Summary
- Fans propose a Dragon-type Eeveelution named Basileon inspired by Chinese dragons.
- Pokemon fans eagerly anticipate new Eeveelutions due to recent neglect of Eevee's evolutionary line.
- A new Eeveelution in Pokemon Legends: Z-A would be timely to balance the series and bring back fan excitement.
A Pokemon fan has given Eevee a new evolution, adding a Dragon-type Eeveelution to the list of possibilities the unusual pocket monster could have. While Pokemon fans have designed Dragon-type Eeveelutions in the past, this one draws inspiration from some clever themes and would help to make up for the long neglect of the Eevee evolutionary line.
Pokemon fans continue to ask for new Eeveelutions, as the series hasn't seen a single new one since Sylveon was added to the franchise back in Generation 6. As for whether a new Eeveelution will ever happen again remains to be seen. Outside a scrapped Eeveelution that was leaked, the plans for Eevee - if there are any - have remained tightly under wraps.
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Now, Pokemon fan and artist frustratedoctor has shared their idea for what a Dragon-type Eeveelution would be like, and they've provided some excellent reasoning for their concept. Their Dragon-type Eeveelution is called Basileon, which they've based partially off of Chinese-style dragons. This Eeveelution gains a more serpentine-like body, rough scales, horns, and a solitary, aggressive personality. Frustratedoctor imagines their Basileon protecting its domain with a Pokemon signature move called Draconic Fury, a two-stage attack that sends Basileon into the sky before soaring down and hitting its opponent with a draconic blast.
Dragon-Type Eeveelution Would Be Perfect for Pokemon Legends: Z-A
While much of Pokemon Legends: Z-A has already leaked, and there's no indication of a new Eevee joining the game, frustratedoctor makes an excellent case for why it's the perfect time for a new one. With Sylveon being the only instance of a single Eeveelution being added to the franchise, with all prior additions being made in pairs, it seems right to give Sylveon an opposing counterpart. Further, the artist points out that the last new Eeveelution was added to the franchise in Pokemon X and Y, which was set in the Kalos region. With the upcoming Pokemon Legends: Z-A returning to Kalos, it would be a great time to add a single new Eeveelution.
With so many new Pokemon in the series, unique mechanics, temporary evolutions, and more shaping the current Pokedex, it seems like Eevee might continue to be neglected in future games. Fans may have to settle for imagining what could be, at least for now. If creations like frustratedoctor's and the response from the community are any indication, though, it seems that players aren't letting go of hopes for Eevee anytime soon.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 79 /100 Critics Rec: 66%
- Released
- October 16, 2025
- ESRB
- Everyone 10+ / Fantasy Violence, In-Game Purchases
- Developer(s)
- Game Freak, Creatures Inc.
- Publisher(s)
- Nintendo, The Pokemon Company
