Espeon vs Umbreon
Espeon and Umbreon have the same base stat total (525), Espeon is faster (base Speed 110 vs 65), and Umbreon’s Dark moves hit Espeon for 2×, while Espeon’s own types do no damage to Umbreon.
The Johto Eevee evolutions: Psychic and Dark.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Espeon | Umbreon |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 65 | 95 (higher) |
| Attack | 65 | 65 |
| Defense | 60 | 110 (higher) |
| Sp. Atk | 130 (higher) | 60 |
| Sp. Def | 95 | 130 (higher) |
| Speed | 110 (higher) | 65 |
| Total | 525 | 525 |
| Bulk | 220 | 335 (higher) |
Who has the edge?
Umbreon has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (335 vs 220), takes no damage from Espeon’s Psychic moves, and hits Espeon for 2× with its Dark moves, but Espeon is faster (110 vs 65 base Speed) and has the higher Sp. Atk (130 vs 60).
Espeon is ahead on
- is faster (110 vs 65 base Speed)
- has the higher Sp. Atk (130 vs 60)
Umbreon is ahead on
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (335 vs 220)
- takes no damage from Espeon’s Psychic moves
- hits Espeon for 2× with its Dark moves
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Espeon: Synchronize, Magic Bounce; Umbreon: Synchronize, Inner Focus), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Espeon has 162 Speed and Umbreon has 117, so Espeon moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Espeon | Umbreon |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 110 | 65 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 162 | 117 |
Type matchup, both ways
Espeon (Psychic) attacking Umbreon
Psychic 0×. Using only its own type, Espeon hits Umbreon for 0× with Psychic moves (no effect).
Umbreon (Dark) attacking Espeon
Dark 2×. Using only its own type, Umbreon hits Espeon for 2× with Dark moves (super effective).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Espeon: Bug 2× (super effective), Ghost 2× (super effective), Dark 2× (super effective).
- Umbreon: Fighting 2× (super effective), Bug 2× (super effective), Fairy 2× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Espeon
- Synchronize. Copies burns, paralysis, and poison received onto the Pokémon that inflicted them.
- Magic Bounce (hidden ability). Reflects most non-damaging moves back at their user.
Umbreon
- Synchronize. Copies burns, paralysis, and poison received onto the Pokémon that inflicted them.
- Inner Focus (hidden ability). Prevents flinching.
Size, generation and evolution
Umbreon is taller (1 m vs 0.9 m for Espeon), and Umbreon is heavier (27 kg vs 26.5 kg for Espeon).
| Detail | Espeon | Umbreon |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 0.9 m | 1 m |
| Weight | 26.5 kg | 27 kg |
| Generation | 2 (Johto) | 2 (Johto) |
| Evolution line | Eevee → Vaporeon / Jolteon / Flareon / Espeon / Umbreon / Leafeon / Glaceon / Sylveon | Eevee → Vaporeon / Jolteon / Flareon / Espeon / Umbreon / Leafeon / Glaceon / Sylveon |
Espeon (#0196) is a Psychic-type Sun Pokémon from Johto, first seen in Generation 2. Its evolution line is Eevee → Vaporeon / Jolteon / Flareon / Espeon / Umbreon / Leafeon / Glaceon / Sylveon.
Umbreon (#0197) is a Dark-type Moonlight Pokémon from Johto, first seen in Generation 2. Its evolution line is Eevee → Vaporeon / Jolteon / Flareon / Espeon / Umbreon / Leafeon / Glaceon / Sylveon.
Keep exploring
- Open Espeon and Umbreon in the Compare tool
- Espeon and Umbreon Pokédex pages
- Psychic type · Dark type
- Speed tiers