Is Umbreon Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Friendship evolution from Eevee at night. Dark-type with enormous bulk. Ghost immunity makes Acerola's E4 irrelevant, and the defenses let Umbreon outlast most opponents. Doesn't deal much damage, but sometimes just not dying is enough.
Eevee has the type edge here and should clean up Ilima's team.
Eevee trades roughly evenly with Hala's team.
Eevee trades roughly evenly with Lana's team.
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Vaporeon resists most of Kiawe's coverage and hits back hard.
Jolteon has the type edge here and should clean up Kiawe's team.
Flareon trades roughly evenly with Kiawe's team.
Espeon resists most of Kiawe's coverage and hits back hard.
Umbreon has the type edge here and should clean up Kiawe's team.
Eevee trades roughly evenly with Kiawe's team.
Eevee trades roughly evenly with Kiawe's team.
Sylveon trades roughly evenly with Kiawe's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Kiawe:
Vaporeon trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Jolteon trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Flareon has the type edge here and should clean up Mallow's team.
Espeon has the type edge here and should clean up Mallow's team.
Umbreon trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Eevee trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Eevee trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Sylveon trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Mallow:
Olivia's typing presses Eevee's defenses.
Olivia's typing presses Eevee's defenses.
Olivia's typing presses Eevee's defenses.
Olivia's typing presses Eevee's defenses.
Olivia's typing presses Eevee's defenses.
Olivia's typing presses Eevee's defenses.
Olivia's typing presses Eevee's defenses.
Olivia's typing presses Eevee's defenses.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Olivia:
Vaporeon trades roughly evenly with Sophocles's team.
Jolteon has the type edge here and should clean up Sophocles's team.
Flareon resists most of Sophocles's coverage and hits back hard.
Sophocles's typing presses Espeon's defenses.
Umbreon trades roughly evenly with Sophocles's team.
Sophocles's team hits Leafeon's weaknesses hard.
Sophocles's team hits Glaceon's weaknesses hard.
Sophocles's team hits Sylveon's weaknesses hard.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Sophocles:
Vaporeon trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Jolteon trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Flareon has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Espeon trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Umbreon has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Leafeon trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Glaceon has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Sylveon trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Acerola:
Vaporeon has the type edge here and should clean up Nanu's team.
Jolteon trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
Flareon trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
Nanu's team hits Espeon's weaknesses hard.
Umbreon trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
Leafeon has the type edge here and should clean up Nanu's team.
Glaceon has the type edge here and should clean up Nanu's team.
Sylveon resists most of Nanu's coverage and hits back hard.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Nanu:
Vaporeon trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.
Jolteon resists most of Mina's coverage and hits back hard.
Flareon has the type edge here and should clean up Mina's team.
Espeon has the type edge here and should clean up Mina's team.
Umbreon trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.
Leafeon trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.
Glaceon has the type edge here and should clean up Mina's team.
Sylveon has the type edge here and should clean up Mina's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Mina:
Vaporeon resists most of Hapu's coverage and hits back hard.
Hapu's team hits Jolteon's weaknesses hard.
Flareon trades roughly evenly with Hapu's team.
Espeon has the type edge here and should clean up Hapu's team.
Umbreon has the type edge here and should clean up Hapu's team.
Leafeon resists most of Hapu's coverage and hits back hard.
Glaceon resists most of Hapu's coverage and hits back hard.
Sylveon has the type edge here and should clean up Hapu's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Hapu:
Vaporeon trades roughly evenly with Molayne's team.
Jolteon trades roughly evenly with Molayne's team.
Flareon resists most of Molayne's coverage and hits back hard.
Molayne's team hits Espeon's weaknesses hard.
Molayne's team hits Umbreon's weaknesses hard.
Molayne's team hits Leafeon's weaknesses hard.
Molayne's team hits Glaceon's weaknesses hard.
Molayne's team hits Sylveon's weaknesses hard.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Molayne:
Vaporeon resists most of Olivia's coverage and hits back hard.
Jolteon trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Flareon trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Espeon trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Umbreon trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Leafeon has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Glaceon has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Sylveon trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Olivia:
Vaporeon has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Jolteon has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Flareon resists most of Acerola's coverage and hits back hard.
Espeon has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Umbreon resists most of Acerola's coverage and hits back hard.
Leafeon trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Glaceon has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Sylveon has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Acerola:
Vaporeon has the type edge here and should clean up Kahili's team.
Jolteon resists most of Kahili's coverage and hits back hard.
Flareon trades roughly evenly with Kahili's team.
Espeon has the type edge here and should clean up Kahili's team.
Umbreon trades roughly evenly with Kahili's team.
Kahili's team hits Leafeon's weaknesses hard.
Glaceon resists most of Kahili's coverage and hits back hard.
Sylveon has the type edge here and should clean up Kahili's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Kahili:
Vaporeon trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Jolteon trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Flareon has the type edge here and should clean up Kukui's team.
Espeon trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Umbreon trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Leafeon trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Glaceon trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Sylveon trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Kukui:
Catch Espeon on Route 4 (walking, Lv 11-14). Alternate S.O.S. encounters; UNCOMMON; Called by Eevee.
Catch Umbreon on Route 4 (walking, Lv 11-14). Alternate S.O.S. encounters; UNCOMMON; Called by Eevee.
Vaporeon can be obtained by breeding (post-game).
Jolteon can be obtained by breeding (post-game).
Flareon can be obtained by breeding (post-game).
Leafeon can be obtained by breeding (post-game).
Glaceon can be obtained by breeding (post-game).
Sylveon can be obtained by breeding (post-game).
Catch Eevee on Route 4 (walking, Lv 11-14).
How to Get Umbreon in Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 USUM
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 RanchLv.1Gift from NPCOne-timeNursery eggRoute 4Lv.11-14GrassRate 5%Route 6 - NorthLv.14-17GrassRate 5%Route 6 - SouthLv.14-17GrassRate 5%
Step 2Umbreon ✓Route 4Lv.11-14GrassNightSOS from EeveeRoute 6 - NorthLv.14-17GrassNightSOS from EeveeRoute 6 - SouthLv.14-17GrassNightSOS from Eeveeor evolve from Eevee (Step 1)
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
 Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Crabrawler Fighting | C | |
 Machop Fighting | C | |
 Mankey Fighting | C | |
 Makuhita Fighting | C | |
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Crabrawler Fighting | C | |
Machop Fighting | C | |
Mankey Fighting | C | |
Makuhita Fighting | C | |
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Crabrawler Fighting | C | |
Machop Fighting | C | |
Mankey Fighting | C | |
Makuhita Fighting | C | |
 Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Pangoro builds →Hammer Arm 2x77-91% Infestation 2x7-8% | ||
 Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Wimpod (Dividing Peak Tunnel Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Golisopod builds →First Impression 2x70-84% Brick Break 2x39-46% | ||
 Bewear NormalFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodHauoli City Interact Encounter | ||
 Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Passimian builds →Brick Break 2x56-66% U-turn 2x36-43% | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Passimian builds →Close Combat 2x86-101%KO U-turn 2x34-40% | ||
Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Pangoro builds →Hammer Arm 2x72-85% X-Scissor 2x39-46% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Blaziken builds →High Jump Kick 2x93-109%KO | ||
 Scrafty DarkFighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Scrafty builds →High Jump Kick 2x72-85% | ||
 Infernape FireFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Infernape builds →Close Combat 2x75-89% U-turn 2x30-36% | ||
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Passimian builds →Close Combat 2x85-100%KO U-turn 2x33-39% | ||
Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Pangoro builds →Hammer Arm 2x72-85% X-Scissor 2x39-46% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Hariyama builds →Close Combat 2x85-100%KO | ||
Scrafty DarkFighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Scrafty builds →High Jump Kick 2x72-85% | ||
Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Blaziken builds →High Jump Kick 2x92-108%KO | ||
Scrafty DarkFighting | C | |
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Terrakion builds →Close Combat 2x91-107%KO X-Scissor 2x41-49% | ||
Bewear NormalFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodHauoli City Interact Encounter | ||
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Passimian builds →Close Combat 2x86-102%KO U-turn 2x34-40% | ||
Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Pangoro builds →Hammer Arm 2x75-88% X-Scissor 2x39-47% | ||
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityBattlebond ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse8-10% Ice Beam19-23% Hydro Pump23-28% | ||
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt18-22% Volt Switch14-17% Dazzling Gleam 2x32-38% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Toxapex builds →Scald6-7% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave13-15% Volt Switch9-11% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Pelipper builds →U Turn 2x14-17% Hurricane12-14% Scald9-10% | ||
Umbreon Evolutions
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.
USUM Umbreon Best Moveset
95 HP with 110 Defense and 130 Sp. Def makes Umbreon one of the most durable Pokemon in the format on both sides. AbilitySynchronize passes status back to the attacker. MoveWish and MoveHeal Bell provide team support. Dark typing means Psychic immunity. The moveset holds B-tier through pure defensive endurance and team healing.
Best Build
Umbreon best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Wish
- Foul Play
- Protect
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Without breeding, Umbreon misses out on Captivate and Charm. That's 14 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Foul Play and Dark Pulse, with Normal and Psychic 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
Reminder Moves
Base Stats
This Pokémon is nocturnal. Even in total darkness, its large eyes can spot its prey clearly!
It lurks in the dark of night looking for prey. At the moment it pounces, the rings on its body glow dimly but ominously.
Umbreon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Umbreon works as a wall with 525 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list: a solid option in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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