Competitive Information for Eevee [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? 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!
Unleash the power of Eevee, a high-quality Pokémon with Normal typing. Eevee is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. In the LC tier (Little Cup), it's a fierce competitor. Its only type-related weakness is Fighting. Check out the movesets listed below to learn more about Eevee's strategies.
Item: Normalium Z / Shell Bell
Ability: Adaptability
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Bite
- Dig
- Curse
In single battles, Eevee's Physical Sweeper role is a fabulous. The objective of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with destructive physical attacks. 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. With a Normalium Z equipped to it, if Eevee has a normal move, this item allows it to use a normal z-move.
◆ Return is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Bite is a physical 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Dig is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Curse is a status move (curses if ghost, else -1 spe, +1 atk, +1 def).
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Item: Normalium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Adaptability
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Hidden Power
- Synchronoise / Stored Power
- Shadow Ball
- Mud-Slap
Eevee is a phenomenal Special Sweeper to use for single battles. It's goal is to crush rivals using destructive special moves. 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 Normalium Z equipped to it, if Eevee has a normal move, this item allows it to use a normal z-move.
◆ Hidden Power is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Normal-type move (varies in type based on your Eevee's ivs).
◆ Synchronoise is a special 120-base power Psychic-type move (hits adjacent pokemon sharing your Eevee's type).
◆ Stored Power is a special 20-base power Psychic-type move (+ 20 power for each of your Eevee's stat boosts).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Mud-Slap is a special 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb
Ability: Anticipation
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 42 Hp / 225 Atk / 243 Spe
Moveset:
- Retaliate
- Yawn
- Wish
- Take Down
Prepare for single battles with Eevee as a noteworthy Physical Sweeper. This moveset is designed to crush rivals using intense physical power. 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 Anticipation, on switch-in Eevee shudders if any foe has a supereffective or ohko move.
◆ Yawn is a status move (puts the target to sleep after 1 turn).
◆ Wish is a status move (next turn, 50% of your Eevee's max hp is restored).
◆ Take Down is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Normal-type move (has 1/4 recoil).
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Item: Choice Band
Ability: Adaptability
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 212 Def / 84 SpD / 212 Spe
Moveset:
- Covet
- Fake Tears / Flail
- Dig
- Bite
Eevee is a terrific Support to use for single battles. Choice Band will increase the damage of Eevee's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Adaptability, Eevee's same-type attack bonus (stab) is 2 instead of 1.5.
◆ Fake Tears is a status move (lowers the target's special defense by 2 stages).
◆ Flail is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (more power the less hp your Eevee has left).
◆ Dig is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Bite is a physical 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Eevee? 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 / Return
- Bite
- Dig
- Curse
Eevee excels as a superior Physical Sweeper during double battles. It's meant to overwhelm foes with forceful 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. With a Normalium Z equipped to it, if Eevee has a normal move, this item allows it to use a normal z-move.
◆ Return is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Bite is a physical 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Dig is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Curse is a status move (curses if ghost, else -1 spe, +1 atk, +1 def).
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Item: Normalium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Adaptability
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Hidden Power
- Synchronoise / Stored Power
- Shadow Ball
- Mud-Slap
When it comes to double battles, Eevee shines as a pretty decent Special Sweeper. The main aim of this moveset is 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 Normalium Z equipped to it, if Eevee has a normal move, this item allows it to use a normal z-move.
◆ Hidden Power is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Normal-type move (varies in type based on your Eevee's ivs).
◆ Synchronoise is a special 120-base power Psychic-type move (hits adjacent pokemon sharing your Eevee's type).
◆ Stored Power is a special 20-base power Psychic-type move (+ 20 power for each of your Eevee's stat boosts).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Mud-Slap is a special 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Eevee 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.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Eevee 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
- Moves: Wish + Baton pass
- Moves: Endure + Flail
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Yawn + Protect
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Bide, Detect, Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Baby-Doll Eyes, Quick Attack
- Moves that inflict status: Yawn, Toxic
Moves that boost Eevee's stats
- Curse
- Rage
- Skull Bash
- Work Up
- Note:This Pokemon can also learn Stored Power.
Most notable and possible best moves for Eevee
- Baton Pass
- Hidden Power
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Stored Power
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Eevee 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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