Competitive Information for Umbreon [Ruby/Sapphire]
Dark
Abilities:
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 Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Get hyped for Umbreon, a high-quality Pokémon with Dark typing! Umbreon is a common Pokémon to see in the RS metagame. Its only type-related weaknesses are Bug and Fighting. Check out the movesets listed below to learn more about Umbreon's strategies.
Item: Leftovers
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Calm (+SpD, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 196 SpA / 52 SpD / 8 Spe
Moveset:
- Pursuit
- Protect
- Toxic
- Wish
For single battles, Umbreon is an exquisite Special Tank. It's primary goal is to absorb special attacks and counter with decent force. Years before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Umbreon last longer regaining it's life every turn. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Umbreon it also gets that status.
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Umbreon this turn).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target).
◆ Wish is a status move (next turn, heals 50% of the recipient's max hp).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Bold (+Def, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 176 Def / 80 SpD
Moveset:
- Baton Pass
- Protect
- Toxic
- Wish
Umbreon shows a high-quality Double Wall prowess in single battles. It is primarily designed to provide strong resistance against both physical and special moves. In the dark days before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Umbreon last longer regaining it's health points every turn. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Umbreon it also gets that status.
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Umbreon this turn).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target).
◆ 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 / Silk Scarf
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Shadow Ball
- Dig / Mud-Slap
- Moonlight
Umbreon stands out as a top-notch Physical Sweeper in single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to crush rivals using forceful physical moves. Years before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. 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. With a Silk Scarf equipped to it, Umbreon's normal-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Shadow Ball is a physical 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Dig is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Mud-Slap is a physical 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
◆ Moonlight is a status move (heals your Umbreon by a weather-dependent amount).
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Item: Black Glasses
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Bite / Pursuit
- Psychic
- Moonlight
- Curse
Umbreon proves to be a distinguished Special Sweeper for single battles. It's meant to overwhelm foes with lethal special power. Years before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Umbreon it also gets that status. With a Black Glasses equipped to it, Umbreon's dark-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Pursuit is a special STAB-boosted 40-base power Dark-type move (power doubles if the targeted foe is switching out).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ 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).
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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 Ruby/Sapphire 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 Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Silk Scarf
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Shadow Ball
- Dig / Mud-Slap
- Moonlight
Taking on double battles? Umbreon is a superb Physical Sweeper. This moveset attempts to crush rivals using forceful physical moves. Remember prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. 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. With a Silk Scarf equipped to it, Umbreon's normal-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Shadow Ball is a physical 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Dig is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Mud-Slap is a physical 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
◆ Moonlight is a status move (heals your Umbreon by a weather-dependent amount).
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Item: Black Glasses
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Bite / Pursuit
- Psychic
- Moonlight
- Curse
For those intense double battles, Umbreon is a renowned Special Sweeper. This build is crafted to crush rivals using heavy-hitting special attacks. Don't forget back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Umbreon it also gets that status. With a Black Glasses equipped to it, Umbreon's dark-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Pursuit is a special STAB-boosted 40-base power Dark-type move (power doubles if the targeted foe is switching out).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ 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).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Umbreon can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire 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.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Umbreon can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. 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 RS 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
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Snatch, Quick Attack
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Umbreon's stats
- Curse
Most notable and possible best moves for Umbreon
- Baton Pass
- Mean Look
- Moonlight
- Protect
- Pursuit
- Rest
- Taunt
- Toxic
- Wish
Common Effort Values for Umbreon in Ruby and Sapphire
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/196/52/8/ )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/176/0/80/0/ )
- Optimize Umbreon's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire
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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