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.
Its cell structure is similar to water molecules. It melts into the water and becomes invisible.
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.
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.
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
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 NPCLv.5EarlyCityStarter choiceCeladon CityLet's Go EeveeGift from NPCLv.30MidCityCeladon CityLet's Go PikachuGift from NPCLv.30MidCityCHALLENGINGRoute 17Let's Go PikachuGrassLv.33-385%LateRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 17Let's Go EeveeGrassLv.33-385%LateRoute
Step 2Vaporeon ✓
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