Pokemon GOhas several different methods for evolving Pokemon that fans have gotten used to since the game’s launch in the summer of 2016. A Pokemon such as Eevee would typically evolve into one of its “Eeveelutions” by using a certain type of stone in the mainline games, but inPokemon GO, getting a Pokemon like Jolteon requires a different method entirely.
Eevee can evolve into one of eight different forms, with each one having a unique elemental typing. While Jolteon is an Electric-type, there are others like the Ice-type Glaceonand the Dark-type Umbreon. ForPokemon GOtrainers hoping to get a Jolteon on their team, there are a few methods that players can use.
Updated on July 27, 2025:People are still looking up how to evolve their Eevee into each of the Eeveelutions in Pokemon GO. To ensure gamers have the up-to-date information they need to succeed, this guide forhow to get Jolteon in Pokemon GOhas been updated. The method is pretty much the same as before, but we’ve added an extra nickname in the naming trick section for Sylveon.
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How to Get Jolteon in Pokemon GO
Naming Trick
One of the more well-known ways toevolve Eevee into Jolteonis by using the famous naming trick that only exists inPokemon GO. By changing the nickname of the Eevee before feeding it candy to evolve, it’ll change to a specific Pokemon, depending on which name players choose.
Toevolve Eevee into a Jolteon, players should change the name of their Eevee toSparkyby going to the Pokemon’s profile page and pressing on the little pencil icon.
Once players have saved up 25 Eevee Candy, they can hit the evolve button, and the Eevee will transform into a Jolteon. It’s worth noting that thisnaming trick can only be used once per evolution line. If the trick has been used already and players choose to evolve their Eevee,it’ll instead evolve into a random Eeveelution.
For Pokemon fans that are interested in knowing the other special nicknames for evolving their Eevee, here’s the full list:
Trading
Another way to easily get a Jolteon in the game isby trading with anotherPokemon GOplayer. If a player has a good friend willing to give up their Jolteon, trading can be a good option for those seeking a simple way toget their hands on this Eevee evolution. Players will just want to ensure that they’re also trading a suitable Pokemon to the other player, so it’s at least a fair trade.
Pokemon GOis currently available for Android and iOS devices.
