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.
Its cell structure is similar to water molecules. It melts into the water and becomes invisible.
Its cell structure is similar to water molecules. It melts into the water and becomes invisible.
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 |
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Obtain MethodPower Plant Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vaporeon View Zapdos builds →Thunder 2x78-92% Thunderbolt 2x63-75% Thunder Shock 2x30-35% | ||
 Exeggutor GrassPsychic | C | |
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vaporeon View Venusaur builds →Power Whip 2x85-101%KO Petal Dance 2x71-83% Razor Leaf 2x40-47% Vine Whip 2x33-40% | ||
 Tangela Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vaporeon View Tangela builds →Power Whip 2x63-75% Vine Whip 2x25-29% Mega Drain 2x25-29% Absorb 2x14-16% | ||
 Parasect BugGrass | C | |
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Tapu Koko deals 80-94% with Thunderbolt.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Vaporeon View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt 2x80-94% Volt Switch 2x63-74% Dazzling Gleam36-42% | ||
 Kartana GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Vaporeon View Kartana builds →Knock Off19-23% | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemColbur Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Vaporeon View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x33-39% Hex15-18% | ||
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee 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
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Vaporeon Best Moveset
Click Baton Pass, bring in a teammate, repeat. Vaporeon's pivot game is backed by Normaliumz for extra utility and max HP and Defense EVs. Waterabsorb works in the background while utility options covers bad matchups.
Best Build
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
The level-up pool tells the story here. Vaporeon learns Hydro Pump and Blizzard naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Normal and Fighting coverage and more extends the reach beyond that.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Vaporeon in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
Vaporeon doesn't appear wild. Catch Eevee instead, it shows up at moderate rates. Evolve it through a special method to get Vaporeon. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Vaporeon in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
Eevee is your first catch on the way to Vaporeon. You'll find gift and walking encounters from Lv. 5-38 across 5 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch EeveePallet TownLet's Go EeveeGift from NPC Lv.5 CityEarlyStarter choiceCeladon CityLet's Go EeveeGift from NPC Lv.30 CityMidCeladon CityLet's Go PikachuGift from NPC Lv.30 CityMidRoute 17Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.33-38 Route5%LateRoute 17Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.33-38 Route5%Late
Step 2Vaporeon ✓
Vaporeon Guide
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Vaporeon looks average on paper at 525 BST. But Water Absorb is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier tank on our tier list. Acidarmor with Normaliumz 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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, the core moveset is Acidarmor, Baton Pass, Celebrate, and Scald. Acidarmor leads at 22% 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