How do I get Mentali on Pokémon GO? [Complete Guide]

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To get Mentali in Pokémon GO, you need a Evoli and 25 candies.

There are two ways to do this: rename your Eevee “Sakura“ (simple, but can only be done once) or walk 10 km Have him as a buddy, then evolve your Eevee during the day.

Mentali is the Psychic-type Pokémon that evolves from Eevee, introduced in Generation II.

Evolvi's 8 evolutions in Pokémon GO

Evolve is unique in video games Pokémon : It's the only Pokémon that has 8 developments different forms, also known as “evolutions.” Each form corresponds to a distinct type. Here is the complete list of the Pokémon Eevee’s evolutions:

Nickname Evolution Kind
SAKURA MENTALI Type Psy
TAMAO NOCTALI Darkness type
LINNEA PHYLLALI Plant type
REA GIVRALI Ice type
KIRA NYMPHALI Fairy type
RAINER AQUALI Water type
SPARKY VOLTALI Type Électrik
PYRO PYROLI Fire type

The nickname technique works for all of Eevee's evolutions in Pokémon GO, but only once per evolution.

Once you've made that choice, you must use the alternative method specific to each form. Keep in mind that some evolutions require special conditions: lures, day or night, or walking with a friend.

Method #1: Rename your Eevee

Start by making sure you have 25 sweets Evoli in your inventory before you start.

Make sure you have 25 Eevee Candies before renaming your Eevee in Pokémon GO
Make sure you have 25 Eevee candies before renaming it. ©Karen for Alucare.fr

The trick to evolving your Eevee into Espeon is to rename your Pokémon: Eevee with the right nickname. To get Mentali, the name to use is Sakura. Here's how to do it:

  1. Go to the game menu and click on your Evoli.
  2. Press the small pencil next to his name.
  3. Tape Sakura and confirm with OK.

Select OK to confirm the new name "Sakura" for your Eevee in Pokémon GO
Select “OK” to confirm your Eevee’s new name. ©Karen for Alucare.fr

Once the name has been approved, the “Grow” button” turns pink with the little picture of Mentali next to it. Click on it to start the evolution and get Mentali.

The Eevee renamed Sakura is ready to evolve into Espeon in Pokémon GO
Your Eevee is ready to evolve into Espeon. ©Karen for Alucare.fr

Attention : This renaming only works if’only once per account. After that, you'll have to use the "friend" method to evolve Eevee into Espeon.

Method #2: Set Eevee as your Pokémon Buddy

Have you ever used the renaming trick? This second method for evolving Eevee into Espeon works by infinity. It takes a little more time, but it's still simple for all players.

  1. Define your Evoli as Pokémon Buddy.
  2. Market 10 km with your Eevee (you get 2 friend candies (as a bonus).
  3. The “Evolve” button is unlocked with the icon of Mentali.
  4. Click here to get Mentali during the day.

Mileage counter showing the distance traveled with Eevee as a buddy, at the bottom of the Pokémon GO screen
The mileage counter is located at the very bottom of your screen. ©Karen for Alucare.fr

Two important points you shouldn't miss. First, Your Eevee has to stay your active buddy When you tap “Evolve”: if you switch partners after the 10 km, the evolution won’t result in a Mentali.

Next, you need to evolve your Eevee during the day : At night, an Eevee that has evolved into Psychic will become Noctali (Darkness type) instead.

A sun next to the “Evolve” button for Mentali, a crescent moon for Noctali in Pokémon GO
A sun next to the “Evolve” button indicates Mentali; a crescent moon indicates Noctali. ©Karen for Alucare.fr

To see if this is the right time, take a look at the weather boost in the game. Its appearance changes depending on the day or the night : This way, you'll know right away if you can evolve your Eevee into Espeon.

Weather Boost Day interface in the Pokémon GO mobile game—perfect for catching Mentali
The “day” interface of the weather boost in the mobile game Pokémon GO. ©Karen for Alucare.fr

How to Get Eevee's Other Evolutions

Here are the methods for evolving Eevee into each of its forms in this video game. The nickname method only works once; after that, you’ll need to use the alternative method to obtain additional copies.

Noctali (Darkness type)

To evolve Eevee into Noctali, the method is the same as in Mentali: walk 10 km With Eevee as your buddy, then evolve your Eevee at night.

That's the only difference between evolving Eevee into Psychic or Dark. The nickname to use just once is Tamao. Noctali is a Dark-type Pokémon and is often chosen for battles.

Phyllali (Plant type)

To evolve Eevee into Phyllali, place a mossy lure in a gaming arena Pokémon and evolve your Eevee nearby.

The nickname to get Phyllali for the first time is Linnea. To evolve Eevee into Phyllali without a lure, renaming is the only free option. Lures can be purchased in the shop.

Givrali (Ice type)

To evolve Eevee into Givrali, uses a ice lure in an arena and evolve your Eevee right there. The nickname is Rea.

To evolve Eevee into Glaceon without spending any money, rename your Eevee Rea just once. The frozen lure then lets you repeat the process as many times as you want.

Nymphali (Fairy type)

To evolve Eevee into Nymphali, uses a Frost Flower Lure in an arena. The nickname is Kira. To evolve Eevee into Sylveon without a lure, renaming it is the only trick available. Evolving Eevee into Sylveon results in a Fairy-type Pokémon that is useful in certain battles.

Aquali, Voltali and Pyroli

Aquali (Water type), Voltali (Electrik type) and Pyroli (Fire type) are assigned randomly if no special conditions are met.

The nicknames are, respectively, Rainer, Sparky and Pyro. To specifically catch or obtain Aquali, Voltali, and Pyroli, renaming is therefore essential. These three forms are among the first Evolutions of Eevee available in the games Pokémon.

Which is the best evolution of Eevee for battles?

The choice depends on the battle situation. Here's what you need to know about the forms trainers use most often in battle:

  • Voltali has the best offensive moves among Eevee's evolutions. It's often the top choice for raids.
  • Aquali is strong on defense. Its Water type gives it good matchups in battle.
  • Pyroli is a good choice for players looking for a versatile Fire-type Pokémon.
  • Mentali (Psychic-type) is effective against Fighting- and Poison-type Pokémon.
  • Noctali (Dark-type) is valued for its durability in the Battle League.

For the Major Combat League, Nymphali and Givrali may also be good choices depending on the opposing teams. There’s no such thing as the “ultimate” build: it all depends on your list of opponents and the battle format you choose.

Evolvi and its eight evolutions—Mentali, Noctali, Phyllali, Givrali, Nymphali, Aquali, Voltali, and Pyroli—in Pokémon GO with Pikachu
Evolve and its eight evolutions in the mobile game Pokémon GO (with Pikachu making a cameo). ©Karen for Alucare.fr

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