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    Umbreon Pokemon Guide

    Umbreon is a Dark-type Eevee evolution known for its excellent defensive stats, disruption tools and evolution from Eevee at night with high friendship. This guide covers Umbreon stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and Pokemon Champions information.

    Dark type Pokemon icon

    Normal Form

    Umbreon

    umbreon

    Shiny Form

    Shiny Umbreon

    umbreon

    Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Umbreon guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

    Umbreon Description

    Umbreon is a Dark-type Eevee evolution known for its excellent defensive stats, disruption tools and evolution from Eevee at night with high friendship.

    Competitive Overview

    Is Umbreon Good in Competitive?

    Umbreon can be useful depending on the format and available moves. Its best role comes from its typing, abilities and movepool rather than raw universal dominance.

    Umbreon’s biggest strengths and weaknesses depend on matchups, so players should build around its typing, item choices and support needs.

    Umbreon Quick Facts

    Here are the key facts to know about Umbreon, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

    Name

    Umbreon

    National Dex

    #0197

    Type

    Dark type Pokemon icon

    Dark

    Species

    Moonlight Pokemon

    Height

    3’03” / 1.0 m

    100 cm

    Weight

    59.5 lbs / 27.0 kg

    27.0 kg

    Abilities

    Synchronize, Inner Focus

    Umbreon Stats

    Umbreon’s stat spread helps define how it is normally used across Pokemon games. Check the stats shortcode below for the full breakdown.

    Hp
    95
    Attack
    65
    Defense
    110
    Special Attack
    60
    Special Defense
    130
    Speed
    65

    Umbreon Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

    Umbreon has access to a range of useful attacks and utility moves across Pokemon games. These are some of its most recognizable options.

    Dark type Pokemon icon

    Foul Play

    Uses the target’s Attack stat against it, making it excellent for defensive sets.

    Fairy type Pokemon icon

    Moonlight

    Recovery that helps Umbreon stay healthy.

    Normal type Pokemon icon

    Wish

    Team support that can heal Umbreon or a teammate in supported games.

    Normal type Pokemon icon

    Protect

    Pairs with Wish and scouts opposing attacks.

    Poison type Pokemon icon

    Toxic

    A classic way for Umbreon to pressure bulky opponents.

    Dark type Pokemon icon

    Taunt

    Stops setup, recovery and other status moves.

    Dark type Pokemon icon

    Snarl

    Dark-type utility that lowers the target’s Special Attack.

    Ghost type Pokemon icon

    Curse

    Boosts Attack and Defense for slower bulky sets.

    Umbreon All Moves

    Use the section below to view Umbreon’s move list by learn method.

    Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

    Level-Up Moves
    LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    StartSnarl Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Special5595
    1Baton Pass Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    1Bite Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
    1Charm Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Status–100
    1Copycat Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    1Covet Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical60100
    1Double Edge Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical120100
    1Growl Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–100
    1Helping Hand Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    1Swift Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60–
    1Tackle Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
    1Tail Whip Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–100
    1Take Down Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical9085
    5Sand Attack Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Status–100
    10Quick Attack Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
    15Baby Doll Eyes Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Status–100
    20Confuse Ray Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status–100
    25Assurance Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
    30Moonlight Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Status––
    35Guard Swap Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    40Dark Pulse Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Special80100
    45Screech Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–85
    50Mean Look Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    55Last Resort Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical140100
    TM Moves
    MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    TMAlluring Voice Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Special80100
    TMBaton Pass Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMBody Slam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical85100
    TMCalm Mind Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMCharm Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Status–100
    TMConfuse Ray Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status–100
    TMCrunch Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical80100
    TMCurse Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status––
    TMDark Pulse Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Special80100
    TMDig Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical80100
    TMDouble Edge Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical120100
    TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
    TMFake Tears Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status–100
    TMFoul Play Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical95100
    TMGiga Impact Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical15090
    TMHelping Hand Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMHyper Beam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special15090
    TMHyper Voice Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special90100
    TMLash Out Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical75100
    TMLight Screen Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMPsych Up Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMPsychic Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special90100
    TMRain Dance Water type Pokemon icon Water Status––
    TMReflect Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMRoar Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMScary Face Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–100
    TMShadow Ball Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Special80100
    TMSkill Swap Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMSnarl Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Special5595
    TMSpite Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status–100
    TMStored Power Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special20100
    TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMSunny Day Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status––
    TMSwift Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60–
    TMTake Down Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical9085
    TMTaunt Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status–100
    TMTera Blast Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
    TMThief Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
    TMThroat Chop Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical80100
    TMThunder Wave Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status–90
    TMToxic Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Status–90
    TMTrailblaze Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical50100
    TMWeather Ball Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special50100

    Umbreon Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

    Umbreon is a Dark-type Pokemon. This typing shapes its weaknesses, resistances and immunities across Pokemon games.

    Dark type Pokemon icon

    Type

    Dark

    Fighting type Pokemon iconBug type Pokemon iconFairy type Pokemon icon

    Weaknesses

    Fighting, Bug, Fairy

    Ghost type Pokemon iconDark type Pokemon icon

    Resistances

    Ghost, Dark

    Psychic type Pokemon icon

    Immunity

    Psychic

    Umbreon Abilities

    Umbreon’s abilities provide different forms of utility depending on the game and format.

    Synchronize

    Synchronize gives Umbreon a useful role or matchup benefit depending on the game and battle format.

    Inner Focus

    Inner Focus gives Umbreon a useful role or matchup benefit depending on the game and battle format.

    Umbreon Evolution

    Umbreon is part of the evolution path shown below.

    Base Form

    Eevee

    Normal type Pokemon icon
    eevee

    Starting form

    Night Friendship Evolution

    Umbreon

    Dark type Pokemon icon
    umbreon

    Evolves from Eevee with high friendship at night

    Where to Find Umbreon in Pokemon Games

    Umbreon is usually obtained by evolving Eevee at night with high friendship, though some games may include direct encounters or special availability.

    Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow
    Game Where to Find
    Pokemon Red Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Blue Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Yellow Not available in this game.
    Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
    Game Where to Find
    Pokemon Gold Evolve Eevee with high friendship at night.
    Pokemon Silver Evolve Eevee with high friendship at night.
    Pokemon Crystal Evolve Eevee with high friendship at night.
    Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
    Game Where to Find
    Pokemon Ruby Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Sapphire Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Emerald Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon FireRed Evolve Eevee when friendship and time-based evolution support is available through linked games.
    Pokemon LeafGreen Evolve Eevee when friendship and time-based evolution support is available through linked games.
    Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
    Game Where to Find
    Pokemon Diamond Evolve Eevee with high friendship at night.
    Pokemon Pearl Evolve Eevee with high friendship at night.
    Pokemon Platinum Evolve Eevee with high friendship at night.
    Pokemon HeartGold Evolve Eevee with high friendship at night.
    Pokemon SoulSilver Evolve Eevee with high friendship at night.
    Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
    Game Where to Find
    Pokemon Black Evolve Eevee or transfer from another game.
    Pokemon White Evolve Eevee or transfer from another game.
    Pokemon Black 2 Evolve Eevee or transfer from another game.
    Pokemon White 2 Evolve Eevee or transfer from another game.
    Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
    Game Where to Find
    Pokemon X Evolve Eevee with high friendship at night.
    Pokemon Y Evolve Eevee with high friendship at night.
    Pokemon Omega Ruby Evolve Eevee with high friendship at night.
    Pokemon Alpha Sapphire Evolve Eevee with high friendship at night.
    Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
    Game Where to Find
    Pokemon Sun Evolve Eevee with high friendship at night.
    Pokemon Moon Evolve Eevee with high friendship at night.
    Pokemon Ultra Sun Evolve Eevee with high friendship at night.
    Pokemon Ultra Moon Evolve Eevee with high friendship at night.
    Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee Not available in this game.
    Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
    Game Where to Find
    Pokemon Sword Evolve Eevee with high friendship at night.
    Pokemon Shield Evolve Eevee with high friendship at night.
    Pokemon Brilliant Diamond Evolve Eevee with high friendship at night.
    Pokemon Shining Pearl Evolve Eevee with high friendship at night.
    Pokemon Legends: Arceus Space-time distortions or evolve Eevee when supported.
    Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
    Game Where to Find
    Pokemon Scarlet Evolve Eevee with high friendship at night.
    Pokemon Violet Evolve Eevee with high friendship at night.
    Pokemon Legends Z-A Evolve Eevee with high friendship at night.
    Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
    Game Where to Find
    Pokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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    Umbreon FAQ

    Here are quick answers to common questions about Umbreon. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

    What type is Umbreon?

    Umbreon is a Dark-type Pokemon.

    What is Umbreon weak against?

    Umbreon is weak to Fighting, Bug, Fairy-type moves.

    How does Umbreon evolve?

    Eevee evolves into Umbreon with high friendship at night.

    What are Umbreon’s abilities?

    Umbreon’s abilities are Synchronize, Inner Focus.

    What are Umbreon’s best moves?

    Umbreon’s best moves often include Foul Play, Moonlight, Wish, Protect, Toxic, Taunt, Snarl, Curse.

    Is Umbreon good in Pokemon?

    Umbreon can be useful depending on the game, format and team role, though its value changes across generations.

    How do you get Umbreon?

    Umbreon availability changes by game. Check the location tables above for generation-by-generation details.

    Is Umbreon in Pokemon Legends Z-A?

    The Pokemon Legends Z-A row above should be reviewed before publishing because availability can change with new encounter data and updates.

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