Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Sylveon
Say it: SIL-vee-on
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Sylveon is an Eeveelution — pure Fairy from Eevee (buddy hearts / evolution item). In Pokémon GO it is a Fairy attacker and Master League option with Charm / Quick Attack + Moonblast / Dazzling Gleam / Draining Kiss. Fairy helps against Dragon, Fighting, and Dark; Poison and Steel hit Fairy hard. Last Resort from Eevee Community Day (or an Elite TM) is optional coverage.
Say it: SIL-vee-on
Sylveon (#700) is a Fairy Pokémon in Pokémon GO — an Eevee evolution. Trainers use it as a Fairy raid attacker and PvP pick with Charm / Quick Attack + Moonblast / Dazzling Gleam / Draining Kiss / Last Resort. Against Sylveon, lead with Poison or Steel. 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
Sylveon requires buddy hearts (or event shortcuts) — Fairy attacker and PvP staple when built correctly.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Fun fact: Eevee evolutions need specific tricks — nickname or buddy methods change by generation.
Invest tip: Charm + Moonblast is the usual Fairy kit; Quick Attack for energy. Last Resort (Elite Charged TM if you missed Eevee CD) adds neutral coverage. Shadow Sylveon is strong for raids — remove Frustration before investing.
Type matchups
- Fairy moves hit Fighting, Dragon, and Dark hard.
When Sylveon is your opponent, Poison, Steel hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 203
- Defense
- 205
- Stamina
- 216
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. Nihilego · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
- 2. Mega Gengar · beats Poison
Lick + Sludge Bomb
- 3. Shadow Gengar · beats Poison
Lick + Sludge Bomb
- 4. Roserade · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
- 5. Toxicroak · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
- 6. Scolipede · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
- 7. Gengar · beats Poison
Lick + Sludge Bomb
- 8. Nidoking · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Wave
- 9. Nidoqueen · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Wave
- 10. Victreebel · beats Poison
Acid + Sludge Bomb
- 11. Dragalge · beats Poison
Acid + Gunk Shot
- 12. Salazzle · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Roserade · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
- 2. Victreebel · beats Poison
Acid + Sludge Bomb
- 3. Toxicroak · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
- 4. Muk · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Gunk Shot
- 5. Weezing · beats Poison
Infestation + Sludge Bomb
- 6. Seviper · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Poison Fang
- 7. Skuntank · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
- 8. Garbodor · beats Poison
Infestation + Gunk Shot
- 9. Ariados · beats Poison
Poison Sting + Cross Poison
- 10. Qwilfish · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Aqua Tail
- 11. Crobat · beats Poison
Air Slash + Sludge Bomb
- 12. Tentacruel · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Wave
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists the always-available TM pool. Last Resort is an Eevee Community Day exclusive — Elite TM if you missed the event.
Fast
- Charm · Standard
Fairy STAB / PvP default
- Quick Attack · Standard
Normal energy
Charged
- Moonblast · Standard
Fairy nuke
- Dazzling Gleam · Standard
Fairy alternate
- Draining Kiss · Standard
Fairy coverage / heal
- Last Resort · Community Day / Elite TM
Neutral coverage / Eevee CD
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
- charm
- quick attack
Charged
- moonblast
- dazzling gleam
- draining kiss
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #142 of 954 · CP 1490
Quick Attack + Moonblast
- Ultra League · rank #85 of 747 · CP 2499
Quick Attack + Moonblast
- Master League · rank #81 of 1023 · CP 3470
Quick Attack + Moonblast
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
Raid attacker roles
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 12: Raid Counters — 5-Star Legendaries
…Tail Dynamax Cannon Poison/ Dragon Dragon STAB; resists Water moves with Poison typing 10 Sylveon Charm Moonblast Fairy Budget Fairy attacker; easier to obtain than Togekiss ⚠ Moveset War…
- 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
Community Day prep — incense, storage, and evolution timing.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).