Get all eight Eeveelutions in Pokémon Sword and Shield

Yes, you can catch Eevee in Pokémon Sword and Shield, as well as the Eeveelutions!

Eevee is one of the most popular Pokémon throughout the series, and there’s always a bit of mystery surrounding how to acquire its many different evolutions. There are eight different Eeveelutions in Pokémon Sword and Shield that can be caught or evolved differently. Here is how to catch Eevee, followed by how to evolve Eevee in Pokémon Sword and Shield, which is one of the best Nintendo Switch games available, to fill out your collection.

How to evolve Eevee in Sword and Shield

Is there a new Eeveelution?
Where to find Eevee
How to catch Eevee
How to evolve Eevee
Where to find stones
How to check and quickly increase friendship
How to catch Eeveelutions

Is there a new Eeveelution in Sword and Shield?

Unfortunately, there aren’t any new Eeveelutions in Gen 8. However, you can catch Eevee and all eight of its pre-existing Eeveelutions in Sword and Shield.

While there are 18 different Pokémon types, only half of them have received an affiliating Eevee-related evolution. Of the ones that we haven’t seen, I’d especially love to see a Dragon-type, Ghost-type, and Flying-type Eeveelution. Maybe we’ll see one of these in the next core Pokémon game.

Where to find Eevee in Pokémon Sword and Shield

Eevee can be found in the grass on Route 4 at any time during the day or night. You’ll arrive at Route 4 after taking the train from Wedgehurst.

Eevee is very elusive, so it’s going to take a while for it to appear. Keep wandering around in the tall yellow grass and keep an eye out for those adorable tell-tale ears sticking out.

How to catch Eevee in Pokémon Sword and Shield

Enter into a Pokémon battle with Eevee.
Weaken it with one of your Pokémon until its HP is in the ‘red’ zone.
Throw a Poké Ball and hope for the best!

How to evolve Eevee in Pokémon Sword and Shield

Evolving Eevee in Pokémon Sword and Shield is relatively easy. There are eight Eeveelutions, but each one has a different way of evolving:

Eeveelution
How to evolve

Vaporeon
Level up Eevee until it’s at least level 15 and then use a Water Stone.

Jolteon
Level up Eevee until it’s at least level 15 and then use a Thunder Stone.

Flareon
Level up Eevee until it’s at least level 15 and then use a Fire Stone.

Leafeon
Level up Eevee until it’s at least level 15 and then use a Leaf Stone.

Glaceon
Level up Eevee until it’s at least level 15 and then use an Ice Stone.

Espeon
Raise Eevee’s friendship level by playing with it and feeding it. The next time Eevee levels up during the day, it’ll evolve.

Umbreon
Raise Eevee’s friendship level by playing with it and feeding it. The next time Eevee levels up at night, it’ll evolve.

Sylveon
Teach Eevee a Fairy-type move and then raise its friendship level by playing with it and feeding it. Once friendship is high enough, it’ll evolve.

Where to find stones in Pokémon Sword and Shield

An easy place to find these stones is on the narrow strip of land on the other side of the Lake of Outrage. However, you’ll need to be far enough in the game to be able to ride your bike over the water. On this strip of land, you’ll find a tall ring of stones. Each one has an element stone next to it.

How to check and quickly increase friendship in Pokémon Sword and Shield

A great way to increase your Pokémon’s friendliness in a hurry is by having it hold the Soothe Bell. This is a special item that you get from a blonde-haired woman inside a house in Hammerlocke. The house is immediately on the right once you enter the city. Additionally, another person in the same home can tell you your Pokémon’s current friendship level.

Catching Eeveelutions in Pokémon Sword and Shield

You’ll find one of Eevee’s evolutions if you go to the Lake of Outrage section of the Wild Area and head across the water to the ring of stones surrounding a den. A new Eeveelution appears each day, and the one you’ll see depends on the weather.

Weather conditions for specific Eeveelutions

Eeveelution
Weather

Flareon
Intense Sun

Jolteon
Thunderstorms

Vaporeon
Raining

Leafeon
Normal weather

Glaceon
Snowing/Snowstorm

Espeon
Overcast

Umbreon
Sandstorm

Sylveon
Heavy Fog

Evolve them all

Now you know all there is to know about how to catch and evolve Eevee in Pokémon Sword and Shield. Good luck on your journey to becoming the very best trainer. I hope you can capture all of the Pokémon you set your mind to in Sword and Shield.

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