Sylveon is arguably the most lovely and aesthetically pleasing Eeveelution with its pastel ribbon-like feelers and airy Fairy-type look.
And yet for Shiny Sylveon in Pokémon GO, Trainers become even more excited—the shiny Sylveon is exquisitely blue and white, so one of the most sought-after Pokémon in the game.
This definitive guide contains all that you need to know about Shiny Sylveon in Pokémon GO, including how to get it, name tricks, buddy tricks, and FAQs on rarity, evolution requirements, and trading.
Whether a casual or ultra-hardcore shiny hunter, this article will help you add Shiny Sylveon to your collection.
Can You Get A Shiny Sylveon In Pokémon GO?
Yes, you absolutely can get a Shiny Sylveon in Pokémon GO!
Released officially on May 25, 2021, as part of the Luminous Legends Y event, Shiny Sylveon has been available ever since—if you start off with a Shiny Eevee. Sylveon shares its shiny trait with all the other ones of Eeveelutions from the Eevee that it came from.
The Difference To Look For:
- Regular Sylveon is white and pink and red eyes and blue ribbons.
- Shiny Sylveon is baby blue and white, and pink eyes and blue-tipped antennae.
So, if you want to get a Shiny Sylveon, you will have to begin with a Shiny Eevee.
Shiny Sylveon Vs Regular Sylveon In Pokémon GO
| Feature | Normal Sylveon | Shiny Sylveon |
| Color | White, pink, light blue | White, baby blue, and pale pink |
| Eyes | Red | Pink |
| Appeal | Timeless, gorgeous Fairy-type | Most gorgeous, shiny in the game |
| Rarity | Normal through normal evolution | Rare because Shiny Eevee is needed |
Fight-wise, Shiny and normal Sylveon are identical—identical stats, moves, and CP potential. It’s purely cosmetic, but a huge differentiator for shiny and collectors.
How To Obtain Bold Shiny Sylveon In Pokémon GO
Below is a step-by-step guide on how to evolve your Shiny Eevee into Bold Shiny Sylveon in Pokémon GO.
Requirements:
- Shiny Eevee
- 70 Hearts with your Eevee Buddy (or use the name trick)
- OR use the name trick method (one time per account)
Obtain Shiny Sylveon via the Name Trick
Pokémon GO has a one-time name trick for each of the Eeveelutions, and Sylveon’s trick is “Kira.”
How to Do the Sylveon Name Trick:
- Renaming your Shiny Eevee to “Kira” (case-insensitive)
- Make sure that the evolution screen displays Sylveon’s silhouette
- Tap Evolve
- Congratulations—you now have a Shiny Sylveon
Important Notes:
- This only works once per account
- Make sure you evolve with a Shiny Eevee, or you will end up with a regular Sylveon
Once you have used the name trick, later Shiny Sylveon evolutions must be performed through the buddy method.
Use the Buddy Method to Get Shiny Sylveon
After employing the name trick, later on, you will have to evolve Shiny Eevee into Shiny Sylveon through the default buddy method
Step-by-Step: Evolve Shiny Eevee To Shiny Sylveon (Buddy Method)
1. The Shiny Eevee makes it your Buddy
2. Accumulate 70 hearts (affection points) with it
- Feed it (3 hearts)
- Walk together (2 hearts per km)
● Take photos (1 heart per day)
● Play with it (1 heart)
- Battle together (1 heart per day)
● Visit new PokéStops (1 heart)
3. After reaching 70 hearts, you’ll see the evolution option switch to Sylveon
4. Tap evolve — your Shiny Eevee will become a Shiny Sylveon
Getting 70 hearts usually takes 4–7 days of consistent interaction.
Get Shiny Sylveon Without Walking
Even though walking is part of gaining buddy hearts, there are a few ways to minimize walking and hit the 70-heart threshold:
Tricks to Get Shiny Sylveon Without Much Walking:
- Feed Eevee Poffin: Eating a Poffin renders your friend “excited,” duplicating daily heart rewards (up to 20+ hearts/day).
- Fight as a Team: Use your Shiny Eevee for Team GO Rocket battles, Gym Battles, or PvP.
- Take a Photo Daily: Easy, no-effort heart.
- Pet Eevee (pet its head until it wincing): Registers daily.
- Spin New PokéStops: Just spin a new one.
Intelligent management can allow you to achieve 70 hearts in 3–4 days, minimal walking involved.
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Shiny Sylveon In Pokémon GO FAQs
Here are a few questions about the shiny Sylveon in Pokémon GO and how you can evolve it. Check them out as they can help you as well.
1. Is it Possible To Get A Shiny Sylveon in Pokémon GO through Trading?
Yes, under:
- You can get a Shiny Sylveon through trade from a friend
- It will require more Stardust (especially if you are not Best Friends)
- Traded Shiny Sylveon won’t be counted on your evolutions
You can’t Shiny Sylveon force-evolve through trade—you need to evolve a Shiny Eevee yourself.
2. How Uncommon Is Shiny Sylveon In Pokémon GO?
Shiny Sylveon availability depends on the rarity of Shiny Eevee:
- Probability of Shiny Eevee: 1 out of 450 wild
- BOOSTED probability during Community Days (1 in 25)
- Shiny Sylveon is uncommon, but can be caught with patience during Eevee Community events
Pro Tip: Host Eevee Community Day events in order to get multiple Shiny Eevee, and reserve them to use as alternative Eeveelutions!
3. Do I Need A Female Eevee In Order To Evolve Into Shiny Sylveon?
No. The gender of Eevee does not matter in evolving to Sylveon or Shiny Sylveon.
Unlike certain evolutions (e.g., Salandit to Salazzle), Sylveon can be obtained from male or female Eevee, shiny or non-shiny.
Shine Bright With Sylveon
Shiny Sylveon is one of the cutest and most desired Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its iconic pastel color palette, combined with its high-damage Fairy-type move set and PvP potential, makes it a rare collectible for every Trainer, and it is definitely one of the best Eevee evolutions Pokémon Go has to offer.
How to acquire one:
- Begin with a Shiny Eevee
- Apply the Kira name trick to your first evolution
- Apply the Buddy Method to the remaining ones
- Use events to spawn Shiny Eevee
- Manage your buddy interactions smartly to minimize walking
Whether you’re collecting shinies or chasing your dream team, Shiny Sylveon will definitely make your collection sparkle!
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