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#197

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POKÉDEX No. #197

Umbreon

Moonlight Pokémon

Generation 2

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

Height1.0 m

Weight27.0 kg

AbilitiesSynchronize

Forms1

Defensive Fingerprint

4×2×1×½×¼×0×

NORNormal 1×

FIRFire 1×

WATWater 1×

ELEElectric 1×

GRAGrass 1×

ICEIce 1×

FIGFighting 2×

POIPoison 1×

GRDGround 1×

FLYFlying 1×

PSYPsychic 0×

BUGBug 2×

ROCRock 1×

GHOGhost ½×

DRADragon 1×

DRKDark ½×

STESteel 1×

FAIFairy 2×

Base Stats

Lv.100 Range

HP95
300–394
Attack65
121–251
Defense110
202–350
Sp. Atk60
112–240
Sp. Def130
238–394
Speed65
121–251

Total525

/ 720

BST525

75 percentile (1025)+109 vs Gen 2 avg (416)

Stat Radar

This PokémonAverage

Weak to

Fighting

Bug

Fairy

Resists

Ghost

Dark

Immune

Psychic

Full Type Defense Chart ↓

Species Identity

Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.

Generation

Generation 2

Habitat

Urban

Color

Black

Shape

Quadruped

Gender Difference

Forms Switchable

Evolves From

Eevee#133

Regional Pokédex Numbers

National	#197
Champions	#197
Conquest Gallery	#6
Crown Tundra	#78
Extended Sinnoh	#168
Galar	#201
Hisui	#30
Kalos Coastal	#82
Lumiose City	#105
Original Akala	#55
Original Alola	#128
Original Johto	#185
Paldea	#184
Updated Akala	#59
Updated Alola	#158
Updated Johto	#189
Updated Unova	#96

Training Profile

Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.

Base Experience

184

EV Yield

+2 Sp. Def

Growth Curve

Medium Fast

x³

Exp at Lv. 50

125,000

Exp at Lv. 100

1,000,000

Wild Held Items

No wild held item data available.

Evolution Chain

#133

Eevee

→

Use Water Stone

Use Thunder Stone

Use Fire Stone

Happiness 160+, Day time

#196

Espeon

Happiness 160+, Night time

#197

Umbreon

At Eterna Forest, At Pinwheel Forest, At Kalos Route 20, Use Leaf Stone

#470

Leafeon

At Sinnoh Route 217, At Twist Mountain, At Frost Cavern, Use Ice Stone

#471

Glaceon

Affection 2+, Happiness 160+

#700

Sylveon

Encounter Guide

Where this Pokémon appears in supported games, including method, level range, and encounter conditions.

Colosseum

1 spots

100% max

Outskirt Stand (Outside)

100%

Method: Receive as a gift
Level Range: Lv. 26
Conditions: Any

Sun

3 spots

15% max

Alola Route 4

15%

Method: Sos Encounter
Level Range: Lv. 11-14
Conditions: Any

Alola Route 6 North

15%

Method: Sos Encounter
Level Range: Lv. 14-17
Conditions: Any

Alola Route 6 South

15%

Method: Sos Encounter
Level Range: Lv. 14-17
Conditions: Any

Moon

3 spots

15% max

Alola Route 4

15%

Method: Sos Encounter
Level Range: Lv. 11-14
Conditions: Any

Alola Route 6 North

15%

Method: Sos Encounter
Level Range: Lv. 14-17
Conditions: Any

Alola Route 6 South

15%

Method: Sos Encounter
Level Range: Lv. 14-17
Conditions: Any

Ultra Sun

3 spots

15% max

Alola Route 4

15%

Method: Sos Encounter
Level Range: Lv. 11-14
Conditions: Any

Alola Route 6 North

15%

Method: Sos Encounter
Level Range: Lv. 14-17
Conditions: Any

Alola Route 6 South

15%

Method: Sos Encounter
Level Range: Lv. 14-17
Conditions: Any

Ultra Moon

2 spots

15% max

Alola Route 4

15%

Method: Sos Encounter
Level Range: Lv. 11-14
Conditions: Any

Alola Route 6 North

15%

Method: Sos Encounter
Level Range: Lv. 14-17
Conditions: Any

Type Matchups

Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!

Weaknesses

2× Weakness

2×

Takes double damage from these types - watch out!

Fighting

Bug

Fairy

Resistances

½× Resistance

½×

Takes half damage from these types - good defense!

Ghost

0.5×

Dark

0.5×

Immunities

0×

Completely immune to these types - no damage taken!

Psychic

Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!

Full Type Defense Chart

Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types

1×

2×

1×

1×

1×

1×

2×

½×

1×

1×

1×

1×

1×

0×

1×

1×

½×

2×

Battle Profile

Offensive Coverage

Super effective against these types with STAB moves

Ghost

Psychic

Strategic Insight

Umbreon's dark typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against ghost, psychic types

Battle Strategy

Offensive Coverage

Ghost

Psychic

Umbreon's Dark typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against ghost, psychic types

Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution

Calm

+Sp. Def−Attack

Careful

+Sp. Def−Sp. Atk

Move Insights

High-signal moves surfaced from learnsets and move metadata, grouped by battle purpose.

Best STAB Options

Reliable same-type attacks that match this Pokémon's typing.

Dark Pulse

Learned at Lv. 40

Sword Shield

Dark

Power: 80Accuracy: 100PP: 15Special

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

Assurance

Learned at Lv. 43

Platinum

Dark

Power: 60Accuracy: 100PP: 10Physical

Power is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.

Feint Attack

Learned at Lv. 36

Dark

Power: 60PP: 20Physical

Never misses.

Coverage Picks

Off-type attacks that expand what this Pokémon can threaten.

Last Resort

Learned at Lv. 55

Sword Shield

Normal

Power: 140Accuracy: 100PP: 5Physical

Can only be used after all of the user’s other moves have been used.

Double-Edge

Learned at Lv. 43

Legends Arceus

Normal

Power: 120Accuracy: 100PP: 15Physical

User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.

Body Slam

TM/TR Moves

Sword Shield

Normal

Power: 85Accuracy: 100PP: 15PhysicalParalysis

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

Utility & Status

Support, disruption, and setup tools worth noticing.

Attract

TM/TR Moves

Normal

Accuracy: 100PP: 15StatusInfatuation

Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.

Body Slam

TM/TR Moves

Sword Shield

Normal

Power: 85Accuracy: 100PP: 15PhysicalParalysis

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

Screech

Learned at Lv. 64

Platinum

Normal

Accuracy: 85PP: 40Status

Lowers the target’s Defense by two stages.

Laser Focus

Tutor Moves

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon

Normal

PP: 30Status

Guarantees a critical hit with the user’s next move.

Related Guides & News

Collection

Eeveelutions →

Guide

Evolution Strategies →

Guide

Stats & IVs Guide →

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TCG Cards

View all Umbreon trading cards and their competitive usage.

View Umbreon TCG Cards →

Reference Data

Names in Other Languages

English	Umbreon
Japanese	ブラッキー
Japanese (Kanji)	ブラッキー
Roomaji	Blacky
Korean	블래키
French	Noctali
German	Nachtara
Spanish	Umbreon
Italian	Umbreon
Chinese (Traditional)	月亮伊布
Chinese (Simplified)	月亮伊布

Sprite Gallery

Crystal

Umbreon shiny back sprite (Crystal) — Shiny Back

Gold

Umbreon shiny back sprite (Gold) — Shiny Back

Silver

Umbreon shiny back sprite (Silver) — Shiny Back

Pokédex Data

Height

1.0 m

Weight

27.0 kg

Type

Dark

Abilities

Copies burns, paralysis, and poison received onto the Pokémon that inflicted them.

Prevents flinching.

Breeding Information

🥚

Egg Groups

Ground

⚧

Gender Ratio

♂

87.5%

♀

12.5%

🐣

Hatch Steps

8,925

Hatch Counter: 35

⚪

Capture Rate

Higher values mean easier to catch

❤️

Base Happiness

Initial friendship level

📈

Growth Rate

Medium Fast

Experience points needed to level up

Move Name

Pursuit

pursuit

Lv. 16

Snarl

snarl

Lv. 1

Baton Pass

baton-pass

Lv. 1

Bite

bite

Lv. 1

Charm

charm

Lv. 1

Copycat

copycat

Lv. 1

Covet

covet

Lv. 1

Double Edge

double-edge

Lv. 43

Foul Play

foul-play

Lv. 1

Growl

growl

Lv. 1

Helping Hand

helping-hand

Lv. 1

Swift

swift

Lv. 11

Tackle

tackle

Lv. 1

Tail Whip

tail-whip

Lv. 1

Take Down

take-down

Lv. 1

Sand Attack

sand-attack

Lv. 8

Quick Attack

quick-attack

Lv. 23

Baby Doll Eyes

baby-doll-eyes

Lv. 18

Confuse Ray

confuse-ray

Lv. 30

Feint Attack

feint-attack

Lv. 36

Assurance

assurance

Lv. 43

Dark Pulse

dark-pulse

Lv. 40

Mimic

mimic

Lv. 25

Screech

screech

Lv. 64

Moonlight

moonlight

Lv. 71

Calm Mind

calm-mind

Lv. 34

Guard Swap

guard-swap

Lv. 78

Mean Look

mean-look

Lv. 57

Last Resort

last-resort

Lv. 55

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Understanding Pokémon stats and individual values
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Move Selection Guide
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