Finding and catching shiny variants of the many critters in the Pokemon series is a beloved pastime for many fans. Among some of the most popular shiny Pokemon in the series are the Eeveelutions, given their overall fan-favorite status within the Pokemon community. However, like most shiny mons, not all shiny Eeveelutions are created equal, with some of these critters having much better shiny forms than others.

While shiny Pokemon don't offer any functional difference from their non-shiny counterparts, they are desirable due to their rarity and the aesthetic difference of their unique color palettes. As such, the criteria for what makes one shiny Eeveelution better than another comes down to their swapped color palette and how pleasing that palette is to look at.

Eevee will also be included among its evolutions in the ranking of this list.

S-Tier Shiny Eeveelutions

• Sylveon
• Umbreon

Sylveon is the clear standout among all Eeveelutions due to its shiny variant swapping the light blue and pink colors on its fur. This design keeps the core of Sylveon's design and color motif while simultaneously feeling like a completely new look. While some shiny mons have clashing color palettes compared to their non-shiny form, Sylveon's use of the same colors only in switched positions means it doesn't run into this issue.

Umbreon's shiny makes a very subtle but effective change, as the rings on its body that are usually yellow become light blue. Umbreon already has a fantastic color palette with a black base and yellow highlights, and the change from yellow highlights to blue ones in its shiny is as good as— if not better than—its base form. Sometimes, simple changes to a shiny Pokemon can be the most effective.

A-Tier Shiny Eeveelutions

• Vaporeon
• Espeon
• Eevee

Both Vaporeon and Espeon make very dramatic changes to their color schemes with their shiny forms. Vaporeon changes from a light blue base form to a light purple shiny form, while Espeon changes from a light purple to a bright green in its shiny form. Although some fans may not find these colors as aesthetically pleasing compared to Sylveon and Umbreon's shinies, they are still distinct enough from the base forms of Vaporeon and Espeon to be interesting.

Eevee's shiny is solid overall compared to those of its evolutions. Instead of its usually brown color, shiny Eevee becomes a beige, almost silver color in a somewhat dramatic change from its base form. While the change is fairly substantial, Eevee's shiny color palette is still aesthetically pleasing and doesn't go overboard with a bright or bold color change.

B-Tier Shiny Eeveelutions

• Jolteon
• Flareon

The shinies for Jolteon and Flareon are very middle-of-the-road in terms of the changes they make to their base forms. While both of these Eeveelutions technically change color from their base forms, neither is as bright nor vibrant as Vaporeon or Espeon. Like Espeon, Jolteon becomes a shade of green, but it is far more muted than Espeon and isn't as pleasing to look at compared to its non-shiny counterpart. Meanwhile, Flareon's shiny form becomes more of a rust color compared to the bright scarlet of its base form.

The quality of a Pokemon's shiny color can vary between generations, as some shiny sprites end up looking very different than their 3D models.

C-Tier Shiny Eeveelutions

• Leafeon
• Glaceon

Unfortunately for some mons, not all shinies receive dramatic color changes, with some of the most infamously bad shiny Pokemon being almost indistinguishable from their normal color palettes. Gen 4's Leafeon and Glaceon fall into this category of shiny critter, with neither seeing a significant color change from their base form. Leafeon's shiny form has only a slightly more saturated color palette than its original, while Glaceon's shiny just has its original color palette only in a somewhat lighter shade.