>>36145631Umbreon is probably partially based on the Western black cat superstition (the Eastern superstition considers them good luck), which have typically been looked upon as a symbol of evil omens, specifically being suspected of being the familiars of witches, and other spooky magical shit.
It even learns 'magic' (ie; psychic type) moves such as psychic, dream eater and guard swap, connecting the idea that Umbreon can be seen as some kind of familiar.
It may not be evil, but it does state that it strikes fear in the hearts of anyone who witnesses the glow of its rings.
