Vaporeon's stats are solid on their own, but Water Absorb is what pushes it over the line. It heals when hit by Water moves. Only weak to Electric and Grass. Known as the Bubble Jet Pokemon.
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.
Its cell composition is similar to water molecules. As a result, it can’t be seen when it melts away into water.
Vaporeon Weakness
GoodType-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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Vaporeon to get Eevee eggs (with patience) from the Ground egg group.
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
Best Vaporeon Moveset
- Scald
- Wish
- Protect
- Flip Turn
Most of Vaporeon's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Hydro Pump and Surf, but Dark and Normal and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 special attacker with base 110 Sp. Atk. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — at base 65 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the tank role.
Vaporeon appears in 22 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Present since Red & Blue, Vaporeon appears in 22 games spanning 9 generations. Gen 1 originals like Vaporeon have the longest track record of availability in the series.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A