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sylveon
Generation VI · #0700 — Intertwining Pokémon
Sylveon is a Fairy-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VI, holding the distinction of being National Pokédex number 700 and representing a landmark entry in the series. Known as the Intertwining Pokémon, Sylveon marks the eighth and final evolution of Eevee's branching evolution line, joining Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, and Glaceon as one of the iconic Normal-type's transformations. With a base stat total of 525, Sylveon excels particularly in Special Defense with a respectable 130, Special Attack at 110, and Health at 95, making it a bulky special attacker. Its modest Speed stat of 60 and lower physical stats of 65 in both Attack and Defense define its role as a special-focused combatant that thrives when protected by team support. Sylveon is not a Legendary or Mythical Pokémon, nor is it classified as a Baby Pokémon, making it a fully realized evolution available to trainers who meet specific conditions during gameplay.
Base Stats
Height
1.0m
Weight
23.5kg
Category
Intertwining Pokémon
Gender
Male 87.5% / Female 12.5%
Color
pink
Shape
quadruped
Abilities
Has a 30% chance of infatuating attacking Pokémon on contact.
Turns the bearer's normal moves into fairy moves and strengthens them to 1.3× their power.
Sylveon Biology & Physical Characteristics
Sylveon is a quadrupedal, mammalian Pokémon with a delicate and elegant appearance characterized by its pale cream-colored fur and distinctive pink accents. The Pokémon's most defining features are its ribbon-like feelers that extend from bows positioned at the base of its left ear and at its neck, each bow displaying a pale cream coloration with a vibrant pink center. These feelers are remarkably versatile appendages that can be manipulated like limbs and extended far beyond their typical resting length, featuring a gradient color pattern that transitions from pale cream at the base through pink stripes to dark blue and light blue tips. Sylveon possesses distinctive light blue eyes, long ears with blue interiors lined with thicker fur, a small nose, two prominent tufts of fur adorning the top of its head, and visible pointed teeth when its mouth opens. Its body structure includes slender legs with small, three-toed paws and a fluffy, slightly curved tail that adds to its graceful silhouette. Standing at 1.0 meters tall and weighing 23.5 kilograms, Sylveon is a moderately-sized Pokémon with proportions suggesting an elegant, almost fairy-like creature that perfectly embodies its Fairy-type classification.
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Sylveon Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Sylveon follows the standard gender distribution present across most Pokémon species, with an 87.5 percent male to 12.5 percent female ratio that slightly favors males. This gender distribution creates a notable difference when breeding, as female Sylveon are considerably rarer to encounter in the wild, making them more valuable to collectors and breeders seeking gender-specific teams. Sylveon belongs to the Field Egg Group, which includes a diverse array of terrestrial and mammalian Pokémon, allowing it to breed with numerous compatible partners across multiple generations of games. With a base Happiness value of 70 in Generations VI and VII, Sylveon begins its relationship with trainers in a reasonably affectionate state, making it easier to achieve the high Friendship necessary for certain interactions or evolution conditions in other contexts. The Pokémon has a hatch counter of 35 cycles, translating to approximately 8,739 to 8,995 steps required for an egg to hatch into an Eevee, which eventually evolves into Sylveon under the proper conditions. Breeders seeking to obtain Sylveon through egg hatching must obtain an Eevee from compatible breeding pairs and then pursue the specific evolution conditions, making the breeding process more involved than simply hatching eggs and waiting for evolution triggers.
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black 2 white 2
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lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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omega ruby alpha sapphire
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emerald
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firered leafgreen
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sylveon's Evolution Chain
Sylveon Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Sylveon evolves from Eevee under specific conditions that reflect its unique status among Eevee's evolutions, requiring that Eevee be leveled up while knowing a Fairy-type move and possessing a minimum of two hearts of affection in the Pokémon-Amie feature. This dual requirement—combining both a move-based condition and an affection-based condition—distinguishes Sylveon from Eevee's other evolutions, which rely on singular mechanics such as elemental stones for Vaporeon, Jolteon, and Flareon, high Friendship during specific times of day for Espeon and Umbreon, or proximity to environmental features for Leafeon and Glaceon. The evolution mechanics have evolved across generations, with later games like Pokémon Sword and Shield simplifying the affection requirement to standard high Friendship values, making the evolution more accessible to a broader player base. Notably, Sylveon does not possess a Mega Evolution form, distinguishing it from some of Eevee's other evolutions that received Mega Evolution capabilities in subsequent generations. This absence of a Mega form does not diminish Sylveon's competitive viability, as its balanced defensive stats and special attack power provide consistent value throughout the games in which it appears.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Sylveon Behaviour and Natural Habitat
The ribbonlike feelers of Sylveon emit a profoundly soothing aura capable of instantly calming any conflict or hostility in its surroundings, earning it a reputation as a peacemaker among Pokémon. According to various Pokédex entries, Sylveon's feelers can weaken the natural hostility in prey Pokémon, causing them to lower their guard before the Sylveon attacks with calculated precision, revealing a more strategic side beneath its serene appearance. Despite its gentle demeanor, Sylveon demonstrates remarkable courage and determination, as noted in Pokédex entries indicating it will fearlessly charge at Dragon-type Pokémon many times its own size when a fight breaks out, showcasing unexpected aggression and confidence in battle. The bond between Sylveon and its Trainer runs particularly deep, with the Pokémon frequently wrapping its feelers around its beloved Trainer's arm as they walk together. Ultra Moon's Pokédex entry provides crucial insight into this connection, explaining that Sylveon's touch enables it to read its Trainer's emotional state and feelings, transforming the feelers into a sensory organ of emotional connection. When hunting, Sylveon employs tactical distraction techniques, swirling its feelers to divert prey attention before pouncing with decisive action.
Pokedex Entries
Generation VI
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.
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.
Generation VII
Its ribbonlike feelers give off an aura that weakens hostility in its prey, causing them to let down their guard. Then it attacks.
Once a fight breaks out, it will unflinchingly charge at dragon Pokémon that are many times larger than itself.
When this Pokémon sights its prey, it swirls its ribbonlike feelers as a distraction. A moment later, it pounces.
Sylveon wraps its ribbonlike feelers around its Trainer’s arm because this touch enables it to read its Trainer’s feelings.
Generation VIII
By releasing enmity-erasing waves from its ribbonlike feelers, Sylveon stops any conflict.
There’s a Galarian fairy tale that describes a beautiful Sylveon vanquishing a dreadful dragon Pokémon.
It emits a soothing aura from its ribbon-shaped organs. It wraps these appendages around quarrelers to instantly restore calm to the situation.
Sylveon Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Sylveon derives from multiple linguistic sources, blending 'sylph,' a mythical air spirit from European folklore known for grace and ethereal beauty, with the '-eon' suffix consistently applied across all Eevee evolutions. The Japanese name 'Nymphia' similarly references nymphs from classical mythology, creatures traditionally depicted as beautiful, graceful spirits of nature, aligning perfectly with Sylveon's elegant design and Fairy-type classification. The ribbon-like feelers represent a deliberate design choice emphasizing grace, beauty, and connection, drawing inspiration from ballet ribbons and the flowing movements associated with classical dance, which reinforces the Pokémon's ethereal and artistic aesthetic. These feelers also evoke the concept of ribbons used in rhythmic gymnastics and traditional fairy tale imagery, where ribbons symbolize elegance, bonding, and magical connectivity. The color palette of pale cream with pink and blue accents creates a soft, soothing visual impression that reinforces Sylveon's abilities to calm conflicts and emit peaceful auras. The bow designs adorning Sylveon's body contribute to its refined, almost fashion-forward appearance, making it one of the most visually distinctive Eevee evolutions and positioning it as a Pokémon that appeals to trainers seeking aesthetic elegance alongside competitive functionality.
Learnable Moves
Sylveon can learn 80 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| alluring voice | fairy | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| baby doll eyes | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| baton pass | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| bite | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| charm | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| copycat | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| covet | normal | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| cut | normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| dazzling gleam | fairy | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| disarming voice | fairy | Special | 40 | — | 15 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| draining kiss | fairy | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| echoed voice | normal | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fairy wind | fairy | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| fake tears | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| focus energy | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| growl | normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 |
| heal bell | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hyper voice | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| laser focus | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| last resort | normal | Physical | 140 | 100 | 5 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| magic coat | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| magical leaf | grass | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| mimic | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| misty explosion | fairy | Special | 100 | 100 | 5 |
| misty terrain | fairy | Status | — | — | 10 |
| moonblast | fairy | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| mystical fire | fire | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| pay day | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| play rough | fairy | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| psyshock | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| quick attack | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| retaliate | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| roar | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| sand attack | ground | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| skill swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| stored power | psychic | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| tail whip | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| telekinesis | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trailblaze | grass | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| weather ball | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| work up | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
Sylveon Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battling, Sylveon occupies a valuable niche as a bulky special attacker with access to excellent Special Defense and respectable Special Attack stats of 130 and 110 respectively, allowing it to survive special assaults while delivering considerable damage in return. Its Hidden Ability, Pixilate, transforms all Normal-type moves into Fairy-type moves while amplifying their power to 1.3 times their original strength, enabling moves like Hyper Voice to become potent Fairy-type attacks with significant coverage and multiplied damage output. The standard Cute Charm ability provides tactical utility through a 30 percent chance to infatuate opposing Pokémon on contact, potentially crippling physical attackers by reducing their offensive effectiveness, though this requires Sylveon to be hit by contact moves. With a mediocre Speed stat of 60, Sylveon typically operates as a slower Pokémon that appreciates team support through speed-control mechanics like Trick Room or Tailwind to maximize its offensive potential before opposing threats can act. Sylveon's movepool offers excellent coverage through Fairy-type STAB moves, Hyper Voice via Pixilate, Shadow Ball for Ghost-type coverage, and utility moves like Calm Mind for special defense boosts and Moonblast for raw special attack power, making it remarkably flexible in team construction. Competitive players often employ Sylveon on balanced or special-defense-focused teams where its bulky special attacker profile thrives, particularly in formats where Fairy-type coverage proves valuable for suppressing Dark and Fighting-type threats.
Commonly Asked Questions About Sylveon
What type is Sylveon?
Sylveon is a fairy type Pokemon.
What does Sylveon evolve from?
Sylveon evolved from glaceon that evolved from leafeon that evolved from umbreon that evolved from espeon that evolved from flareon that evolved from jolteon that evolved from vaporeon that evolved from eevee.
What are Sylveon's weaknesses?
Sylveon is weak to poison and steel type moves.
Sylveon Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Sylveon achieved significant cultural prominence through its featured role in the Pokémon XY animated series, where Serena's Sylveon became one of the anime's most beloved and iconic Pokémon characters, inspiring countless fans and establishing Sylveon as a fan-favorite design. The Pokémon's elegant aesthetic and peaceful demeanor have made it particularly popular among players who value beautiful or graceful Pokémon designs, contributing to its status as one of the most cherished Eevee evolutions despite being introduced relatively recently in the generation sequence. Sylveon's representation of Fairy-type Pokémon during Generation VI's introduction of the new type established it as an emblematic species for the fairy element, appearing prominently in official artwork, promotional materials, and media coverage throughout the generation. The emotional connection between Sylveon and its Trainer, reinforced through mechanics like Pokémon-Amie affection and narrative entries describing the feelers' ability to read Trainer emotions, resonated with audiences seeking deeper Pokémon-Trainer bonds and contributed to the character's widespread appeal. Sylveon's presence in Pokémon UNITE and its trophy inclusion in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U further cemented its cultural significance within the broader Pokémon franchise, extending its influence beyond traditional games into competitive gaming and crossover titles.
Where to Find Sylveon in Every Pokémon Game
Sylveon's availability varies significantly across different Pokémon games, typically requiring trainers to evolve Eevee through specific in-game methods rather than encountering Sylveon directly in the wild. In Pokémon X and Y, Sylveon appears in the Coastal Kalos region with Local Pokédex number 85, making it accessible relatively early for players pursuing evolution, while in subsequent Alola region games including Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, it holds Local Pokédex numbers 131 and 161 respectively. For players in later generations, Sylveon appears as Local Pokédex number 204 in Pokémon Sword and Shield, 33 in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, 187 in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, 108 in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and 82 in the Crown Tundra DLC expansion, ensuring consistent availability across recent mainline titles. Sylveon's catch rate of 45 indicates moderate difficulty in capturing wild specimens, requiring standard Poké Balls or specialty items to secure encounters, though most trainers obtain Sylveon through intentional evolution of Eevee rather than direct capture. The Pokémon's presence in Pokémon GO and various mobile titles ensures its accessibility to players across multiple gaming platforms and experiences, making Sylveon available to both competitive players and casual fans seeking to complete their Pokédex across generations.