Eevee Candy is a special item in the Pokémon games, specifically within Pokémon GO.
Basic Information:
- Category: Species Candies
- Cost: Cannot be purchased with Pokédollars
- Availability: Obtained by catching or transferring Eevee, walking with Eevee as a Buddy Pokémon, or through special research tasks
Effect:
- Used to power up Eevee, increasing its CP (Combat Power) and HP (Hit Points)
- Required for evolving Eevee into one of its various evolutions, such as Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, or Sylveon
- The amount of candy needed can vary depending on the evolution method or powering up
In-Game Use:
- Essential for increasing Eevee's strength and evolving it into different forms
- Helps players customize their team by evolving Eevee into the desired type to counter specific opponents
- Candies can also be converted to XL Candies for further power-ups beyond the standard level cap
Game Appearances:
- Available in Pokémon GO since its launch
- Integral to the Pokémon GO gameplay loop of catching and collecting
- Also featured in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! as a means to increase Eevee's stats
Strategic Applications:
- Allows for the strategic evolution of Eevee to suit team needs in battles and raids
- Important for players looking to complete their Pokédex with all Eevee evolutions
- Evolving Eevee with specific candies can help players tackle various gyms and raids by providing type advantages
Interesting Facts:
- Eevee Candy is specific to Pokémon GO and reflects the game's focus on catching and evolving Pokémon through candy collection
- The method of using candy for evolution and powering up is unique to Pokémon GO, differing from traditional main series games
- Eevee's multiple evolution paths make it a versatile Pokémon, and the candies provide players with the flexibility to adapt their strategies accordingly
- Eevee Candy reinforces the game's theme of exploration and reward through various in-game activities like catching, walking, and completing research tasks.