The Pokémon Legends: Arceus player community boasts a large number of creatures from other generations, and with this we can include the iconic Gen II Eeveelution duo of Psychic and Dark types, these are two of the most nostalgic Pokémon from the first generations to many players.
Something that seems quite curious to us is that, both debuted in Gold & Silver, the duo even became the starters of Pokémon Colosseum. Fans of Espeon and Umbreon are in luck as they’re both in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, although they require special evolution techniques to obtain them.
How to evolve Espeon
Before you can get Espeon or Umbreon, you need an Eevee. So we previously showed you how to get the beloved Pokémon to make things a little easier for you, if you already have one. Follow the steps below to evolve the psychic type in the Hisui region:
- If you aren’t already, make sure Eevee is in your party at all times. You need a high friendship level to evolve and this is the fastest way.
- After fighting him for a while, change the time from day to day by going to a camp and talking to the Galaxy Member.
- If it’s ready to evolve, the Pokémon Pokéball icon will flash in the Party menu.
- Click on it and then on “Evolve” > “Do it!”
- Before evolving, make sure to change any Fairy-type moves Eevee may have equipped, otherwise it might change to Sylveon.
- If done correctly, you will now be the proud owner of an Espeon.
How to evolve Umbreon
The steps below explain how to evolve the dark type in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. You can also find the two Eeveelutions in Space-Time Warps once that feature is unlocked, though they’re a fairly rare respawn.
- As with Espeon, keep Eevee with you in your party, as a high friendship level is needed.
- After some time, change the time of day to night by going to a camp and talking to the Galaxy Member.
- If it can evolve, the ‘mon’ Pokeball will flash in the Party menu. Click on it and then on “Evolve” > “Do it!” But first remember to make sure Eevee doesn’t have a Fairy-type move equipped!
- It will now transform into Umbreon.
How to check friendship level
To check your Eevee’s friendship level in-game, you need to complete Request 28 in Jubilife Village. It is unlocked after beating the first Noble Pokemon. Finish Belamy’s side quest by showing him a Pokemon you’ve befriended and he’ll check it out anytime for you. It is standing north of the Pastures.