
Eevee and its evolutions are some of the most searched Pokémon GO topics every week. Players know how many forms there are, but the big question is always the same:
Which Eevee evolution is actually the best in Pokémon GO?
In this guide we rank every Eeveelution for 2025, looking at both PvP and raid performance, and give you simple recommendations on where to spend your candy and Elite TMs.
If you just need the evolution methods and nickname tricks, check out our full guide here:
https://www.pokeinsight.com/posts/how-to-get-sylveon-umbreon-and-every-eevee-evolution-in-pok-mon-go-2025-guide
Overall ranking for 2025 (combining PvP and PvE usage):
This lines up with most recent community and guide rankings where Sylveon and Umbreon sit at the top, with Glaceon and Espeon close behind for raid damage.
Now let’s break down why.
Role: Fairy attacker for raids and Master League
Best moveset: Charm + Dazzling Gleam or Moonblast
Why Sylveon is so good:
If you only build one Eeveelution for high-end content in 2025, Sylveon is the safest bet.
Tip: Prioritise a high-IV Sylveon for raids and Master League, and try to grab one with the Community Day move Last Resort on at least one copy for flexibility.
Role: Great and Ultra League PvP
Best moveset: Snarl + Dark Pulse and Last Resort (or Foul Play in Ultra)
Why Umbreon stands out:
Umbreon is not a raid monster, but in GO Battle League it is one of the most frustrating things your opponents can face.
Tip: For Great League, look for low Attack and high Defense/HP IVs (0/15/15-style spreads). Use your one-time Tamao nickname on a good PvP Eevee if you have not used it yet.
Role: Ice attacker for raids and gym offense
Best moveset: Frost Breath + Avalanche
Why Glaceon is good:
Glaceon does not shine in PvP, but it is a very useful raid attacker for many players.
Tip: Give Glaceon a second charged move only if you use it heavily – Avalanche is the important one.
Role: Psychic DPS for raids
Best moveset: Confusion + Psychic
Why Espeon is worth building:
Its main downside is low bulk, so it faints quickly in hard raids, but as a budget attacker Espeon still does work.
Tip: Use your one-time Sakura nickname on a high-IV or shiny Eevee to guarantee one strong Espeon.
Role: Budget Water attacker and gym filler
Best moveset: Water Gun + Hydro Pump
Vaporeon used to be a raid superstar, but power creep has pushed it down:
Tip: Do not spend rare resources on Vaporeon in 2025; just keep one or two good ones as filler if you are still building teams.
Role: Grass attacker for raids
Best moveset: Razor Leaf or Bullet Seed + Leaf Blade
Leafeon is:
Tip: If you do build Leafeon, go for a high-IV raid attacker, not a PvP one – its Great League performance is very limited.
Role: Early-game Electric attacker
Best moveset: Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
Jolteon is fun, but:
That said, it is a stylish Electric attacker and a nice way for true beginners to add Electric coverage early on.
If you are short on candy or have only one very good Eevee, here’s a simple priority list:
And remember: you can always check our evolution guide for the safest way to evolve into the form you want without wasting perfect or shiny Eevee.
Eevee evolutions will keep trending in Pokémon GO search results because they offer something for everyone:
Plan which roles you need – Fairy, Dark, Ice or Psychic – then evolve your best Eevee accordingly so you never regret hitting that evolve button again.
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