Is Umbreon Good in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Playthrough?
Friendship evolution from Eevee at night. Tanky Dark-type that absorbs Lucian's Psychic attacks and handles Fantina. Low offensive stats mean fights take a while. Umbreon stalls rather than wins, which slows down story progression.
Eevee trades roughly evenly with Roark's team.
Eevee has the type edge here and should clean up Gardenia's team.
Vaporeon has the type edge here and should clean up Maylene's team.
Jolteon has the type edge here and should clean up Maylene's team.
Flareon has the type edge here and should clean up Maylene's team.
Espeon has the type edge here and should clean up Maylene's team.
Umbreon trades roughly evenly with Maylene's team.
Leafeon has the type edge here and should clean up Maylene's team.
Glaceon has the type edge here and should clean up Maylene's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Maylene:
Vaporeon trades roughly evenly with Crasher Wake's team.
Jolteon has the type edge here and should clean up Crasher Wake's team.
Crasher Wake's team hits Flareon's weaknesses hard.
Espeon has the type edge here and should clean up Crasher Wake's team.
Umbreon has the type edge here and should clean up Crasher Wake's team.
Leafeon has the type edge here and should clean up Crasher Wake's team.
Glaceon trades roughly evenly with Crasher Wake's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Crasher Wake:
Vaporeon has the type edge here and should clean up Fantina's team.
Jolteon has the type edge here and should clean up Fantina's team.
Flareon has the type edge here and should clean up Fantina's team.
Espeon has the type edge here and should clean up Fantina's team.
Umbreon resists most of Fantina's coverage and hits back hard.
Leafeon trades roughly evenly with Fantina's team.
Glaceon has the type edge here and should clean up Fantina's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Fantina:
Vaporeon resists most of Byron's coverage and hits back hard.
Jolteon has the type edge here and should clean up Byron's team.
Flareon resists most of Byron's coverage and hits back hard.
Espeon trades roughly evenly with Byron's team.
Umbreon resists most of Byron's coverage and hits back hard.
Leafeon has the type edge here and should clean up Byron's team.
Glaceon trades roughly evenly with Byron's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Byron:
Vaporeon trades roughly evenly with Candice's team.
Jolteon trades roughly evenly with Candice's team.
Flareon has the type edge here and should clean up Candice's team.
Espeon has the type edge here and should clean up Candice's team.
Umbreon has the type edge here and should clean up Candice's team.
Leafeon has the type edge here and should clean up Candice's team.
Glaceon has the type edge here and should clean up Candice's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Candice:
Vaporeon trades roughly evenly with Volkner's team.
Jolteon has the type edge here and should clean up Volkner's team.
Flareon trades roughly evenly with Volkner's team.
Espeon has the type edge here and should clean up Volkner's team.
Umbreon has the type edge here and should clean up Volkner's team.
Leafeon has the type edge here and should clean up Volkner's team.
Glaceon trades roughly evenly with Volkner's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Volkner:
Vaporeon has the type edge here and should clean up Aaron's team.
Jolteon has the type edge here and should clean up Aaron's team.
Flareon resists most of Aaron's coverage and hits back hard.
Espeon has the type edge here and should clean up Aaron's team.
Umbreon trades roughly evenly with Aaron's team.
Leafeon trades roughly evenly with Aaron's team.
Glaceon has the type edge here and should clean up Aaron's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Aaron:
Vaporeon has the type edge here and should clean up Bertha's team.
Bertha's team hits Jolteon's weaknesses hard.
Flareon trades roughly evenly with Bertha's team.
Espeon has the type edge here and should clean up Bertha's team.
Umbreon has the type edge here and should clean up Bertha's team.
Leafeon resists most of Bertha's coverage and hits back hard.
Glaceon has the type edge here and should clean up Bertha's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Bertha:
Vaporeon has the type edge here and should clean up Flint's team.
Jolteon has the type edge here and should clean up Flint's team.
Flareon has the type edge here and should clean up Flint's team.
Espeon has the type edge here and should clean up Flint's team.
Umbreon has the type edge here and should clean up Flint's team.
Leafeon trades roughly evenly with Flint's team.
Glaceon trades roughly evenly with Flint's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Flint:
Vaporeon has the type edge here and should clean up Lucian's team.
Jolteon has the type edge here and should clean up Lucian's team.
Flareon has the type edge here and should clean up Lucian's team.
Espeon trades roughly evenly with Lucian's team.
Umbreon has the type edge here and should clean up Lucian's team.
Leafeon trades roughly evenly with Lucian's team.
Glaceon trades roughly evenly with Lucian's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Lucian:
Vaporeon trades roughly evenly with Cynthia's team.
Jolteon trades roughly evenly with Cynthia's team.
Flareon has the type edge here and should clean up Cynthia's team.
Espeon has the type edge here and should clean up Cynthia's team.
Umbreon trades roughly evenly with Cynthia's team.
Leafeon has the type edge here and should clean up Cynthia's team.
Glaceon has the type edge here and should clean up Cynthia's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Cynthia:
Eevee is given to you as a gift on Hearthome City at Lv 5. Gift from Bebe in Hearthome City after obtaining the National Pokedex
Friendship is usually high enough before you reach Maylene.
You can pick up the Water Stone in Route 213.
You can pick up the Thunder Stone in Sunyshore City.
You can pick up the Fire Stone in Fuego Ironworks. 1 other location is also available.
Friendship is usually high enough before you reach Maylene.
You can pick up the Leaf Stone in Floaroma Meadow.
You can usually obtain this item before you reach Maylene.
How to Get Umbreon in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
No wild encounters for Umbreon in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Bring Eevee over from Red & Blue, Yellow, or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Umbreon in BDSP
Step 1Obtain EeveeLATER APPEARANCEfrom Red & BlueNot TradeableAppears in Red & Blue via Gift · Celadon City · Celadon Mansion rooftop, back entrance. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom YellowNot TradeableAppears in Yellow via Gift · Celadon City. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Gold & SilverNot TradeableAppears in Gold & Silver via Gift · Goldenrod City · Meet Bill in Ecruteak. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom CrystalNot TradeableAppears in Crystal via Gift · Goldenrod City · Gift from Bill. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom FireRed & LeafGreenNot TradeableAppears in FireRed & LeafGreen via Gift · Celadon City · Celadon Mansion Rooftop. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Trophy Garden. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Umbreon ✓
Umbreon Weakness
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 |
What is Umbreon Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Umbreon
 Machop Fighting | C | |
 Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Kricketune builds →X-Scissor 2x52-61% Brick Break 2x31-37% | ||
Machop Fighting | C | |
 Beautifly Bug | C | |
Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Kricketune builds →X-Scissor 2x52-62% Brick Break 2x34-41% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | C | |
 Granbull Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Granbull builds →Focus Punch 2x75-89% Dazzling Gleam 2x33-40% | ||
 Masquerain Bug | C | |
 Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Mr. Mime builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x48-57% Focus Blast 2x46-55% | ||
Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Kricketune builds →X-Scissor 2x48-57% Brick Break 2x30-36% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Granbull Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Granbull builds →Focus Punch 2x75-89% Dazzling Gleam 2x33-40% | ||
Masquerain Bug | C | |
 Azumarill WaterFairy | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Azurill (Great Marsh Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Azumarill builds →Focus Punch 2x40-47% Play Rough 2x36-42% | ||
Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Mr. Mime builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x48-57% Focus Blast 2x46-55% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Granbull Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Granbull builds →Focus Punch 2x72-85% Dazzling Gleam 2x30-36% | ||
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Azumarill WaterFairy | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Azurill (Great Marsh Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Azumarill builds →Focus Punch 2x38-45% Play Rough 2x34-41% | ||
Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Mr. Mime builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x45-53% Focus Blast 2x45-53% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Granbull Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Granbull builds →Focus Punch 2x71-84% Dazzling Gleam 2x30-36% | ||
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Azumarill WaterFairy | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Azurill (Great Marsh Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Azumarill builds →Focus Punch 2x38-44% Play Rough 2x33-40% | ||
 Medicham FightingPsychic | C | |
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Granbull Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Granbull builds →Focus Punch 2x69-82% Dazzling Gleam 2x30-35% | ||
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Azumarill WaterFairy | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Azurill (Great Marsh Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Azumarill builds →Focus Punch 2x36-43% Play Rough 2x33-40% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | C | |
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Granbull Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Granbull builds →Focus Punch 2x69-82% Dazzling Gleam 2x30-35% | ||
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Azumarill WaterFairy | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Azurill (Great Marsh Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Azumarill builds →Focus Punch 2x36-43% Play Rough 2x33-40% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | C | |
 Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Granbull Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Granbull builds →Focus Punch 2x71-83% Play Rough 2x64-76% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Azumarill WaterFairy | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Azurill (Great Marsh Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Azumarill builds →Focus Punch 2x35-42% Play Rough 2x32-38% | ||
Masquerain Bug | C | |
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Lucario's Close Combat hits Umbreon for 78-92%. Genesect's U-turn hits Umbreon for 37-44%. Mimikyu deals 52-61% with Play Rough.
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Lucario builds →Extreme Speed18-21% Close Combat 2x78-92% Aura Sphere 2x47-55% | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x37-44% | ||
 Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDisguise ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Mimikyu builds →Play Rough 2x52-61% Shadow Sneak6-7% Drain Punch 2x29-34% | ||
Umbreon Evolutions
You get Umbreon from Eevee by leveling up. It's one of 7 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 131 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Charm, Covet, Curse and 9 more.
BDSP Umbreon Best Moveset
Dropped from S-tier as 95/110/130 defensive bulk at 60 Sp. Atk couldn't threaten enough in a format that punishes passive Pokemon. Dark TermStab at 65 Attack adds minimal pressure. The moveset absorbs hits and stalls with AbilitySynchronize passing status back, but B-tier because the offensive void lets opponents set up freely.
Best Build
Umbreon best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Wish
- Foul Play
- Protect
- Toxic
Moves List
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.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
The light of the moon changed Eevee’s genetic structure. It lurks in the darkness, waiting for prey.
Umbreon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Umbreon works as a wall with 525 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list: a solid option in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl for the right team. Wish with Leftovers is the standard set.
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 a physical attacker with 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.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, run Wish, Foulplay, Protect, and Toxic on Umbreon. Wish is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the wall role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves