Stats & Training
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.
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 |
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Bug is super effective against UmbreonView Scizor → | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Fighting is super effective against UmbreonView Lucario → | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Bug is super effective against UmbreonView Genesect → | ||
 | 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 →
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 | 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% | ||
Legends: Z-A Evolution
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
Legends: Z-A Umbreon Best Moveset
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
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Umbreon in Legends: Z-A
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 Guide
In Legends: Z-A, Umbreon works as a wall with 525 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list: a solid option in Legends: Z-A 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 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.
In Legends: Z-A, 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.
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 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