Umbreon's built to absorb hits, not race for knockouts. Special bulk with Sp. Def doing the heavy lifting. And the medium-fast 1M XP curve means it won't take forever to bring up, worth 2 Sp. Def EVs.
When exposed to the moon’s aura, the rings on its body glow faintly and it gains a mysterious power.
When darkness falls, the rings on the body begin to glow, striking fear in the hearts of anyone nearby.
Fighting, Bug, and Fairy moves hit Umbreon for super-effective damage. The upside? Psychic-type moves can't touch it at all. Umbreon's overall bulk (95/110/130) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting, Bug, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Cyclizar builds →Rapid Spin11-13% U Turn 2x21-24% Knock Off5-6% Draco Meteor19-22% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
| ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Kilowattrel builds →Volt Switch15-18% Thunderbolt20-23% Hurricane24-28% Air Slash16-19% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Slowking builds →Scald13-16% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Sableye builds →Knock Off7-8% | ||
You get Umbreon from Eevee by leveling up. It's one of 8 possible evolutions in this branching family, each requiring its own method. Breed through Eevee to get eggs. Both Umbreon and Vaporeon hit 525 total stats from Eevee. The difference is how those stats are split. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Umbreon to get Eevee eggs (with patience) using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
max HP and Sp. Def EVs and Calm nature turn Umbreon into a wall that doesn't fold easily. Leftovers brings passive recovery each turn for the long game, and Wish handles sustain. Synchronize fills in the gaps.
Best Build
Umbreon best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Wish
- Protect
- Foul Play
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Foul Play
- Toxic
- Wish
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Pivot Moveset
- Snarl
- Baton Pass
- Foul Play
- Psych Up
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Wish
- Protect
- Foul Play
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Foul Play
- Toxic
- Wish
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Pivot Moveset
- Snarl
- Baton Pass
- Foul Play
- Psych Up
Recommended Teammates
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Wall Moveset
- Wish
- Foul Play
- Toxic
- Heal Bell
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Protect
- Foul Play
- Moonlight
- Snarl
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Umbreon's Normal and Fairy coverage and more all comes from technical machines, built on top of Foul Play and Dark Pulse for same-type damage. Double-Edge and Take Down are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Umbreon's coverage across 7 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Dark Pulse and Crunch for same-type damage. Double-Edge and Dream Eater are the payoff moves.
The offense anchors on Dark Pulse and Snarl, with Normal and Steel coverage and more adding reach. It's a workable movepool for Umbreon that handles most situations. Double-Edge and Giga Impact give it enough punch where it matters.
Without breeding, Umbreon misses out on Charm and Covet. That's 12 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Foul Play and Dark Pulse, with Normal and Ground coverage and more rounding things out.
low spawn rates is the best you'll get on Umbreon in late-game routes. Use the sort toggle below. Best shows where the odds peak, Earliest shows where you can access it soonest in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Umbreon in Scarlet & Violet
Eevee is your first catch on the way to Umbreon. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 11-65 across 30 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch EeveeSouth Province (Area Two) - Near TownScarletOverworld Lv.11-30 Route6%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - Near TownVioletOverworld Lv.11-30 Route6%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - Near TownVioletOverworld Lv.11-30 Route6%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - Near TownScarletOverworld Lv.11-30 Route6%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - Olive GroveScarletOverworld Lv.11-30 Route3%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - Olive GroveVioletOverworld Lv.11-30 Route3%Early
Step 2Umbreon ✓East Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateNightEast Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateNightEast Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateNightEast Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateNightGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.35-65 Cave1%LateNightGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.35-65 Cave1%LateNightGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.35-65 Cave1%LateNightGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.35-65 Cave1%LateNightNorth Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateNightNorth Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateNightNorth Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateNightNorth Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateNightNorth Province (Area Two) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateNightNorth Province (Area Two) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateNightSouth Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateNightSouth Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateNightSouth Province (Area Six) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateNightSouth Province (Area Six) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateNightWest Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateNightWest Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateNightWest Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateNightWest Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateNightWest Province (Area Two) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateNightWest Province (Area Two) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateNightor evolve from Eevee (Step 1)
Umbreon isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Eevee from Red, Yellow, or Ultra Sun. The evolution path from Eevee to Umbreon is covered in the steps below.
Umbreon starts showing up in mid-game routes at decent spawn rates across 1 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Umbreon in Legends: Arceus
Eevee is your first catch on the way to Umbreon. You'll find walking encounters from walking across 3 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch EeveeHorseshoe PlainsGrassUncommonSpace-Time Distortion - Obsidian FieldlandsGrass DistortionUncommon
Step 2Umbreon ✓Space-Time Distortion - Crimson MirelandsGrass DistortionUncommonor evolve from Eevee (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Umbreon in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Bring Eevee over from Red, Yellow, or Ultra Sun, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Umbreon works as a wall with 525 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list: a solid choice for the right team. That 130 base Sp. Def does the heavy lifting.
Synchronize copies burns, paralysis, and poison received onto the Pokémon that inflicted them. That's the one you want on Umbreon. Inner Focus is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Umbreon is leaning toward the physical side (base 65 Attack). Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. At base 65 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the wall role.
Run Wish, Protect, Foulplay, and Toxic on Umbreon. Wish is the most common pick at 23% usage. This set covers the wall role with a mix of damage and utility.
Debuting in Gold & Silver, Umbreon appears in 19 games across 9 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through wild encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves