Stats & Training
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.
Tests show that its cells closely resemble water molecules, which perhaps explains its ability to conceal its form while submerged. I believe the origins of mermaid folklore lie with this Pokémon.
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 |
In Legends: Arceus, Rotom deals 47-56% with Discharge.
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Leafeon Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Vaporeon View Leafeon builds →Knock Off23-27% | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Vaporeon View Rotom builds →Dark Pulse16-19% Discharge 2x47-56% Hex19-23% | ||
Legends: Arceus 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
Legends: Arceus Vaporeon Best Moveset
The physical wall spread is where Vaporeon earns its spot. Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, Bold nature for the right lean, and Wish handles sustain. Waterabsorb does the rest without needing a move slot.
Best Build
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
The offense anchors on Aqua Tail and Water Pulse, with Normal and Ice coverage and more adding reach. It's a workable movepool for Vaporeon that handles most situations. Aqua Tail and Double-Edge give it enough punch where it matters.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Vaporeon in Legends: Arceus
Vaporeon appears at decent spawn rates across 1 spots in mid-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 Legends: Arceus
Eevee is your first catch on the way to Vaporeon. You'll find walking encounters from walking across 3 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch EeveeHorseshoe PlainsGrassUncommonSpace-Time Distortion - Obsidian FieldlandsGrass DistortionUncommon
Step 2Vaporeon ✓Space-Time Distortion - Cobalt CoastlandsGrass DistortionUncommonor evolve from Eevee (Step 1)
Vaporeon Guide
In Legends: Arceus, 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. Scald with Leftovers is the standard set.
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 special attacker with base 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.
For Legends: Arceus, the core moveset is Scald, Wish, Blizzard, and Muddywater. Scald leads at 14% 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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves