Competitive Information for Eevee (Starter) [Sun/Moon]
Normal
Abilities:
This Pokemon's same-type attack bonus (STAB) is 2 instead of 1.5.
On switch-in, this Pokemon shudders if any foe has a supereffective or OHKO move.
No competitive use.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Eevee-starter? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Meet Eevee-Starter, the superior Pokémon of Normal types! Eevee-Starter is a common Pokémon to see in the SM metagame. Its only type-related weakness is Fighting. Explore the movesets below to see how Eevee-Starter performs in battles.
Item: Normalium Z / Shell Bell
Ability: Adaptability
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Facade
- Sappy Seed
- Sizzly Slide
- Bite
Prepare for single battles with Eevee as a superior Physical Sweeper. This approach seeks to crush rivals using lethal physical moves. The Shell Bell item option is to help Eevee recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Adaptability, Eevee's same-type attack bonus (stab) is 2 instead of 1.5. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. With a Normalium Z equipped to it, if Eevee has a normal move, this item allows it to use a normal z-move.
◆ Facade is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Eevee is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Sappy Seed is a physical 90-base power Grass-type move (summons leech seed).
◆ Sizzly Slide is a physical 90-base power Fire-type move (100% chance to burn the foe).
◆ Bite is a physical 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
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Item: Darkinium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Adaptability
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Baddy Bad
- Bouncy Bubble
- Buzzy Buzz
- Freezy Frost
Ready for single battles? Eevee is a wonderful Special Sweeper. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with powerful special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Eevee's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Adaptability, Eevee's same-type attack bonus (stab) is 2 instead of 1.5. With a Darkinium Z equipped to it, if Eevee has a dark move, this item allows it to use a dark z-move.
◆ Bouncy Bubble is a special 90-base power Water-type move (Eevee recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Buzzy Buzz is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (100% chance to paralyze the foe).
◆ Freezy Frost is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (eliminates all stat changes).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Eevee-starter? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Normalium Z / Shell Bell
Ability: Adaptability
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Facade
- Sappy Seed
- Sizzly Slide
- Bite
Eevee proves to be a dazzling Physical Sweeper for double battles. The purpose of this moveset is to crush rivals using overwhelming physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Eevee recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Adaptability, Eevee's same-type attack bonus (stab) is 2 instead of 1.5. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. With a Normalium Z equipped to it, if Eevee has a normal move, this item allows it to use a normal z-move.
◆ Facade is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Eevee is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Sappy Seed is a physical 90-base power Grass-type move (summons leech seed).
◆ Sizzly Slide is a physical 90-base power Fire-type move (100% chance to burn the foe).
◆ Bite is a physical 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
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Item: Waterium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Adaptability
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Bouncy Bubble
- Baddy Bad
- Buzzy Buzz
- Freezy Frost
In double battles, Eevee's Special Sweeper role is a sensational. This moveset is tailored to crush rivals using overwhelming special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Eevee's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Adaptability, Eevee's same-type attack bonus (stab) is 2 instead of 1.5. With a Waterium Z equipped to it, if Eevee has a water move, this item allows it to use a water z-move.
◆ Baddy Bad is a special 90-base power Dark-type move (summons reflect).
◆ Buzzy Buzz is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (100% chance to paralyze the foe).
◆ Freezy Frost is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (eliminates all stat changes).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Eevee-starter can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Eevee-starter.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Eevee-starter can perform in Sun/Moon. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SM Move and Ability Combos for Eevee-starter
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Helping Hand, Protect, Quick Attack
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Most notable and possible best moves for Eevee-starter
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Eevee-starter in Sun and Moon
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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