Espeon vs Umbreon

This is a side-by-side look at Espeon and Umbreon. Espeon is a pure Psychic type from Generation II. Umbreon is a pure Dark type from Generation II. They share the same evolution line.

Espeon vs Umbreon statistics

Espeon's base stat total is 525. Umbreon's is 525. Their totals are identical, which is rare for two different Pokemon.

Espeon wins in Special Attack and Speed. Umbreon wins in HP, Defense, and Special Defense. Attack come out even.

Stat radar

Stat-by-stat breakdown

Type matchup

Espeon is a pure Psychic type. Umbreon is a pure Dark type. They weather hits differently.

Physical profile

Espeon stands at 0.9 meters and weighs 26.5 kilograms. Umbreon is 1.0 meters tall and 27.0 kilograms. Umbreon is the taller of the two. Umbreon is heavier by 0.5 kilograms.

Espeon is found in urban habitats. Umbreon is found in urban habitats.

Evolution and origin

Both Espeon and Umbreon debuted in Generation II. They belong to the same evolution line but neither evolves directly into the other.

Move overlap

Espeon and Umbreon share 78 moves in common across all games. Espeon learns 27 moves that Umbreon cannot. Umbreon learns 25 moves that Espeon cannot.

Game availability

Both Espeon and Umbreon appear in 37 games, so you can catch and use both in a single playthrough of any of them.

Which one wins?

On base stats alone, the two are evenly matched. In an actual battle, the winner depends on moves, abilities, held items, levels, and who moves first. Base stats are a starting point, not the whole picture.

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