Umbreon Best Moveset
95 HP and 110/130 balanced defenses on Dark with AbilitySynchronize passing status conditions back. Held ItemLeftovers with NatureCalm creates one of the best special answers in the format. The moveset absorbs hits from both sides and supports with MoveWish healing and MoveFoul Play using the opponent's Attack stat against them. Tera Poison removes Fairy weakness.
The Dark-type wall that defined Gen II (Gold & Silver). Mean Look plus Baton Pass trapped threats, and 130 Sp. Def made it nearly impossible to break with special attacks.
Best Moves
Best Build
Support Moveset
- Toxic
- Pursuit
- Confuse Ray
- Moonlight
Recommended Teammates
Toxic stalling was bread and butter in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). Wish provided team healing, and Curse let it go offensive when needed.
Wall Moveset
- Wish
- Protect
- Toxic
- Pursuit
Recommended Teammates
Wish passing plus 130 Sp. Def walling made Umbreon one of the most reliable support options in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Heal Bell cleared team status.
Wall Moveset
- Wish
- Pursuit
- Protect
- Heal Bell
Recommended Teammates
Slightly less dominant in Gen V (Black & White). Fighting-types were everywhere, and 65 base Defense meant physical fighters could punch through.
Wall Moveset
- Foul Play
- Wish
- Heal Bell
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Fairy-type resisted Dark STAB in Gen VI (X & Y). Umbreon could still wall specials but its offensive presence shrank even further.
Wall Moveset
- Wish
- Foul Play
- Protect
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Foul Play was its best offensive option in Gen VII (Sun & Moon), using the opponent's Attack stat. Good against physical threats, useless against special attackers.
Wall Moveset
- Wish
- Foul Play
- Protect
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Same Foul Play plus Wish plus Toxic formula in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Umbreon did one thing well, but the format demanded more versatility.
Wall Moveset
- Wish
- Foul Play
- Protect
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Three gens at the same level in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Consistent and reliable, just no longer anywhere near the top.
Wall Moveset
- Foul Play
- Wish
- Protect
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
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
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Dragapult builds →U Turn 2x25-30% Draco Meteor27-32% Shadow Ball8-10% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Cryogonal builds →Rapid Spin4-5% Flash Cannon11-13% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball7-9% Energy Ball16-19% Flamethrower16-19% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Pelipper builds →Hurricane12-14% U Turn 2x14-16% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIllusion ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves View Zoroark-Hisui builds →
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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
Breeding
Breed with Umbreon to get Eevee eggs (with patience) using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
How to Get Umbreon
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 SV
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 TownLv.11-30OverworldRate 6%West Province (Area Three) - Near TownLv.11-30OverworldRate 6%South Province (Area Two) - Olive GroveLv.11-30OverworldRate 3%
Step 2Umbreon ✓East Province (Area One) - CaveLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%NightEast Province (Area Three) - CaveLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%NightGlaseado MountainLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%NightNorth Province (Area One) - CaveLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%NightNorth Province (Area Three) - CaveLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%NightNorth Province (Area Two) - CaveLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%NightSouth Province (Area One) - CaveLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%NightSouth Province (Area Six) - CaveLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%NightWest Province (Area One) - CaveLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%NightWest Province (Area Three) - CaveLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%NightWest Province (Area Two) - CaveLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%Nightor evolve from Eevee (Step 1)
You're catching Eevee first, not Umbreon. Eevee appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Umbreon in LZA
- Step 1Catch EeveeWild Zone 19Lv.48-49OverworldLegends: Z-A
- Step 2Umbreon ✓
Umbreon starts showing up in late-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 PLA
Eevee is your first catch on the way to Umbreon. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 2-50 across 3 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch EeveeHorseshoe PlainsLv.2-6GrassRate 15%Space-Time Distortion - Obsidian FieldlandsLv.25-40CaveRate 15%
Step 2Umbreon ✓Space-Time Distortion - Crimson MirelandsLv.35-50CaveRate 15%or evolve from Eevee (Step 1)
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 ✓
Base Stats
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.
Umbreon Guide
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 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.
Run Foulplay, Wish, Protect, and Toxic on Umbreon. Foulplay 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