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.
The light of the moon changed Eevee’s genetic structure. It lurks in darkness for prey.
When exposed to the moon’s aura, the rings on its body glow faintly and it’s filled with a mysterious power.
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 |
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave13-15% Thunderbolt18-21% | ||
 Clefable Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x30-36% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Slowbro builds →Scald13-16% Ice Beam10-12% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemMiracleseed NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Breloom builds →Bullet Seed10-12% Mach Punch 2x31-37% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain14-17% Flamethrower25-30% | ||
X & Y 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 200 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Captivate, Charm, Covet and 11 more.
X & Y 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
- Wish
- Foul Play
- Protect
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Protect
- Wish
- Toxic
- Foul Play
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 Ground coverage and more rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Umbreon in X & Y
You're catching Eevee first, not Umbreon. Eevee appears at decent 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 X & Y
To get Umbreon, start by catching Eevee through trade and walking encounters at Lv. 5-21. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch EeveeAmbrette Town - HotelXIn-game trade Lv.5 CityLimitedEarlyFriday trade with MaidAmbrette Town - HotelYIn-game trade Lv.5 CityLimitedEarlyFriday trade with MaidCamphrier Town - HotelXIn-game trade Lv.5 CityLimitedEarlySunday trade with MaidCamphrier Town - HotelYIn-game trade Lv.5 CityLimitedEarlySunday trade with MaidCoumarine City - HotelYIn-game trade Lv.5 CityLimitedEarlyTuesday trade with MaidCoumarine City - HotelXIn-game trade Lv.5 CityLimitedEarlyTuesday trade with MaidCouriway Town - HotelYIn-game trade Lv.5 CityLimitedEarlyMonday trade with MaidCouriway Town - HotelXIn-game trade Lv.5 CityLimitedEarlyMonday trade with MaidCyllage City - HotelXIn-game trade Lv.5 CityLimitedEarlyThursday trade with MaidCyllage City - HotelYIn-game trade Lv.5 CityLimitedEarlyThursday trade with MaidGeosenge Town - HotelXIn-game trade Lv.5 CityLimitedEarlyWednesday trade with MaidGeosenge Town - HotelYIn-game trade Lv.5 CityLimitedEarlyWednesday trade with MaidRoute 10XGrass Lv.19-20 RouteUncommonMidYellow FlowerRoute 10YGrass Lv.19-20 RouteUncommonMidYellow FlowerRoute 10XGrass Lv.21 RouteRareMidRoute 10YGrass Lv.21 RouteRareMid
Step 2Umbreon ✓
Umbreon Guide
In X & Y, Umbreon works as a wall with 525 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in X & Y's meta. 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 X & Y, run Wish, Foulplay, Protect, and Toxic on Umbreon. Wish is the most common pick at 19% 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