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Sylveon
Pokémon character
File:Sylveon.png
First gamePokémon X and Y (2013)
In-universe information
SpeciesPokémon
TypeFairy

Sylveon is a Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon media franchise, and the evolved form of Eevee, a Pokémon with multiple evolutions. First introduced in the video games Pokémon X and Y, it has appeared in multiple games including Pokémon Go and the Pokémon Trading Card Game, as well as various merchandise. It is classified as a Fairy-type Pokémon.

Conception and development

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Sylveon is a species of fictional creatures called Pokémon created for the Pokémon media franchise. Developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo, the Japanese franchise began in 1996 with the video games Pokémon Red and Green for the Game Boy, which were later released in North America as Pokémon Red and Blue in 1998.[1] In these games and their sequels, the player assumes the role of a Trainer whose goal is to capture and use the creatures' special abilities to combat other Pokémon. Some Pokémon can transform into stronger species through a process called evolution via various means, such as exposure to specific items.[2] Each Pokémon have one or two elemental types, which define its advantages and disadvantages when battling other Pokémon.[3] A major goal in each game is to complete the Pokédex, a comprehensive Pokémon encyclopedia, by capturing, evolving, and trading with other Trainers to obtain individuals from all Pokémon species.[2] Sylveon was designed by Atsuko Nishida, with her first draft of the Pokémon receiving an approval from Ken Sugimori immediately, who believed she had a thing for Eevee and that any "straight-on cute" Pokémon designs would be done well by Nishida.[4] Sylveon's creation came from the introduction of the new Fairy type, with Junichi Masuda remarking that Sylveon was one of the species that came from their initial Fairy-type Pokémon designs. Masuda considered it one of his favorite Pokémon, stating that using Sylveon during play-testing made him more attached.[5] Due to the use of 3D models and switching from creating art after creating sprites, Sylveon's body shape and aesthetic differed "drastically" from Eevee's. Nishida stated that she wanted to emphasize its fairy characteristics. When Sylveon was designed, the other Eevee evolutions were adjusted to match. After Sugimori asked what the ribbon in Sylveon's design signified, he referenced Nishida's answer in the Pokedex entry for Sylveon in X and Y.[6]

Design

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Appearances

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First found in Pokémon X and Y, Sylveon has appeared in most Pokémon titles since, including every major game.[citation needed]

Critical reception

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Sylveon has received generally positive reception, ranking in the top 5 Pokémon species in a poll of fans.[7] Sylveon has been associated with queer and transgender people, with Kotaku writer Kenneth Shepard stating that Fairy types in particular have become popular among the LGBTQIA+ community. Shepard felt that Sylveon's design evoked the transgender flag and may be seen as overdesigned, but felt being overdesigned fit a "queer icon." He commented that its design fit the Fairy type well, stating that it was cute and majestic at the same time.[8][9][10] Sylveon became a popular Pokémon to use in the Scarlet and Violet DLC by players in order to make in-game money. This was done by using Hyper Voice with the ability Pixelate, which was an effective strategy.[11][12][13]

References

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  1. ^ Hilliard, Kyle (December 25, 2016). "Pokémon Red & Blue – A Look Back At The 20-Year Journey To Catch 'Em All". Game Informer. Archived from the original on October 1, 2023. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Allison, Anne (May 2006). Millennial Monsters: Japanese Toys and the Global Imagination. University of California Press. pp. 192–197. ISBN 9780520938991.
  3. ^ Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook. Scholastic Inc. July 28, 2015. p. 5. ISBN 9780545795661.
  4. ^ Gifford, Kevin (October 23, 2013). "How Game Freak built the new creatures and 3D models of Pokemon X and Y". Polygon. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  5. ^ Skrebels, Joe (October 19, 2016). "Pokemon Creator Picks His 6 Favourites". IGN. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  6. ^ Morrissy, Kim (September 10, 2018). "Pokémon Designers Reflect on History of Eevee's Design". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  7. ^ ""ポケモン総選挙720"101位以下、720匹分の順位が全発表！". Famitsu. June 23, 2016. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  8. ^ Kamen, Matt (May 25, 2021). "Sylveon is finally in Pokémon Go – How to evolve Eevee into the fabulous Fairy type". Gayming Mag. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  9. ^ Lee, Julia (November 6, 2019). "The best Pokémon of the decade". Polygon. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  10. ^ Shepard, Kenneth (June 26, 2023). "Fairy Pokémon Have Become A Queer Calling Card". Kotaku. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  11. ^ Fujiwara, Hideaki (December 5, 2022). "Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: Sylveon is working too hard, and players are worried about its throat". Automaton Media. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  12. ^ Sato, Kotaro (December 15, 2023). "『ポケモンSV』DLC後編「藍の円盤」クリア後は"ニンフィア金策"が困難化。次なる金策方法を探るトレーナーたち". Automaton Media. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  13. ^ Kawachi, Yuki (January 22, 2023). "目と目があったらポケモンバトル！対戦デビューは『ポケットモンスター スカーレット・バイオレット』がオススメ". IGN Japan. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
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