Sylveon

Sylveon is a Fairy type Pokémon introduced in Generation 6. It is known as the Intertwining Pokémon.

Sylveon

Sylveon artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 700
Type Fairy
Species Intertwining Pokémon
Height 1.0 m (3′03″)
Weight 23.5 kg (51.8 lbs)
Abilities 1. Cute Charm
Pixilate (hidden ability)
Local № 085 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos)
131 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex)
161 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)
204 (Sword/Shield)
033 (Legends: Arceus)
082 (The Crown Tundra)

Training

EV yield 2 Special Defense
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 184
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender 87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles 35 (8,739–8,995 steps)

Base stats

HP 95
300 394
Attack 65
121 251
Defense 65
121 251
Sp. Atk 110
202 350
Sp. Def 130
238 394
Speed 60
112 240
Total 525 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Sylveon.

NorFirWatEleGraIceFigPoiGro
½2
FlyPsyBugRocGhoDraDarSteFai
½0½2

Evolution chart

#133
Eevee
Normal
(use Water Stone)
#134
Vaporeon
Water
(use Thunder Stone)
#135
Jolteon
Electric
(use Fire Stone)
#136
Flareon
Fire
#133
Eevee
Normal
(high Friendship, Daytime)
#196
Espeon
Psychic
(high Friendship, Nighttime)
#197
Umbreon
Dark
#133
Eevee
Normal
(level up near a Mossy Rock)
#470
Leafeon
Grass
(level up near an Icy Rock)
#471
Glaceon
Ice
#133
Eevee
Normal
(♥♥ Affection in Pokémon Amie, knowing Fairy move)
#700
Sylveon
Fairy

Sylveon changes

Pokédex entries

X
Omega Ruby		 It sends a soothing aura from its ribbonlike feelers to calm fights.
Y
Alpha Sapphire		 It wraps its ribbonlike feelers around the arm of its beloved Trainer and walks with him or her.
Sun Its ribbonlike feelers give off an aura that weakens hostility in its prey, causing them to let down their guard. Then it attacks.
Moon When this Pokémon sights its prey, it swirls its ribbonlike feelers as a distraction. A moment later, it pounces.
Ultra Sun Once a fight breaks out, it will unflinchingly charge at dragon Pokémon that are many times larger than itself.
Ultra Moon Sylveon wraps its ribbonlike feelers around its Trainer’s arm because this touch enables it to read its Trainer’s feelings.
Sword By releasing enmity-erasing waves from its ribbonlike feelers, Sylveon stops any conflict.
Shield There’s a Galarian fairy tale that describes a beautiful Sylveon vanquishing a dreadful dragon Pokémon.
Legends: Arceus It emits a soothing aura from its ribbon-shaped organs. It wraps these appendages around quarrelers to instantly restore calm to the situation.

Moves learned by Sylveon

Sword/Shield Legends: Arceus

Moves learnt by level up

Sylveon learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Baton PassNormalStatus — —
1BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
1CharmFairyStatus — 100
1CopycatNormalStatus — —
1CovetNormalPhysical 60 100
1Disarming VoiceFairySpecial 40 ∞
1Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
1GrowlNormalStatus — 100
1Helping HandNormalStatus — —
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
1Tail WhipNormalStatus — 100
1Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
5Sand AttackGroundStatus — 100
10Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
15Baby-Doll EyesFairyStatus — 100
20SwiftNormalSpecial 60 ∞
25Light ScreenPsychicStatus — —
30Draining KissFairySpecial 50 100
35Misty TerrainFairyStatus — —
40Skill SwapPsychicStatus — —
45Psych UpNormalStatus — —
50MoonblastFairySpecial 95 100
55Last ResortNormalPhysical 140 100

Moves learnt on evolution

Sylveon learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sword & Shield (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Disarming VoiceFairySpecial 40 ∞

Egg moves

Sylveon learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Sylveon egg moves page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
CurseGhostStatus — —
DetectFightingStatus — —
Double KickFightingPhysical 30 100
FlailNormalPhysical — 100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
TickleNormalStatus — 100
WishNormalStatus — —
YawnNormalStatus — —

Move Tutor moves

Sylveon can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Misty ExplosionFairySpecial 100 100

Moves learnt by TM

Sylveon is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
02Pay DayNormalPhysical 40 100
08Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
09Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
10Magical LeafGrassSpecial 60 ∞
15DigGroundPhysical 80 100
17Light ScreenPsychicStatus — —
18ReflectPsychicStatus — —
19SafeguardNormalStatus — —
21RestPsychicStatus — —
24SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
25ProtectNormalStatus — —
29CharmFairyStatus — 100
31AttractNormalStatus — 100
33Rain DanceWaterStatus — —
34Sunny DayFireStatus — —
39FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
40SwiftNormalSpecial 60 ∞
41Helping HandNormalStatus — —
46Weather BallNormalSpecial 50 100
47Fake TearsDarkStatus — 100
76RoundNormalSpecial 60 100
79RetaliateNormalPhysical 70 100
87Draining KissFairySpecial 50 100
89Misty TerrainFairyStatus — —
92Mystical FireFireSpecial 75 100

Moves learnt by TR

Sylveon is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
13Focus EnergyNormalStatus — —
20SubstituteNormalStatus — —
25PsyshockPsychicSpecial 80 100
26EndureNormalStatus — —
27Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
29Baton PassNormalStatus — —
31Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
33Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
40Skill SwapPsychicStatus — —
42Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial 90 100
49Calm MindPsychicStatus — —
82Stored PowerPsychicSpecial 20 100
85Work UpNormalStatus — —
90Play RoughFairyPhysical 90 90
92Dazzling GleamFairySpecial 80 100

Moves learnt by level up

Sylveon learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
?Fairy WindFairySpecial 40 100
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
6Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
11SwiftNormalSpecial 60 ∞
18Baby-Doll EyesFairyStatus — 100
25MimicNormalStatus — —
25Play RoughFairyPhysical 90 90
34Calm MindPsychicStatus — —
43Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100

Move Tutor moves

Sylveon can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Baby-Doll EyesFairyStatus — 100
Calm MindPsychicStatus — —
Dazzling GleamFairySpecial 80 100
Focus EnergyNormalStatus — —
Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
Magical LeafGrassSpecial 60 ∞
Mystical FireFireSpecial 75 100
Play RoughFairyPhysical 90 90
RestPsychicStatus — —
Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100
Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
SwiftNormalSpecial 60 ∞

Sylveon sprites

Type Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8
Normal Sylveon sprite from X & Y Sylveon sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Sylveon sprite from Sword & Shield
Shiny Sylveon Shiny sprite from X & Y Sylveon Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon —

Where to find Sylveon

X
Y
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire		 Evolve Eevee
Sun
Moon
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon		 Evolve Eevee/Eevee (Partner Eevee)
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee		 Not available in this game
Sword
Shield		 Evolve Eevee/Eevee (Partner Eevee)
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl		 Not available in this game
Legends: Arceus Space-Time Distortion

Answers to Sylveon questions

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian Sylveon
Japanese ニンフィア (Nymphia)
German Feelinara
French Nymphali

Name origin

sylph
an invisible spirit of the air; a fairy
eon
long period of time (implying evolution)