Vaporeon Best Moveset
130 HP at 110 Sp. Atk on Water with AbilityWater Absorb healing 25% when hit by Water moves. Held ItemLeftovers with NatureBold creates a bulky special attacker that outlasts opponents through recovery. The moveset fires special Water TermStab between Wish passes that heal teammates. Tera Fairy changes the defensive matchup without losing the bulk.
110 Special was solid in Gen I (Red & Blue) but Starmie was faster with Psychic STAB, and other Water-types had more versatile movepools. Vaporeon was decent but not distinctive.
Utility Moveset
- Rest
- Acid Armor
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Baton Pass plus Acid Armor made Vaporeon a key chain link in Gen II (Gold & Silver). Pass +2 Defense to a sweeper, and the opponent couldn't break through physically.
Best Moves
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Growth
- Surf
- Rest
- Acid Armor
Recommended Teammates
Water Absorb gave it free switch-ins against Water moves in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). Wish provided team healing that few other Pokemon could match.
Pivot Moveset
- Baton Pass
- Surf
- Substitute
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Wish passing was Vaporeon's calling card in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). 130 HP made Wish heal massive amounts when passed to teammates.
Wall Moveset
- Surf
- Ice Beam
- Wish
- Hidden Power Electric
Recommended Teammates
Wish plus Protect plus Scald was the defensive core in Gen V (Black & White). Scald's 30% burn chance punished physical attackers trying to break through.
Wall Moveset
- Scald
- Wish
- Ice Beam
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Same Wish formula but competition intensified in Gen VI (X & Y). Alomomola could pass larger Wishes with its higher HP.
Wall Moveset
- Wish
- Scald
- Protect
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Fell off in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Toxapex and other bulky Waters with better defensive typings took Vaporeon's team slot.
Wall Moveset
- Scald
- Wish
- Protect
- Heal Bell
Recommended Teammates
Same decline in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Pure Water with no secondary typing offered less defensive value than Water/Poison or Water/Fairy.
Wall Moveset
- Wish
- Scald
- Protect
- Heal Bell
Recommended Teammates
Three gens at the same level in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Vaporeon still functioned as a Wish passer but was never the best option.
Wall Moveset
- Scald
- Wish
- Ice Beam
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Vaporeon Weakness
Type-wise, Vaporeon takes extra damage from Electric and Grass. The Water typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Water Absorb grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Vaporeon's special bulk (base 95 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
What is Vaporeon Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Vaporeon
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemRocky Helmet NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Vaporeon View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake17-20% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Vaporeon View Moltres builds →Flamethrower9-10% U Turn10-11% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Vaporeon View Torkoal builds →Rapid Spin6-7% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Vaporeon View Incineroar builds →Knock Off15-18% Flare Blitz14-16% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Vaporeon View Pelipper builds →Hurricane17-20% U Turn6-8% | ||
Evolution
Vaporeon is one of 8 ways Eevee's chain can end. This one takes the item path, while the siblings go different directions. Breed through Eevee to get eggs. Vaporeon and Jolteon share the same 525 total stats, but they're distributed differently. Check the comparison below to see where each one specializes. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Vaporeon to get Eevee eggs (with patience) using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
How to Get Vaporeon
You'll want late-game access before hunting Vaporeon. Low spawn rates across 60 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
Where To Catch Vaporeon in SV
The path to Vaporeon starts with Eevee at Lv. 11-65 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch EeveeSouth Province (Area Two) - Near TownLv.11-30OverworldRate 6%West Province (Area Three) - Near TownLv.11-30OverworldRate 6%South Province (Area Two) - Olive GroveLv.11-30OverworldRate 3%
Step 2Vaporeon ✓Asado Desert - RiverLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%Casseroya Lake - LakeLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%Casseroya Lake - RiverLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area One) - RiverLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area Three) - LakeLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%Glaseado MountainLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area One) - LakeLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area One) - RiverLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Two) - LakeLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%South Paldean Sea - RiverLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Five) - LakeLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Five) - RiverLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Four) - LakeLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Four) - RiverLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area One) - LakeLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area One) - RiverLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Six) - LakeLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Six) - RiverLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%Tagtree Thicket - LakeLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%Tagtree Thicket - RiverLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area One) - RiverLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Three) - LakeLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.35-65OverworldRate 1%or evolve from Eevee (Step 1)
1 encounter spots for Vaporeon at moderate rates starting from endgame routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Vaporeon in LZA
- Step 1Catch EeveeWild Zone 19Lv.48-49OverworldLegends: Z-A
- Step 2Vaporeon ✓Wild Zone 20Lv.63-64OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Eevee (Step 1)
Vaporeon appears at decent spawn rates across 1 spots in late-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Vaporeon in PLA
Eevee is your first catch on the way to Vaporeon. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 2-55 across 3 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch EeveeHorseshoe PlainsLv.2-6GrassRate 15%Space-Time Distortion - Obsidian FieldlandsLv.25-40CaveRate 15%
Step 2Vaporeon ✓Space-Time Distortion - Cobalt CoastlandsLv.40-55CaveRate 15%or evolve from Eevee (Step 1)
Vaporeon can't be caught in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Transfer Eevee from Red & Blue, Yellow, or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Vaporeon in BDSP
Step 1Obtain EeveeLATER APPEARANCEfrom Red & BlueNot TradeableAppears in Red & Blue via Gift · Celadon City · Celadon Mansion rooftop, back entrance. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom YellowNot TradeableAppears in Yellow via Gift · Celadon City. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Gold & SilverNot TradeableAppears in Gold & Silver via Gift · Goldenrod City · Meet Bill in Ecruteak. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom CrystalNot TradeableAppears in Crystal via Gift · Goldenrod City · Gift from Bill. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom FireRed & LeafGreenNot TradeableAppears in FireRed & LeafGreen via Gift · Celadon City · Celadon Mansion Rooftop. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Trophy Garden. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Vaporeon ✓
Base Stats
The stat line revolves around HP. Percentage recovery gets extra mileage here. Sp. Atk backs it up, though Defense doesn't pull its weight. Worth 2 HP EVs on a medium-fast 1M XP curve to max out.
It lives close to water. Its long tail is ridged with a fin, which is often mistaken for a mermaid’s.
Vaporeon Guide
Vaporeon looks average on paper at 525 BST. But Water Absorb is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. B-Tier tank on our tier list.
Vaporeon gets Water Absorb and Hydration. But Water Absorb is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Vaporeon is a mixed attacker with base 65 Attack and 110 Sp. Atk. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. At base 65 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the tank role.
The core moveset is Scald, Wish, Ice Beam, and Protect. Scald leads at 0% usage. Scald provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Present since Red & Blue, Vaporeon appears in 22 games spanning 10 generations. Gen 1 originals like Vaporeon have the longest track record of availability in the series.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves