Acquiring Sylveon, the graceful Fairy-type Pokémon, in Pokémon Y presents a unique challenge. Unlike its counterparts, Sylveon’s evolution cannot be triggered solely through leveling up. To unlock its ethereal beauty, trainers must embark on a quest that requires patience, determination, and a special bond with their Eevee companion.
Before embarking on this enchanting journey, it’s crucial to ensure that your Eevee possesses two vital qualities: affection and mastery of two specific moves. Cultivating affection involves showering your Eevee with love and attention. Engage in frequent interactions, such as petting, feeding, and playing with it. As your Eevee’s affection grows, its base happiness stat will increase, paving the way for its transformation. Additionally, your Eevee must have mastered the moves Charm and Fairy Wind. These moves can be acquired through natural level-up or by using TMs. The combination of these prerequisites sets the stage for Sylveon’s imminent arrival.
With your Eevee’s affection and moves firmly established, the final step involves leveling it up during the daytime in a location with a Fairy-type environment. Santalune Forest, with its verdant greenery and enchanting Fairy ambiance, provides the perfect setting for this transformation. As your Eevee reaches the appropriate level, its accumulated affection and mastery of Fairy-type moves will culminate in its graceful evolution into Sylveon. The Pokémon’s once-brown fur will transform into a radiant white, adorned with ethereal ribbons that shimmer in the sunlight, symbolizing the deep bond and shared experiences between trainer and Pokémon.
Gathering the Required Items
Embarking on the enchanting journey to acquire Sylveon, the ethereal fairy-type Pokémon, necessitates the thoughtful acquisition of specific items.
1. Dawn Stone
The Dawn Stone, a precious artifact imbued with the essence of dawn, holds the power to transform Eevee, the versatile Pokémon, into the graceful Sylveon.
In Pokémon Y, the coveted Dawn Stone can be located in two secluded locales:
| Location | Acquisition Method |
|---|---|
| Lumiose City | Purchase at the Stone Emporium for 10,000 Poké Dollars |
| Reflection Cave | Discover as a hidden item while exploring the cave |
Alternatively, players may partake in the Super Training regimen with their Eevee, which offers a chance to acquire the coveted Dawn Stone as a potential reward.
Leveling Up Eevee
To evolve Eevee into Sylveon, it must now have two Affection hearts and be leveled up while knowing a Fairy-type move. Affection is gained by interacting with Eevee in various ways, such as:
- Battling with Eevee
- Feeding Eevee Poké Beans
- Petting Eevee at the Pokémon Amie
Once Eevee has two hearts of Affection, it can be leveled up to evolve into Sylveon. This can be done through battling, using Rare Candies, or participating in the Pokémon Amie minigames.
Fairy-type Moves
Eevee can learn a variety of Fairy-type moves, including:
| Move | Level |
|---|---|
| Charm | 18 |
| Baby-Doll Eyes | 21 |
| Fairy Wind | 28 |
It is recommended to teach Eevee a Fairy-type move before leveling it up to ensure that it evolves into Sylveon. Note that if Eevee forgets its Fairy-type move, it will not evolve into Sylveon, even if it has two Affection hearts.
Teaching Eevee Specific Moves
Eevee can be taught various moves through leveling up, TMs, and move tutors. The specific moves that Eevee needs to know to evolve into Sylveon are:
Charm (TM11)
Charm is a Fairy-type move that decreases the target’s Special Attack stat. It can be purchased from the Move Tutor in Couriway Town after defeating the Pokémon League.
Baby-Doll Eyes (TM30)
Baby-Doll Eyes is a Fairy-type move that lowers the target’s Attack stat. It can be found on Route 10 or purchased from the Move Tutor in Couriway Town.
Attract (TM45)
Attract is a Normal-type move that has a 100% chance of infatuating the target of the opposite gender. It can be found in Reflection Cave or purchased from the Move Tutor in Couriway Town.
Last Resort (Level 43)
Last Resort is a Normal-type move that is only usable when Eevee knows no other moves. It deals damage based on Eevee’s lowest stat.
Facade (TM73)
Facade is a Normal-type move that deals bonus damage if the user has a status condition. It can be purchased from the Move Tutor in Couriway Town.
Return (Friendship)
Return is a Normal-type move that deals damage based on the user’s friendship with its trainer. It becomes more powerful as the friendship level increases.
Determining Eevee’s Affection Level
Eevee’s affection level plays a crucial role in evolving it into Sylveon. To determine its affection level, consider the following factors:
Petting and Grooming
Regularly petting and grooming your Eevee increases its affection. Use the “Pet” option in the Pokémon-Amie menu to interact with it daily. Additionally, keep it clean by using the “Groom” option.
Playing and Training
Engaging in play activities and training with your Eevee further enhances its affection. Participate in various minigames in Pokémon-Amie and actively train it in battles.
Feeding and Healing
Providing Eevee with Poffins and other treats raises its affection. Moreover, healing it when it’s injured strengthens your bond with it.
Stationary Charge Meter
The Stationary Charge Meter in Pokémon-Amie indicates Eevee’s affection level. As you interact with it, the meter will gradually fill up. Once it reaches the maximum level, a heart icon appears, signaling a high affection level.
| Affection Level | Indicator |
|---|---|
| Low | Eevee avoids interaction and may cry |
| Medium | Eevee responds to interaction but may not always show affection |
| High | Eevee actively seeks interaction and displays clear affection |
The Time and Location Factor
Obtaining Sylveon in Pokémon Y requires specific conditions to be met, including time, location, and character interactions. Understanding these factors is crucial for successfully evolving your Eevee into Sylveon.
Timing
Sylveon can only be evolved during the daytime in the Kalos region. This includes the hours between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM in-game time. Attempting to evolve Eevee into Sylveon at other times will not be successful.
Location
To initiate the evolution, you must be in a specific location known as the “Poké Puff Bakery.” This building is located in Couriway Town, which is accessible early in the game. The bakery is where you can create Poké Puffs, which are a type of food that Eevee loves.
Character Interaction
Before attempting to evolve Eevee into Sylveon, it’s essential to interact with a specific character in the bakery. This character is called “Lina,” and she can be found inside the bakery. Speak to Lina and choose the option to “Make Delicious Poké Puffs Together.”
Friendship
In addition to the above factors, Eevee must also have a high level of friendship with the player character. This can be achieved by spending time with Eevee in your party, leveling it up, and using it in battles. The friendship level can be checked in the Pokémon-Amie menu.
Evolution Process
| Interaction | Result |
|---|---|
| Feed Eevee a Poké Puff made with Lina | Evolves into Sylveon if friendship is high |
Troubleshooting Common Issues
1. My Eevee is not evolving into Sylveon.
Ensure that your Eevee has met all the requirements for Sylveon evolution: friendship level, field move, and knowing a Fairy-type move.
2. My Eevee is highly friendly, but it still doesn’t evolve.
Check your Eevee’s move set. If it doesn’t know a Fairy-type move, teach it one using a TM or move tutor.
3. My Eevee is at the right level, highly friendly, and knows a Fairy-type move, but it still won’t evolve.
Make sure you’re trying to evolve during daylight hours. Sylveon evolves only during the daytime.
4. My Eevee is level 100, highly friendly, knows a Fairy-type move, and it’s daytime, but it still refuses to evolve.
Eevee cannot evolve beyond level 59. Level your Eevee to 59 or below before attempting to evolve it.
5. I’ve tried everything, and my Eevee still won’t evolve.
Contact the Pokémon support team for assistance. There may be an underlying bug or issue preventing your Eevee from evolving.
6. My Sylveon has strange or incorrect stats.
Check your Sylveon’s nature, held item, and EV allocation. These factors can influence its stats.
7. My Sylveon’s moveset is not optimal.
Consult online resources, such as Smogon, for the most effective moveset based on your Sylveon’s role and individual stats.
Tips for Success
1. Choose a Female Eevee
Sylveon can only evolve from a female Eevee. Make sure to check the Eevee’s gender before you start the evolution process.
2. Level Up Eevee with a Fairy-Type Move
Eevee needs to learn a Fairy-type move to evolve into Sylveon. Teach Eevee a Fairy-type move using a TM or move tutor.
3. Increase Eevee’s Fairy-Type Level
The higher Eevee’s Fairy-type level, the easier it will be to evolve it into Sylveon. You can increase its Fairy-type level by using Fairy-type moves in battle or using items like Fairy Stones.
4. Have Eevee Hold a Soothe Bell
Holding a Soothe Bell will slow down Eevee’s experience gain, but it will also increase its happiness. A happy Eevee is more likely to evolve into Sylveon.
5. Level Up Eevee During the Day
Eevee needs to level up while it is daytime to evolve into Sylveon.
6. Avoid Evolving Eevee into Umbreon or Espeon
If you evolve Eevee into Umbreon or Espeon, it will not be able to evolve into Sylveon later.
7. Be Patient
Evolving Eevee into Sylveon can take some time. Be patient and eventually Eevee will evolve into the Fairy-type Pokémon you desire.
8. Level Up Eevee in a Specific Location
There is a specific location in Pokémon Y where you can level up Eevee to evolve it into Sylveon more easily. This location is the Fairy-Type Gym in Laverre City. The Fairy-Type Gym has a field that boosts the experience gain of Fairy-type Pokémon. This makes it the ideal place to level up Eevee in preparation for evolving it into Sylveon.
| Gym | Recommended Level |
|---|---|
| Fairy-Type Gym
(Laverre City) | 33-37 |
