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Umbreon Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Dark · BST: 525 · Role: Balanced Attacker

Umbreon is a Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Fighting, Bug, Fairy. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Umbreon, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Beedrill, Mega Beedrill, Machamp plus 5 more ranked below.

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With a 525 base stat total, Umbreon plays as a Balanced Attacker. Its highest stat is Special Defense (130), and at base 65 Speed it sits faster than 29% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: target its lower defensive stat and watch the speed tier for revenge kills.

What counters Umbreon in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.

Top counters vs Umbreon

  1. Beedrill (Bug / Poison)
  2. Mega Beedrill (Bug / Poison)
  3. Machamp (Fighting)
  4. Ariados (Bug / Poison)
  5. Forretress (Bug / Steel)
  6. Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
  7. Mega Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
  8. Toxicroak (Poison / Fighting)

How each counter beats Umbreon

  • Beedrill (Bug / Poison) outspeeds Umbreon and hits it super-effectively with STAB Bug moves.
  • Mega Beedrill (Bug / Poison) outspeeds Umbreon and hits it super-effectively with STAB Bug moves.
  • Machamp (Fighting) underspeeds but can still trade Umbreon and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
  • Ariados (Bug / Poison) underspeeds but can still trade Umbreon and hits it super-effectively with STAB Bug moves.
  • Forretress (Bug / Steel) underspeeds but can still trade Umbreon and hits it super-effectively with STAB Bug moves.

Umbreon weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Fighting (×2)
  • Bug (×2)
  • Fairy (×2)

Resistances

  • Ghost (×0.5)
  • Dark (×0.5)

Immunities

  • Psychic

Base stats

HP
95
Attack
65
Defense
110
Sp. Attack
60
Sp. Defense
130
Speed
65
Total
525

Best Tera Types for Umbreon

The best Tera Types for Umbreon cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:

Abilities

  • Synchronize — [object Object]
  • Inner Focus (hidden) — [object Object]

Other Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

Want to explore similar picks? These Dark-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Umbreon:

Frequently asked questions about Umbreon

What counters Umbreon in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters for Umbreon are Beedrill, Mega Beedrill, Machamp, Ariados, Forretress. These Pokémon hit Umbreon super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.

What is Umbreon weak to?

Umbreon is a Dark-type Pokémon weak to Fighting, Bug, Fairy. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Umbreon?

The single best pick against Umbreon in the Pokémon Champions roster is Beedrill, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.

How do you beat Umbreon in Pokémon Champions?

To beat Umbreon, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Dark) and carries super-effective coverage (Fighting, Bug, Fairy). Avoid Pokémon that share Umbreon's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.

Is Umbreon good in Pokémon Champions?

Umbreon's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (525 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.

Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.