Leafeon is one of the many “Eeveelutions.” It features in most Pokémon games, along with the TV show and movies. Leafeon even appears in the Super Smash Brothers franchise! In early Generations of Pokémon, all the evolutions of Eevee were difficult to acquire, and often required breeding with a Ditto, along with a hunt for the required evolution method. However, it’s easy to catch all of the “Eeveelutions”, including Leafeon, in Pokémon Sword and Shield!
Who’s that Pokémon? Leafeon Facts
- Leafeon is a grass Pokémon with a feline appearance that evolves from Eevee.
- Leafeon’s Grass typing gives it good defense against Water, Electric, Grass, and Ground type moves. However, Leafeon is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug type moves.
- Leafeon’s stats make it a durable physical attacker, with high Attack and Defense stats.
- Leafeon’s shiny form takes on a tan appearance with dark green highlights.
- Leafeon’s National Pokédex number is 470.
Can you catch Leafeon in Pokémon Sword and Shield?
Leafeon is rather easy to find in both Pokémon Sword and Shield as long as you have the upgraded Rotom Bike!
Where to catch Leafeon in Pokémon Sword and Shield:
- The Wild Area
- Lake of Outrage
- Wild Area Max Raid Battles:
- Giant’s Mirror
- Crown Tundra
- Giant’s Bed
- Crown Tundra Max Raid Battles
- Ballimere Lake
What are the requirements to catch Leafeon in Pokémon Sword and Shield?
In order to easily catch Leafeon, you must be able to travel across the surface of the many lakes and rivers in the Galar region. Since Pokémon Sword and Shield don’t allow you to Surf on the overworld, you must use the upgraded Rotom Bike to travel across water. You first receive the Rotom Bike on Route 5, and later, the man who gives you the bike will upgrade it for you once you reach Route 9, south of Circhester.
How to catch Leafeon in Pokémon Sword and Shield: Step-by-step guide
Read over the following guide to find the easiest way to catch Leafeon in Pokémon Sword and Shield:
- Start out by traveling to Hammerlocke Hills.
- Head southwest through Giant’s Cap.
- Once you reach the bank of the Lake of Outrage, equip the upgraded Rotom Bike and prepare to cross the water.
- Cross the Lake of Outrage on the upgraded Rotom Bike.
- Carefully search for Leafeon in the standing stone area at the top of the hill. Make sure to check that the area has a Normal Weather!
- Once you see Leafeon, run up to it to start the encounter! Carefully battle Leafeon to bring it to low health (or just throw a quick ball). If you can, try giving it a status effect like Paralysis or Sleep to make it easier to catch.
- Once Leafeon is at low health, throw your PokéBall! If it manages to break free, just keep trying until you finally add Leafeon to your Pokédex!
Quick Version: How to catch Leafeon in Pokémon Sword and Shield
To easily catch Leafeon in Pokémon Sword and Shield, visit the Lake of Outrage near Hammerlocke during Normal Weather and search the standing stone area at the top of the hill.
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Leafeon: Moveset by Level
| Level | Attack Name | Type | Category | Power |
| 0 | Razor Leaf | Grass | Physical | 55 |
| Sharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at opposing Pokémon. Critical hits land more easily. | ||||
| 0 | Covet | Normal | Status | 0 |
| The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target's held item. | ||||
| 0 | Swift | Normal | Special | 60 |
| Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. | ||||
| 0 | Bite | Dark | Physical | 60 |
| The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch. | ||||
| 0 | Copycat | Normal | Status | 0 |
| The user mimics the move used immediately before it. The move fails if no other move has been used yet. | ||||
| 0 | Baton Pass | Normal | Status | 0 |
| The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes. | ||||
| 0 | Take Down | Normal | Physical | 90 |
| A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. | ||||
| 0 | Charm | Fairy | Status | 0 |
| The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers the target's Attack stat. | ||||
| 0 | Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | 120 |
| A reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. | ||||
| 0 | Helping Hand | Normal | Status | 0 |
| The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack. | ||||
| 0 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 |
| A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. | ||||
| 0 | Growl | Normal | Status | 0 |
| The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats. | ||||
| 0 | Tail Whip | Normal | Status | 0 |
| The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stats. | ||||
| 5 | Sand Attack | Ground | Status | 0 |
| Sand is hurled in the target's face, reducing the target's accuracy. | ||||
| 10 | Quick Attack | Normal | Physical | 40 |
| The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first. | ||||
| 15 | Baby-Doll Eyes | Fairy | Status | 0 |
| The user stares at the target with its baby-doll eyes, which lowers the target's Attack stat. This move always goes first. | ||||
| 20 | Leech Seed | Grass | Status | 0 |
| A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn. | ||||
| 25 | Magical Leaf | Grass | Special | 60 |
| The user scatters curious leaves that chase the target. This attack never misses. | ||||
| 30 | Synthesis | Grass | Status | 0 |
| The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather. | ||||
| 35 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | 0 |
| The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves. | ||||
| 40 | Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 |
| A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. | ||||
| 45 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | 0 |
| A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user's Attack stat. | ||||
| 50 | Leaf Blade | Grass | Physical | 90 |
| The user handles a sharp leaf like a sword and attacks by cutting its target. Critical hits land more easily. | ||||
| 55 | Last Resort | Normal | Physical | 140 |
| This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle. |
Leafeon: Pre-evolutions
Leafeon has one pre-evolution, Eevee.
- To acquire Leafeon’s pre-evolution, Eevee, breed Leafeon at the Pokémon Daycare, and then travel with the egg in your party until it hatches. You can also find Eevee on Route 4 and in a few other places on the overworld. Eevee sometimes appears in certain Max Raid Battles. To evolve Eevee into Leafeon, use a Leaf Stone on Eevee.
Additional Leafeon Facts
- Leafeon has the second highest Defense stat of all Grass type Pokémon, just one point lower than Ferroseed, making it an excellent supplement to certain competitive strategies.
- Leafeon’s molecular cellular structure is very similar to plants. This allows Leafeon to perform photosynthesis and purify the air around it. It feeds on sunlight instead of eating.
- In order to simplify Leafeon’s evolution in Pokémon Sword and Shield, the developers made it possible to evolve Eevee into Leafeon via exposure to a Leaf Stone, instead of having to level Eevee up in proximity to a Moss Rock as in previous titles.
Final Words
Leafeon is a long time favorite of Pokémon fans due to its history of elusivity and its status as one of the Eeveelutions! Lucky for us, it’s easy to find Leafeon in Pokémon Sword and Shield!
Let’s Go Leafeon!
