Competitive Information for Eevee [X/Y]
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 X/Y Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the X/Y metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Say hello to Eevee, a renowned Pokémon that excels with Normal typing! Eevee is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It often dominates battles in the LC tier (Little Cup). Its only type-related weakness is Fighting. Want to master Eevee's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Adaptability
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Bite
- Dig
- Curse
In single battles, Eevee is known as an extraordinary Physical Sweeper. It is primarily designed to overwhelm foes with destructive physical 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. 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.
◆ 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: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Adaptability
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Round
- Synchronoise / Stored Power
- Shadow Ball
- Mud-Slap
For single battles, Eevee is a magnificent Special Sweeper. This setup is intended to crush rivals using formidable special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Eevee's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. 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.
◆ Round is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ 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
Dominating single battles, Eevee is a renowned Physical Sweeper. This configuration strives to overwhelm foes with lethal physical 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 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
In single battles, Eevee is known as an awesome Support. 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 X/Y 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 X/Y metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Adaptability
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Bite
- Dig
- Curse
Eevee excels as a pretty decent Physical Sweeper during double battles. It's purpose is to crush rivals using forceful 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. 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.
◆ 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: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Adaptability
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Round
- Synchronoise / Stored Power
- Shadow Ball
- Mud-Slap
For double battles, Eevee is popular Special Sweeper. This moveset design focuses to take down the opponent's team with potent special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Eevee's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. 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.
◆ Round is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ 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 X/Y 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 X/Y. 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 XY 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: Detect, Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Baby-Doll Eyes, Quick Attack
- Moves that inflict status: Yawn, Toxic
Moves that boost Eevee's stats
- Curse
- Work Up
- Note:This Pokemon can also learn Stored Power.
Most notable and possible best moves for Eevee
- Baton Pass
- Protect
- Rest
- Stored Power
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Eevee in X and Y
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Eevee's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon X and Y
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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