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Umbreon (Japanese: ブラッキー, HepburnBurakkii) (UM-bree-on[1]) is a Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Umbreon concept artwork

Concept artwork of Umbreon.

Umbreon is a quadruped mammalian Pokémon that resembles a black cat, a black rabbit, or a canine. Umbreon has mainly sleek black fur with luminescent yellow rings encircling its ears and tail and round yellow circular patterns on its forehead and on each of its legs. Its physical characteristics resemble a feline, with a short muzzle and a small triangular nose, but its large ears are reminiscent to a hare or a rabbit. It has red eyes, and unlike the rest of the Eeveelutions, it also has visible black-colored oval-shaped pupils that often appear slit, as well as patches of black fur of a darker shade around its eyes. Umbreon has a slightly bushy black tail with a single yellow ring encircling its thickest part; the tail thins out at the tip. Umbreon has small sharp fangs, and can be seen when it opens its mouth.

A Shiny Umbreon has blue ring markings and its fur has now taken on a deep shade of grey. It has yellow eyes instead of red ones.

Behavior[]

Umbreon are carnivorous Pokémon, and will stalk prey silently during the night. When an Umbreon senses an enemy's presence, it waits for its enemy to come into range. It kills its prey by biting it by its throat before eating the corpse.

Despite being carnivores, they are very protective of their trainers and will chase aggressors with Pursuit.

Umbreon are rarely found in the wild, and are more commonly sighted in urban areas.

Natural abilities[]

Upon being exposed to the moonlight, the patterns on their fur glow and fill up with energy. Umbreon release the energy at night or when they are excited, and can use it to strike fear into bystanders to scare them away. The patterns on their fur gain a dim light when about to attack.

Umbreon can spray a cloud of toxic gas from their sweat glands to paralyze their aggressor when agitated. Umbreon are also nocturnal and have powerful night vision. The color of their fur also lets them hide in the dark.

Evolution[]

Umbreon evolves from Eevee if it levels up at night with high friendship.

In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, using a Moon Shard will evolve Eevee into Umbreon.

In the Mystery Dungeon series, Umbreon evolves with a Lunar Ribbon.

Game info[]

Game locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Gold and Silver Evolve Eevee None
Crystal Evolve Eevee None
Ruby and Sapphire Evolve Eevee None
FireRed and LeafGreen Trade None
Emerald Evolve Eevee None
Diamond and Pearl Evolve Eevee None
Platinum Evolve Eevee None
HeartGold and SoulSilver Evolve Eevee None
Black and White Trade None
Black 2 and White 2 Evolve Eevee None
X and Y Evolve Eevee None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Evolve Eevee None
Sun and Moon Evolve Eevee, SOS battles at night Rare

Side game locations[]

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Pokémon Trozei! Secret Storage 20
Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team Evolve Eevee with Lunar Ribbon
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Concealed Ruins (B1F-B29F)
World Abyss (B1F-B29F)
Pokémon Ranger Fiore Temple
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Chroma Ruins


Pokédex entries[]

  • Gold

    When agitated, this Pokémon protects itself by spraying poisonous sweat from its pores.

  • Silver

    When darkness falls, the rings on the body begin to glow, striking fear in the hearts of anyone nearby.

  • Crystal

    On the night of a full moon, or when it gets excited, the ring patterns on its body glow yellow.

  • Ruby

    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.

  • Sapphire

    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.

  • FireRed

    When darkness falls, the rings on the body begin to glow, striking fear in the hearts of anyone nearby.

  • LeafGreen

    When agitated, this Pokémon protects itself by spraying poisonous sweat from its pores.

  • Emerald

    Umbreon evolved from exposure to the moon's energy pulses. It lurks in darkness and waits for its foes to move. The rings on its body glow when it leaps to attack.

  • Diamond

    The light of the moon changed Eevee's genetic structure. It lurks in darkness for prey.

  • Pearl

    The light of the moon changed Eevee's genetic structure. It lurks in darkness for prey.

  • Platinum

    When exposed to the moon's aura, the rings on its body glow faintly and it gains a mysterious power.

  • HeartGold

    When agitated, this Pokémon protects itself by spraying poisonous sweat from its pores.

  • SoulSilver

    When darkness falls, the rings on the body begin to glow, striking fear in the hearts of anyone nearby.

  • Black

    When exposed to the moon's aura, the rings on its body glow faintly and it gains a mysterious power.

  • White

    When exposed to the moon's aura, the rings on its body glow faintly and it gains a mysterious power.

  • Black 2

    When exposed to the moon's aura, the rings on its body glow faintly and it gains a mysterious power.

  • White 2

    When exposed to the moon's aura, the rings on its body glow faintly and it gains a mysterious power.

  • X

    The light of the moon changed Eevee's genetic structure. It lurks in darkness for prey.

  • Y

    When exposed to the moon's aura, the rings on its body glow faintly and it's filled with a mysterious power.

  • Omega Ruby

    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.

  • Alpha Sapphire

    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.

  • Sun

    When this Pokémon becomes angry, it pores secrete a poisonous sweat, which it sprays at its opponent's eyes.

  • Moon

    With its black fur, it blends into the darkness. It bides time, and when prey appears, this Pokémon goes for its throat, and then eats it.

  • Ultra Sun

    This Pokémon is nocturnal. Even in total darkness, its large eyes can spot its prey clearly.

  • Ultra Moon

    It lurks in the dark of night looking for prey. At the moment it pounces, the rings on its body glow dimly but ominously.

  • Sword

    When this Pokémon becomes angry, its pores secrete a poisonous sweat, which it sprays at its opponent's eyes.

  • Shield

    On the night of a full moon, or when it gets excited, the ring patterns on its body glow yellow.


Stats[]

Stats
HP
95
Attack
65
Defense
110
Sp. Atk
60
Sp. Def
130
Speed
65
Total
525

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Pursuit 40 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
1 Helping Hand —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Tackle 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Tail Whip 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Evo Pursuit 40 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
5 Sand Attack 100% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Status
9 Baby-Doll Eyes 100% 30 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Status
13 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
17 Confuse Ray 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
20 Feint Attack 60 —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
25 Assurance 60 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
29 Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
33 Moonlight —% 5 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Status
37 Mean Look —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
41 Last Resort 140 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
45 Guard Swap —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Helping Hand —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 4 0 ♥
1 Tackle 50 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
1 Tail Whip 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
5 Sand Attack 100% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Status Cute 3 0 ♥
9 Pursuit 40 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 2 1 ♥
13 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
17 Confuse Ray 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Clever 2 1 ♥
20 Feint Attack 60 —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 2 0 ♥
25 Assurance 60 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
29 Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 3 0 ♥
33 Moonlight —% 5 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
37 Mean Look —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
41 Last Resort 140 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 1 0 ♥
45 Guard Swap —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 1 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1BW
1
Helping Hand —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1BW
1
Tackle 50 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1BW
1
Tail Whip 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
8BW
5
Sand-Attack 100% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Status
15BW
9
Pursuit 40 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
22BW
13
Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
29BW
17
Confuse Ray 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
36BW
21
Faint Attack 60 —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
43BW
25
Assurance 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
64BW
29
Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
71BW
33
Moonlight —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
57BW
37
Mean Look —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
50BW
41
Last Resort 140 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
78BW
45
Guard Swap —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
1DP
1
Tackle 35 95% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
1DP
1
Tail Whip 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
1DP
1
Helping Hand —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
8DP
8
Sand-Attack 100% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Status Cute 2
15DP
15
Pursuit 40 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Smart 1
22DP
22
Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
29DP
29
Confuse Ray 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Smart 2
36DP
36
Faint Attack 60 —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Smart 2
43DP
43
Assurance 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Beauty 2
50DP
50
Last Resort 130 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 0
57DP
57
Mean Look —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 0
64DP
64
Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 2
71DP
71
Moonlight —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 0
N/ADP
78
Guard Swap —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 0
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Tackle 35 95% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 4 0 ♥
1 Tail Whip 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
1 Helping Hand —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
8 Sand-Attack 100% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Cute 2 1 ♥
16 Pursuit 40 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Smart 2 1 ♥
23 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 3 0 ♥
30 Confuse Ray 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Smart 3 0 ♥
36 Faint Attack 60 —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Smart 2 0 ♥
42 Mean Look —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Beauty 2 0 ♥
47 Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 1 3 ♥
52 Moonlight —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Beauty 1 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Tackle 35 95% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal
1 Tail Whip 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
8 Sand-Attack 100% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground
16 Pursuit 40 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark
23 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
30 Confuse Ray 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost
36 Faint Attack 60 —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark
42 Mean Look —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
47 Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal
52 Moonlight —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM01 Work Up —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM41 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM95 Snarl 55 95% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special
TM97 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Clever 2 1 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 4 4 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Clever 4 0 ♥
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Clever 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM41 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Tough 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
TM67 Retaliate 70 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 4 ♥
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 2 0 ♥
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Clever 2 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM95 Snarl 55 95% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special Tough 4 0 ♥
TM97 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special Cool 4 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM41 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM67 Retaliate 70 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM83 Work Up —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM95 Snarl 55 95% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Smart 2
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Smart 1
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beauty 2
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Smart 0
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 0
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Tough 2
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 2
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Smart 1
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Smart 2
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Smart 2
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM41 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Tough 0
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Smart 2
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 0
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM49 Snatch —% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Smart 0
TM58 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Cool 1
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Beauty 2
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 0
TM78 Captivate 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM79 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special Cool 2
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3
TM83 Natural Gift 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Smart 1
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Smart 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 1 0 ♥
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Smart 2 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 4 4 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Tough 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Cool 1 4 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 60 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Smart 1 0 ♥
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Smart 1 3 ♥
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Smart 3 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
TM41 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Tough 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 1 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Cute 2 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM49 Snatch —% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Smart 2 1 ♥
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 1 ♥
HM05 Flash 70% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Beauty 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation II
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM02 Headbutt 70 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM03 Curse —% 10 Type ??? HOME ???
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison
TM07 Zap Cannon 100 50% 5 Type Electric HOME Electric
TM09 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire
TM13 Snore 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water
TM20 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost
TM31 Mud-Slap 20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM34 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM35 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM39 Swift 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM42 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM43 Detect —% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM50 Nightmare 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
HM05 Flash 70% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

Breeding Generation VII
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Captivate Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Vulpix, Vulpix, Meowth, Meowth, Persian, Persian, Stantler, Skitty, Purrloin, Minccino, Popplio, Brionne, Primarina 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Charm Eevee, Snubbull, Granbull, Teddiursa, Phanpy, Skitty, Pachirisu, Buneary, Lopunny, Glameow, Purugly, Minccino, Deerling, Sawsbuck, Cubchoo, Furfrou, Meowstic, Dedenne 100% 20 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Status
Covet Mankey, Eevee, Teddiursa, Ursaring, Zigzagoon, Linoone, Slakoth, Slaking, Skitty, Espurr, Meowstic 60 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Curse Numel, Camerupt, Torkoal, Bidoof, Bibarel —% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
Detect Zangoose, Absol, Lucario, Patrat, Watchog, Mienfoo, Mienshao —% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status
Endure Swinub, Piloswine, Mamoswine, Phanpy, Vigoroth, Pachirisu, Buneary, Lopunny, Cubchoo, Beartic —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Fake Tears Teddiursa, Ursaring, Mawile, Zorua 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
Flail Dunsparce, Swinub, Phanpy, Zigzagoon, Slakoth, Slaking, Torkoal, Spinda, Cubchoo, Beartic, Bunnelby, Diggersby, Stufful, Bewear, Komala 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Natural Gift Phanpy, Pansage, Pansear, Panpour 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Stored Power Munna, Oranguru 20 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
Synchronoise Whismur, Loudred, Exploud, Kecleon, Munna 120 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
Tickle Aipom, Ambipom, Minccino, Cinccino 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Wish * Pikachu, Girafarig, Skitty, Spinda, Fennekin, Komala, Togedemaru —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Yawn Wooper, Quagsire, Dunsparce, Slakoth, Slaking, Numel, Camerupt, Bidoof, Bibarel, Hippopotas, Hippowdon, Pansear, Munna, Yungoos, Gumshoos, Komala —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation VI
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
Captivate Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Vulpix, Skitty, Purrloin, Minccino 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 4 0 ♥
Charm Eevee, Snubbull, Granbull, Teddiursa, Phanpy, Skitty, Pachirisu, Buneary, Lopunny, Glameow, Purugly, Minccino, Deerling, Sawsbuck, Cubchoo 100% 20 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Status Cute 2 1 ♥
Covet Mankey, Eevee, Teddiursa, Ursaring, Zigzagoon, Linoone, Slakoth, Slaking, Skitty 60 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 1 0 ♥
Curse Numel, Camerupt, Torkoal, Bidoof, Bibarel —% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Tough 3 0 ♥
Detect Zangoose, Absol, Lucario, Patrat, Watchog, Mienfoo, Mienshao —% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status Cool 1 0 ♥
Endure Swinub, Piloswine, Mamoswine, Phanpy, Vigoroth, Pachirisu, Buneary, Lopunny, Cubchoo, Beartic —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 3 0 ♥
Fake Tears Teddiursa, Ursaring, Mawile, Zorua 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Cute 4 0 ♥
Flail Dunsparce, Swinub, Phanpy, Zigzagoon, Slakoth, Slaking, Torkoal, Spinda, Cubchoo, Beartic 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 1 0 ♥
Natural Gift Phanpy, Pansage, Pansear, Panpour 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
Stored Power Munna 20 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Clever 1 0 ♥
Synchronoise Whismur, Loudred, Exploud, Kecleon, Munna 120 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Clever 2 0 ♥
Tickle Aipom, Ambipom, Minccino, Cinccino 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
Wish * Pikachu, Skitty —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
Yawn Wooper, Quagsire, Dunsparce, Slakoth, Slaking, Numel, Camerupt, Bidoof, Bibarel, Hippopotas, Hippowdon, Pansear, Munna —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation V
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Charm Eevee, Snubbull, Granbull, Teddiursa, Phanpy, Skitty, Pachirisu, Buneary, Lopunny, Glameow, Purugly, Minccino, Deerling, Sawsbuck, Cubchoo 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Covet Mankey, Eevee, Teddiursa, Ursaring, Zigzagoon, Linoone, Slakoth, Slaking, Skitty 60 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Curse Numel, Camerupt, Torkoal, Bidoof, Bibarel —% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
Detect Zangoose, Absol, Lucario, Patrat, Watchog, Mienfoo, Mienshao —% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status
Endure Swinub, Piloswine, Mamoswine, Phanpy, Vigoroth, Pachirisu, Buneary, Lopunny, Cubchoo, Beartic —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Fake Tears Teddiursa, Ursaring, Mawile, Zorua 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
Flail Dunsparce, Swinub, Phanpy, Zigzagoon, Slakoth, Slaking, Torkoal, Spinda, Cubchoo, Beartic 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Natural Gift Phanpy, Pansage, Pansear, Panpour 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Stored Power Munna 20 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
Synchronoise Whismur, Loudred, Exploud, Kecleon, Munna 70 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
Tickle Aipom, Ambipom, Minccino, Cinccino 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Wish * Pikachu, Skitty —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Yawn Wooper, Quagsire, Dunsparce, Slakoth, Slaking, Numel, Camerupt, Bidoof, Bibarel, Hippopotas, Hippowdon, Pansear, Munna —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation IV
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal
Charm Pikachu, Raichu, Snubbull, Granbull, Teddiursa, Ursaring, Phanpy, Donphan, Skitty, Delcatty, Pachirisu, Buneary, Lopunny, Glameow, Purugly 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
Covet Mankey, Primeape, Teddiursa, Ursaring, Zigzagoon, Linoone, Slakoth, Vigoroth, Slaking, Skitty, Delcatty 40 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 0
Curse Torkoal, Bidoof, Bibarel —% 10 Type ??? HOME ??? Status Tough 0
DetectHGSS Zangoose, Absol, Lucario —% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status Cool 0
Endure Swinub, Piloswine, Mamoswine, Phanpy, Vigoroth, Pachirisu,
Buneary, Lopunny
—% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
Fake Tears Teddiursa, Ursaring, Mawile 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Smart 2
Flail Dunsparce, Phanpy, Donphan, Zigzagoon, Linoone, Slakoth, Vigoroth, Slaking, Torkoal, Spinda 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
Tickle Aipom, Ambipom 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
Wish * Pikachu, Raichu, Skitty, Delcatty —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
Yawn Wooper, Quagsire, Dunsparce, Slakoth, Vigoroth, Slaking, Bidoof, Bibarel, Hippopotas, Hippowdon —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation III
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Category Appeal Jam
Charm Pikachu, Raichu, Snubbull, Granbull, Teddiursa, Skitty, Delcatty, Minun 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 1 ♥
Curse Torkoal —% 10 Type ??? HOME ??? Tough 3 0 ♥
Flail Dunsparce, Phanpy, Donphan, Zigzagoon, Linoone, Slakoth, Vigoroth, Slaking, Torkoal, Spinda 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
Tickle Aipom 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 3 0 ♥
Wish * Pikachu, Raichu, Clefairy, Clefable, Jigglypuff, Wigglytuff, Skitty, Delcatty —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 3 0 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation II
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type
Charm Snubbull, Granbull, Teddiursa, Phanpy 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
Flail Dunsparce, Phanpy, Donphan 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Covet USUM 60 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Foul Play USUM 95 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Heal Bell USUM —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Helping Hand USUM —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Hyper Voice USUM 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Iron Tail USUM 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Laser Focus USUM —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Last Resort USUM 140 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Snatch USUM —% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Spite USUM 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
Throat Chop USUM 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Wonder Room USUM —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Covet ORAS 60 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 1 0 ♥
Foul Play ORAS 95 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
Heal Bell ORAS —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
Helping Hand ORAS —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 4 0 ♥
Hyper Voice ORAS 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2 2 ♥
Iron Tail ORAS 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
Last Resort ORAS 140 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 1 0 ♥
Snatch ORAS —% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Clever 1 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Spite ORAS 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Tough 2 1 ♥
Wonder Room ORAS —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Covet  60 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Dark Pulse  80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special
Foul Play  95 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Heal Bell  —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Helping Hand  —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Hyper Voice  90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Iron Tail  100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Last Resort  140 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Snatch  —% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Spite  100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
Wonder Room  —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Headbutt HGSS 70 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
Heal Bell HGSS —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 0
Helping Hand  —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
Last Resort  130 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 0
Mud-Slap  20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Cute 3
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 3
Spite  100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Tough 2
Sucker Punch  80 100% 5 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Smart 2
Swift  60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation III
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Body Slam FRLGEXD 85 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 1 4 ♥
Double-Edge FRLGEXD 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 6 0 ♥
Dream Eater FRLGEXD 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Smart 2 2 ♥
Endure E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 0 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
Nightmare XD 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Smart 1 3 ♥
Mud-Slap E 20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Cute 2 1 ♥
Psych Up E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Sleep Talk E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 3 0 ♥
Snore E 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 4 0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Swagger EXD 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
Swift E 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Umbreon learns no moves via tutoring.

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Appearances[]

Anime[]

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Trivia[]

  • Umbreon is the only non-Psychic-type Pokémon with the ability Synchronize.
  • Umbreon is the only pure Dark-type Pokémon in Generation II.
  • Despite being able to spray poison, it only knows Toxic via TM06.
    • However, in the beta version of Pokémon Gold and Silver, Umbreon was a Poison-type Pokémon that could be evolved from Eevee with the scrapped "Poison Stone".
Beta umbreon

Beta Umbreon

  • Umbreon is the first Dark-type Pokémon in National Dex order, and is right next to another one.
  • Umbreon cannot learn any Special moves via leveling up.
  • Umbreon's current shiny form has light blue rings and a change from red eyes to yellow eyes. Back in Generation II, it had the same shiny, except its eyes were the same blue color as its rings.
  • Umbreon is the only Eeveelution with black pupils. All the other Eeveelutions have a white highlight in their eyes resembling pupils.
  • Umbreon is one of the 11 Generation II Pokémon that is an evolution of a Generation I Pokémon.
  • Umbreon was originally going to have gender differences starting in Generation IV, with females having smaller ears, but this idea was ultimately scrapped.
  • Umbreon ranked 5th, among all Pokémon, in the Pokémon of the Year 2020 poll by The Pokémon Company. It also ranked 1st among all Johto Pokémon.

Origin[]

According to Motofumi Fujiwara, a key person at Game Freak, Eevee was based on a vague childhood experience he had. He described seeing an "indefinable creature" and that Eevee was based on a drawing of all that he could remember of it. Though it wasn't based on any distinct animal, Fujiwara mentioned that Eevee reminded him of a fluffy cat or dog-like creature. Each one of Eevee's evolutions are based on the same design but are made to resemble their type.[2]

Additionally, it is most likely based on a black cat, due to its short muzzle and body structure. Umbreon's Japanese name, Blacky, could be a reference to black cats, as they are considered lucky in Japan, but unlucky in western countries. Its rings could represent Egyptian lunar markings and jewelry, associated with the Egyptian goddess Bastet, who was originally a Lioness goddess of the sun, but Greeks occupying Ancient Egypt had her changed into the goddess of the moon. Furthering the lunar theme, Metamorphoses is a narrative poem that involves the Roman Goddess of the moon, Diana, change into the form of a cat as she flees to Egypt.

Its ears are rabbit-like, which is likely a reference to the Moon Hare of Japanese folklore.

Etymology[]

Umbreon comes from "Umbra", which means "shade" or "shadow", and "Eon", which means a long period of time.

Its Japanese name, Blacky, is transcribed as Burakkii, and comes from "black" and "lucky" (in Japan, black cats, which served as the inspiration for Umbreon, are considered an omen of good luck). It may also be inspired from 月 (tsuki, Japanese for moon), a reference for being the Moonlight Pokémon.

Names in other languages[]

  • English, Italian and Spanish: Umbreon
  • French: Noctali
  • German: Nachtara
  • Chinese: 月亮伊布 / 月伊貝 (HK) / 月精靈 (Taiwan)
  • Korean: 블래키

Gallery[]

References[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 395. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
  2. ^ https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2018-09-10/pokemon-designers-reflect-on-history-of-eevee-design/.136529

See also[]

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