Is Leafeon good in Pokemon GO?

Yes. Leafeon is C-tier for Max Battle attacker and has 1 other ranked role.

Is Leafeon a good raid attacker?

Leafeon ranks #70 of 344 grass attackers with 11.9 DPS. That is outside the top 15, so it is not a raid priority.

Can Leafeon be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes. Shiny Leafeon is available from evolution, photobomb, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.

#470 · Generation 4

Leafeon

grass

Max CP (L40 / L50): 2,944 / 3,328
Raid catch CP (L20 / L25): 1,682 / 2,103
Research CP (L15): 1,262
Buddy distance: 5 km
2nd charged move: 75,000 dust · 50 candy

Shiny
Shadow
Tradable
Mega
Dynamax

Situational

Leafeon has a niche: C-tier Max Battle attacker, C-tier Max Battle tank. Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.

Battle roles

C
Max Battle attackerdynamax#5 Grass · 213 per Max Move
Dynamax Leafeon ranks #5 of 18 Grass-type Max attackers: 213 damage per Max Overgrowth at level 40 (fast move Razor Leaf). Only a copy caught in a Max Battle can use it.
C
Max Battle tankdynamax#45 of 157 tanks
C-tier Max Battle tank (#45 of 157 by Defence × HP): it takes the boss's hits and shields the party with Max Guard.
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Great League#779 of 1154 · score 66.6
Ranked #779 of 1154; not competitive in Great League.
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Ultra League#616 of 851 · score 67.1
Ranked #616 of 851; not competitive in Ultra League.
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Master League#343 of 409 · score 47.6
Ranked #343 of 409; not competitive in Master League.

Collection value

Can Dynamax: only copies caught in Max Battles can Dynamax, so keep at least one Max copy.
4 costume/event variants: costumed copies cannot be re-obtained outside their event.

Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.

Base stats

Attack216

Defense219

Stamina163

Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.

Weak to

bug×1.6
fire×1.6
flying×1.6
ice×1.6
poison×1.6

Resists

electric×0.625
grass×0.625
ground×0.625
water×0.625

Evolution line

Eevee
→25 candyVaporeon
→25 candyJolteon
→25 candyFlareon
→25 candyEspeon
→25 candyUmbreon
→25 candyLeafeon
→25 candyGlaceon
→25 candySylveon

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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)

League	Tier	Rank	Score	Recommended moves	Typical build
Great League	–	#779 / 1154	66.6	Quick Attack · Leaf Blade · Energy Ball	L19 · 4/11/13
Ultra League	–	#616 / 851	67.1	Bullet Seed · Leaf Blade · Energy Ball	L32 · 5/15/15
Master League	–	#343 / 409	47.6	Bullet Seed · Leaf Blade · Last Resort	L50 · 15/15/15
Ultra Premier	–	#367 / 689	75.9	Bullet Seed · Leaf Blade · Last Resort
Master Premier	–	#115 / 274	67.5	Quick Attack · Leaf Blade · Last Resort	L50 · 15/15/15

Source: PvPoke overall rankings. Score is relative to the league meta (100 = best). Typical build is the IV spread PvPoke assumes.

Max Battles (Dynamax & Gigantamax)

Leafeon can Dynamax. Only copies caught in Max Battles (or from Max research) can enter Power Spot battles.

Max Moves

grassMax Overgrowthfrom Razor Leaf250 / 300 / 350 power
normalMax Strikefrom Quick Attack250 / 300 / 350 power
Max Guard+20 / +40 / +60 HP shield
Max Spiritheals 8 / 12 / 16% HP

Max Battle roles

AttackerC Dynamax
Tank (Max Guard)C Dynamax

Max Move power is per level 1 / 2 / 3; levels are unlocked with Max Particles and Candy. Tiers are computed from level-3 Max Move damage, Defence × HP and HP at level 40; thresholds on the guide page.

Raid attacker rankings

Attacking type	Tier	Rank	DPS	TDO	Best moves
normal	–	#62 / 354	10.6	205	Razor Leaf · Last ResortElite TM
grass	–	#70 / 344	11.9	230	Razor Leaf · Leaf Blade

Level 40, 15/15/15, neutral target. DPS = damage per second, TDO = total damage output before fainting. Rank is among every Pokemon using that attacking type.

Moves

Fast move	Type	Raid power	Energy	Duration	DPS	PvP power	PvP energy	Speed
Razor LeafSTAB	grass	13	+7	1.0s	13.0	9	+4	2 turns
Quick Attack	normal	10	+13	1.0s	10.0	5	+8	2 turns
Bullet SeedElite TMSTAB	grass	7	+13	1.0s	7.0	5	+13	3 turns

Charged move	Type	Raid power	Energy	Duration	Dmg/energy	PvP power	PvP energy	Effects
Solar BeamSTAB	grass	180	-100	5.0s	1.80	150	-80
Leaf BladeSTAB	grass	70	-33	2.5s	2.12	70	-35
Energy BallSTAB	grass	90	-50	4.0s	1.80	80	-45	10% chance: -1 foe Def
Last ResortElite TM	normal	90	-50	3.0s	1.80	90	-55

Questions people ask

Is Leafeon good in Pokemon GO?: Yes. Leafeon is C-tier for Max Battle attacker and has 1 other ranked role.
Should I keep or transfer Leafeon?: Leafeon has a niche: C-tier Max Battle attacker, C-tier Max Battle tank. Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.
Is Leafeon a good raid attacker?: Leafeon ranks #70 of 344 grass attackers with 11.9 DPS. That is outside the top 15, so it is not a raid priority.
Can Leafeon be shiny in Pokemon GO?: Yes. Shiny Leafeon is available from evolution, photobomb, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.

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Costumes & event variants (4)

Holiday Hat (2022)Event costume
Explorer Hat (2023)Event costume
Flower CrownEvent costume
Cherry Blossom CrownEvent costume

Verdict: Situational