Umbreon Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Umbreon in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Umbreon
Umbreon is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Dark typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 30.000 DPS.
Umbreon can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Umbreon is weak to Bug, Fairy, Fighting -type attacks. Avoid using Psychic, Dark, Ghost-type moves as Umbreon resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Umbreon is Mega Blaziken (30.000 DPS), Mega Lucario (29.500 DPS), and Shadow Blaziken (25.750 DPS).
Catching Umbreon: After defeating Umbreon, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1182 and 1251 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1471-1557 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Umbreon from raids will have exactly 1251 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Umbreon?
The best counter for Umbreon is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 30.000 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (29.500 DPS) and Shadow Blaziken (25.750 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Umbreon?
Umbreon can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Umbreon weak to?
Umbreon is weak to Bug, Fairy, Fighting-type attacks. It resists Psychic, Dark, Ghost-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Umbreon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Umbreon's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Umbreon from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Umbreon from raids will have 1251 CP at level 20, or 1557 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1182. If you see 1251 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Umbreon worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Umbreon is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Umbreon?
For the best moveset for Umbreon itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Umbreon stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Umbreon without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Umbreon can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (24.750 DPS) and Kartana (22.571 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Umbreon in raids?
Weather boost information for Umbreon is not currently available. Dark-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.