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Sylveon (Japanese: ニンフィア, HepburnNinfia) (SIL-vee-on[1]) is a Fairy‐type Pokémon introduced in Generation VI. It is one of the eight possible evolutions for Eevee.

Biology

Physiology

Sylveon concept art

Concept art of Sylveon.

Sylveon is a quadruped mammalian Pokémon with white colored fur covering most of its slender body. The top of its head is a vibrant shade of pink, and it has long pink rabbit‐like ears with dark blue insides. Sylveon has a short, blunt catlike muzzle and a small black nose. Sylveon's skin is arranged to form pink and white bows on its right ear and around its neck. Attached to the bowlike skin are ribbonlike feelers with pink and blue tips that curl around Sylveon's body. It has four slender legs, small dainty pink‐tipped paws, and feet with three visible toes on each. Sylveon has two large blue eyes with white pupils and two pointed teeth on its upper jaw, seen when its mouth is open. It has a fluffy pink tail that curves inward slightly to form a crescent shape, possibly a reference to the moon phase.

The Shiny variation of Sylveon has inverse coloration, with blue and red fur (replacing the pink patches and the blue in its ears) and reddish‐pink eyes.

Behavior

Sylveon is a kind and gentle Pokémon; one uses its charm to hunt in the wild. They use their ribbonlike feelers to hold hands with their Trainers and walk alongside them, enabling them to sense the feelings of their Trainers. They can bring even the most intense battles to a halt by using their feelers to exude an aura of peace and tranquillity, causing those near them to lose their fighting spirit, before they strikes a powerful and unexpected attack. Their movements are graceful and fluid, making them appear to be almost weightless. They are known to captivate or charm others with a gentle, calming, and rather adorable "Nyaaah~" noise, which they often make when using moves such as Attract or Charm to enchant a target.

Sylveon are also very attractive to other Pokémon, which provides their an advantage on luring prey with their appearance in the wild through deception. This means that they can enamour a predator or a prey item with their charming looks, and gain an advantage. Despite having an adorable and graceful appearance, Sylveon are heavily implied to be carnivorous according to Pokédex entries.

When riled up, Sylveon will become fearless and will not hesitate to strike, no matter how large its opponents are. Galarian fairy tales have even depicted tales of Sylveon defeating ferocious dragon Pokémon.

Sylveon are most commonly found in urban areas, as it relies humans to evolve it from Eevee with strong friendships. Only few are spotted in the wild.

Natural abilities

Sylveon can exude a peacefully soothing aura from their ribbon-like organs to tranquilize their foes or prey. They can wrap and strangle quarrellers with their long extensible feelers as well.

Evolution

Eevee evolves into Sylveon when leveled up knowing a Fairy‐type move and gaining at least two Affection hearts in Pokémon‐Amie or Pokémon Refresh. Starting from Generation VIII, it evolves via high friendship with a Fairy‐type move.

Game data

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
X and Y Evolve Eevee None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Evolve Eevee None
Sun and Moon Evolve Eevee None
Sword and Shield Lake of Outrage
Max Raid Battles: Lake of Outrage
One
Rare
SWSH
The Crown Tundra
Giant's Bed
Max Raid Battles: Ballimere Lake
One
Rare

Pokédex entries

  • X

    It sends a soothing aura from its ribbonlike feelers to calm fights.

  • Y

    It wraps its ribbonlike feelers around the arm of its beloved Trainer and walks with him or her.

  • Omega Ruby

    It sends a soothing aura from its ribbonlike feelers to calm fights.

  • 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.


Stats

Stats
HP
95
Attack
65
Defense
65
Sp. Atk
110
Sp. Def
130
Speed
60
Total
525

Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Fairy Wind 40 100% 30 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Special
1 Disarming Voice 40 —% 15 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Special
1 Helping Hand —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Tackle 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Tail Whip 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Evo Fairy Wind 40 100% 30 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Special
5 Sand Attack 100% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Status
9 Baby-Doll Eyes 100% 30 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Status
13 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
17 Swift 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
20 Draining Kiss 50 100% 10 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Special
25 Skill Swap —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
29 Misty Terrain —% 10 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Status
33 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
37 Moonblast 95 100% 15 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Special
41 Last Resort 140 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
45 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Disarming Voice 40 —% 15 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Special Cute 2 0 ♥
1 Tail Whip 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
1 Tackle 50 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
1 Helping Hand —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 4 0 ♥
5 Sand Attack 100% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Status Cute 3 0 ♥
9 Fairy Wind 40 100% 30 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
13 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
17 Swift 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2 0 ♥
20 Draining Kiss 50 100% 10 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Special Cute 1 0 ♥
25 Skill Swap —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 1 0 ♥
29 Misty Terrain —% 10 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Status Beautiful 3 0 ♥
33 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
37 Moonblast 95 100% 15 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Special Beautiful 1 4 ♥
41 Last Resort 140 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 1 0 ♥
45 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM01 Work Up —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM03 Psyshock 80 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM04 Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM99 Dazzling Gleam 80 100% 10 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Special
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM03 Psyshock 80 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Beautiful 1 4 ♥
TM04 Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 1 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 4 4 ♥
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Clever 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM67 Retaliate 70 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 4 ♥
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 2 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM99 Dazzling Gleam 80 100% 10 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding

Breeding Generation VII
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Captivate Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Vulpix, Vulpix, Meowth, Meowth, Persian, Persian, Stantler, Skitty, Glameow, Purugly, Purrloin, Minccino, Popplio, Brionne, Primarina 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Charm Eevee, Snubbull, Granbull, Teddiursa, Phanpy, Skitty, Pachirisu, Buneary, Lopunny, Glameow, Purugly, Minccino, Deerling, Sawsbuck, Cubchoo, Furfrou, Meowstic, Dedenne 100% 20 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Status
Covet Mankey, Eevee, Teddiursa, Ursaring, Zigzagoon, Linoone, Slakoth, Slaking, Skitty, Espurr, Meowstic 60 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Curse Numel, Camerupt, Torkoal, Bidoof, Bibarel —% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
Detect Zangoose, Absol, Lucario, Patrat, Watchog, Mienfoo, Mienshao —% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status
Endure Dunsparce, Swinub, Piloswine, Mamoswine, Phanpy, Vigoroth, Pachirisu, Buneary, Lopunny, Cubchoo, Beartic —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Fake Tears Teddiursa, Ursaring, Mawile, Zorua 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
Flail Dunsparce, Swinub, Phanpy, Zigzagoon, Slakoth, Slaking, Torkoal, Spinda, Cubchoo, Beartic, Bunnelby, Diggersby, Stufful, Bewear, Komala 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Natural Gift Phanpy, Pansage, Pansear, Panpour 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Stored Power Munna, Oranguru 20 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
Synchronoise Whismur, Loudred, Exploud, Kecleon, Munna 120 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
Tickle Aipom, Ambipom, Minccino, Cinccino 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Wish * Pikachu, Girafarig, Skitty, Spinda, Fennekin, Komala, Togedemaru —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Yawn Wooper, Quagsire, Dunsparce, Poochyena, Mightyena, Slakoth, Slaking, Numel, Camerupt, Bidoof, Bibarel, Hippopotas, Hippowdon, Pansear, Munna, Yungoos, Gumshoos, Komala —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation VI
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
Captivate Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Vulpix, Skitty, Purrloin, Minccino 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 4 0 ♥
Charm Eevee, Snubbull, Granbull, Teddiursa, Phanpy, Skitty, Pachirisu, Buneary, Lopunny, Glameow, Purugly, Minccino, Deerling, Sawsbuck, Cubchoo 100% 20 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Status Cute 2 1 ♥
Covet Mankey, Eevee, Teddiursa, Ursaring, Zigzagoon, Linoone, Slakoth, Slaking, Skitty 60 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 1 0 ♥
Curse Numel, Camerupt, Torkoal, Bidoof, Bibarel —% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Tough 3 0 ♥
Detect Zangoose, Absol, Lucario, Patrat, Watchog, Mienfoo, Mienshao —% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status Cool 1 0 ♥
Endure Swinub, Piloswine, Mamoswine, Phanpy, Vigoroth, Pachirisu, Buneary, Lopunny, Cubchoo, Beartic —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 3 0 ♥
Fake Tears Teddiursa, Ursaring, Mawile, Zorua 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Cute 4 0 ♥
Flail Dunsparce, Swinub, Phanpy, Zigzagoon, Slakoth, Slaking, Torkoal, Spinda, Cubchoo, Beartic 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 1 0 ♥
Natural Gift Phanpy, Pansage, Pansear, Panpour 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
Stored Power Munna 20 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Clever 1 0 ♥
Synchronoise Whismur, Loudred, Exploud, Kecleon, Munna 120 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Clever 2 0 ♥
Tickle Aipom, Ambipom, Minccino, Cinccino 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
Wish * Pikachu, Skitty —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
Yawn Wooper, Quagsire, Dunsparce, Slakoth, Slaking, Numel, Camerupt, Bidoof, Bibarel, Hippopotas, Hippowdon, Pansear, Munna —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Tutoring

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Covet USUM 60 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Heal Bell USUM —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Helping Hand USUM —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Hyper Voice USUM 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Iron Tail USUM 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Laser Focus USUM —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Last Resort USUM 140 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Magic Coat USUM —% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Skill Swap USUM —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Telekinesis USUM —% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Covet ORAS 60 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 1 0 ♥
Heal Bell ORAS —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
Helping Hand ORAS —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 4 0 ♥
Hyper Voice ORAS 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2 2 ♥
Iron Tail ORAS 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
Last Resort ORAS 140 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 1 0 ♥
Magic Coat ORAS —% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
Skill Swap ORAS —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 1 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

Appearances

Anime

Serena Sylveon

Serena's Sylveon.

Sylveon first appeared in the short film Eevee & Friends.

Sylveon also appeared in "Kindergarten Chaos!", which belonged to a woman named Penelope. In the episode, it battled against Ash's Froakie and won after using the move Draining Kiss on Froakie, who had already been hit by Attract earlier in the battle, enthralling him with love. Sylveon, along with Pikachu, was later captured by Team Rocket and rescued by Ash and Randell. It was last seen with its trainer waving goodbye to Ash and his friends.

Valerie used a Sylveon against Ash's Talonflame during the Gym battle.

Serena's Eevee evolved into a Sylveon during a tag battle at a dance party in "Party Dancecapades".

Trivia

  • Sylveon is the lightest Eeveelution.
  • Sylveon was the first Fairy‐type Pokémon revealed, excluding Pokémon that had their type changed upon the Fairy type's introduction.
  • Sylveon is the only cross‐generation Eeveelution not to be introduced as a pair with another Eeveelution.
  • Sylveon is the only Pokémon introduced in Generation VI that is an evolutionary relative to a Pokémon from a previous generation.
  • Despite being shown as very peaceful in its Generation VI Pokédex entries and its trophy description in Super Smash Bros. 4 as well as being told its ribbonlike feelers bring peace, in Generation VII, it is said that its ribbonlike feelers are used as a form of hunting and straggling prey.
    • Its ability to use its ribbonlike feelers to calm fights is mentioned once again in its Pokémon Sword Pokédex entry.
  • Sylveon is the only Eeveelution with light‐colored eyes.
  • Sylveon was designed by Atsuko Nishida.
  • Sylveon ranked 6th, among all Pokémon, in the Pokémon of the Year 2020 poll by The Pokémon Company. It also ranked 2nd among all Kalos Pokémon.

Origin

Sylveon's overall appearance appears to take inspiration from rabbits and possibly the Asian Moon Rabbit due to fairies being known for their activity under moonlight. The Asian Moon Rabbit is also known for being companions with Chang'e, a Chinese moon goddess that wears a robe with many ribbons, which may be the inspiration for Sylveon's ribbon motif.

Etymology

Sylveon comes from sylvan (meaning of the forest, due to legends of fairies residing in forests) and eon (a long period of time). Its name may also derive either from sylph or sylvan, both of which share the Latin root silva, the Latin word for forest. In mythology, forests are often depicted as places where fairies and nymphs can be found.

Its Japanese name, Nymphia, comes from nymph, a fairylike deity that resides in certain landforms.

Names in other languages

  • English, Italian and Spanish: Sylveon
  • French: Nymphali
  • German: Feelinara
  • Chinese: 仙子伊布 / 仙子伊貝 (HK) / 仙子精靈 (Taiwan)
  • Korean: 님피아

Gallery

References

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 372. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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