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Eeveelution
Pokémon character
First game
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Created byAtsuko Nishida (Vaporeon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, and Sylveon)
Fujiwara Motofumi (Jolteon and Flareon)
In-universe information
SpeciesPokémon
Type
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  • Water (Vaporeon)
  • Electric (Jolteon)
  • Fire (Flareon)
  • Psychic (Espeon)
  • Dark (Umbreon)
  • Grass (Leafeon)
  • Ice (Glaceon)
  • Fairy (Sylveon)

An Eeveelution is a fan-made term referring to the Pokémon Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeaon, Glaceon, and Sylveon. They are Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon media franchise, and the evolved form of Eevee. Vaporeon, Jolteon, and Flareon originated in Pokémon Red and Green, Espeon and Umbreon in Pokémon Gold and Silver, Leafeon and Glaceon in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, and Sylveon in Pokémon X and Y. In order to evolve from Eevee, each Eeveelution has a unique evolution method; some evolve through exposure to stones, the time of day, and more.

Conception and development

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Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeaon, Glaceon, and Sylveon are species of fictional creatures called Pokémon created for the Pokémon media franchise. Developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo, the Japanese franchise began in 1996 with the video games Pokémon Red and Green for the Game Boy, which were later released in North America as Pokémon Red and Blue in 1998.[1] In these games and their sequels, the player assumes the role of a Trainer whose goal is to capture and use the creatures' special abilities to combat other Pokémon. Some Pokémon can transform into stronger species through a process called evolution via various means, such as exposure to specific items.[2] Each Pokémon have one or two elemental types, which define its advantages and disadvantages when battling other Pokémon.[3] A major goal in each game is to complete the Pokédex, a comprehensive Pokémon encyclopedia, by capturing, evolving, and trading with other Trainers to obtain individuals from all Pokémon species.[2]

Eevee was originally created with the intention of having a Pokémon that evolves into multiple different types of Pokémon, with Fujiwara Motofumi tasked with creating it by Satoshi Tajiri. It was made Normal type as part of an effort to make it a blank slate, intended from the beginning to have ears, a fluffy tail, white fur around its neck, and not being based on any animal in particular. After coming up with Eevee, they then decided which types its evolutions would have, giving Vaporeon, Jolteon, and Flareon Water, Electric, and Fire type, respectively. They each evolve from items called "Water Stones," "Thunder Stones," and "Fire Stones," respectively, an idea done to ensure that the player could choose which form they want. Vaporeon was designed by Atsuko Nishida, while Jolteon and Flareon were designed by Motofumi. Nishida designed Vaporeon by following Motofumi's designs as a starting point for hers. She imagined a mermaid when designing its tail, stating that she believes that the design of Vaporeon came before its Pokedex entry.

Espeon and Umbreon were also designed by Nishida, being Psychic and Dark respectively. She used their types to determine how to design them, saying that Psychic feels mysterious and that she wanted that to be reflected in Espeon's design. Despite Gold and Silver being in color, she continued designing Pokémon in monochrome while Ken Sugimori handled the coloring in his finalization of the designs. Espeon and Umbreon evolve from Eevee depending on an unseen happiness value, and whichever Eevee evolves into is determined by whether it is day or night, respectively, a new feature added to Gold and Silver. Leafeon and Glaceon, Grass and Ice respectively, were also designed by Nishida for Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. In Pokémon X and Y, a new evolution called Sylveon was added, also designed by Nishida. The game's use of 3D models assisted them in giving Sylveon's ribbons ``more fluid animation to illustrate cuteness. Nishida believed that Sylveon was the most unique of the Eeveelutions, saying that they aimed to emphasize its Fairy typing. The ribbons were added later during the design process, and all design concepts for it were feminine.

Design

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Appearances

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Vaporeon, Jolteon, and Flareon, alongside their preceding form Eevee, were all introduced in Pokémon Red and Green (the latter replaced by Blue outside of Japan). Eevee could only be found once in either version, meaning that only one of these three Pokémon can be obtained in the game without trading.

Critical reception

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Nishida believed that Vaporeon's design, particularly its fin tail, contributed to its popularity among fans.

References

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  1. ^ Hilliard, Kyle (December 25, 2016). "Pokémon Red & Blue – A Look Back At The 20-Year Journey To Catch 'Em All". Game Informer. Archived from the original on October 1, 2023. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Allison, Anne (May 2006). Millennial Monsters: Japanese Toys and the Global Imagination. University of California Press. pp. 192–197. ISBN 9780520938991.
  3. ^ Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook. Scholastic Inc. July 28, 2015. p. 5. ISBN 9780545795661.
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Flareon

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  1. ^ Olney, Alex (December 25, 2021). "Feature: We've Ranked All 151 Gen 1 Pokémon And It Nearly Killed Us". Nintendo Life. Archived from the original on December 13, 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
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