Mastering Eevee: A Comprehensive Guide to Obtaining All Evolutions in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver

Eevee, the Evolution Pokémon, is beloved for its unique ability to transform into a variety of different types, each with its own distinct strengths and characteristics. In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, acquiring all eight of Eevee’s evolutions can be a rewarding yet challenging endeavor. This comprehensive guide will walk you through every step, providing detailed instructions and tips to help you complete your Eevee evolution collection.

Understanding Eevee’s Evolutions

Before diving into the process, it’s crucial to understand how each Eevee evolution is achieved in HeartGold and SoulSilver. These evolutions fall into three categories:

• Elemental Stone Evolutions: Jolteon (Thunder Stone), Flareon (Fire Stone), Vaporeon (Water Stone)
• Friendship Evolutions: Espeon (High Friendship, Daytime), Umbreon (High Friendship, Nighttime)
• Location-Based Evolution: Leafeon (Evolve near Moss Rock), Glaceon (Evolve near Ice Rock)

Step-by-Step Guide to Obtaining All Eevee Evolutions

1. Acquiring Eevee

The first step, and perhaps the most important, is obtaining an Eevee. In HeartGold and SoulSilver, Eevee is not found in the wild. You will receive a single Eevee from Bill in Goldenrod City after helping him with his PC issues in Ecruteak City. Here’s a breakdown:

1. Reach Ecruteak City: Progress through the game until you reach Ecruteak City.
2. Visit the Pokémon Center: Heal your Pokémon and prepare to visit Bill’s house, located just next to the Pokémon Center.
3. Talk to Bill in Ecruteak: Go inside Bill’s house and talk to him, he will be having troubles with his Pokemon PC.
4. Visit Bill in Goldenrod: After speaking to Bill in Ecruteak, return to Goldenrod City. Bill is in one of the houses, on the west side of the city. Talk to him again. He will thank you for your help and gift you the Eevee!

This Eevee is the only one you will receive in the game, meaning each evolution process needs to be carefully planned and executed. You may want to consider breeding your Eevee with a compatible Pokémon if you desire multiples of each evolution, but this is optional. The Ditto in the game is found in the Safari Zone, which is only available after you beat the Elite Four, making that method more post game.

2. Obtaining the Elemental Stone Evolutions (Jolteon, Flareon, Vaporeon)

The elemental stone evolutions are the simplest in terms of mechanics. However, finding the stones themselves requires some exploration.

2.1 Getting the Thunder Stone for Jolteon

You can acquire Thunder Stones in several ways:

1. Pokéthlon Dome: Exchange your athlete points for a Thunder Stone in the Pokéthlon Dome. This location is unlocked in Goldenrod City after receiving the National Dex. This requires engaging in the mini-games, which are a fun way to play.
2. Bug Catching Contest: Win a Bug Catching Contest held in National Park. You’re not guaranteed a Thunder Stone each time, but it’s a potential method if you’re participating anyway.
3. Trainers: Some trainers will occasionally have the stone held by their Pokemon.
4. Other Methods: Sometimes available as a phone call from a trainer.

Evolution Process: Once you have a Thunder Stone, select it from your inventory and use it on Eevee. Your Eevee will instantly evolve into Jolteon.

2.2 Getting the Fire Stone for Flareon

Fire Stones can also be obtained through various methods:

1. Pokéthlon Dome: Similar to Thunder Stones, Fire Stones can be purchased with athlete points in the Pokéthlon Dome.
2. Bug Catching Contest: Again, participating in and winning the Bug Catching Contest may reward you with a Fire Stone.
3. Trainers: Some trainers will have them held by their pokemon.
4. Other Methods: Can sometimes be obtained as a phone call from a trainer.

Evolution Process: Use the Fire Stone on your Eevee to evolve it into Flareon.

2.3 Getting the Water Stone for Vaporeon

Water Stones are also acquired in similar ways:

1. Pokéthlon Dome: You can obtain a Water Stone with athlete points from the Pokéthlon Dome.
2. Bug Catching Contest: This is another potential reward from the Bug Catching Contest.
3. Trainers: Some trainers can hold it.
4. Other Methods: Sometimes a trainer will gift you one through a phone call.

Evolution Process: Use the Water Stone on Eevee to obtain Vaporeon.

3. Obtaining the Friendship Evolutions (Espeon, Umbreon)

Friendship evolutions require building up a high friendship level with Eevee. This process takes a bit more time and care.

3.1 Increasing Friendship

Here are some tips to increase Eevee’s friendship quickly:

• Walk with Eevee: Having Eevee in your party and walking around is a simple and consistent method for friendship building.
• Battle Regularly: Engage in battles frequently with Eevee. It does not need to win, just participate.
• Avoid fainting: Allowing Eevee to faint in battle lowers its friendship level, so try to keep it healthy.
• Hold Soothe Bell: The Soothe Bell increases friendship gained, and it is located on the route north of Goldenrod.
• Give it Vitamins: Using vitamins like HP Up and Iron on Eevee will raise friendship. These can be purchased in the Goldenrod City Department Store
• Groom Eevee: This is done in the Pokethalon dome.
• Massages: Daily massages in the Veilstone City massage house will greatly increase the friendship of the Pokemon.

Checking Friendship: You can check Eevee’s friendship level by talking to the woman in the house next to the bicycle shop in Goldenrod City. She will give you an assessment of how much Eevee likes you.

3.2 Evolving into Espeon

Once Eevee has a high friendship level, you need to evolve it during the day.

Evolution Process: Level Eevee up while it has a high friendship during the day. It will evolve into Espeon.

3.3 Evolving into Umbreon

Similar to Espeon, you must have a high friendship level to evolve into Umbreon. The main difference here is that the leveling must be done at night.

Evolution Process: Level Eevee up while it has a high friendship during the night. It will evolve into Umbreon.

4. Obtaining the Location-Based Evolutions (Leafeon, Glaceon)

The final two evolutions, Leafeon and Glaceon, require specific locations within the game.

4.1 Evolving into Leafeon

Leafeon evolves when leveled up near the Moss Rock.

Location of the Moss Rock: The Moss Rock is located in the Eterna Forest in Sinnoh, which can be accessed via the Viridian City after defeating the Elite Four. You will travel via the S.S. Aqua. Once in Sinnoh, go north from the dock, through the route and you will arrive at Eterna City. Enter the forest and make your way north until you see the Moss Rock

Evolution Process: Level Eevee up at the moss rock to evolve it into Leafeon.

4.2 Evolving into Glaceon

Glaceon evolves when leveled up near the Ice Rock.

Location of the Ice Rock: The Ice Rock is located in the Snowpoint City in Sinnoh, which can be accessed via the Viridian City after defeating the Elite Four. You will travel via the S.S. Aqua. Once in Sinnoh, follow the route north until you arrive at Snowpoint City. Enter the cave, and make your way to the ice rock. The ice rock is in the Northernmost part of the cave.

Evolution Process: Level Eevee up at the Ice rock to evolve it into Glaceon.

Tips for Efficient Eevee Evolution Hunting

• Plan Ahead: Before starting your Eevee evolution journey, make a plan. Decide which evolutions you want first and collect the necessary items or meet the requirements ahead of time.
• Save Frequently: Save the game often, especially before using a stone or evolving your Eevee via friendship. This will allow you to undo the evolution if you want to get a different one.
• Breed for Multiples: If you want multiple of the same Eevee evolution, you can breed your Eevee at the daycare center to get more. This is a more post-game option.
• Use the Game’s Clock: The time of day is crucial for Espeon and Umbreon. Adjust your DS clock if necessary, but be aware that manipulating the time can have consequences, such as stopping berries from growing.
• Utilize the Resources: Take advantage of the Pokéthlon and the Bug Catching Contest to gain evolutionary stones. These resources can help a lot.
• Check the phone: Call the trainers often, and they will sometimes reward you with items, including evolution stones.

Conclusion

Obtaining all eight of Eevee’s evolutions in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver is a time-consuming but ultimately rewarding challenge. By following this detailed guide, planning carefully, and dedicating the necessary time, you can successfully complete your Eevee evolution collection. Good luck, and happy training!