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 cells are composed of units much like water molecules. It lives close to water and is often mistaken for a mermaid.
Blending in with the water and erasing all signs of its presence, it patiently waits for its prey, fish 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 |
 Serperior Grass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vaporeon View Serperior builds →Leaf Storm 2x60-72% Solar Beam 2x56-66% Leaf Blade 2x60-72% Energy Ball 2x42-50% | ||
 Exeggutor GrassPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vaporeon View Exeggutor builds →Leaf Storm 2x92-108%KO Wood Hammer 2x96-113%KO Solar Beam 2x84-100%KO Energy Ball 2x63-75% | ||
 Decidueye GrassGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Iki Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vaporeon View Decidueye builds →Solar Beam 2x71-83% Leaf Blade 2x80-94% Energy Ball 2x53-63% Razor Leaf 2x50-59% | ||
 Meganium Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vaporeon View Meganium builds →Petal Dance 2x60-72% Solar Beam 2x60-72% Petal Blizzard 2x64-76% Energy Ball 2x46-54% | ||
 Leafeon Grass | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vaporeon View Leafeon builds →Solar Beam 2x47-56% Leaf Blade 2x82-97% Energy Ball 2x36-42% Giga Drain 2x30-35% | ||
In Sun & Moon, 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% | ||
Sun & Moon 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 218 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Captivate, Charm, Covet and 11 more.
Sun & Moon 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
Vaporeon best EVs are HP and Defense
Doubles Pivot Moveset
- Acid Armor
- Baton Pass
- Celebrate
- Scald
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Scald
- Wish
- Protect
- Heal Bell
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding's the move. Captivate and Charm give Vaporeon options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 7 types already covers a decent range on top of Hydro Pump and Muddy Water. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Vaporeon in Sun & Moon
Can't catch Vaporeon directly. Start with Eevee at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve through a special method. The 2-stage line from Eevee to Vaporeon is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Vaporeon in Sun & Moon
The path to Vaporeon starts with Eevee at Lv. 1-17 via walking and gift encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch EeveePaniola RanchMoonGift from NPC Lv.1 FacilityEarlyOne-timeNursery eggPaniola RanchSunGift from NPC Lv.1 FacilityEarlyOne-timeNursery eggRoute 4MoonGrass Lv.11-14 Route5%EarlyRoute 4SunGrass Lv.11-14 Route5%EarlyRoute 6 - NorthSunGrass Lv.14-17 Route5%EarlyRoute 6 - NorthMoonGrass Lv.14-17 Route5%EarlyRoute 6 - SouthSunGrass Lv.14-17 Route5%EarlyRoute 6 - SouthMoonGrass Lv.14-17 Route5%Early
Step 2Vaporeon ✓
Vaporeon Guide
In Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, 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