Sylveon is finally in Pokémon Go - here's how to get it

Sylveon is finally in Pokémon Go - here's how to get it

Sylveon has finally been added to Pokémon Go, marking the latest of Eevee's evolutions in the popular mobile game. Originally introduced in Pokémon X and Y, Sylveon is a Fairy-type Pokémon adorned in pink ribbons and bows that arrives to sit alongside Jolteon, Vaporeon, Flareon, Umbreon, Espeon, Leafeon, and Glaceon. To get it - and let's be honest, we all want it - you'll need to use the naming trick, which we'll walk you through below. The easiest way to access the Eevee evolution your heart desires is to give it a specific nickname before it evolves, and Sylveon is no different.

Sylveon, the entwined Pokémon, has arrived in Pokémon GO! pic.twitter.com/FBhMCTz7qG May 26, 2021 More Info So, grab an Eevee and the 25 candy you'll need to evolve it, then give it the nickname "Kira." Once you do this, you should see a silhouette below the standard "evolve" button. Touch it and you will have a Sylveon. However, it should be noted that this method only works once for each Eeveelution. For help getting the other seven Eevee evolutions using the name cheat, as well as tips for getting more than one, check out our guide.

The end of an era?

Pokémon Go has been running for almost five years, so where is it going now? Well, game developer Niantic recently hinted at the future of mega-popular mobile gaming, suggesting that "some cool stuff is in the works." In an exclusive interview with TechRadar, Kjell Bronder, Senior Product Manager for Augmented Reality (AR) at Niantic, outlined the company's ambition to realize the multiplayer potential of Pokémon Go first established by his gang: 2016 launch announcement. "If you watch the original trailer for Pokémon Go," said Bronder, "you'll see that there's a lot of stuff we still want to do." This coincides with the launch of Niantic's new development platform, Niantic Lightship, which aims to bring a host of new AR capabilities to market, suggesting that Pokémon Go may be in for a major update very soon. Meanwhile, catching Sylveon should keep you busy.