Umbreon’s origins are uncertain, though it could be based on a black cat or possibly a black fox, a color variation of the red fox. Its long ears also are similar to those of a hare; numerous East Asian legends concern a Moon rabbit. The rings on Umbreon’s body look like Egyptian lunar markings and jewelry that have been associated with animal sculptures, such as cat statues of Bastet and statues of the jackal god, Anubis, from Ancient Egypt. They may also be meant to resemble solar eclipses.
Umbreon is a combination of umbra (Latin for shadow and ghost, as well as the English word for the moon’s silhouette during a solar eclipse) and eon, a shortened form of evolution, the word also meaning an immeasurably long period of time (possibly referring to how long evolution takes naturally). Eon is a suffix all Eevee evolutions share and was Eevee’s English prototype name.
Blacky may be a combination of black and lucky, attributing the black cat in Japan that is considered lucky. It may also refer to the color of its coat.
No: 197
English Name: Umbreon
Japanese Name: Burakki
Generation: 2
Type: Dark
Species: Moonlight Pokémon
Abilities: Synchronize
Inner Focus (hidden ability)
Evolution: Eevee > Umbreon
Umbreon has a sleek black body with four slender legs and crimson eyes. There are two pairs of pointed teeth visible when its mouth is open, one in the upper jaw and one in the lower. It has long pointed ears and a bushy tail, each with a yellow band around them. Its forehead and legs have yellow rings on them. Its yellow markings glow at night and strike fear into anyone nearby. It hides in the darkness while waiting for its opponents, and its yellow rings glow when it leaps to attack. It is also capable of spraying a poisonous sweat whenever it gets agitated. This Pokémon is rare in the wild, and is more often found in urban areas under the care of people.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Gold: When agitated, this Pokémon protects itself by spraying poisonous sweat from its pores.
Pokemon Silver: When darkness falls, the rings on the body begin to glow, striking fear in the hearts of anyone nearby.
Pokemon Crystal: On the night of a full moon, or when it gets excited, the ring patterns on its body glow yellow.
Pokemon Stadium 2: When agitated, this Pokémon protects itself by spraying poisonous sweat from its pores.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon Sapphire: 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.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon FireRed: When darkness falls, the rings on the body begin to glow, striking fear in the hearts of anyone nearby.
Pokemon LeafGreen: When agitated, this Pokémon protects itself by spraying poisonous sweat from its pores.
Pokemon Diamond: The light of the moon changed Eevee’s genetic structure. It lurks in darkness for prey.
Pokemon Pearl: The light of the moon changed Eevee’s genetic structure. It lurks in darkness for prey.
Pokemon Platinum: When exposed to the moon’s aura, the rings on its body glow faintly and it gains a mysterious power.
Pokemon HeartGold: When agitated, this Pokémon protects itself by spraying poisonous sweat from its pores.
Pokemon SoulSilver: When darkness falls, the rings on the body begin to glow, striking fear in the hearts of anyone nearby.
Pokemon Black: When exposed to the moon’s aura, the rings on its body glow faintly and it gains a mysterious power.
Pokemon White: When exposed to the moon’s aura, the rings on its body glow faintly and it gains a mysterious power.
Pokemon Black 2: When exposed to the moon’s aura, the rings on its body glow faintly and it’s filled with a mysterious power.
pokemon White 2: When exposed to the moon’s aura, the rings on its body glow faintly and it’s filled with a mysterious power.
Pokemon X: The light of the moon changed Eevee’s genetic structure. It lurks in darkness for prey.
Pokemon Y: When exposed to the moon’s aura, the rings on its body glow faintly and it’s filled with a mysterious power.
Pokemon Omega 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.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: 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.
Pokemon SUN: When this Pokémon becomes angry, its pores secrete a poisonous sweat, which it sprays at its opponent’s eyes.
Pokemon MOON: With its black fur, it blends into the darkness. It bides its time, and when prey appears, this Pokémon goes for its throat, and then eats it.
