Competitive Information for Umbreon [Diamond/Pearl]
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If another Pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes this Pokemon, it also gets that status.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Umbreon? These builds are optimized for Diamond/Pearl Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Diamond/Pearl metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Umbreon is here! This awesome Pokémon is Dark-typed and ready to shine! It's a sight to see Umbreon out in the 4th generation battlefield. Its only type-related weaknesses are Bug and Fighting. Explore the movesets of Umbreon below to understand its battle capabilities.
Item: Leftovers
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Careful (+SpD, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Atk / 252 SpD
Moveset:
- Payback
- Curse
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
Ready for single battles? Umbreon is an impressive Special Wall. It attempts to take a considerable amount of hits from special attacks while dealing some decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Umbreon last longer regaining it's stamina every turn. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Umbreon it also gets that status.
◆ Curse is a status move (curses if ghost, else -1 spe, +1 atk, +1 def).
◆ Rest is a status move (Umbreon sleeps 2 turns and restores hp and status).
◆ Sleep Talk is a status move (Umbreon must be asleep. Uses another known move).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Impish (+Def, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
Moveset:
- Curse
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Wish
Prepare for single battles with Umbreon as pretty popular Physical Wall. This moveset was created to take a great amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Umbreon last longer regaining it's stamina every turn. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Umbreon it also gets that status.
◆ Rest is a status move (Umbreon sleeps 2 turns and restores hp and status).
◆ Sleep Talk is a status move (Umbreon must be asleep. Uses another known move).
◆ Wish is a status move (next turn, heals 50% of the recipient's max hp).
Note: This moveset is vulnerable to Taunt. Ensure you include at least one damage-dealing move to avoid this risk.
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Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Sucker Punch / Bite
- Dig
- Moonlight
Umbreon proves to be a stunning Physical Sweeper for single battles. This build is crafted to crush rivals using overwhelming physical moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Umbreon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Umbreon recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Umbreon it also gets that status.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Sucker Punch is a physical STAB-boosted priority-increased 80-base power Dark-type move (usually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking).
◆ Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Dig is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Moonlight is a status move (heals your Umbreon by a weather-dependent amount).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Dark Pulse
- Psychic
- Shadow Ball
- Hyper Beam / Snore
When it comes to single battles, Umbreon shines as a noteworthy Special Sweeper. The main aim of this moveset is to crush rivals using brute special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Umbreon's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Umbreon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Umbreon it also gets that status.
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Umbreon cannot move next turn).
◆ Snore is a special 40-base power Normal-type move (Umbreon must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Impish (+Def, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 128 Def / 128 SpD
Moveset:
- Payback
- Wish / Moonlight
- Confuse Ray
- Toxic
Umbreon excels as a top-notch Double Wall during single battles. It attempts to provide strong resistance against both physical and special moves. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Umbreon last longer regaining it's HP every turn. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Umbreon it also gets that status. Strictly set an a Tanky Annoyer, it's main goal is to start off with Confuse Ray followed up quickly by a Toxic. Moonlight for recovery purposes then Assurance to chip more damage off the opposing Pokemon while still being able to take hits.
◆ Wish is a status move (next turn, heals 50% of the recipient's max hp).
◆ Moonlight is a status move (heals your Umbreon by a weather-dependent amount).
◆ Confuse Ray is a status move (confuses the target).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Sassy (+SpD, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Payback
- Moonlight / Rest
- Heal Bell / Sleep Talk
- Curse
When it comes to single battles, Umbreon shines as a superb Physical Tank. It's purpose is to withstand physical attacks and hit back effectively. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Umbreon last longer regaining it's stamina every turn. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Umbreon it also gets that status. Start with a Curse to boosts Umbreon's Attack and Defense (which works really well with it's already high Special Defense). Payback is probably the best STAB move for an Umbreon to use (other than Foul Play but that's based on your opponent). Payback gets the STAB bonus and doubles in power if Umbreon uses it after it gets hit (which is probably going to happen considering Umbreon's low Speed thanks to Curse).
◆ Moonlight is a status move (heals your Umbreon by a weather-dependent amount).
◆ Rest is a status move (Umbreon sleeps 2 turns and restores hp and status).
◆ Heal Bell is a status move (cures your Umbreon's party of all status conditions).
◆ Sleep Talk is a status move (Umbreon must be asleep. Uses another known move).
◆ Curse is a status move (curses if ghost, else -1 spe, +1 atk, +1 def).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Careful (+SpD, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Moveset:
- Payback
- Moonlight
- Curse
- Toxic / Confuse Ray
Umbreon thrives as a fabulous Special Wall perfect for single battles. The objective of this moveset is to absorb special attacks and counter with decent force. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Umbreon last longer regaining it's HP every turn. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Umbreon it also gets that status.
◆ Moonlight is a status move (heals your Umbreon by a weather-dependent amount).
◆ Curse is a status move (curses if ghost, else -1 spe, +1 atk, +1 def).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target).
◆ Confuse Ray is a status move (confuses the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Umbreon? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Diamond/Pearl Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Diamond/Pearl metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Sucker Punch / Bite
- Dig
- Moonlight
In double battles, Umbreon is known as a sensational Physical Sweeper. This configuration strives to overwhelm foes with heavy-hitting physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Umbreon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Umbreon recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Umbreon it also gets that status.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Sucker Punch is a physical STAB-boosted priority-increased 80-base power Dark-type move (usually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking).
◆ Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Dig is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Moonlight is a status move (heals your Umbreon by a weather-dependent amount).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Dark Pulse
- Psychic
- Shadow Ball
- Hyper Beam / Snore
When it comes to double battles, Umbreon shines as an outstanding Special Sweeper. This technique aims to crush rivals using potent special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Umbreon's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Umbreon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Umbreon it also gets that status.
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Umbreon cannot move next turn).
◆ Snore is a special 40-base power Normal-type move (Umbreon must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Umbreon can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Diamond/Pearl generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Umbreon.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Umbreon can perform in Diamond/Pearl. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive DP Move and Ability Combos for Umbreon
- Moves: Wish + Baton pass
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Swagger + Screech
- Moves: Endure + Flail
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Yawn + Protect
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Assurance + Item: Rocky Helmet
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Detect, Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Snatch, Quick Attack, Sucker Punch
- Moves that inflict status: Yawn, Toxic
Moves that boost Umbreon's stats
- Curse
Most notable and possible best moves for Umbreon
- Baton Pass
- Baton Pass
- Curse
- Dark Pulse
- Heal Bell
- Mean Look
- Payback
- Protect
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Taunt
- Toxic
- Wish
Common Effort Values for Umbreon in Diamond and Pearl
- Careful Nature ( 252/4/0/0/252/0/ )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/4/252/0/ )
- Optimize Umbreon's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Diamond and Pearl
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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