Best Eeveelutions
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Umbreon
Umbreon is a Dark-type Pokémon that evolves from Eevee when leveled up with high friendship during the nighttime. It has a sleek black body with glowing yellow rings and is known for its strong defensive abilities.
I like Dark-type Pokémon, and this one is just amazing - an unlikely tank Pokémon that can have a pretty good moveset. I think Umbreon, as well as the non-Gen 1 Eeveelutions, should have been in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee. The game was ruined because of the plain Gen 1 approach and no postgame at all.
With all the games I've played in the past, I have always tried to get Umbreon on my team because it's my favorite Pokémon. In other words, Umbreon is just plain awesome and is very good in battle despite its bad attack and special attack. I just wish they didn't make its max CP so low in Pokémon Go compared to other Eeveelutions.
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Espeon
Espeon is a Psychic-type Pokémon that evolves from Eevee when leveled up with high friendship during the daytime. Its psychic abilities are linked to its forked tail, which is said to help predict the future.
Espeon is definitely either my favorite or second favorite. Umbreon would take the other spot.
Anyway, Espeon is fast, graceful, and powerful. You just have to use it right. It's best suited for facing fellow Special Pokémon, and it has simply stunning abilities. Dazzling Gleam is excellent for Dark-type coverage.
In reply to one of the comments, Umbreon isn't overrated, and neither is Sylveon. Sylveon is pretty good, but not because of ribbons and bows. Sylveon's lack of speed barely affects it - it is still either the most or second most powerful Eeveelution.
Espeon is my favorite and, in my opinion, the best Eeveelution. Here are my reasons why:
1. Umbreon is obviously too overrated. So is Sylveon.
2. Sylveon has too much detail.
3. Espeon has more speed (which is important) than the others. Sylveon, on the other hand, is awkwardly slow.
4. Espeon is the most elegant.
5. Espeon is the most graceful.
6. Espeon is very intelligent.
7. Espeon is purple! My favorite color!
8. Espeon's moves are incredible.
9. Espeon can use Dazzling Gleam for dark cover.
10. Espeon is incredibly loyal to its trainer!
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Sylveon
Sylveon is a Fairy-type Pokémon that evolves from Eevee when it has high friendship and knows a Fairy-type move. It is recognized by its ribbon-like feelers and is highly effective in battles involving special attacks.
Sylveon definitely deserves third place. It's fairly cute, with an excellent moveset and a really overpowered hidden ability: Pixilate.
Basically, Pixilate turns any Normal-type move into Fairy-type with a 20% damage bonus. Consider Hyper Voice: 90 damage plus 20% becomes 108. Then, STAB will turn that into 162. And Hyper Voice can hit multiple opponents.
With the right combination, Sylveon is practically unstoppable.
Sylveon is just adorable. I actually have a shiny Sylveon, and it's literally epic. Umbreon is way too overrated, in my opinion. Sylveon is a great special attacker while also being a tanker on special defense. And its shiny is blue! Blue and pink just go so well together!
Besides, if you ask me, Sylveon shows off the blue on a shiny better than an Umbreon. This little dragon killer is a sweeper as well. My shiny Sylveon could even withstand a Sludge Bomb! Spamming Calm Mind works for me to build up power for Draining Kiss.
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Vaporeon
Vaporeon is a Water-type Pokémon that evolves from Eevee when exposed to a Water Stone. It has the ability to merge with water, allowing it to camouflage seamlessly in aquatic environments.
The main reason I think Vaporeon is the best doesn't have to do with its move pool or stats or anything like that. I love it because it would be awesome to be one. Don't write me off as some furry. I'd like to keep this likeness for the internet and wouldn't take it outside with me to spoil other parts of my life.
Just think for a moment here. It is amphibious, meaning that it can either use gills (more likely absorb oxygen from its skin) or lungs, meaning that you would no longer be bound to land. You would be able to explore a whole new world unhindered by the need for air! How awesome would it be to explore any lake, river, or even the entirety of the ocean as freely as if you were on land? This is true power, being able to explore 70% of the planet still covered with graceful yet powerful water. It would be amazing.
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Glaceon
Glaceon is an Ice-type Pokémon that evolves from Eevee when exposed to an Ice Stone. Its icy fur can freeze the air around it, allowing it to unleash powerful ice attacks in battle.
Now, Glaceon. I completely agree with its placement. The main reason is because its design is really good.
Unfortunately, the Ice type has been considerably weakened by Pokémon over time. It is either the weakest or second weakest Pokémon type. However, Glaceon has a decent stat spread - it's really tanky, which helps it survive, and it has great special attack. Its abilities are solid, too. Just summon some hail, and Glaceon becomes significantly stronger.
With moves like Hail, Ice Beam, and Toxic, it can be really effective. That said, its speed is a bit of a weakness. Glaceon is often regarded as the weakest or second weakest Eeveelution, but that's not its fault. It's the fault of having the weakest/second weakest type and a stat spread that could use improvement.
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Jolteon
Jolteon is an Electric-type Pokémon that evolves from Eevee when exposed to a Thunder Stone. Its body generates electrical charges, enabling it to release lightning-fast, high-voltage attacks.
For me, I think JOLTEON should be in seventh place. It has an original design, I guess, and it is REALLY fast.
However, Jolteon would not be able to survive a good physical attack due to its stat spread. It basically just goes first, hits, and then possibly faints on the next turn. I wouldn't say it's ugly, but I do think it has less appealing aesthetics compared to other Eeveelutions.
It does have some pretty good abilities, but overall, it's not a particularly strong Eeveelution. I'd say it should switch places with Leafeon.
Jolteon is one of the fastest Pokémon out there, which is already a huge plus. In fact, it's the 6th fastest Pokémon, according to Serebii!
Jolteon has always appealed to me. If I can't choose Umbreon, Jolteon will always be my next choice (unless I already have an electric type on the team... I have a habit of wanting a team of huge variety). With a base Special Attack of 110 and a Base Speed of 130, Jolteon is a quick special cannon. I would suggest this Pokémon on your team if you're a fan of hitting quick and hard.
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Leafeon
Leafeon is a Grass-type Pokémon that evolves from Eevee when exposed to a Leaf Stone. Its cellular structure allows it to photosynthesize, converting sunlight into energy for both nourishment and battle.
Leafeon is probably the most beautiful and cool Eeveelution there will ever be. If not, then the most beautiful Pokémon that has ever existed. I think you can also tell a lot about Leafeon's personality just by looking at it.
Even though it looks like a sweet little thing, it can wipe out a whole team with maybe a bit of HP left.
This may not explain why Leafeon is the best, but I think it is extremely underrated. I don't think it has ever gotten the spotlight in the anime, and I hardly ever hear anyone talking about Leafeon. I feel like everyone should start paying a lot more attention to this amazing Pokémon and actually make an effort to use it in battles. Once you start battling with Leafeon, it will stay on your team until the end!
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Flareon
Flareon is a Fire-type Pokémon that evolves from Eevee when exposed to a Fire Stone. Its body stores thermal energy, which can be released in the form of intense heat during combat.
The introduction of Flare Blitz really ramps up its usability. Not only does it benefit from this move, but it can also use Overheat as a free attack since it can switch back to its physical movepool afterward. Quick Attack is surprisingly useful.
My competitive Flareon worked very well in X/Y Wi-Fi. It's a shame that the Primal forms flood ORAS and have ruined this time. It's extremely underestimated. Not to mention, its special defense is heavily impressive. Combine that with the Assault Vest, and it will tank some heavy super effective hits from special attackers.
I do think Flareon should be eighth. It's fluffy but looks more like an orange Eevee than an original Fire type.
Flareon could have been really effective if Pokémon had given it decent physical moves. Flare Blitz has recoil, which is such a waste of its high Attack stat. They could've made its Speed higher and switched things around so Flareon would be fast with effective Special Attack moves.
I would rank the Eeveelutions as:
1. Umbreon/Espeon
2. Umbreon/Espeon
3. Sylveon
4. Vaporeon
5. Glaceon
6. Leafeon
7. Jolteon
8. Flareon