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* According to the {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}} Pokédex, Umbreon, {{p|Glaceon}}, and {{p|Leafeon}} have identical footprints.
* According to the {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}} Pokédex, Umbreon, {{p|Glaceon}}, and {{p|Leafeon}} have identical footprints.
* Umbreon is presumably the most useless user of the move Synchro Noise due to its definition; when Umbreon uses Synchro Noise, a Psychic-type move, it will only be able to hit Dark-types, because Psychic types can't hurt Dark types.
* Umbreon is presumably the most useless user of the move Synchro Noise due to its definition; when Umbreon uses Synchro Noise, a Psychic-type move, it will only be able to hit Dark-types, because Psychic types can't hurt Dark types.
orgin===
 
===Orgin===
It is most likely based off of a {{wp|Black Cat}}. It's appearance has a feline-shaped skull, slitted eyes, and a lithe sleek body. Its tail is thicker than most of its brethren, looking like a frightened cat's tail or perhaps even foxlike. In the anime and games like Pokepark Wii and Mystery Dungeon Umbreon displays actions that are also very catlike, such as licking itself, stretching and arching it's back, and even raising its fur to stand out (like a typical black cat silhouette). This would make sense to its type being Dark; black cats in most cultures are associated with deception and trickery. The rings on its body look like Egyptian lunar markings and jewelry that have been associated with cat sculpture as well. Some of its traits, such as the long ears, are similar to those of a {{wp|hare}}; Numerous East Asian legends concern a {{wp|Moon rabbit}}. In old European stories, the {{wp|Moon gazing hare}} also has roots tied to folklore sources containing references to the Moon, hares, and night-time.  
It is most likely based off of a {{wp|Black Cat}}. It's appearance has a feline-shaped skull, slitted eyes, and a lithe sleek body. Its tail is thicker than most of its brethren, looking like a frightened cat's tail or perhaps even foxlike. In the anime and games like Pokepark Wii and Mystery Dungeon Umbreon displays actions that are also very catlike, such as licking itself, stretching and arching it's back, and even raising its fur to stand out (like a typical black cat silhouette). This would make sense to its type being Dark; black cats in most cultures are associated with deception and trickery. The rings on its body look like Egyptian lunar markings and jewelry that have been associated with cat sculpture as well. Some of its traits, such as the long ears, are similar to those of a {{wp|hare}}; Numerous East Asian legends concern a {{wp|Moon rabbit}}. In old European stories, the {{wp|Moon gazing hare}} also has roots tied to folklore sources containing references to the Moon, hares, and night-time.  



Revision as of 01:56, 21 November 2010

Espeon #196: Espeon
Pokémon
#198: Murkrow Murkrow
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Umbreon (disambiguation).
Umbreon
ブラッキー Blacky
#197
197Umbreon.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type
Dark '
Category
Moonlight Pokémon
Abilities
Synchronize Inner Focus
Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Johto
#189
Hoenn
#342
Sinnoh
#168
Regional Browser numbers
Fiore
R-187
Almia
R-102
Oblivia
R-080 N-059
Height
3'03"
Imperial
1.0 m
Metric
Weight
59.5 lbs.
Imperial
27.0 kg
Metric
Dex color
Black
Catch rate
45 (5.9%)
Body style
Body08.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F197.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
87.5% male, 12.5% female
Breeding
Ground group 36 cycles
(9180 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
2
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 197 Battle Exp.: 1971*

Umbreon (Japanese: ブラッキー Blacky) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.

It evolves from Eevee via Happiness during the night or when around a Moon Shard.

Biology

Physiology

Umbreon is the Pokémon that Eevee evolves into when it has gained a complete trust of its trainer at night or when around a Moon Shard. It has a black body with a pair of crimson cat-like eyes and yellow bands on its ears and tail. Umbreon's forehead and legs have yellow rings on them. Its rings are said to glow at night.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Umbreon can spray a poisonous sweat whenever it gets agitated. As a Template:Type2 Pokémon, Umbreon can learn several moves with various disruptive effects, such as Taunt or Snatch. Despite its appearance, Umbreon is a Pokémon of strong endurance. Since Umbreon is a fully evolved Pokémon, it can learn Hyper Beam and Giga Impact.

Behavior

Umbreon stalks prey silently at night. As it awaits its victims' approach, the yellow rings on its body begin to glow. During the day, they blink on and off.

Habitat

Umbreon are normally found in dark areas such as thick forests, but are most commonly found under the care of people.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Umbreon lurks in darkness for prey.

In the anime

Umbreon in the anime

Major appearances

Gary's Umbreon

Gary's Eevee evolved into an Umbreon some time before Power Play.

Other

Umbreon also appeared in Trouble's Brewing and Espeon, Not Included under the ownership of one of the Kimono Sisters.

Dawn's mother, Johanna, owns an Umbreon, which appeared in Strategy Begins at Home!.

Minor appearances

Umbreon made a small cameo in the beginning of Giratina and the Sky Warrior together with an Eevee and the other six Eeveelutions.

In BW004, Umbreon is mentioned in Ash's Pokédex after mistaking a blackened-up Pokabu for it on a monitor that broke out of the warehouse.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP171 Umbreon Ash's Pokédex Umbreon, the Moonlight Pokémon. When an Eevee has had sufficient training and is exposed to moonlight, it evolves into an Umbreon.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
BW004 Umbreon Ash's Pokédex Umbreon, the Moonlight Pokémon. The evolved form of Eevee. When bathed in moonlight, the rings patterns glow softly and a mysterious power awakens within it.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

In Volume 14, Karen is seen with an Umbreon as the cornerstone of her team, as in the games. It apparently evolved from the Eevee she has had since childhood.

Greta of the Battle Arena is seen using an Umbreon in her battles with Guile Hideout and Emerald, during which it easily defeats his Dusclops before falling to his Sudowoodo, which goes on to win the match, earning him the Guts Symbol.

In the TCG

Main article: Umbreon (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I
Red {{{redbluedex}}}
Blue
Yellow {{{yellowdex}}}
Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II
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.
Stadium 2 When agitated, this Pokémon protects itself by spraying poisonous sweat from its pores.
Generation III
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
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.
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.
Generation IV
Diamond The light of the moon changed Eevee's genetic structure. It lurks in darkness for prey.
Pearl
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.
Generation V
Black つきの はどうを からだに あびると わっかもようが ほのかに かがやき ふしぎな ちからに めざめるのだ。
White
Black 2 {{{black2dex}}}
White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I
Red Blue
None Trade
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
None Trade
Generation II
Gold Silver
None Evolve Eevee
Crystal
None Evolve Eevee
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Evolve Eevee
Emerald
None Evolve Eevee
FireRed LeafGreen
None Trade
Colosseum
One Starter Pokémon
XD
None Evolve Eevee
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
None Evolve Eevee
Platinum
None Evolve Eevee
HeartGold SoulSilver
None Evolve Eevee
Pal Park
Field
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
None Trade
Black 2 White 2
None Trade
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Trozei! Secret Storage 20
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red/Blue Rescue Team
Evolve from Eevee with Lunar Ribbon*
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Concealed Ruins (B1-B29)
World Abyss (B1-B29)
Pokémon Ranger Fiore Temple
Pokémon Ranger:
Shadows of Almia
Chroma Ruins
Pokémon Ranger:
Guardian Signs
Oblivia Ruins
Dark Temple

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
95
155 - 202 300 - 394
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
110
103 - 178 202 - 350
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
130
121 - 200 238 - 394
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
Total:
525
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
2/3 ★★
Power
4/4 ★★★★
Skill
2/2 ★★
Stamina
4/5 ★★★★
Jump
3/3 ★★★
Total
15/17 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
00Start Tail Whip Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35
00Start Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 —% 20
088 Sand-Attack Ground Status 0000 100100% 15
1515 Pursuit Dark Physical 04040 100100% 20
2222 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30
2929 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000 100100% 10
3636 Faint Attack Dark Physical 06060 —% 20
4343 Assurance Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10
5050 Last Resort Normal Physical 140140 100100% 5
5757 Mean Look Normal Status 0000 —% 5
6464 Screech Normal Status 0000 08585% 40
7171 Moonlight Normal Status 0000 —% 5
7878 Guard Swap Psychic Status 0000 —% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Umbreon
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Umbreon
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Ghost Sprite.png TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM41 Torment Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Canon Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM49 Echo Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM67 Retaliation Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM83 Cheer Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 30
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM95 Bark Out Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM01 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Umbreon
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Umbreon
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations


By breeding

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Father   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
MunnaMusharna
Assist Power Psychic Special Varies 100% 10
SnubbullGranbullTeddiursaPhanpySkittyPachirisu
BunearyLopunnyGlameowPuruglyChillarmyChillaccino
ShikijikaMebukijikaKumasyunTsunbear
Charm Normal Status 100% 20
MankeyPrimeapeTeddiursaUrsaringZigzagoonLinoone
SlakothVigorothSlakingSkittyDelcatty
Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 40
Torkoal
Curse Ghost Status —% 10
ZangooseAbsolLucarioMinezumiMiruhogKojofu
Kojondo
Detect Fighting Status —% 5
SwinubPiloswineMamoswinePhanpyDonphanVigoroth
SlakingPachirisuBunearyLopunnyKumasyunTsunbear
Endure Normal Status —% 10
TeddiursaUrsaringMawileZoruaZoroark
Fake Tears Dark Status 100% 20
DunsparcePhanpyDonphanZigzagoonSlakothVigoroth
SlakingTorkoalSpindaKumasyunTsunbear
Flail Normal Physical 100% 15
PhanpyYanappuYanakkieBaoppuBaokkieHiyappu
Hiyakkie
Natural Gift Normal Physical Varies 100% 15
WhismurLoudredExploudKecleonMunnaMusharna
Synchro Noise Psychic Special 70 100% 15
AipomAmbipomChillarmyChillaccino
Tickle Normal Status 100% 20
PikachuRaichuSkittyDelcatty
Wish* Normal Status —% 10
WooperQuagsireDunsparceSlakothVigorothSlaking
BidoofBibarelHippopotasHippowdonBaoppuBaokkie
MunnaMusharna
Yawn Normal Status —% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Umbreon in Generation V
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Umbreon in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Umbreon
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Umbreon
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Umbreon can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Umbreon cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Umbreon
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Umbreon
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Special moves

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Pinball RS
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Trozei!
 Trozeiani197.png 
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
File:MDP RT 197.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: Evolve
Friend Area: Transform Forest
Phrases
51%-100% HP I can take foes down using poison!
26%-50% HP This looks bad... My health is halfway gone.
1%-25% HP I'm nearly done... My muscles are spent...
Level up My level's up. My poison has intensified, too.
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up My level's up. My poison has intensified, too.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness
,
and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 197.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -12%
IQ group: F
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Dark  Poké Assist: Dark PA.png
( Dark )
Field move: None
Loops: 7 Min. exp.: 75 Max. exp.: 89
Browser entry  
Umbreon is not only quick, it reduces visibility to make capture difficult.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Dark  Poké Assist: Dark PA.png
( Dark )
Field move: Cut 3 field move.png
(Cut ×3)
Browser entry  
It attacks by releasing a dark pulse.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Dark  Dark Assist.png
( Dark )
Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
Cut 3 field move.png
(Cut ×3)
Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
It releases dark pulses around itself that make Pokémon Tired.
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW197.png PokéPark Pad entry:
Umbreon often plays in the Haunted Zone. He's a good friend of Espeon's and his favorite Attraction is Dusknoir's Speed Slam!
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
None.png Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
None.png HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Eevee
Unevolved
Eevee
 Normal 
Soothe Bell
Friendship
(Night)


Umbreon
First Evolution
Umbreon
 Dark 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
Spr 2g 197.png Spr 2s 197.png Spr 2c 197.png Spr b 2g 197.png
Spr 2g 197 s.png Spr 2s 197 s.png Spr 2c 197 s.png Spr b 2g 197 s.png
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Spr 3r 197.png Spr 3e 197.png Spr 3f 197.png Spr b 3r 197.png
Spr 3r 197 s.png Spr 3e 197 s.png Spr 3f 197 s.png Spr b 3r 197 s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 197.png Spr 4p 197.png Spr 4h 197.png Spr b 4d 197.png
Spr 4d 197 s.png Spr 4p 197 s.png Spr 4h 197 s.png Spr b 4d 197 s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 197.png Spr 5b2 197.png Spr b 5b 197.png
Spr 5b 197 s.png Spr 5b2 197 s.png Spr b 5b 197 s.png
Umbreon For other sprites and images, please see Umbreon images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • Umbreon is tied with Vaporeon and Leafeon for the tallest Eevee evolution.
  • Although it is often mentioned that it is able to spray poison, the only Template:Type2 move Umbreon can learn is Toxic, and only through TM06.
  • Umbreon was the first and only pure Template:Type2 until the introduction of Poochyena, Mightyena, and Absol in Generation III.
  • Umbreon is not obtainable in FireRed and LeafGreen due to lack of a time system. In order to be obtained and added to the Pokédex in these versions, an Eevee must be traded to Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, evolved and then traded back or traded from Colosseum or Gale of Darkness.
  • By National Pokédex order, Umbreon is the first Template:Type2 Pokémon, and the last Pokémon to not share a type with a Pokémon of a lower number.
  • Umbreon is the only non-Template:Type2 Pokémon with the ability Synchronize.
  • Umbreon is one of two Pokémon that can be obtained via more than one evolution method in the main series of games. The other one is Umbreon's counterpart, Espeon.
  • Umbreon has the highest Special Defense of all Dark-types.
  • In Pokémon Stadium 2, Pokémon Colosseum, and Pokémon XD, Umbreon glows between its regular and shiny colorations.
  • Umbreon is the only Eeveelution with a type immunity (without counting abilities).
  • According to the Diamond and Pearl Pokédex, Umbreon, Glaceon, and Leafeon have identical footprints.
  • Umbreon is presumably the most useless user of the move Synchro Noise due to its definition; when Umbreon uses Synchro Noise, a Psychic-type move, it will only be able to hit Dark-types, because Psychic types can't hurt Dark types.

Orgin

It is most likely based off of a Black Cat. It's appearance has a feline-shaped skull, slitted eyes, and a lithe sleek body. Its tail is thicker than most of its brethren, looking like a frightened cat's tail or perhaps even foxlike. In the anime and games like Pokepark Wii and Mystery Dungeon Umbreon displays actions that are also very catlike, such as licking itself, stretching and arching it's back, and even raising its fur to stand out (like a typical black cat silhouette). This would make sense to its type being Dark; black cats in most cultures are associated with deception and trickery. The rings on its body look like Egyptian lunar markings and jewelry that have been associated with cat sculpture as well. Some of its traits, such as the long ears, are similar to those of a hare; Numerous East Asian legends concern a Moon rabbit. In old European stories, the Moon gazing hare also has roots tied to folklore sources containing references to the Moon, hares, and night-time.

Name origin

Umbreon's name is derived from umbra, Latin for shadow and ghost. The -eon suffix, common to all Eevee evolutions, comes from Eevee's prototype English name and possibly refers to the ending suffix of evolution itself. Umbreon's name may also be derived from the color umber, seeing that it is a shade of brown very close to black. Its Japanese name, Blacky, could be a mix of 黒 (black) and 運が良い (lucky), tributing the black cat in Japan that is considered lucky. It may also simply refer to the color of its coat.

In other languages

  • German: Nachtara - From Nacht (night). Ends with -a like every Eeveelution in German.
  • French: Noctali - From nocturne (nocturnal). Ends with -li like every Eeveelution in French.
  • Korean: 블래키 Beullaeki
  • Chinese (Taiwan): 月精靈 Yuè Jīng Líng - Literally means "Moon Spirit". Ends with -精靈(spirit) like every Eeveelution in Chinese.

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Notes

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