Pokemon GO Umbreon raid guide: Weaknesses and best counters

A Pokemon GO Umbreon raid guide will help trainers defeat the Eeveelution when it returns to the game as a 3-star raid boss. The Pocket Monster can be found on several occasions, with the latest rotation being between October 14 and 28, 2024. Umbreon is known to be one of the bulkiest among Eevee's several evolved forms, which might make it a challenge for players to defeat.

This Pokemon GO Umbreon raid guide covers everything you need to know, from the creature's weaknesses to the best counters to help you defeat it.

Pokemon GO Umbreon raid weaknesses

What is super-effective against Umbreon in Pokemon GO?

Being a Dark-type creature, Umbreon takes super-effective damage from Fairy-, Fighting-, and Bug-type attacks to the tune of 160% more than the regular amount of damage.

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Umbreon stat distribution and moveset in Pokemon GO

As a 3-star raid boss in Pokemon GO, Umbreon has the following stats:

Combat Power: 13,509
Attack: 126
Defense: 240
Stamina: 3,600 HP
Fast Attacks: Feint Attack and Snarl
Charged Attacks: Dark Pulse and Foul Play

You will get 180 seconds to defeat Umbreon raids in Pokemon GO once the challenge starts. You can enter the battle alongside 19 other trainers, but with powered-up counters, you can solo defeat it. You can use both Premium Battle Passes and Remote Raid Passes to fight these battles.

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Best counters in Pokemon GO Umbreon raids

The best Pocket Monsters to counter Umbreon raids in Pokemon GO 3-star raids are Fairy-, Fighting-, and Bug-type critters with STAB moves.

Best Fairy-type counters to Umbreon

Mega or Shadow Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
Xerneas with Geomancy and Moonblast
Shadow Granbull with Charm and Play Rough
Togekiss with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
Tapu Lele with Confusion and Nature's Madness

Here's the search string to find the best Fairy-type counters in your collection:

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Best Fighting-type counters to Umbreon

Mega Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere
Mega Blaziken with Counter and Focus Blast
Terrakion with Double Kick and Sacred Sword
Keldeo with Low Kick and Sacred Sword
Shadow Conkeldurr with Counter and Dynamic Punch

Here's the search string to find the best Fighting-type counters in your collection:

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Best Bug-type counters to Umbreon

Mega or Shadow Pinsir with Bug Bite and X-Scissor
Mega or Shadow Scizor with Fury Cutter and X-Scissor
Pheromosa with Bug Bite and Bug Buzz
Volcarona with Bug Bite and Bug Buzz

Here's the search string to find the best Flying-type counters in your collection:

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Pokemon GO Umbreon raid catch CP and shiny availability

The combat power of the Umbreon you encounter after taking down the raid boss will vary based on the weather and the spawn's IVs. The ranges are as follows:

No weather boost: 1,153 - 1,221 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
Weather boosted (Foggy): 1,442 - 1,526 CP at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

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What are the 100% IVs from Pokemon GO Umbreon raids?

The following are the 100% IVs from Pokemon GO Umbreon raids:

No weather boost: 1,221 CP
Weather boosted (Foggy): 1,526 CP

Can Umbreon be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Umbreon is available in Pokemon GO, but not when obtained from raids, unless specified otherwise during specific events. To obtain this variant, you must evolve a Shiny Eevee.

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Edited by Rachel Syiemlieh