What is "eevee"

Eevee, known in Japan as , is a Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon franchise. Created by Ken Sugimori, Eevee first appeared in the video games Pokémon Red and Blue. They have later appeared in various merchandise, spinoff titles and animated and printed adaptations of the franchise.

Known as the Evolution Pokémon in the games, Eevee is a rabbit-eared fennec-like Pokémon with an unstable genetic code, which allows it to evolve into eight different Pokémon depending on the situation, which have been termed Eeveelutions. The first three of these evolutions, Vaporeon, Jolteon, and Flareon, are the result of Eevee being exposed to either a Water Stone, a Thunderstone, or a Fire Stone respectively. Various evolutions have been introduced in Pokémon games since, including Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon and Sylveon.

Eevee is a 4-piece band from Davao City, Philippines. They emerged as champions of the Nescafe 3 in 1 Soundskool in 2009. Part of the prize of the contest was a record deal with Sony Music. They since relocated to Manila after winning. It is unknown if the band is named after the Pokémon Eevee.

In June 2010, they released their debut album Paramdam with "Gusto Ko Lang Ng Girlfriend" as the first single. The song peaked at #12 on the OPM MYX Countdown. Its music video, directed by Gino Jose, featured the then MYX VJ Janine Ramirez. The album was produced by ex- Eraserheads bassist and now The Dawn bassist Buddy Zabala, and Sancho Sanchez.