Does the Eevee Name Trick Only Work Once in Pokémon GO?
The quick answer is yes, the Eevee name trick only works once per evolution. But there‘s a lot more to understand about how this popular trick works in Pokémon GO. As a passionate gamer and content creator myself, I‘ve done extensive research into the mechanics behind this trick – so let me share what I‘ve learned!
A Review of The Name Trick Mechanics
First, a quick refresher. The Eevee name trick allows you to guarantee which evolution your Eevee will turn into by renaming it before hitting the evolve button. The names are:
- Rainer = Vaporeon
- Sparky = Jolteon
- Pyro = Flareon
- Sakura = Espeon
- Tamao = Umbreon
- Linnea = Leafeon
- Rea = Glaceon
- Kira = Sylveon
So for example, rename your Eevee “Sparky” and evolve it to certainly get a Jolteon. Simple enough!
But here is the crucial information: data mining of Pokémon GO’s code reveals that this trick is a “one-shot” deal. Each name can only be used once per account.
So if you already used Sparky previously to evolve another Eevee into Jolteon, it will no longer work a second time. Evolving that Eevee will result in a random evolution instead.
The Pros and Cons of Using the Name Trick
Clearly understanding the name trick mechanics leads to an important strategic question:
Should you use the name trick to guarantee a particular evolution, or save it?
There are good arguments on both sides:
Pros of Using the Name Trick:
- Guarantees your desired evolution easily
- Lets you evolve rare variants like Shiny or Flower Crown to the form you want
- Evolving high-level Eevees risks getting stuck with a weak random evolution
Cons of Using the Name Trick:
- Once used, it no longer works for that evolution going forward
- Other reliable evolution methods exist beyond the name trick
- You may luck out with a strong random evolution & regret using your name
So in summary – use your one-shot name tricks carefully! But no need to stress. Keep reading for plenty of alternative evolution tips…
Alternative Eevolution Methods Beyond the Name Trick
While the Eevee name trick only works once per evolution, fortunately there are other ways to influence and control Eevee evolutions in Pokémon GO. Let‘s analyze a few popular evolution methods and when they can be used effectively:
Walking Eevee for Espeon/Umbreon Evolutions
How It Works:
- Set Eevee as your buddy Pokémon
- Walk 10 km with Eevee as your buddy
- Earn 2 candy from walking with your Eevee buddy
- With Eevee still set as your buddy, hit the evolve button during the Day for Espeon, or Night for Umbreon
This method gives a 100% guaranteed Espeon/Umbreon evolution, and can be repeated as many times as you want. It‘s most reliable way to get additional copies of these two eeveelutions.
[Insert data table with max CP and attack values for Espeon vs other Eeveelutions]Using Special Lure Modules
How It Works:
- Activate either a Mossy Lure or Glacial Lure on a PokéStop
- With the lure active, evolve Eevee within range of that PokéStop
- Mossy Lure = guaranteed Leafeon evolution
- Glacial Lure = guaranteed Glaceon evolution
Much like the walking method, using special lure modules allows you to safely evolve as many Leafeon/Glaceon as you desire. It does require sacrificing a lure module, but for certain scenarios this is an optimal evolution solution.
Here‘s a comparison of Leafeon vs Glaceon‘s key battle statistics:
| Pokemon | Max CP | Attack | Defense | Stamina |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leafeon | 2,979 | 226 | 151 | 163 |
| Glaceon | 3,126 | 238 | 205 | 163 |
As you can see, Glaceon edges out Leafeon in CP and attack values.
Using Fairy Fast Move for Sylveon
How it Works:
- Teach Eevee a Fairy-type Fast Move (Charm, Draining Kiss, Disarming Voice, etc)
- Evolve Eevee while it knows any Fairy Fast Move
- Doing so guarantees a Sylveon evolution
The Sylveon method gives you another repeatable and reliable way to evolve this elusive Fairy-type Eeveelution at any time. Charm is an easy Fairy move to learn via normal Charged TM.
Here is how Sylveon compares to the rest of the Eevee crew:
| Pokemon | Max CP | Attack | Defense | Stamina |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaporeon | 3,114 | 205 | 177 | 277 |
| Sylveon | 3,256 | 203 | 205 | 216 |
As shown above, Sylveon sports the highest max CP of all Eeveelutions – slightly ahead of past champion Vaporeon. It remains one of the top Fairy-type attackers in the game as well.
Wrap Up & Summary
So in summary – yes the Eevee name trick does only work once per evolution. But the good news is that experienced Pokémon GO trainers have plenty of alternative methods to obtain additional copies of favorite Eevelutions.
- For Leafeon/Glaceon – use Mossy/Glacial Lure modules
- For Espeon/Umbreon – walk 10km then evolve as buddy
- For Sylveon – teach a Fairy Fast move then evolve
I hope this comprehensive guide from a fellow passionate gamer gives you all the knowledge needed to master Eevee evolutions with or without the name trick! Let me know if you have any other topics you‘d like to see covered. Happy hunting, trainers!
