What should you evolve Eevee into on Pokmon XD: Gale of Darkness for Nintendo Switch 2? Heres my opinion as a life-long Pokmon fan

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Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

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Pokmon XD: Gale of Darkness has landed on Nintendo Switch 2 heres what you should evolve your Eevee into.

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now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful An account already exists for this email address, please log in. Subscribe to our newsletter Pokmon XD: Gale of Darkness has finally landed on Nintendo Switch 2 ! Theres been a bit of a wait, but if youre subscribed to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, you can play the game right now, and I, for one, cant wait to play through the GameCube classic. Im also pretty happy I wont have to buy a pre-owned copy on GameCubethose prices are quite something.

Anyway, if this is your first time playing Pokmon XD: Gale of Darkness , then you may not know that it differs quite a bit from the mainline games. And while I wont drill into all of those differences here, its worth noting one key detail: you dont get to choose one of three starter mons in this entry. No, instead youll start the game with one pre-determined Pokmon: Eevee. As
you progress through the game, youll have the opportunity to evolve your starter into one of the many Eeveelutions, but which one should you pick? Well, Ive compared and contrasted each option, and I think I know which Eeeveelution stands above the rest. Interested? Then heres what Id evolve my Eevee into in Pokmon XD: Gale of Darkness . Article continues below You may like Still choosing between Pokmon FireRed and LeafGreen on Nintendo Switch
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Sinnohs Glaceon and Leafeon, and Kalos Sylveon, are not available.

Instead, youll be able to evolve your Eevee into one of the following
options: the Water-type, Vaporeon; the Electric-type, Jolteon; the Fire-type, Flareon; the Psychic-type, Espeon; or the Dark-type, Umbreon. Of course, you could keep it unevolved if youd prefer though I suspect most of you would like a more powerful Pokmon. So who should you choose?

Well, if anything, it would be easier for me to suggest who not to use.

The first Eeveelution Id recommend against using is Umbreon. Thats not to say that this fan favorite isnt any good no, no. But Id argue that its not the ideal pick. Umbreon may have impressive defensive qualities, but unfortunately, it suffers from a low speed stat, and it doesnt hit particularly hard. Were not talking about competitive play here were talking about a general playthrough, and so Id suggest going for an alternate Dark type like Sharpedo or Houndoom, who can sweep through your opponents 'mons with ease. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

Another Eeveelution Id advise against using is Flareon. Again, if you go with Flareon, it will still hold its own, but you could do better. Like Umbreon, its on the sluggish side, and although it has a high attack stat, fire moves are special in this generation. As a result, you cant get the most out of moves like Flamethrower, and Id again suggest using Houndoom as an alternative. My top pick: its a tight call (Image credit: Nintendo / The Pokmon Company / Genius Sonority) Other than Umbreon and Flareon, I think youll be happy with any of the remaining Eeveelutions. However, Im still
going to recommend one option above all others. And that option is none other than Espeon.

Espeon is just so powerful in Pokmon XD: Gale of Darkness . In 2005, the Psychic-type was still very strong indeed, and Espeon has great stats to boot
especially its high special attack and impressive speed. Pair that with an excellent learn-set, including the almighty Psychic and the potentially flinch-inducing Bite, and youre getting a seriously strong Eeveelution. What to read next Pokmon LeafGreen review: my first-ever Pokmon adventure is still superb Pokmon Pokopia review: did the Nintendo Switch 2 finally get its
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So, Espeon is my top pick, but I have to say, its a tight call. Thats because Jolteon, the Electric-type, is a massively viable alternative.

Jolteon is incredibly fast, hits surprisingly hard, and has access to
crushing moves, like Thunderbolt and Thunder. Jolteon will be a big help throughout your journey, and if youd rather use a Psychic-type like Gardevoir over Espeon, then it would be my top recommendation.

Id also like to give a shout-out to Vaporeon. It's bulky and can learn Surf,
a very powerful move. But ultimately, there are other powerful water types, like the aforementioned Sharpedo. So personally, Id go with Espeon or Jolteon instead. How to evolve Eevee (Image credit: Nintendo / The Pokmon Company / Genius Sonority) All of this is good and well, but you may be wondering: how can I evolve my Eevee?

Well, luckily, its quite simple. Fairly early into your playthrough, youll gain access to an area called Gateon Port. And in this location, youll be
able to find a store with some incredibly important items, including evolutionary stones and shards.

In order to get Vaporeon, youll need to grab the Water Stone. For Jolteon,
its the Thunder Stone. And for Flareon, you can pick up a Fire Stone.

Although your Eevee usually needs high friendship to evolve into Umbreon or Espeon in the mainline games, things work a little differently in Pokmon XD: Gale of Darkness . Instead, you can get the Moon Shard to evolve your Eevee into Umbreon, or the Sun Shard to evolve it into Espeon. These are also available at Gateon Port.

And thats all there is to it. Will you be playing Pokmon XD: Gale of Darkness on Nintendo Switch 2? Which Pokmon are you going to evolve your Eevee into?
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