How to get Umbreon in Pokemon Go & can it be Shiny?
DEXERTOUmbreon is one of the fans’ favorite Eevee evolution – mostly due to its cool design and type – so, learn all the ways you can get this Eeveelution in Pokemon Go.
Those who know the Pokemon franchise very well are aware that Eevee has eight evolutions – each with its own type and design – and in order to get them all, players must use different evolution methods.
As Umbreon is a Dark type, it relies on a certain time of the day to evolve, similar to its counterpart, Espeon. So, if you want to get this fierce fighter in Niantic’s mobile game, here’s how to get Umbreon in Pokemon Go.
How to get Umbreon in Pokemon Go
There are four ways players can get Umbreon in Pokemon Go. However, some can be harder than others because they are more specific or rely on special events.
- As a wild encounter
- As a Raid Boss
- As a reward for completing Research tasks
- By evolving an Eevee
DEXERTOIt’s worth noting that Umbreon only appears in the wild during special events such as the Go Fest 2024 and its appearances as a Raid boss depend on the Raid rotations. So, evolving an Eevee into Umbreon is definitely the easiest way to get the Dark-type Pokemon.
Some Research tasks that reward players with an Umbreon encounter include the Eerie Echoes Timed Research (3rd part), and the Halloween Cup Research (Win 4 Trainer Battles in the Go Battle League).
How to evolve Eevee into Umbreon
Pokemon Go has two tricks to evolve Eevee into Umbreon: players can either opt to set an Eevee as their Buddy and evolve it at night or use the famous name trick. Either way, they’ll require 25 Candies.
Buddy method
- Set an Eevee as your Buddy.
- Walk 10 km.
- Once the distance requirement is accomplished, the Evolution button will become active.
- Press the evolution button during nighttime.
If you press the evolution button during the daytime, you’ll get Espeon instead. Luckily, you can double-check by looking at the silhouette that appears in the ‘Evolve’ tab.
Nickname method
- Tab the Pokeball on your main screen to open your Pokemon storage.
- Search for the Eevee you want to evolve and open its page.
- Press the pencil next to its name.
- Edit the name to change it from ‘Eevee’ to ‘Tamao’.
- Press ‘OK’.
- Trigger the evolution.
DEXERTOIt’s important to remember that the name trick can only be used once per Eeveelution. If you want to get a second Umbreon in Pokemon Go through the evolution method, you’ll have to walk the 10 km.
Can Umbreon be Shiny?
Yes, Umbreon can be Shiny in Pokemon Go, as this special variation made its debut back in 2018 during August’s Community Day.
You can recognize Shiny Umbreon by the blue details on its forehead, ears, tail, and legs, which are usually bright yellow.
If you cannot find a Shiny Umbreon, evolving a Shiny Eevee is always an easier option, as the Eevee spawn rates are higher.
Umbreon stats, moves, resistances & weaknesses
As a pure Dark-type Pokemon, Umbreon has the following stats:
| ATTACK | DEFENSE | STAMINA | CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126 | 240 | 216 | 2416 |
Fast Moves
- Feint Attack (Dark/STAB)
- Snarl (Dark/STAB)
Charged Moves
- Dark Pulse (Dark/STAB)
- Psychic (Psychic)
- Foul Play (Dark/STAB)
- Last Resort (Normal)
Resistances
Weaknesses
That’s all you need to know to get Umbreon in Pokemon Go. You can also learn how to get Best Buddy status, how IVs & CP work in the game, and check out some of our rankings like the Best Competitive Pokemon in Pokemon Go or the Best Mega Evolutions.