How to evolve Eevee into Espeon in Pokemon Go

Eevee boasts eight unique evolutions in Pokemon Go, and Espeon definitely stands out as one of the most powerful. Let’s dive into how to get Espeon in Pokemon Go, covering everything from the name trick to the buddy strategy.

Eevee is one of the most sought-after Pokemon in Pokemon Go because players can evolve it into eight different creatures. Even though the likes of Flareon and Vaporeon cannot compete with other Pokemon of their type, getting an Umbreon, Espeon, or Sylveon is always desirable.

This guide will cover every step through which you can evolve Eevee into Espeon in Pokemon Go.

• How to unlock Espeon in Pokemon Go
• Naming trick to get Espeon in Pokemon Go

How to get Espeon in Pokemon Go

To get an Espeon in Pokemon Go, you need to follow these steps:

1. Make Eevee your walking buddy by tapping on the Pokemon icon beside your Trainer’s face in Pokemon Go and clicking on the ‘Swap Buddies’ option to select Eevee.
2. Make sure that this is the Eevee you want to evolve and that it has ample IVs and Combat Power.
3. Walk a total of 10 km with your walking buddy Eevee. An Espeon silhouette should now appear beside the Evolve button in the Pokemon’s menu.
4. Use 25 Eevee candies to evolve it into an Espeon during the day.

It is worth noting that evolving an Eevee that you’ve walked 10 km with during the night turns it into an Umbreon.

To avoid any mistakes, ensure that this silhouette appears in the game’s Evolve section:

Naming trick to get Espeon in Pokemon Go

Pokemon Go players can unlock Espeon effortlessly by changing the nickname of their Eevee to Sakura. As soon as they change the nickname, the Evolve button should display an Espeon silhouette.

However, the naming method only works once per evolution in Pokemon Go. This implies that after obtaining Espeon by changing its nickname, you will have to walk 10 km with an Eevee to get another one.

Espeon is often called the second-best Psychic-type Pokemon if Legendary and Shadow Psychic-type Pokemon aren’t included. This makes it great for casual players as well as beginners. Its Psychic-type moves are strong against Fighting-type Pokemon and it’s a decent party member in the PvP leagues.

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