RU Umbreon

[aVocado]

[OVERVIEW]

Umbreon is one of the premier clerics in RU thanks to its access to both Wish and Heal Bell, in addition to its incredible 95 / 110 / 130 bulk, which allows it to check a variety of threats such as Nidoqueen, Swellow, Doublade, Venusaur, and Sharpedo. Furthermore, its access to Foul Play can be a detriment to the physical attackers that try to come in and use Umbreon for setup, so Pokemon like Flygon and Escavalier have to be careful about taking STAB Foul Play, as it can 2HKO them. That being said, Pokemon like Calm Mind Reuniclus, Florges, and Curse Snorlax take very little from it and can use Umbreon as setup fodder. In addition, its weakness to Fighting is bothersome with Heracross and Pangoro being very threatening to Umbreon and defensive teams in general.

[SET]
name: Cleric
move 1: Wish
move 2: Protect
move 3: Heal Bell / Toxic
move 4: Foul Play
item: Leftovers
ability: Synchronize
nature: Calm
evs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Wish is the biggest reason to use Umbreon, as it lets it heal itself and teammates that need it, along with Protect, which guarantees that Umbreon gets recovery from Wish alongside passive recovery from Leftovers, gives the enemy an extra round of Toxic damage if they're poisoned, and scouts for moves and Choice-locked Pokemon. Heal Bell is a good option to get rid of harmful status for Umbreon and its team, but Toxic can be used over Heal Bell if it's not needed, as it can allow Umbreon to cripple bulky Pokemon such as Slowbro and Milotic, which it otherwise wouldn't be able to. Foul Play is the only way that Umbreon can do any meaningful damage, so it's chosen as the fourth move.

Set Details
========

Maximum HP and Special Defense investment is used to maximize Umbreon's special bulk and let it check threats such as Nidoqueen and Swellow. However, a physically defensive spread is a viable option to let Umbreon act as a better check to the likes of Honchkrow, Flygon, and Bruxish. Leftovers is used for passive recovery and goes really well with Protect. Synchronize is the only ability worth using, as inflicting the same status to the foe is more helpful, and it also synergizes with Heal Bell.

Usage Tips
========

Use Umbreon to check threats such as Nidoqueen, Swellow, Doublade, and Sharpedo throughout the game while utilizing Wish to heal Umbreon as well as pass it to other teammates that need it. However, be careful when using the Wish + Protect combination when healing Umbreon, as your opponent could easily see the Protect coming and take advantage of it by gaining momentum or setting up. Heal Bell only has 8 PP, so use it conservatively. For example, if you have a Pokemon that is burned but doesn't mind the Attack drop, saving Heal Bell for when other Pokemon get poisoned or burned might be better.

Team Options
========

Doublade has good synergy with Umbreon, as it can switch into Fairy-, Fighting-, and Bug-type Pokemon such as Florges, Heracross, and Escavalier and appreciates Umbreon's Wish and Heal Bell support, as well as Umbreon's ability to switch into the special attacks that Doublade can't take very well. Nidoqueen can set up Stealth Rock and Toxic Spikes and is also able to check the Fairy-, Fighting-, and Bug-type attacks and Pokemon that Umbreon's weak against while appreciating the Wish support and Umbreon's ability to switch into Psychic- and Ice-type attacks. Mantine and Gligar are also good teammates for the nice synergy that they provide, and they can also provide support with Defog. Diancie can pack Heal Bell to allow Umbreon to carry another move and benefits from the Wish support. In general, any bulky Pokemon that appreciates Wish or Heal Bell support, such as Kommo-o and Chesnaught despite their shared Fairy weakness; Gigalith, Rhyperior, and Snorlax despite their shared Fighting weakness; and Bronzong, Calm Mind Slowbro, and Escavalier, can be a nice option for a teammate.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Moonlight on the cleric set instead of Protect is an option to not have Umbreon waste two turns by using Wish + Protect and instead just heal up. Taunt + Moonlight alongside Toxic with 44 Speed EVs to outspeed Mantine can allow Umbreon to check and beat a number of Pokemon like Reuniclus, Cresselia, Curse Snorlax, Slowbro, Milotic, and Mantine. Screech is an option on the cleric set instead of Heal Bell to let it reliably beat Reuniclus, Slowbro, and Snorlax.


Checks and Counters
===================

**Fighting-types**: Heracross, Toxicroak, Kommo-o, and Pangoro all don't take that much damage from Foul Play and can KO Umbreon with their STAB Fighting-type moves. Drain Punch Chesnaught can also use Leech Seed and Drain Punch to slowly wear down Umbreon. Virizion has Justified to get an Attack boost from Foul Play and can set up with Swords Dance and KO Umbreon with Close Combat.

**Bug-types**: Bug-types such as Yanmega, Galvantula, Araquanid, Golisopod, and Escavalier all have super effective STAB attacks that can KO Umbreon, but the last two have to be wary of Foul Play, as it can do a lot of damage.

**Fairy-types**: Gardevoir packs a super effective Moonblast that can 2HKO Umbreon, but keep in mind that without Choice Specs or Life Orb, it only has a 7.4% chance to 2HKO. Comfey can use Taunt and Calm Mind to set up in front of Umbreon without much effort and beat it. Florges with Calm Mind can also set up on Umbreon, but its Moonblast is very weak without boosts and fails to 2HKO specially defensive Umbreon. The same applies for Diancie.

 

[aVocado]

col49 went over the analysis on discord and qc approved it

edit: Arifeen 2/3'd this on PS

edit 2: this is written and ready for the 3rd check, but I'm not really sure about the overview since I feel it portrays Umbreon as a bad Pokemon even though its one of the best in the tier.. any thoughts are appreciated

 

[EonX]

Hm, you mention in OO that Umbreon has a couple of tools to get around the likes of Cresselia, Snorlax, and Slowbro, but maybe also include that in the Overview to show that Umbreon has some tools for these threats should its team be rather weak to them already despite normally losing to them itself. Also might note that Moonlight variants are a bit more viable on balance teams since they don't always suck momentum.

Looks good otherwise. Not sure how else to help with the Overview other than to maybe fit in Foul Play being a huge factor in Umbreon beating Doublade before being taken out by boosted Iron Heads.

QC Approved 3/3

 

[aVocado]

Hm, you mention in OO that Umbreon has a couple of tools to get around the likes of Cresselia, Snorlax, and Slowbro, but maybe also include that in the Overview to show that Umbreon has some tools for these threats should its team be rather weak to them already despite normally losing to them itself. Also might note that Moonlight variants are a bit more viable on balance teams since they don't always suck momentum.

Looks good otherwise. Not sure how else to help with the Overview other than to maybe fit in Foul Play being a huge factor in Umbreon beating Doublade before being taken out by boosted Iron Heads.

QC Approved 3/3

I kinda want taunt in the overview myself since it does give umby a really great tool to beat mons he otherwise wouldn't but other qc members disagree, and also it would be consistent with other analyses to not mention moves in overview that arent on the main set, so i'm not gonna include it

the bit about moonlight is in OO already

I also fixed overview a bit and it looks a lot better now

thanks~ this is ready for gp

 

[Sobi]

additions
removals

amcheck

[OVERVIEW]

Umbreon is one of the premier clerics in the tier thanks to its access to both Wish and Heal Bell, in addition to incredible 95 / 110 / 130 bulk defenses, (bulk=HP/Def/SpD, defenses=Def/SpD) which allows it to check a variety of threats such as Nidoqueen, Swellow, Doublade, Venusaur, and Sharpedo. Furthermore, its access to Foul Play can be a detriment to physical attackers trying to come in and use Umbreon for setup, so Pokemon like Flygon and Escavalier have to be careful about taking STAB Foul Play, (AC) as it can 2HKO them. That being said, Pokemon like Calm Mind Reuniclus, Florges, and Curse Snorlax take very little from it and can use Umbreon as set up setup fodder. In addition, its weakness to Fighting is bothersome with Heracross and Pangoro being very potent against Umbreon and defensive teams in general.

[SET]
name: Cleric
move 1: Wish
move 2: Protect
move 3: Heal Bell / Toxic
move 4: Foul Play
item: Leftovers
ability: Synchronize
nature: Calm
evs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Wish is the biggest reason to use this specific Umbreon, (AC) (there's only one set so there's nothing specific about it) as it lets it heal itself and patch up teammates'(remove apo.) who that need it, along with Protect, (AC) which guarantees Umbreon receiving Wish alongside a 6% passive recovery from Leftovers, while also giving gives the enemy an extra round of Toxic if they're poisoned, (AC) and scouts as well as scouting for moves and Choice-locked Pokemon (flow). Heal Bell is a good option to get rid of harmful status for Umbreon and its team, but Toxic can be used over it if it's not needed, as it can allow Umbreon to cripple bulky Pokemon such as Slowbro and Milotic, (AC) which it otherwise wouldn't be able to. Foul Play is the only way Umbreon would do any meaningful damage, so it's chosen as the fourth move of choice.

Set Details
========

A specially defensive spread is used to maximize Umbreon's Special Defense and let it check threats such as Nidoqueen and Swellow. Although However, a physically defensive spread is a viable option to let Umbreon act as a better check to the likes of Honchkrow, Flygon, and Bruxish. Leftovers is used for passive 6% recovery and it goes really well with Protect. Synchronize is the only ability worth using, as inflicting the same status to the opponent foe is more helpful and . (RP) it also goes well with Heal Bell (consider a different phrase because you used this in the previous sentence).

Usage Tips
========

Use Umbreon to check threats such as Nidoqueen, Swellow, Doublade, and Sharpedo throughout the game, (RC) while utilizing Wish to heal Umbreon as well as pass it to other teammates that need it. However, be careful when using the Wish + Protect combination, as it could be telegraphed manipulated and the opponent foe could use the free turn of Protect to set up or gain momentum. (remove line break) Heal Bell only has 8 PP, (AC) so use it conservatively. For example, (AC) if you have a Pokemon who's that is burned but doesn't mind the Attack drop, then saving Heal Bell for when other Pokemon get poisoned or burned might be better.

Team Options
========

Doublade has good synergy with Umbreon, (AC) as it can switch into Fairy-, Fighting-, and Bug-type Pokemon such as Florges, Heracross, and Escavalier and appreciates Umbreon's Wish and Heal Bell support, and as well as the ability to switch into special attacks that Doublade can't take very well. Nidoqueen could set up Stealth Rock and Toxic Spikes and is also able to check the Fairy-, Fighting-, and Bug-type attacks and Pokemon that Umbreon's weak against while appreciating the Wish support and Umbreon's ability to switch into Psychic- (AH) and Ice-type attacks. Mantine and Gligar are also good teammates for the nice synergy they provide, and they can also provide support with Defog. Diancie can pack Heal Bell which could to free allow Umbreon to carry another move, (RC) while benefiting and benefits from the Wish support. In general, any bulky Pokemon that appreciates Wish or Heal Bell support could be a nice option for a teammate. These could include Kommo-o, Chesnaught (despite the shared Fairy weakness), Gigalith, Rhyperior, Snorlax (also despite the Fighting weakness), Bronzong, Calm Mind Slowbro, and or Escavalier to name a few.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Moonlight on the cleric set instead of Protect is an option to not take up momentum by having to waste 2 two turns to use Wish + Protect and instead just heal up outright. Taunt + Moonlight alongside Toxic with some Speed investment 44 EVs to outspeed Mantine (44 EVs) can allow it to check and beat a number of Pokemon like Reuniclus, Cresselia, Curse Snorlax, Slowbro, Milotic, and Mantine. Screech is an option on the cleric set instead of Heal Bell to let it reliably beat Reuniclus, Slowbro, and Snorlax. (AP)


Checks and Counters
===================

**Fighting-types**: Heracross, Toxicroak, Kommo-o, and Pangoro all don't take that much damage from Foul Play and could KO Umbreon with their STAB Fighting-type moves. Drain Punch Chesnaught that packs Drain Punch can also use Leech Seed in addition to and Drain Punch to slowly whither wear down (this is what whither means lol) Umbreon. Virizion has Justified to get an Attack boost from Foul Play and can set up with Swords Dance and KO Umbreon with Close Combat.

**Bug-types**: Bug-types such as Yanmega, Galvantula, Araquanid, Golisopod, and Escavalier all have super-(RH)effective STAB attacks that could KO Umbreon, but the latter two have to be wary of Foul Play, (AC) as it can do a lot of damage.

**Fairy-types**: Gardevoir packs a super-(RH)effective Moonblast that could 2HKO Umbreon, but keep in mind that without Choice Specs or Life Orb, (AC) it only has a 7.4% chance to 2HKO. Comfey can use Taunt and Calm Mind to set up in front of Umbreon without much effort and beat it. Florges with Calm Mind can also set up in front of on (repetition) Umbreon, but its Moonblast is very weak without boosts and fails to 2HKO specially defensive Umbreon. The same applies for Diancie.

 

[lotiasite]

hi, amcheck, wait for GP before implementing

amcheck

[OVERVIEW]

Umbreon is one of the premier clerics in the tier thanks to its access to both Wish and Heal Bell, (RC) in addition to incredible 95 / 110 / 130 defenses bulk, which allows it to check a variety of threats such as Nidoqueen, Swellow, Doublade, Venusaur, and Sharpedo. Furthermore, its access to Foul Play can be a detriment to physical attackers trying to come in and use Umbreon for setup, so Pokemon like Flygon and Escavalier have to be careful about taking STAB Foul Play, (AC) as it can 2HKO them. That being said, Pokemon like Calm Mind Reuniclus, Florges, and Curse Snorlax take very little from it and can use Umbreon as set(remove space)up fodder. In addition, its weakness to Fighting is bothersome with Heracross and Pangoro being very potent against Umbreon and defensive teams in general.

[SET]
name: Cleric
move 1: Wish
move 2: Protect
move 3: Heal Bell / Toxic
move 4: Foul Play
item: Leftovers
ability: Synchronize
nature: Calm
evs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Wish is the biggest reason to use this specific (it's the only set) Umbreon, (AC) as it lets it heal itself and patch up teammates' who teammates that need it,(RC).(AP) (breaking up the sentence cause it's really long and sounds awkward) along with Protect which Along with Protect, (AC) it guarantees Umbreon receiving Wish alongside a 6% passive recovery from Leftovers, (RC) while also giving the enemy an extra round of Toxic if they're poisoned as well as scouting for moves and Choice-locked Pokemon. Heal Bell is a good option to get rid of harmful status for Umbreon and its team, but Toxic can be used over it if it's not needed, as it Toxic (may seem vague with heal bell//toxic) can allow Umbreon to cripple bulky Pokemon such as Slowbro and Milotic, (AC) which it otherwise wouldn't be able to. Foul Play is the only way Umbreon would do any meaningful damage, so it's chosen as the fourth move of choice.

Set Details
========

A specially defensive spread is used to maximize Umbreon's Special Defense and lets it check threats such as Nidoqueen and Swellow.(RP), (AC) although, (RC) a physically defensive spread is a viable option to let Umbreon act as a better check to the likes of Honchkrow, Flygon, and Bruxish. Leftovers is used for passive 6% recovery and it goes really well with Protect. Synchronize is the only ability worth using, as inflicting the same status to the opponent foe is more helpful. (more helpful than what?) It also goes well with Heal Bell.

Usage Tips
========

Use Umbreon to check threats such as Nidoqueen, Swellow, Doublade, and Sharpedo throughout the game, (RC) while utilizing Wish to heal Umbreon as well as pass it to other teammates that need it. However, be careful when using the Wish + Protect combination, as it could be telegraphed noted (telegraphed doesn't really make sense here), (AC) and the opponent could use the free turn of Protect to set up or gain momentum. (removed the paragraph break here) Heal Bell only has 8 PP, (AC) so use it conservatively.(RP);(SC) for example, (AC) if you have a Pokemon who's that's burned but doesn't mind the Attack drop, then saving Heal Bell for when other Pokemon get poisoned or burned statused might be better.

Team Options
========

Doublade has good synergy with Umbreon, (AC) as it can switch into Fairy-, Fighting-, and Bug-type Pokemon such as Florges, Heracross, and Escavalier and appreciates Umbreon's Wish and Heal Bell support, (RC) and along with Umbreon's the ability to switch into the special attacks that Doublade can't take very well. Nidoqueen could set up Stealth Rock and Toxic Spikes and is also able to check the Fairy-, Fighting-, and Bug-type attacks and (nidoqueen isnt checking attacks) Pokemon that Umbreon's weak against while appreciating the Wish support and Umbreon's ability to switch into Psychic-(AH) and Ice-type attacks. Mantine and Gligar are also good teammates for the nice synergy they provide, and they can also provide support with Defog. Diancie can pack Heal Bell, (AC) which could free allow Umbreon to carry another move, while benefiting from the Wish support. In general, any bulky Pokemon that appreciates Wish or Heal Bell support could be a nice option for a teammate.(RP);(SC) these could include Kommo-o, Chesnaught (despite the shared Fairy weakness), Gigalith, Rhyperior, Snorlax (also despite the Fighting weakness), Bronzong, Calm Mind Slowbro, and Escavalier to name a few.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Moonlight on the Cleric set (it's the only set, so it's implied) instead of Protect is an option to not take up momentum by having to waste 2 two turns to Wish + Protect and instead just heal up outright. Taunt + Moonlight alongside Toxic with 44 Speed EVs some Speed investment to outspeed Mantine (44 EVs) can allow it to check and beat a number of Pokemon like Reuniclus, Cresselia, Curse Snorlax, Slowbro, Milotic, and Mantine. Screech is an option on the Cleric set instead of Heal Bell to let it reliably beat Reuniclus, Slowbro, and Snorlax. (AP)


Checks and Counters
===================

**Fighting-types**: Heracross, Toxicroak, Kommo-o, and Pangoro all don't take that much damage from Foul Play and could KO Umbreon with their STAB Fighting-type moves. Chesnaught that packs Drain Punch can also use Leech Seed in addition to Drain Punch to slowly whither whittle (not what whither means) Umbreon. Virizion has Justified to get an Attack boost from Foul Play and can set up with Swords Dance and KO Umbreon with Close Combat.

**Bug-types**: Bug-types such as Yanmega, Galvantula, Araquanid, Golisopod, and Escavalier all have super-(RH)effective STAB attacks that could KO Umbreon, but the latter two have to be wary of Foul Play, (AC) as it can do a lot of damage.

**Fairy-types**: Gardevoir packs a super-(RH)effective Moonblast that could 2HKO Umbreon, but keep in mind without Choice Specs or Life Orb it only has a 7.4% chance to 2HKO. Comfey can use Taunt and Calm Mind to set up in front of Umbreon without much effort and beat it. Florges with Calm Mind can also set up in front of Umbreon, but its Moonblast is very weak without boosts and fails to 2HKO specially defensive Umbreon. The same applies for Diancie.

rip, sniped barely by sobi :(

 

[dhelmise]

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[OVERVIEW]

Umbreon is one of the premier clerics in the tier RU thanks to its access to both Wish and Heal Bell, in addition to its incredible 95 / 110 / 130 bulk, which allows it to check a variety of threats such as Nidoqueen, Swellow, Doublade, Venusaur, and Sharpedo. Furthermore, its access to Foul Play can be a detriment to the physical attackers trying that try to come in and use Umbreon for setup, so Pokemon like Flygon and Escavalier have to be careful about taking STAB Foul Play, as it can 2HKO them. That being said, Pokemon like Calm Mind Reuniclus, Florges, and Curse Snorlax take very little from it and can use Umbreon as setup fodder. In addition, its weakness to Fighting is bothersome with Heracross and Pangoro being very potent against Umbreon and defensive teams in general.

[SET]
name: Cleric
move 1: Wish
move 2: Protect
move 3: Heal Bell / Toxic
move 4: Foul Play
item: Leftovers
ability: Synchronize
nature: Calm
evs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Wish is the biggest reason to use Umbreon, as it lets it heal itself and teammates that need it, along with Protect, which guarantees Umbreon receiving recovery from Wish alongside a 6% passive recovery from Leftovers, gives the enemy an extra round of Toxic damage if they're poisoned, and scouts for moves and Choice-locked Pokemon (flow). Heal Bell is a good option to get rid of harmful status for Umbreon and its team, but Toxic can be used over it Heal Bell if it's not needed, as it can allow Umbreon to cripple bulky Pokemon such as Slowbro and Milotic, which it otherwise wouldn't be able to. Foul Play is the only way that Umbreon would can do any meaningful damage, so it's chosen as the fourth move of choice (implied by "chosen as").

Set Details
========

A specially defensive spread Maximum HP and Special Defense investment (this is a subjective change, but i made it to prevent the repetitive sound of the sentence in "a specially defensive spread is used to maximize umbreon's special defense") is used to maximize Umbreon's Special Defense special bulk and let it check threats such as Nidoqueen and Swellow. However, a physically defensive spread is a viable option to let Umbreon act as a better check to the likes of Honchkrow, Flygon, and Bruxish. Leftovers is used for passive 6% (passive implies a small amount already) recovery and it goes really well with Protect. Synchronize is the only ability worth using, as inflicting the same status to the foe is more helpful, (AC) and it also synergizes with Heal Bell.

Usage Tips
========

Use Umbreon to check threats such as Nidoqueen, Swellow, Doublade, and Sharpedo throughout the game while utilizing Wish to heal Umbreon as well as pass it to other teammates that need it. However, be careful when using the Wish + Protect combination when healing Umbreon, as your opponent could easily see the Protect coming and take advantage of it by gaining momentum or setting up. Heal Bell only has 8 PP, so use it conservatively. For example, if you have a Pokemon that is burned but doesn't mind the Attack drop, saving Heal Bell for when other Pokemon get poisoned or burned might be better.

Team Options
========

Doublade has good synergy with Umbreon, as it can switch into Fairy-, Fighting-, and Bug-type Pokemon such as Florges, Heracross, and Escavalier and appreciates Umbreon's Wish and Heal Bell support, as well as the Umbreon's ability to switch into the special attacks that Doublade can't take very well. Nidoqueen could can set up Stealth Rock and Toxic Spikes and is also able to check the Fairy-, Fighting-, and Bug-type attacks and Pokemon that Umbreon's weak against while appreciating the Wish support and Umbreon's ability to switch into Psychic- and Ice-type attacks. Mantine and Gligar are also good teammates for the nice synergy that they provide, and they can also provide support with Defog. Diancie can pack Heal Bell to allow Umbreon to carry another move and benefits from the Wish support. In general, any bulky Pokemon that appreciates Wish or Heal Bell support, (AC)such as Kommo-o and Chesnaught despite their shared Fairy weakness; Gigalith, Rhyperior, and Snorlax despite their shared Fighting weakness; and Bronzong, Calm Mind Slowbro, and Escavalier, (AC) could can be a nice option for a teammate. These could include Kommo-o, Chesnaught (despite the shared Fairy weakness), Gigalith, Rhyperior, Snorlax (also despite the Fighting weakness), Bronzong, Calm Mind Slowbro, or Escavalier to name a few. (RP)

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Moonlight on the cleric set instead of Protect is an option to have Umbreon not take up momentum by having to waste two turns to use Wish + Protect and instead just heal up. Taunt + Moonlight alongside Toxic with 44 Speed EVs to outspeed Mantine can allow it Umbreon to check and beat a number of Pokemon like Reuniclus, Cresselia, Curse Snorlax, Slowbro, Milotic, and Mantine. Screech is an option on the cleric set instead of Heal Bell to let it reliably beat Reuniclus, Slowbro, and Snorlax.


Checks and Counters
===================

**Fighting-types**: Heracross, Toxicroak, Kommo-o, and Pangoro all don't take that much damage from Foul Play and could can KO Umbreon with their STAB Fighting-type moves. Drain Punch Chesnaught can also use Leech Seed and Drain Punch to slowly wear down Umbreon. Virizion has Justified to get an Attack boost from Foul Play and can set up with Swords Dance and KO Umbreon with Close Combat.

**Bug-types**: Bug-types such as Yanmega, Galvantula, Araquanid, Golisopod, and Escavalier all have super effective STAB attacks that could can KO Umbreon, but the latter last (former and latter are only used when referring to two things) two have to be wary of Foul Play, as it can do a lot of damage.

**Fairy-types**: Gardevoir packs a super effective Moonblast that could can 2HKO Umbreon, but keep in mind that without Choice Specs or Life Orb, it only has a 7.4% chance to 2HKO. Comfey can use Taunt and Calm Mind to set up in front of Umbreon without much effort and beat it. Florges with Calm Mind can also set up on Umbreon, but its Moonblast is very weak without boosts and fails to 2HKO specially defensive Umbreon. The same applies for Diancie.

GP 1/2

Sobi lotiasite I didn't go over either of your checks because Arikado already implemented Sobi's, and both of your checks are near identical.

 

[Winry]

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[OVERVIEW]

Umbreon is one of the premier clerics in RU thanks to its access to both Wish and Heal Bell, in addition to its incredible 95 / 110 / 130 bulk, which allows it to check a variety of threats such as Nidoqueen, Swellow, Doublade, Venusaur, and Sharpedo. Furthermore, its access to Foul Play can be a detriment to the physical attackers that try to come in and use Umbreon for setup, so Pokemon like Flygon and Escavalier have to be careful about taking STAB Foul Play, as it can 2HKO them. That being said, Pokemon like Calm Mind Reuniclus, Florges, and Curse Snorlax take very little from it and can use Umbreon as setup fodder. In addition, its weakness to Fighting is bothersome with Heracross and Pangoro being very potent against threatening to Umbreon and defensive teams in general.

[SET]
name: Cleric
move 1: Wish
move 2: Protect
move 3: Heal Bell / Toxic
move 4: Foul Play
item: Leftovers
ability: Synchronize
nature: Calm
evs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Wish is the biggest reason to use Umbreon, as it lets it heal itself and teammates that need it, along with Protect, which guarantees that Umbreon gets recovery from Wish alongside passive recovery from Leftovers, gives the enemy an extra round of Toxic damage if they're poisoned, and scouts for moves and Choice-locked Pokemon. Heal Bell is a good option to get rid of harmful status for Umbreon and its team, but Toxic can be used over Heal Bell if it's not needed, as it can allow Umbreon to cripple bulky Pokemon such as Slowbro and Milotic, which it otherwise wouldn't be able to. Foul Play is the only way that Umbreon can do any meaningful damage, so it's chosen as the fourth move.

Set Details
========

Maximum HP and Special Defense investment is used to maximize Umbreon's special bulk and let it check threats such as Nidoqueen and Swellow. However, a physically defensive spread is a viable option to let Umbreon act as a better check to the likes of Honchkrow, Flygon, and Bruxish. Leftovers is used for passive recovery and goes really well with Protect. Synchronize is the only ability worth using, as inflicting the same status to the foe is more helpful, and it also synergizes with Heal Bell.

Usage Tips
========

Use Umbreon to check threats such as Nidoqueen, Swellow, Doublade, and Sharpedo throughout the game while utilizing Wish to heal Umbreon as well as pass it to other teammates that need it. However, be careful when using the Wish + Protect combination when healing Umbreon, as your opponent could easily see the Protect coming and take advantage of it by gaining momentum or setting up. Heal Bell only has 8 PP, so use it conservatively. For example, if you have a Pokemon that is burned but doesn't mind the Attack drop, saving Heal Bell for when other Pokemon get poisoned or burned might be better.

Team Options
========

Doublade has good synergy with Umbreon, as it can switch into Fairy-, Fighting-, and Bug-type Pokemon such as Florges, Heracross, and Escavalier and appreciates Umbreon's Wish and Heal Bell support, as well as Umbreon's ability to switch into the special attacks that Doublade can't take very well. Nidoqueen can set up Stealth Rock and Toxic Spikes and is also able to check the Fairy-, Fighting-, and Bug-type attacks and Pokemon that Umbreon's weak against while appreciating the Wish support and Umbreon's ability to switch into Psychic- and Ice-type attacks. Mantine and Gligar are also good teammates for the nice synergy that they provide, and they can also provide support with Defog. Diancie can pack Heal Bell to allow Umbreon to carry another move and benefits from the Wish support. In general, any bulky Pokemon that appreciates Wish or Heal Bell support, such as Kommo-o and Chesnaught despite their shared Fairy weakness; Gigalith, Rhyperior, and Snorlax despite their shared Fighting weakness; and Bronzong, Calm Mind Slowbro, and Escavalier, can be a nice option for a teammate.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Moonlight on the cleric set instead of Protect is an option to not have Umbreon not take up momentum by having to waste two turns to use by using Wish + Protect and instead just heal up. Taunt + Moonlight alongside Toxic with 44 Speed EVs to outspeed Mantine can allow Umbreon to check and beat a number of Pokemon like Reuniclus, Cresselia, Curse Snorlax, Slowbro, Milotic, and Mantine. Screech is an option on the cleric set instead of Heal Bell to let it reliably beat Reuniclus, Slowbro, and Snorlax.


Checks and Counters
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**Fighting-types**: Heracross, Toxicroak, Kommo-o, and Pangoro all don't take that much damage from Foul Play and can KO Umbreon with their STAB Fighting-type moves. Drain Punch Chesnaught can also use Leech Seed and Drain Punch to slowly wear down Umbreon. Virizion has Justified to get an Attack boost from Foul Play and can set up with Swords Dance and KO Umbreon with Close Combat.

**Bug-types**: Bug-types such as Yanmega, Galvantula, Araquanid, Golisopod, and Escavalier all have super effective STAB attacks that can KO Umbreon, but the last two have to be wary of Foul Play, as it can do a lot of damage.

**Fairy-types**: Gardevoir packs a super effective Moonblast that can 2HKO Umbreon, but keep in mind that without Choice Specs or Life Orb, it only has a 7.4% chance to 2HKO. Comfey can use Taunt and Calm Mind to set up in front of Umbreon without much effort and beat it. Florges with Calm Mind can also set up on Umbreon, but its Moonblast is very weak without boosts and fails to 2HKO specially defensive Umbreon. The same applies for Diancie.

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[Rakan]

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