Key Takeaways
- Leafeon requires a Mossy Lure Module at a PokéStop to evolve
- The Mossy Lure costs $2 or drops from event eggs/items
- One Mossy Lure spawns Leafeon at all nearby PokéStops for 30 minutes
- This creates group coordination — one player enables many evolutions
- Alternative: Name trick "Rei" (once per account)
- Leafeon is a solid Grass attacker with good type coverage
Why the Lure Module Requirement?
The Mossy Lure Module
Leafeon is one of two Eeveelutions (with Glaceon) that requires a special Lure Module to evolve. The process is identical to Glaceon's:
- Player A places a Mossy Lure Module at a PokéStop
- For the next 30 minutes, the PokéStop glows green
- All nearby trainers can evolve Eevee into Leafeon at this PokéStop
- Multiple players benefit from a single lure purchase
How to Get Mossy Lure Modules
| Source | Method |
|---|---|
| Paid | $2 in the PokeCoin Shop |
| Event Eggs | Hatch 12 km eggs during events (2% chance) |
| Battle League | End-of-season rewards (sometimes) |
| Timed Research | Complete event research (sometimes) |
The Mossy Lure Module also spawns Leafeon in the wild at that PokéStop for 30 minutes — you don't need to evolve it yourself.
The Name Trick: "Rei"
Like all Eeveelutions, Leafeon has a name trick:
- Rename Eevee to "Rei"
- Evolve immediately
- No lure required
But the name trick only works once per account. After that, you'll need to find or buy a Mossy Lure.
Pro Tip: Use the name trick for your best-IV Eevee (hundredth percent), then use lures for candy farming or additional Leafeons.
Leafeon's Power
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Attack | 190 |
| Defense | 155 |
| Stamina | 160 |
With access to Razor Leaf (fast move) and Leaf Blade (charge move), Leafeon is:
- Top 5 Grass attacker in PvE
- Great League viable in PvP
- Ultra League budget option for Grass coverage
Community Coordination
The lure requirement is not a bug — it's a social feature. Local Pokémon GO communities organize "lure parties" where multiple players place special lures at the same time, enabling mass evolutions in a single location.
Bottom Line: The Mossy Lure Module requirement transforms Grass-type evolution into a community event. It's pay-to-win friction that brings players together IRL.
FAQ
Can multiple people use the same Mossy Lure?
Yes — a single Mossy Lure Module enables Leafeon evolutions for all trainers at that PokéStop within 30 minutes.
Does the Mossy Lure spawn Leafeon in the wild?
Yes — wild Leafeon appear at the Lure-activated PokéStop for 30 minutes.
How long does the lure last?
30 minutes from activation — enough for 30+ players to evolve.
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