ranking |
|---|---|
| Great League | #247 |
| Ultra League | #166 |
| Master League | #126 |
3. Vaporeon
THE POKEMON COMPANYVaporeon used to be a champion in Pokemon Go, but it’s since been outclassed. While it will never be as strong as a leveled-up Kyogre or Gyarados, it’s still an excellent Water-type for your team if you don’t have access to those.
With a decent bulk and a high max CP, this Eevee evolution actually performs pretty well in PvE as one of the strongest (and cheapest) Water types, especially if you can’t afford the more expensive or rare standouts.
| Go Battle League | PvP Ranking |
|---|---|
| Great League | #216 |
| Ultra League | #229 |
| Master League | #131 |
4. Leafeon
The Pokemon CompanyAs with most Eeveelutions, there are better grass options than Leafeon available, like Tangrowth and Roserade. It’s still a very good non-Legendary Grass type, though, and has solid Attack and Defense stats.
Leafeon also shows improvement in the Master League, where it can take down any Pokemon with a weakness to Grass-type moves. It won’t last long against most other opponents, though, so definitely don’t rely on it.
| Go Battle League | PvP Ranking |
|---|---|
| Great League | #294 |
| Ultra League | #444 |
| Master League | #248 |
5. Flareon
The Pokemon CompanyUnless you have a soft spot for the Fire-type Eeveelution, or you just want to complete your collection, it’s best to avoid Flareon. It has no use in PvP and is outclassed when it comes to Raids and Gyms.
It’s not terrible by any means, but when there are so many non-Legendary Fire-types to choose from that can do better like Charizard, Darmanitan, and Arcanine, your resources are best spent elsewhere.
| Go Battle League | PvP Ranking |
|---|---|
| Great League | #571 |
| Ultra League | #410 |
| Master League | #295 |
6. Glaceon
THE POKEMON COMPANYIce-types are rare in Pokemon Go, so while Glaceon might not be the best, it’s worth getting one just to make sure you have a semi-decent Ice-type under your belt – although if you’ve got a Mamoswine, focus on that instead.
Because Ice-types are good at taking Dragons down, you’ll probably find Glaceon most useful for defeating the powerful Dragon-types that often defend Gyms, but it also has some potential in the Master League.
| Go Battle League | PvP Ranking |
|---|---|
| Great League | #732 |
| Ultra League | #481 |
| Master League | #163 |
7. Espeon
THE POKEMON COMPANYDespite having the highest Attack stat of all Eeveelutions, Espeon doesn’t really get a chance to show it off. When it comes to PvP in the Go Battle League, it’s pretty much useless across all three major Leagues.
Where Espeon does show promise, though, is in PvE, where it can be a great Fighting and Poison-type counter if you’re lacking in other, more powerful Psychic-type choices like Mewtwo or Metagross.
| Go Battle League | PvP Ranking |
|---|---|
| Great League | #706 |
| Ultra League | #568 |
| Master League | #323 |
8. Jolteon
THE POKEMON COMPANYJolteon used to be a decent Electric-type choice, but it has fallen behind stronger options such as Electivire, Magnezone, and Xurkitree.
Unfortunately, Jolteon doesn’t pack enough power or niche to really make any waves across either the PvP or PvE meta in Pokemon Go.
If you’re adamant about Jolteon, though, it’s best to save it for PvE. Here, it can be a budget Electric-type Pokemon if you don’t have access to any Legendaries or high-tier normal options like the ones mentioned above.
| Go Battle League | PvP Ranking |
|---|---|
| Great League | #759 |
| Ultra League | #578 |
| Master League | #429 |
All Eeveelution stats in Pokemon Go
While the base stats of the Eeveelutions aren’t as important as how they actually perform in real scenarios, it’s still interesting to note them down and take them into consideration.
| POKEMON | ATTACK | DEFENSE | STAMINA | MAX CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umbreon | 126 | 240 | 216 | 2416 |
| Sylveon | 203 | 205 | 216 | 3470 |
| Vaporeon | 205 | 161 | 277 | 3521 |
| Glaceon | 238 | 205 | 163 | 3535 |
| Leafeon | 216 | 219 | 163 | 3328 |
| Jolteon | 232 | 182 | 163 | 3265 |
| Espeon | 261 | 175 | 163 | 3583 |
| Flareon | 246 | 179 | 163 | 3424 |
How to evolve Eevee using the nickname method in Pokemon Go
Evolving Eevee into any of its evolutions requires 25 Candy, but without following certain indications, you’ll only get the first three forms Vaporeon, Jolteon, or Flareon randomly.
If you have an Eevee with great stats that you want to evolve into a particular form, you can use the nickname trick. By renaming your Eevee you can secure the evolution you desire.
| POKEMON | TYPE | NICKNAME |
|---|---|---|
| Umbreon | Dark | Tamao |
| Sylveon | Fairy | Kira |
| Vaporeon | Water | Rainer |
| Glaceon | Ice | Rea |
| Leafeon | Grass | Linnea |
| Jolteon | Electric | Sparky |
| Espeon | Psychic | Sakura |
| Flareon | Fire | Pyro |
That’s everything you need to know about the best Eevee evolutions in Pokemon Go. You can also check our guides on this month’s Field Research Tasks, How to Catch Ditto, and some of our rankings like the Ultimate Competitive Pokemon, or the top Mega Evolutions.