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Umbreon is a popular Dark-type Pokémon that is known for its sleek and mysterious appearance. It is one of the two eeveelutions that can be obtained in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the other being Espeon. Umbreon is a powerful Pokémon that can be a valuable asset to any team, so it is no wonder that many players want to know how to get one.
There are two ways to get Umbreon in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver. The first way is to evolve an Eevee into Umbreon. To do this, you need to raise Eevee’s friendship level to a high enough level and then level it up at night. You can raise Eevee’s friendship level by battling with it, giving it items, and talking to it. The second way to get Umbreon is to trade for one with another player.
If you are looking for a powerful and loyal Pokémon to add to your team, Umbreon is a great choice. It is a strong Dark-type Pokémon that can be a valuable asset in battle. Umbreon is also a popular Pokémon among collectors, so it can be a valuable addition to your collection. Whether you choose to evolve Eevee into Umbreon or trade for one, getting your hands on this popular Pokémon is sure to be a rewarding experience.
Acquiring Umbreon in HeartGold: A Comprehensive Guide
Catching an Eevee
Embark on your quest by capturing an Eevee. This elusive Pokémon resides in various locations throughout the Johto region, including Goldenrod City’s Underground Path, Route 34, and Olivine City’s Buena’s View Lighthouse. To increase your chances of an encounter, navigate areas with tall grass or bodies of water. Upon encountering an Eevee, engage it in battle and weaken it sufficiently to capture it using a Poké Ball.
Strategies for Capturing Eevee
– Employ a Pokémon with a low Attack stat to minimize damage and avoid fainting the Eevee.
– Utilize status-inflicting moves like Sleep or Paralyze to immobilize the Eevee, enhancing your capture probability.
– Consider using a Timer Ball, which becomes more effective as a battle progresses. With patience and perseverance, you’ll eventually capture an Eevee, paving the way for your Umbreon transformation.
Choosing the Right Eevee: Nature and IVs
Selecting the ideal Eevee for evolving into Umbreon requires careful consideration of its nature and Individual Values (IVs).
Nature
The nature of an Eevee determines its stat growth rates. For Umbreon, a defensive nature that boosts its Defense or Special Defense is recommended. Ideal natures include:
- Hardy
- Bold (boosts Defense)
- Impish (boosts Defense)
- Lax (boosts Special Defense)
- Relaxed (boosts Special Defense)
Avoid natures that decrease Umbreon’s defensive stats, such as Jolly, Adamant, or Hasty.
IVs
IVs are hidden values that determine a Pokémon’s base stats. High IVs in Defense and Special Defense are crucial for a strong Umbreon. Aim for Eevee with IVs of 31 (max) or as close to it as possible in these stats.
To check IVs, use the following method:
| IV | Method |
|---|---|
| Defense | Battle against a wild Pokémon with a known Defense stat. Compare the damage taken and use the IV Calculator at Serebii.net. |
| Special Defense | Battle against a wild Pokémon with a known Special Defense stat. Compare the damage taken and use the IV Calculator at Serebii.net. |
Raising Eevee’s Friendship
Eevee’s friendship is a key factor in determining how it evolves, with higher friendship favoring evolutions such as Espeon, Vaporeon, and Umbreon. To raise Eevee’s friendship, you can engage in the following activities:
- Battling: Take Eevee with you into battle and let it participate in fights. Winning battles will increase Eevee’s friendship with you.
- Camping: Set up a camp and play with Eevee. You can pet it, feed it berries, and play games with it to increase its happiness.
- Massage: Take Eevee to a Poké Massager in a Pokémon Center. The massage will relax Eevee and raise its friendship with you.
Raising Eevee’s Happiness
Eevee’s happiness is another important factor in its evolution, with higher happiness favoring evolutions such as Leafeon and Glaceon. To raise Eevee’s happiness, you can engage in the following activities:
- Giving it Sun Stones: Use a Sun Stone on Eevee to evolve it into Espeon. Espeon is a Psychic-type Pokémon that is known for its high Special Attack stat.
- Giving it Water Stones: Use a Water Stone on Eevee to evolve it into Vaporeon. Vaporeon is a Water-type Pokémon that is known for its high HP stat.
- Waiting for Night: If Eevee has high friendship with you, it will evolve into Umbreon when you level it up at night. Umbreon is a Dark-type Pokémon that is known for its high Defense stat.
| Item | Evolution |
|---|---|
| Sun Stone | Espeon |
| Water Stone | Vaporeon |
| Night Time (High Friendship) | Umbreon |
Leveling Eevee Up at Night
To evolve Eevee into Umbreon, you must level it up at night with high friendship. Here’s a detailed guide:
Step 1: Catch an Eevee
Catch an Eevee in the wild or obtain it through trades or events.
Step 2: Build Friendship
Increase Eevee’s friendship by walking with it in your party, talking to it, and feeding it berries. You can level up its friendship faster by using the Soothe Bell item.
Step 3: Level Up at Night
With high friendship, level up Eevee between 22:00 and 04:00 in-game time. Avoid leveling it up during the day or it may evolve into Espeon instead.
Step 4: Additional Tips for Evolving Eevee at Night
- Use Leveling Items: Equip Eevee with EXP Share or Rare Candies to level it up quickly at night.
- Check the Time: Confirm the in-game time before leveling up Eevee to ensure it’s between 22:00 and 04:00.
- Use a Time Modifier: If you struggle to evolve at the right time, you can use Time Capsules to adjust the in-game clock.
| Requirement | Condition |
|---|---|
| Eevee’s Friendship | High |
| Time of Leveling | Between 22:00 and 04:00 in-game |
How to Get Umbreon in Heartgold
To evolve Eevee into Umbreon in Pokémon HeartGold, the following requirements must be met:
- Eevee’s friendship level must be at least 220.
- Eevee must level up while holding a Moonlight Stone.
- Eevee must level up at night.
Alternative Methods for Evolving Eevee into Umbreon
Using an NPC
In Goldenrod City, there is an NPC who can evolve your Eevee into Umbreon if its friendship level is high enough. Talk to him and select “I’d like to raise my Pokémon’s friendship.” Then, return to him after walking around with Eevee in your party for a while.
Using the Solaceon Ruins
In the Solaceon Ruins, there is a mysterious stone that can trigger Eevee’s evolution. Visit the ruins at night and place Eevee in the party. The stone will then interact with Eevee, increasing its friendship level and potentially evolving it into Umbreon.
Using a Dawn Stone
In the Ruins of Alph, there is a hidden Dawn Stone that can be used to evolve Eevee into Umbreon. To find it, use Strength to move the boulders blocking the path to the Ancient Tomb. Once inside, search the easternmost wall for a hidden passageway. In the next room, you will find the Dawn Stone. Give it to Eevee to trigger its evolution into Umbreon.
Using the Secret Power Technique
The Secret Power technique can be used to trigger Eevee’s evolution into Umbreon. To learn this technique, visit the Move Deleter in Celadon City and teach it to Eevee. Then, use Secret Power eight times in dark areas, such as caves or at night. After the eighth use, Eevee’s friendship level will increase and it will evolve into Umbreon.
Using the Friendship Checker
The Friendship Checker is a device that can be used to check Eevee’s friendship level. It can be obtained from the Celadon Department Store. Once you have the Friendship Checker, talk to your Eevee and select “Check its feelings.” The checker will display Eevee’s friendship level, which must be at least 220 for it to evolve into Umbreon.
Using the Move Tutor to Teach Eevee Dark Pulse
To use the Move Tutor to teach Eevee Dark Pulse, follow these steps:
- Obtain an Eevee that knows the move Bite.
- Go to the Move Tutor in Goldenrod City.
- Talk to the Move Tutor and select the option to teach a move.
- Select Eevee from your party.
- Select Dark Pulse from the list of available moves.
- Pay 10,000 PokéDollars to the Move Tutor.
Once you have completed these steps, your Eevee will know the move Dark Pulse. You can now use this move to evolve Eevee into Umbreon.
Raising Eevee’s Happiness
In addition to knowing Dark Pulse, Eevee must also have high happiness to evolve into Umbreon. You can raise Eevee’s happiness by:
- Walking with it in your party
- Giving it Berries
- Feeding it PokéBlocks
- Massaging it at the Pokémon Day Care
- Playing with it at the Pokémon Amie
Once Eevee’s happiness is high enough, you can evolve it into Umbreon by leveling it up at night.
Evolving Eevee into Umbreon
To evolve Eevee into Umbreon, follow these steps:
- Make sure Eevee knows Dark Pulse and has high happiness.
- Level up Eevee at night.
- Eevee will evolve into Umbreon.
Congratulations! You have now evolved Eevee into Umbreon.
| Move | Effect |
| Dark Pulse | Damages the target with a dark pulse. |
| Bite | Damages the target with a bite. |
Utilizing the Joy Ribbon or Soothe Bell
To evolve Eevee into Umbreon using the Joy Ribbon or Soothe Bell, follow these steps:
- Initial Friendship: Start by leveling up your Eevee with high friendship. You can check the friendship level at the Pokémon Center.
- Equip the Joy Ribbon or Soothe Bell: Equip either the Joy Ribbon or Soothe Bell to Eevee. These items increase friendship growth rate.
- Walk and Interact: Walk with Eevee in your party and interact with it frequently. This includes talking to it, feeding it berries, and playing with it at Poké Amie.
- Friendship Level Check: Continue leveling up and interacting with Eevee until its friendship level reaches 220 or higher.
- Level Up at Night: Once Eevee’s friendship level is high enough, level it up at night between 4:00 PM and 8:00 AM in-game time.
- Confirmation: When Eevee levels up with high friendship at night, it will evolve into Umbreon.
Alternate Evolution Method: Dark Type Move
Alternatively, Eevee can evolve into Umbreon by learning a Dark-type move and leveling up at night. Here’s how:
- Dark-Type Move: Teach Eevee a Dark-type move, such as Bite or Shadow Ball.
- Level Up at Night: Level up Eevee at night between 4:00 PM and 8:00 AM in-game time while it knows a Dark-type move.
- Confirmation: When Eevee levels up with a Dark-type move known at night, it will evolve into Umbreon.
| Method | Steps |
|---|---|
| Joy Ribbon/Soothe Bell |
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| Dark Type Move |
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Avoiding Umbreon’s Predominant Moveset
Umbreon’s most powerful moves, such as Dark Pulse, Foul Play, and Psychic, can be devastating to many opponents. However, there are a few Pokémon that can withstand these attacks and pose a threat to Umbreon.
One way to avoid Umbreon’s powerful moves is to use Pokémon that are resistant to them. Psychic-type Pokémon, for example, resist Dark Pulse and Foul Play, while Steel-type Pokémon resist Psychic. By using Pokémon that resist Umbreon’s attacks, you can minimize the damage they take and make it easier to defeat Umbreon.
Another way to avoid Umbreon’s powerful moves is to use Pokémon that can quickly take it down. Fast Pokémon, such as Talonflame and Jolteon, can outspeed Umbreon and defeat it before it has a chance to use its strongest attacks. By using fast Pokémon, you can overwhelm Umbreon and prevent it from causing too much damage to your team.
Finally, you can avoid Umbreon’s powerful moves by using Pokémon that can status it. Status effects, such as paralysis and poison, can prevent Umbreon from using its moves or make it easier for your Pokémon to defeat it. By using Pokémon that can status Umbreon, you can take control of the battle and make it more difficult for Umbreon to win.
| Pokémon | Type | Effective against Umbreon |
|---|---|---|
| Metagross | Steel/Psychic | Resistant to Dark Pulse and Foul Play, immune to Psychic |
| Talonflame | Fire/Flying | Outspeeds Umbreon and can use Brave Bird to cause massive damage |
| Jolteon | Electric | Outspeeds Umbreon and can use Thunder to paralyze or damage it |
Enhancing Umbreon’s Battle Capabilities
Moveset Optimization
Umbreon’s versatility in battle stems from its diverse movepool. Consider teaching it moves like Shadow Ball (STAB), Psychic (coverage), Foul Play (powerful physical move), and Protect (stalling).
Stat Maximization
Train Umbreon’s special defense to bolster its tankiness. Its decent HP and natural bulk make it a solid special wall. Additionally, invest in its special attack to increase the damage output of moves like Shadow Ball.
Nature Selection
A Calm nature (+Special Defense, -Attack) or Bold nature (+Defense, -Attack) are ideal for Umbreon’s defensive role. These natures minimize its weaknesses and enhance its durability.
Item Hold
Equip Umbreon with Leftovers for passive HP recovery or Black Sludge for residual damage to poison-type attackers. Alternatively, a Rocky Helmet can deter physical attackers.
Ability Choice
Umbreon has the ability Synchronize, which inflicts the same status condition on an opponent that inflicts on it. While this can be beneficial, it’s not as effective as other abilities like Inner Focus (prevents flinching) or Synchronize (inflicts sleep on the opponent).
Team Synergy
Pair Umbreon with Pokemon that can handle physical attackers, such as Blissey or Snorlax. Alternatively, team it up with special attackers like Espeon or Alakazam to cover different threats.
Positioning
In battle, position Umbreon as a special wall or pivot. Its ability to switch in and absorb special attacks while setting up can put pressure on the opponent.
Mega Evolution
Umbreon has access to Mega Evolution in later games, granting it a significant stat boost. Mega Umbreon gains a higher Special Defense, making it an even more formidable tank.
Compatibility and Happiness
Eevee must be evolved while it has high friendship with its Trainer.
Time of Day
Eevee must be evolved at night.
Friendship Evaluation
To check Eevee’s friendship level, talk to the woman in the house to the left of the Pokémon Center in Goldenrod City.
Raising Friendship
- Battling with Eevee
- Using Eevee to collect items
- Giving Eevee vitamins
- Massaging Eevee at the Goldenrod City Massage Parlor
- Playing with Eevee at the Goldenrod City Game Corner
Tips and Tricks for Successful Evolution
1. Walk with Eevee
Walking with Eevee in your party will increase its friendship over time.
2. Talk to Eevee
Talking to Eevee will also help to increase its friendship.
3. Use Soothers
Soothers are items that can be bought from the Poké Mart in Goldenrod City. They will temporarily increase Eevee’s friendship.
4. Use a Luxury Ball
Catching Eevee in a Luxury Ball will give it a permanent friendship boost.
5. Give Eevee Berries
Berries are items that can be found throughout the Johto region. Giving Eevee berries will increase its friendship.
6. Avoid fainting
If Eevee faints, its friendship will decrease. Avoid fainting Eevee as much as possible.
7. Don’t trade Eevee
Trading Eevee will reset its friendship. Avoid trading Eevee if you want to evolve it into Umbreon.
8. Be patient
It may take some time to raise Eevee’s friendship high enough to evolve it. Be patient and keep working at it.
9. Use the Fortune Teller
The Fortune Teller in Goldenrod City can give you a hint about Eevee’s friendship level. Talk to her to see what she says.
10. Check Eevee’s status
You can check Eevee’s status in the Pokémon Center. Its friendship level will be displayed in the “Friendship” section.
| Friendship Level | Hint from Fortune Teller |
|---|---|
| 0-39 | “Your Pokémon isn’t fond of you at all.” |
| 40-79 | “Your Pokémon seems to like you.” |
| 80-119 | “Your Pokémon is quite fond of you.” |
| 120-159 | “Your Pokémon seems to really love you.” |
| 160-199 | “Your Pokémon adores you.” |
| 200 | “Your Pokémon is totally devoted to you.” |
How to Get Umbreon in HeartGold
Umbreon is a Dark-type Pokémon that evolves from Eevee. It is known for its high Defense and Special Defense, making it a great choice for a defensive team. To get Umbreon in HeartGold, you will need to evolve an Eevee with high friendship and at night.
To increase your Eevee’s friendship, you can talk to it, walk with it in your party, and feed it Berries. You can also use a Soothe Bell to increase its friendship by 50%. Once your Eevee’s friendship is high enough, it will evolve into Umbreon when it levels up at night.
If you do not want to wait until night to evolve your Eevee, you can use a Dawn Stone. A Dawn Stone will evolve an Eevee into Umbreon regardless of the time of day.
People Also Ask About HeartGold How to Get Umbreon
How do I get the Dawn Stone in HeartGold?
The Dawn Stone is found on Route 32. It is located on a ledge near the entrance to Union Cave.
Can I get Umbreon in Pokémon SoulSilver?
Yes, you can get Umbreon in Pokémon SoulSilver. The method is the same as in HeartGold.
