Evolving Eevee into the graceful Sylveon is a quest many Pokémon Black 2 trainers undertake. This guide offers valuable insights and a step-by-step walkthrough to successfully evolve your Eevee. While Sylveon wasn't available in the original Black and White games, its introduction in Pokémon X and Y brought a new level of complexity (and cuteness!) to Eevee's evolution possibilities. Let's dive in!
Understanding Sylveon's Evolution Requirements
Unlike other Eevee evolutions that rely on specific stones or location-based triggers, Sylveon's evolution hinges on friendship and a specific move. This makes it a slightly more involved process than some of its counterparts.
1. High Friendship:
This is the most crucial aspect. Your Eevee needs to have a very high friendship level before it will evolve. There are several ways to increase friendship:
- Leveling Up: Consistent battles and level-ups will gradually increase your Eevee's friendship.
- Vitamins: Using vitamins like Carbos, Calcium, etc., provides a significant friendship boost.
- Grooming: Using items like the Soothe Bell will accelerate friendship growth. This is a very effective method.
- Happiness Events: Keep your Eevee in your party, not in the PC box. Avoid letting it faint in battle.
Pro Tip: Use a Soothe Bell while keeping Eevee in your party and actively using it in battles for faster friendship gains.
2. Fairy-Type Move:
Before the friendship level is high enough, your Eevee must also know at least one Fairy-type move. In Pokémon Black 2, you may need to teach Eevee a Fairy-type move through a Move Tutor. Some viable options include:
- Baby-Doll Eyes: This move is relatively easy to obtain through various methods and is a great choice.
- Charm: Another excellent and accessible option if you can find a Pokémon that knows it.
- Other Fairy Moves: Look for any Fairy-type move your Eevee can learn via TM or Move Tutor.
Step-by-Step Evolution Guide
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Obtain an Eevee: Acquire an Eevee through trading or by finding one in the wild. Remember its location is not in the original Black and White game. You might need to transfer your Eevee from another game if you played Pokémon X or Y.
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Boost Friendship: Utilize the methods outlined above (Soothe Bell, vitamins, leveling, avoiding fainting) to maximize your Eevee's friendship.
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Teach a Fairy-Type Move: Make sure your Eevee knows at least one Fairy-type move.
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Level Up: Level up your Eevee. Once your Eevee's friendship is sufficiently high and it knows a Fairy-type move, leveling up will trigger the evolution into Sylveon.
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Enjoy your Sylveon! Congratulations on successfully evolving your Eevee into the beautiful Sylveon!
Troubleshooting and Additional Tips
- Friendship Checker: There's no in-game friendship meter in Pokémon Black 2, but observe Eevee's behaviour. A high friendship Eevee will follow you closely and might give a specific heart animation after a battle.
- Patience: Building friendship takes time. Don't rush the process.
- Multiple Eevees: If you want to evolve multiple Sylveons, consider having multiple Eevees in your party and cycling them through battles to maximize friendship-building efficiency.
By following these steps and tips, you'll be well on your way to adding a graceful Sylveon to your Pokémon Black 2 team. Remember patience and consistency are key to success!
