Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Eevee
Say it: EE-vee
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Eevee is the Evolution Pokémon — Normal before the Eeveelutions (Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, Sylveon). In Pokémon GO it is candy and an evolution puzzle — not a finished raid attacker. Normal only hits Normal hard and loses to Fighting. Catch Eevee from the wild, eggs, Community Day, or events, then evolve with the right method/name/buddy rules for each form.
Say it: EE-vee
Eevee (#133) is a Normal Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the shared pre-evolution of eight Eeveelutions. Trainers almost never power Eevee for raids; the value is candy, XL candy, and IVs for the evolution you want. Against Eevee, lead with Fighting. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Eevee is the evolution hub — nickname tricks, buddy methods, and day/night rules gate each Eeveelution. Never mass-transfer; family trades often revolve around extra Eevees.
Where in GO: Common wild spawns, events, research breakthroughs
Fun fact: One nickname trick per Eeveelution form — plan evolutions with the Community Day checklist.
Invest tip: Do not sink Stardust into Eevee. Tag high-IV or lucky copies for the Eeveelution you need. Last Resort from Eevee Community Day belongs on the evolved forms. Shadow Eevee is the same — evolve toward the Shadow Eeveelution you want.
Type matchups
- Normal moves do not have a common super-effective target in our chart.
When Eevee is your opponent, Fighting hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 104
- Defense
- 114
- Stamina
- 146
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Mega Lucario · beats Fighting
Counter + Aura Sphere
- 2. Mega Mewtwo X · beats Fighting
Counter + Focus Blast — Psychic/Fighting Mega
- 3. Terrakion · beats Fighting
Double Kick + Sacred Sword
- 4. Shadow Machamp · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 5. Lucario · beats Fighting
Counter + Aura Sphere
- 6. Conkeldurr · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 7. Machamp · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 8. Shadow Hariyama · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 9. Keldeo · beats Fighting
Low Kick + Sacred Sword
- 10. Buzzwole · beats Fighting
Counter + Superpower
- 11. Toxicroak · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 12. Breloom · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Conkeldurr · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 2. Machamp · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 3. Hariyama · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 4. Toxicroak · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 5. Breloom · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 6. Poliwrath · beats Fighting
Rock Smash + Dynamic Punch
- 7. Primeape · beats Fighting
Counter + Close Combat
- 8. Heracross · beats Fighting
Counter + Close Combat
- 9. Emboar · beats Fighting
Low Kick + Focus Blast
- 10. Sawk · beats Fighting
Low Kick + Focus Blast
- 11. Throh · beats Fighting
Low Kick + Focus Blast
- 12. Hitmonchan · beats Fighting
Counter + Close Combat
Recommended moves
Eevee’s Game Master pool is temporary. Real investment is the Eeveelution — evolve before serious TMs and power-ups.
Fast
- Quick Attack · Standard
Normal energy
- Tackle · Standard
Normal filler
Charged
- Dig · Standard
Ground coverage
- Swift · Standard
Normal filler
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- quick attack
- tackle
Charged
- dig
- swift
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #595 of 954 · CP 1210
Quick Attack + Swift
- Master League · rank #742 of 1023 · CP 1210
Quick Attack + Swift
In your Collect
Name match only (text). Cards you have saved in Card Nexus Collect — not official art.
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
- Ch. 22: Community Day Prep Checklist
…(usually last 2 hours) - [ ] **Nickname tricks** — verify current evolution methods (many Eevee tricks still work once each) - [ ] **Elite TM backup** — if you miss the window, note whe…
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).