Umbreon vs Sylveon: Which Is Better?

Quick answer: it's a close call — Umbreon and Sylveon are evenly matched. Full breakdown below.

Umbreon
#197
Umbreon
Dark
Moonlight Pokémon
Sylveon
#700
Sylveon
Fairy
Intertwining Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

95 HP 95
65 Attack 65
110 Defense 65
60 Sp. Atk 110
130 Sp. Def 130
65 Speed 60
525 Total (BST) 525

Umbreon wins 2 stats, Sylveon wins 1 stat, 3 tied.

Umbreon attacking Sylveon

0.5x

Not very effective

Sylveon attacking Umbreon

2x

Super effective!

Physical Attributes

 UmbreonSylveon
Height1.0m1.0m
Weight27.0kg23.5kg

Verdict: Which Is Better?

It's a close call. Umbreon and Sylveon are evenly matched on base stats. Pick Sylveon if you want the stronger attacker, or Umbreon for more bulk.

Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Umbreon is outside the usage rankings, Sylveon is ranked #105 (on 0.1% of teams).

Verdict is computed from base stats and type effectiveness only — abilities, movepools, and format rules can change the picture in real battles.

Umbreon vs Sylveon — FAQ

Is Umbreon better than Sylveon?

This is a close matchup — Umbreon and Sylveon are evenly matched on base stats. The better pick depends on the role your team needs.

Who would win a battle, Umbreon or Sylveon?

Sylveon has the type advantage — it deals 2x damage while taking 0.5x in return. Umbreon is faster (65 vs 60 base Speed) and usually moves first.

Does Umbreon or Sylveon have better stats?

They tie on base stat total at 525. Umbreon wins 2 individual stats, Sylveon wins 1. Umbreon is bulkier, while Sylveon hits harder.

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