Pokemon Guide
Sylveon is a Fairy-type Pokemon and one of Eevee’s evolved forms, known for its high Special Defense, charming design, useful support moves and Pixilate-powered offense in formats where that ability is available. This guide covers Sylveon’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Sylveon guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Sylveon is one of Eevee’s final evolutions and is a pure Fairy-type Pokemon. It is known for its ribbon-like feelers, strong special bulk and supportive battle style across the Pokemon series.
Competitive Overview
Sylveon can be a useful competitive Pokemon because of its excellent Special Defense, solid Special Attack, pure Fairy typing and access to support moves such as Wish, Protect, Calm Mind and status utility depending on the game.
Sylveon’s biggest strengths are its Dragon immunity, strong Fairy-type pressure and Pixilate ability in formats where it can use Hyper Voice. Its biggest issues are low Speed and weaknesses to Poison and Steel-type moves.
Here are the key facts to know about Sylveon, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Sylveon
National Dex
#0700
Type
Fairy
Species
Intertwining Pokemon
Height
3’03” / 1.0 m
100 cm
Weight
51.8 lbs / 23.5 kg
23.5 kg
Abilities
Cute Charm, Pixilate
Sylveon has excellent Special Defense and solid Special Attack, making it a strong special tank and Fairy-type attacker. Its low Speed means it often plays best as a bulky support Pokemon or slower wallbreaker.
Sylveon’s best moves usually focus on Fairy-type damage, special coverage and support. These are some of Sylveon’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A reliable Fairy-type special attack that gives Sylveon strong same-type damage.
A strong spread or sound-based option that becomes especially threatening with Pixilate in supported games.
A useful Fairy-type attack that can hit multiple targets in double battles.
Boosts Sylveon’s Special Attack and Special Defense, helping it become harder to break while increasing damage.
A valuable recovery and team support move that lets Sylveon heal itself or a teammate.
Pairs well with Wish and helps Sylveon scout attacks, stall turns and preserve HP.
A Psychic-type coverage move that can help Sylveon pressure Poison-type Pokemon and special walls.
Useful coverage in games where Sylveon can learn it, especially against Steel-type Pokemon.
Sylveon can learn Fairy, Normal, Psychic, Ghost, support and coverage moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Sylveon’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Sylveon is a pure Fairy-type Pokemon. This gives it strong defensive value against Dragon, Fighting, Bug and Dark-type attacks, but it must watch out for Poison and Steel-type moves.
Type
Fairy
Weaknesses
Poison and Steel
Resistances
Fighting, Bug and Dark
Immunity
Dragon
Sylveon’s abilities can punish contact or turn Normal-type moves into Fairy-type pressure depending on the game and format.
May infatuate an opponent that makes contact with Sylveon, potentially disrupting physical attackers.
Turns Sylveon’s Normal-type moves into Fairy-type moves in supported games, making moves like Hyper Voice much more threatening.
Sylveon evolves from Eevee. In most modern games, Eevee evolves into Sylveon when it has high friendship or affection and knows a Fairy-type move.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Eevee with high friendship while knowing a Fairy-type move
Sylveon’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In most modern games, Sylveon is obtained by evolving Eevee with high friendship or affection while Eevee knows a Fairy-type move.
| Game | Where to Find Sylveon |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Sylveon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Sylveon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Sylveon had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Sylveon |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Sylveon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Sylveon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Sylveon had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Sylveon |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Sylveon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Sylveon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Sylveon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Sylveon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Sylveon had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Sylveon |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Sylveon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Sylveon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Sylveon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Sylveon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Sylveon had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Sylveon |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Not available because Sylveon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White |
Not available because Sylveon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Not available because Sylveon had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Not available because Sylveon had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Sylveon |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Evolve from Eevee with high friendship or affection while it knows a Fairy-type move. |
 Pokemon Y |
Evolve from Eevee with high friendship or affection while it knows a Fairy-type move. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Evolve from Eevee with high friendship or affection while it knows a Fairy-type move. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve from Eevee with high friendship or affection while it knows a Fairy-type move. |
| Game | Where to Find Sylveon |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Evolve from Eevee with high friendship or affection while it knows a Fairy-type move. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Evolve from Eevee with high friendship or affection while it knows a Fairy-type move. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Evolve from Eevee with high friendship or affection while it knows a Fairy-type move. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Evolve from Eevee with high friendship or affection while it knows a Fairy-type move. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Sylveon |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Evolve from Eevee with high friendship while it knows a Fairy-type move. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Evolve from Eevee with high friendship while it knows a Fairy-type move. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Evolve from Eevee with high friendship while it knows a Fairy-type move. |
| Game | Where to Find Sylveon |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Found in South Province Area Six and North Province Area Three. Sylveon can also be obtained by evolving Eevee with high friendship while it knows a Fairy-type move. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Found in South Province Area Six and North Province Area Three. Sylveon can also be obtained by evolving Eevee with high friendship while it knows a Fairy-type move. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Available as an Alpha Pokemon in Wild Zone 20. Sylveon can also be obtained by evolving Eevee with high friendship while it knows a Fairy-type move. |
| Game | Where to Find Sylveon |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Sylveon. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Sylveon is a Fairy-type Pokemon.
Sylveon is weak to Poison and Steel-type moves.
Sylveon evolves from Eevee when Eevee has high friendship or affection and knows a Fairy-type move in most modern Pokemon games.
Sylveon’s abilities are Cute Charm and Pixilate. Pixilate is often its most important competitive ability when available.
Sylveon’s best moves often include Moonblast, Hyper Voice, Dazzling Gleam, Calm Mind, Wish, Protect, Psyshock and Mystical Fire.
Yes, Sylveon can be a strong Pokemon because of its Special Defense, Fairy typing, useful support moves and Pixilate-powered offense in games where Pixilate is available.
The most common way to get Sylveon is to evolve Eevee with high friendship while Eevee knows a Fairy-type move.
No, Sylveon does not have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form, regional form or other major alternate form in official Pokemon games.
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