Prepare for a year of whimsy and wonder, as Pokémon officially designates 2025 as the 'Year of Eevee'! This exhilarating news comes straight from the official Pokémon Center UK website and is expected to land on U.S. shores shortly. So, what does this exciting declaration entail for devoted Pokémon fans?

New Trading Card Game Collection

First off, get ready for the upcoming launch of a specialized trading card game (TCG) collection titled "Prismatic Evolutions," celebrating Eevee and its remarkable eight evolved forms. Throughout the year, new merchandise and products featuring this adorable little creature will be unveiled, creating a buzz sure to steal hearts worldwide!

Rumors of a New Eevee Evolution

Rumors are swirling, however, about a potential new Eevee evolution! Fans have been speculating for years, as the last evolution—Sylveon, a Fairy-type—was introduced back in 2014 during Generation VI. With a decade having passed without a new evolution, Eevee's diverse evolutionary branches make this wait all the more surprising. Since debuting in 1996, Eevee has transformed into Vaporeon (Water), Jolteon (Electric), and Flareon (Fire), expanding its evolutionary roster with Espeon (Psychic), Umbreon (Dark), Leafeon (Grass), and Glaceon (Ice) in subsequent generations.

Possible Types for New Evolution

The trading card game may have eliminated Fairy types, creating an open field for possible new evolutions in future video games. Could we see a Fighting, Dragon, or Steel-type Eevee? The possibilities are tantalizing, with more traditional types like Poison, Ground, Rock, Bug, and Ghost also on the table. Ultimately, the sky's the limit for our beloved Eevee!

Buzz Around 'Prismatic Evolutions' Set

Despite this excitement, the upcoming "Prismatic Evolutions" set has already generated a lot of buzz, primarily formed from reprints of existing cards—neither of which introduces a new Eevee evolution. As of January 17, fans can look forward to a set comprised of 55% reprints from 2024 and 45% sourced from Japanese card sets like Terastal Festival ex and ex Starter Deck Generations. Nevertheless, collectors are already clamoring for pre-orders, which are rapidly selling out across various outlets, indicating a bright future for Eevee-themed merchandise!

New Plushies Released

In the UK, and likely in the U.S. shortly, fans can currently enjoy a new selection of adorable Eevee plushies. This latest batch includes eight brand-new additions—a point of minor confusion, as they are part of a new line dubbed "Poké Doll" rather than the familiar "Sitting Cuties." Fans will find plush versions of Eevee and all its evolutions, with the curious omission of Flareon—where are you, Flareon?!

Speculation on New Dragon-type Eevee

As speculation runs wild, could this intriguing marketing push foreshadow the impending reveal of a new Dragon-type Eevee, named Zulteon? Fans are eagerly awaiting the latest announcements surrounding "Pokémon Legends: Z-A," hoping to see their theories come to life. Stay tuned for what promises to be a thrilling year for Pokémon enthusiasts everywhere!