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.
UMBREON evolved as a result of exposure to the moon’s waves. It hides silently in darkness and waits for its foes to make a move. The rings on its body glow when it leaps to attack.
UMBREON evolved as a result of exposure to the moon’s waves. It hides silently in darkness and waits for its foes to make a move. The rings on its body glow when it leaps to attack.
Umbreon Weakness
Fighting and Bug 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 |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
In Ruby & Sapphire, Claydol's Explosion hits Umbreon for 40-47%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Claydol builds →Rapid Spin8-10% Earthquake24-29% Explosion40-47% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Starmie builds →Rapid Spin6-7% Ice Beam14-16% Thunderbolt14-16% Surf21-24% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt22-26% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Regice builds →Ice Beam21-24% Thunderbolt14-16% Explosion26-30% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Alakazam builds →
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Ruby & Sapphire 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 102 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Charm, Curse, Endure and 3 more.
Ruby & Sapphire Umbreon Best Moveset
HP-heavy investment EVs and Careful 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
- Protect
- Toxic
- Pursuit
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without breeding, Umbreon misses out on Charm and Curse. That's 6 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Feint Attack and Pursuit, with Normal and Ground coverage and more rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Umbreon in Ruby & Sapphire
No wild encounters for Umbreon in Ruby & Sapphire. Bring Eevee over from Red, Yellow, or Ultra Sun, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Umbreon Guide
In Ruby & Sapphire, Umbreon works as a wall with 525 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Ruby & Sapphire's meta. Wish with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Ruby & Sapphire, watch for Hitmonlee (Fighting) and Heracross (Bug) when using Umbreon. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Umbreon has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
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 special attacker with base 60 Sp. Atk. 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 Ruby & Sapphire, run Wish, Protect, Toxic, and Pursuit on Umbreon. Wish is the most common pick at 21% usage. Pursuit provides reliable STAB damage.
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