Pokémon X and Y Pokédex: Sylveon Type Debate: Twitter Debates New Eevee Evolution Type (Poll, Video)

The new Eevee evolution is still spurring talks of what type it could be.

Earlier this week, it was confirmed an eighth Eevee evolution will make its video game debut in "Pokémon X" and "Pokémon Y." The name of the new Pokémon, officially translated into English, is Sylveon.

Although Sylveon has been confirmed, its type has not. So far, previous Eevee evolutions have taken the fire, grass, electric, psychic, dark, ice, and water types, but it still gives a good handful of options as to what Sylveon can be.

Based on appearance, numerous Pokémon fans have speculated it could be a flying type due to similar styling to fifth generation Pokémon Gym Leader Skyla - notably the bows, or fighting due to the whips similar to Mienshao, or the rumored "light" type.

Twitter is still debating:

...AM I THE ONLY ONE WHO THINKS SYLVEON IS A NORMAL TYPE??

— Tommy Napolitano (@tommynapolitano) February 15, 2013

I'm starting to think that sylveon is a bug type. — Lennert (@InferSaime) February 15, 2013

Although, now that Ninfia has been confirmed as "Sylveon," I'm willing to bet that it's a Flying Type.

— Maddie Ann Lance (@ChampionLance11) February 15, 2013

could sylveon/ninfia be a light/fairy type? — July Marte‎(w/∴하\♥)ヽ (@JulyMarte) February 15, 2013

i just had an epiphany about sylveon?? it kind of reminds me of a magician???? magician = ghost????? these are my thoughts thank u

— steph (@stephastated) February 15, 2013

I think it's a flying type. Like a Shaymin in Sky Form. Cos Sylveon is like Sylph, which is a mythical spirit of air. — Zuzu (@YouLiekMudkipzz) February 15, 2013

Sylveon has been revealed! Might be a Light type, so-called-rumor for Gen 6's new typing. Can't wait O_O

— Falah Alif Akbar (@ifansantosa) February 15, 2013

The upcoming sixth generation games, "Pokémon X" and "Pokémon Y," will be released in October for the Nintendo 3DS. The new games will feature three new starter Pokémon - Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie - as well as two new legendary Pokémon - Xerneas and Yveltal - among the many more expected to come very soon.

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