Sylveon in Pokémon Sun and Moon: stats, evolution and moves
Original Alola #131: Sylveon’s Fairy typing, Generation VII stats, abilities, evolution family and Sun/Moon learnsets.
Original Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon for Nintendo 3DS (2016). Sun and Moon differences are labelled. Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon have a different story, expanded Pokédex and altered trials.
Original Alola identity and base stats
Sylveon is Alola #131 and National #700. The main profile uses its standard form with Fairy typing. These base stats and ability slots apply to original Sun/Moon.
The reference picture is a locally stored PokéAPI sprite. The games themselves use 3D Pokémon models.
| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| HP | 95 |
| Attack | 65 |
| Defense | 65 |
| Sp. Atk | 110 |
| Sp. Def | 130 |
| Speed | 60 |
| Total | 525 |
Obtaining this species
Sylveon needs two Pokémon Refresh affection hearts and a known Fairy-type move on level-up. Affection and friendship are different values in Generation VII.
Consult the original Alola Pokédex and the . Read the Sun and Moon rows; that external page also contains Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon data.
The evolution family below identifies how owned family members can fill this entry. Individual encounter locations and SOS prerequisites still require their own method.
Evolution family and original requirements
| From | Into | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Eevee | Vaporeon | Use Water Stone from Eevee |
| Eevee | Jolteon | Use Thunder Stone from Eevee |
| Eevee | Flareon | Use Fire Stone from Eevee |
| Eevee | Espeon | Level up with friendship of at least 220 during daytime from Eevee |
| Eevee | Umbreon | Level up with friendship of at least 220 at night from Eevee |
| Eevee | Leafeon | Level up near the Moss Rock in Lush Jungle. |
| Eevee | Glaceon | Level up near the Ice Rock in Mount Lanakila. |
| Eevee | Sylveon | Level up with at least two Pokémon Refresh affection hearts while knowing a Fairy-type move. Affection is separate from friendship. |
This table shows the regional family and native Alolan evolution methods. Original friendship evolution uses 220 friendship. The version performing a Rockruff or Cosmoem evolution determines its result. Form changes and Mega Evolution are separate from permanent species evolution.
Abilities and training
| Ability | Slot |
|---|---|
| Cute Charm | Regular slot 1 |
| Pixilate | Hidden Ability slot |
A Hidden Ability slot records compatibility. Obtainability must come from a documented SOS, gift, distribution or compatible breeding source. Regular ability slots, Hidden Abilities and form-specific assignments are separate.
Base stats determine a species’ starting profile; nature, IVs, EVs and level determine the actual battle stats. Sylveon’s listed height is 1 m and weight is 23.5 kg for the selected form.
Sun and Moon level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| Evolution | Fairy Wind |
| 1 | Disarming Voice |
| 1 | Fairy Wind |
| 1 | Helping Hand |
| 1 | Tackle |
| 1 | Tail Whip |
| 5 | Sand Attack |
| 9 | Baby-Doll Eyes |
| 13 | Quick Attack |
| 17 | Swift |
| 20 | Draining Kiss |
| 25 | Skill Swap |
| 29 | Misty Terrain |
| 33 | Light Screen |
| 37 | Moonblast |
| 41 | Last Resort |
| 45 | Psych Up |
Level 1 entries can include starting or reminder moves. Level 0 means a move offered when the species evolves. The Move Reminder can teach a current species’ level-up moves, including moves above its current level, for a Heart Scale in Sun/Moon.
Compatible TMs
No original Sun/Moon TM compatibility is recorded for this form.
Egg moves and Move Tutor compatibility
No original Sun/Moon Egg moves are recorded for this form.
No original Sun/Moon tutor compatibility is recorded for this form.
Learnsets use only the original Sun/Moon version group. Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon expanded tutors and later-generation moves are excluded. Breeding and special tutor services have their own species and eligibility requirements.
Related species and return to the Pokédex
Return to Sylveon in the illustrated Pokédex.
- Eevee: original stats, evolution and moves
- Vaporeon: original stats, evolution and moves
- Jolteon: original stats, evolution and moves
- Flareon: original stats, evolution and moves
- Espeon: original stats, evolution and moves
- Umbreon: original stats, evolution and moves
- Leafeon: original stats, evolution and moves
- Glaceon: original stats, evolution and moves
Read the selected form and original Sun/Moon version before applying a move or evolution method. Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon and later games change several important requirements.