Umbreon ex Deck
0.1% of the meta · Updated September 8, 2026
Signature card
Umbreon ex
Shiny Super Rare
Strengths
- Dark Chase punishes benching ex attackers early, letting you pick off weakened targets for 2 points each.
- Greninja spread plus Pokémon Flute creates multiple damaged bench targets, enabling consecutive Dark Chase turns.
- Umbreon ex evolves directly from Eevee as a Stage 1, coming online quickly once Eevee is placed.
Weaknesses
- Losing an Umbreon ex gives the opponent 2 points, instantly threatening the 3-point win condition.ex KO
- Dark Chase requires bench damage to exist first; against clean boards the ability does nothing.Consistency
- Greninja is a Stage 2 — Poké Ball only finds Froakie; Greninja itself relies on draw to appear, making the setup fragile.Deckbuilding
- 30.9% win rate and 0.10% meta share indicate the deck loses most mirror-free matchups in practice.Matchup
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Est. 301 packs to collect all core cardsdetails
Core Cards
Key Moves & Abilities
Strategy Guide
Auto-generatedUmbreon ex uses its Dark Chase ability to drag damaged Benched Pokemon into the Active Spot, then finishes them with Darkness Fang to score points efficiently. The goal is to pre-damage multiple targets and chain knockouts faster than the opponent can respond.
Open by benching Eevee and using Professor's Research or Copycat to find Umbreon ex before evolving. In the mid-game, spread damage across the opponent's bench using Greninja or chip sources such as Pokemon Flute, then activate Dark Chase to pull damaged targets forward. Finishing turns involve Darkness Fang (80 damage) closing out weakened Pokemon and, when needed, Guzma to force a specific target Active. Darkrai ex provides a backup attacker when Umbreon ex is pressured.
Damage Math
Opponent's damaged Benched Pokemon forced Active via Dark Chase
pre-chip damage + Darkness Fang 80 = KO threshold varies by target HP
Effective only when target already has damage counters; otherwise 80 may not reach a KO
How to Play
Pre-damage the Bench Before Activating Dark Chase
Use Greninja's attacks or Pokémon Flute to place damage on multiple Benched Pokemon before you need Umbreon ex to attack. Once two or more targets carry damage, Dark Chase can chain knockouts across successive turns, scoring multiple points before the opponent can heal or retreat.
Set Up the Spread Engine with Greninja and Draw Support
Umbreon ex is Stage 1 and evolves directly from Eevee with no middle stage. Rare Candy in this deck accelerates the Froakie into Greninja Stage 2 line, not the Eevee line. Pair Professor's Research and Copycat to cycle through the deck quickly and find both Eevee and Froakie early.
Use Darkrai ex and Guzma as Closing Tools
When Umbreon ex is low on HP or the board requires a different angle, Darkrai ex steps in as a secondary darkness attacker. Guzma forces the opponent's Active to switch, complementing Dark Chase when you need a specific target Active rather than a damaged Benched one.
How to Beat This Deck
Keep Your Bench Clean to Nullify Dark Chase
Dark Chase only triggers when a Benched Pokemon already has damage. Avoid benching Pokemon that have taken chip damage, and use healing items when available to remove damage counters before Umbreon ex can exploit them. A clean bench makes the deck's primary ability completely inert.
Target Umbreon ex Directly for the 2-Point Swing
At 140 HP, Umbreon ex is not especially bulky for a Stage 1 ex. High-damage attackers that can reach 140 in one or two hits will score 2 points and put the Umbreon ex player on the back foot. Forcing them to use their second copy accelerates your path to 3 points.
Deny Froakie and Eevee Early to Stall Evolution
The deck relies on finding both Eevee (for Umbreon ex) and Froakie (for Greninja spread) in the early turns. Cards that disrupt the opponent's hand or bench limit, such as Mars or Red Card variants, can delay the spread-and-drag engine long enough to score points before it comes online.
Common Substitutions
Secondary attacker
- Darkrai ex:Primary flex attacker in the top build; provides a darkness attacker that doesn't rely on bench damage.
- Mega Absol ex:Appears in 26% of lists as a high-ceiling darkness threat when the Dark Chase engine alone is insufficient.
Bench damage source
- Greninja:Top-build spread option; requires Froakie drawn naturally since Poké Ball cannot search it.
Damage buffer / healing
- Giant Cape:Present in 39% of lists to add bulk and keep Umbreon ex alive longer against high-damage attackers.
- Lucky Ice Pop:Core in 74% of lists; heals chip damage and extends Umbreon ex's active turns.
Matchups
Threats — Weak Against
Based on type weakness analysis of core cards. View full matchup matrix →