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No. 0197 · Generation II · Johto

Umbreon

The Moonlight Pokémon
Dark
Weak to Fighting Bug Fairy
All matchups
Umbreon
Sprite

TL;DR. Umbreon is a pure dark-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 525. When agitated, this POKéMON pro­ tects itself by spraying poisonous sweat from its pores.

Dark

When agitated, this POKéMON pro­ tects itself by spraying poisonous sweat from its pores.

Height1.0 m
Weight27.0 kg
AbilitiesSynchronize
HiddenInner Focus
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Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 525. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 95
Attack 65
Defense 110
Sp. Attack 60
Sp. Defense 130
Speed 65
Total525
525 base stat total, the 189th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 19th among Dark-types.
130 base Special Defense, Umbreon's strongest stat, ranking 2nd of 69 Dark-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Daily Pokémon · Video

Umbreon on Daily Pokémon

Umbreon was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.

Pokémon GO

Umbreon in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Umbreon reaches 2,137 CP at level 40 and 2,445 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack126
GO Defense240
GO Stamina216
Max CP (L40)2,137
Max CP (L50)2,416
Best buddy (L51)2,445
Raid catch CP 1,153–1,221 (L20). Weather boosted 1,442–1,526 (L25).

Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator

Shiny release

The first Shiny in the Eevee family appeared on August 11, 2018.

  1. Eevee, Kanto and Johto Eeveelutions
  2. Sinnoh Eeveelutions
  3. Sylveon
  4. Dynamax
  5. Eeveelutions by encounter

Recent raid runs

Last in raids: Oct 7, 2026 onward, 3-star.

DatesRaidEvent
Oct 7, 2026 onward3-starRegular rotation
Sep 1 to Sep 15, 20253-starRegular rotation
Oct 14 to Nov 4, 20243-starHalloween 2024 Part I · Halloween 2024 Part II
Jul 13 to Jul 14, 20243-starMoon scarfPokémon GO Fest 2024: Global
Nov 1 to Nov 3, 20233-starRegular rotation
Aug 4 to Aug 16, 20233-starRegular rotation

Full Umbreon GO history

Competitive

Umbreon in competitive play.

Umbreon is a Generation 9 OU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #29 in the Great League.

OU
Defensive
Foul Play / Wish / Protect / Thunder Wave
  • ItemLeftovers
  • AbilityInner Focus
  • NatureCalm
  • EVs252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
  • TeraWater, Poison
Specially Defensive
Wish / Protect / Foul Play / Thunder Wave
  • ItemLeftovers
  • NatureCalm
  • EVs252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
  • TeraFairy, Water
RU
Wish Support
Foul Play / Wish / Toxic / Protect
  • ItemLeftovers
  • AbilityInner Focus
  • NatureCalm
  • EVs252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
  • TeraPoison, Ghost
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #29 90.3 score
Ultra League #111 85.6 score
Master League #382 42.7 score

Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia

Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.

Quick answers

Common questions about Umbreon.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Umbreon, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Umbreon?

Umbreon is a pure Dark-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Umbreon weak to?

Umbreon takes 2× damage from Fighting, Bug, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Umbreon resistant to?

Umbreon is immune to Psychic. It also resists Ghost, Dark.

How does Umbreon evolve?

Umbreon evolves from Eevee (Friendship (level up at night)). Umbreon is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Umbreon from?

Umbreon was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0197.

What are Umbreon's base stats?

Umbreon has HP 95, Attack 65, Defense 110, Special Attack 60, Special Defense 130, and Speed 65. Total base stat total: 525.

What are Umbreon's abilities?

Umbreon can have the ability Synchronize, plus the Hidden Ability Inner Focus.

Is Umbreon legendary or mythical?

No. Umbreon is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Umbreon's best stat?

Umbreon's highest base stat is Special Defense at 130, which ranks 2nd of 69 Dark-type Pokémon.

Is Umbreon good?

Umbreon has a base stat total of 525, the 189th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 19th among Dark-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

See the full Q&A page for Umbreon →
Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Umbreon as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Umbreon in Gold
Gen II Gold
Umbreon in Emerald
Gen III Emerald
Umbreon in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Umbreon in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Umbreon in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Umbreon in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Umbreon 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Umbreon is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Fighting Bug Fairy
½× Resists
Ghost Dark
0× Immune to
Psychic
Comparison

Umbreon vs. the average Dark-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 69 Dark-type Pokémon.

Stat Umbreon Dark avg Difference
HP 95 76 +19
Attack 65 94 -29
Defense 110 71 +39
Special Attack 60 73 -13
Special Defense 130 69 +61
Speed 65 77 -12
Total 525 460 +65
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Game appearances

Umbreon appears in 36 games.

Every mainline release where Umbreon is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen II
  • 2000 Gold
  • 2000 Silver
  • 2001 Crystal
Gen III
  • 2003 Ruby
  • 2003 Sapphire
  • 2004 FireRed
  • 2004 LeafGreen
  • 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
  • 2016 Moon
  • 2016 Sun
  • 2017 Ultra Moon
  • 2017 Ultra Sun
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
  • 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
  • 2022 Legends: Arceus
Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
  • 2025 Legends: Z-A
  • 2026 Pokémon Champions
  • 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
  • 2021 Pokémon UNITE
How to get it

How to get Umbreon.

Every main-series game Umbreon is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

Generation IXObtainable
  • Scarlet · VioletObtainable
    • WildSouth Province: Alfornada Cavern
    • WildNorth Province: Area One, Area Two, Area Three, Dalizapa Passage
    • WildSouth Province: Alfornada Cavern (Dark Type)
    • RaidTera Raid Battles (6★)
  • Legends: Z-AObtainable
    • EvolveEevee (Friendship (level up at night))
    • WildHyperspace Lumiose (4★ Dark-type wild zones, 5★ Normal-type wild zones) (5★ wild zones require special scan) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainable
  • Sword · ShieldObtainable
    • WildLake of Outrage (Wanderer)
    • RaidGiant's Mirror (Max Raid Battle)
    • WildGiant's Bed (Wanderer) (The Crown Tundra)
    • RaidBallimere Lake (Max Raid Battle) (The Crown Tundra)
  • Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
    • EvolveEevee (Friendship (level up at night))
  • Legends: ArceusObtainable
    • WildCrimson Mirelands: Space-time distortions
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
  • Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
    • WildRoutes 4 and 6 (night) (SOS Battle)
  • Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
  • X · Y · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
    • EvolveEevee (Friendship (level up at night))
Generation VObtainableEvent only
  • Black · WhiteEvent only
    • EventEvolve Dream World Eevee
  • Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
    • EvolveEevee (Friendship (level up at night))
Generation IVObtainable
  • Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
    • EvolveEevee (Friendship (level up at night))
Generation IIITrade
  • Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
    • TradeEvolve an Eevee traded from FRLG or XD
    • Event
  • FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
    • Event
Generation IIObtainable
  • Gold · Silver · CrystalObtainable
    • EvolveEevee (Friendship (level up at night))
Pokémon HOME
Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
Pokémon Champions
Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Pokémon anime

Umbreon appears in 62 episodes.

From EP173 (2000-11-02) through HZ135 (2026-04-24).

Browse them on the anime guide

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Umbreon partners with 3 trainers in Masters EX.

Each card is a canon Trainer + Umbreon partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.

Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type

Umbreon has 4 sleep styles.

Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Umbreon sleeps as a Dozing type.

TCG Pocket appearances

Umbreon in TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.

Umbreon TCG Pocket card from Paradox Drive
Umbreon
◆◆ Uncommon
Umbreon ex TCG Pocket card from Fantastical Parade
Umbreon ex
✦✦ Shiny EX
Umbreon TCG Pocket card from Deluxe Pack: ex
Umbreon
◆◆◆ Rare
Umbreon TCG Pocket card from Deluxe Pack: ex
Umbreon
◆◆◆ Rare
Umbreon ex TCG Pocket card from Deluxe Pack: ex
Umbreon ex
◆◆◆◆ Rare EX
Umbreon ex TCG Pocket card from Wisdom of Sea and Sky
Umbreon ex
◆◆◆◆ Rare EX
Umbreon ex TCG Pocket card from Wisdom of Sea and Sky
Umbreon ex
☆☆ Full Art EX
Umbreon ex TCG Pocket card from Wisdom of Sea and Sky
Umbreon ex
☆☆ Full Art EX
Umbreon TCG Pocket card from Eevee Grove
Umbreon
◆◆◆ Rare
Umbreon TCG Pocket card from Eevee Grove
Umbreon
☆ Full Art