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 this Pokémon becomes angry, its pores secrete a poisonous sweat, which it sprays at its opponent’s eyes.
With its black fur, it blends into the darkness. It bides its time, and when prey appears, this Pokémon goes for its throat, and then eats it.
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 |
 Primarina WaterFairy | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Primarina builds →Moonblast 2x63-74% Disarming Voice 2x28-34% | ||
 Carbink RockFairy | C | |
 Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Hariyama builds →Close Combat 2x86-102%KO Brick Break 2x55-65% Vital Throw 2x52-62% Wake-Up Slap 2x52-62% | ||
 Ribombee BugFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Ribombee builds →Pollen Puff 2x48-56% Bug Buzz 2x48-56% Dazzling Gleam 2x42-49% Silver Wind 2x33-39% | ||
 Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Primeape builds →Close Combat 2x78-92% Cross Chop 2x66-78% Brick Break 2x49-58% Karate Chop 2x34-41% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Tapu Koko's Dazzling Gleam hits Umbreon for 48-57%. Cobalion deals 72-85% with Close Combat.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave14-17% Thunderbolt20-24% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt27-32% Volt Switch21-25% Dazzling Gleam 2x48-57% | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x72-85% Stone Edge20-24% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Pelipper builds →Hurricane24-29% Scald18-21% | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemFightiniumz NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Lucario builds →Flash Cannon19-22% Aura Sphere 2x37-44% | ||
Sun & Moon 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 218 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Captivate, Charm, Covet and 11 more.
Sun & Moon 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
Wall Moveset
- Foul Play
- Heal Bell
- Toxic
- Wish
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Foul Play
- Toxic
- Snarl
- Moonlight
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without breeding, Umbreon misses out on Captivate and Charm. That's 14 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Dark Pulse and Sucker Punch, with Normal and Psychic coverage and more rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Umbreon in Sun & Moon
Umbreon starts showing up in early-game routes at moderate rates across 6 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 Sun & Moon
Eevee is your first catch on the way to Umbreon. You'll find walking and gift encounters from Lv. 1-17 across 14 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch EeveePaniola RanchMoonGift from NPC Lv.1 FacilityEarlyOne-timeNursery eggPaniola RanchSunGift from NPC Lv.1 FacilityEarlyOne-timeNursery eggRoute 4MoonGrass Lv.11-14 Route5%EarlyRoute 4SunGrass Lv.11-14 Route5%EarlyRoute 6 - NorthSunGrass Lv.14-17 Route5%EarlyRoute 6 - NorthMoonGrass Lv.14-17 Route5%EarlyRoute 6 - SouthSunGrass Lv.14-17 Route5%EarlyRoute 6 - SouthMoonGrass Lv.14-17 Route5%Early
Step 2Umbreon ✓Route 4MoonGrass Lv.11-14 RouteEarlyNightSOS from EeveeRoute 4SunGrass Lv.11-14 RouteEarlyNightSOS from EeveeRoute 6 - NorthMoonGrass Lv.14-17 RouteEarlyNightSOS from EeveeRoute 6 - NorthSunGrass Lv.14-17 RouteEarlyNightSOS from EeveeRoute 6 - SouthSunGrass Lv.14-17 RouteEarlyNightSOS from EeveeRoute 6 - SouthMoonGrass Lv.14-17 RouteEarlyNightSOS from Eeveeor evolve from Eevee (Step 1)
Umbreon Guide
In Sun & Moon, Umbreon works as a wall with 525 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Sun & Moon's meta. Foulplay 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 Sun & Moon, run Foulplay, Heal Bell, Toxic, and Wish on Umbreon. Foulplay is the most common pick at 25% 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