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.
On the night of a full moon, or when it gets excited, the ring patterns on its body glow yellow.
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 |
In Sword & Shield, Clefable's Moonblast hits Umbreon for 37-44%. Cobalion deals 57-68% with Close Combat.
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch11-14% Knock Off6-7% | ||
 Clefable Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x37-44% Knock Off3-4% | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x57-68% | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Lucario builds →Bullet Punch13-15% Aura Sphere 2x43-50% Extreme Speed17-20% | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Umbreon View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x38-45% Flamethrower16-19% Ice Beam16-19% | ||
Sword & Shield 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 152 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Curse, Detect, Double Kick and 5 more.
Sword & Shield Umbreon Best Moveset
HP-heavy investment EVs and Impish 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 Defense
Wall Moveset
- Wish
- Foul Play
- Toxic
- Heal Bell
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Protect
- Foul Play
- Moonlight
- Snarl
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without breeding, Umbreon misses out on Curse and Detect. That's 8 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Foul Play and Dark Pulse, with Normal and Ground coverage and more rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Umbreon in Sword & Shield
Can't catch Umbreon directly. Start with Eevee at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve with high friendship. The 2-stage line from Eevee to Umbreon is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Umbreon in Sword & Shield
To get Umbreon, start by catching Eevee through walking encounters at Lv. 14-65. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
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Step 2Umbreon ✓
Umbreon Guide
In Sword & Shield, Umbreon works as a wall with 525 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Sword & Shield'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 Sword & Shield, run Wish, Foulplay, Toxic, and Heal Bell on Umbreon. Wish is the most common pick at 24% 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.
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- 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