Vaporeon (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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Pokémon
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Vaporeon (disambiguation).
Vaporeon
Bubble Jet Pokémon
シャワーズ
Showers
#0134
Vaporeon



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Water Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Water Absorb Cacophony
Cacophony
Hydration
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
87.5% male, 12.5% female
Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Field
Hatch time
35 cycles
Height
3'03" 1.0 m
Vaporeon
0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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Weight
63.9 lbs. 29.0 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
196
Gen. I-IV
Unknown
IV
184
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 2
Vaporeon
2
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
Blue
Base friendship
70
External Links

Vaporeon (Japanese: シャワーズ Showers) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves from Eevee when exposed to a Water Stone.

It is one of Eevee's final forms, the others being Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, and Sylveon.

Biology

 
A Vaporeon melting into water molecules

Vaporeon is a Pokémon that shares physical traits with both aquatic and land animals. Vaporeon's body is light blue with a dark blue marking around its head and a spiky ridge down its spine. It has black eyes and a tiny black nose. There is a white fin encircling its neck and three fins with cream-colored webbing on its head. Two of these fins are on either side of its head, similar to ears; and one is directly on top of its head, resembling a dorsal fin. Vaporeon is a quadruped with three small toes on each foot and dark blue paw pads on the hind feet. Its split tail fin has been mistaken for a mermaid's in the past and is believed to be the origin of mermaid folklore. It can detect moisture with its fins, which vibrate when sensing incoming rain.

Vaporeon is mostly found in urban settings under the ownership of a Trainer. It is rarely seen in the wild, but it prefers clean freshwater lakes and shores. It has developed gills to become better suited to an aquatic lifestyle, and its cell composition's similarity to water allows it to melt into the water. This ability enables Vaporeon to remain camouflaged while swimming, hiding itself from enemies and allowing it to ambush its prey: fish Pokémon.

Evolution

Vaporeon evolves from Eevee.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

 
Unevolved
Eevee
 Normal 

 
First evolution
Vaporeon
 Water 


In the anime

Main series

 
Vaporeon in the anime

Major appearances

Vaporeon debuted in The Battling Eevee Brothers, under the ownership of Rainer. It was targeted in one of Team Rocket's schemes.

In The Ultimate Test, Ash battled a Vaporeon during the Pokémon League Admissions Exam. He used a Meowth provided to him, only for Vaporeon to defeat Meowth with Ice Beam.

In Mewtwo Strikes Back and its remake Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, Fergus's Vaporeon was captured and cloned by Mewtwo. The Vaporeon clone reappeared in Mewtwo Returns.

In Trouble's Brewing and Espeon, Not Included, Sumomo, one of the Kimono Sisters, owns a Vaporeon. It was used in a match against Misty and Poliwhirl, and it was able to defeat Poliwhirl with Aurora Beam.

In On Olden Pond, Galea's agile Vaporeon helped Ash train his Corphish.

In Last Call — First Round!, Ursula's Eevee evolved into a Vaporeon as part of the Performance Stage of the Sinnoh Grand Festival.

Virgil's male Vaporeon debuted in Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad!, along with an Eevee and her other evolutions at the time. In Curtain Up, Unova League!, it battled Ultimo's Crustle during the first round of the Vertress Conference and ultimately won in the next episode.

In Eevee & Friends, a dramatic Vaporeon was with an Eevee and its other evolutions, including the newly introduced Sylveon.

In Mystery on a Deserted Island!, one of three Eevee evolved into a Vaporeon with a Water Stone found on the Deserted Island.

In Turning Heads and Training Hard!, a wild Vaporeon was summoned to help Ilima's Eevee perform Extreme Evoboost. In the Poké Problem segment of the next episode, it saw Ilima and Eevee off.

A Vaporeon appeared in On Land, In the Sea, and to the Future!, under the ownership of Kiley. He competed in the Marine Athletic Race, and later defeated a Huntail, alongside Chloe's Eevee. He reappeared in a flashback in Reuniting for the First Time!.

Minor appearances

In Pikachu's Vacation, a Vaporeon was at the Pokémon Theme Park.

In Pikachu Re-Volts, a Vaporeon fell under the control of Cassidy and Butch via their Drowzee at Mandarin Island North.

In The Power of One, a Vaporeon sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.

A Vaporeon appeared in the Japanese credits of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.

In The Fire-ing Squad!, four Vaporeon competed in the Fire and Rescue Grand Prix.

In The Legend of Thunder!, a Vaporeon was at the Pokémon Center.

In Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias, a Trainer's Vaporeon competed in the Tour de Alto Mare. Another Trainer's Vaporeon was given bath from a fountain.

In Johto Photo Finish, Gary's demonstration featured a Vaporeon evolving from an Eevee.

A Vaporeon appeared in A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!, under the ownership of Lola. It reappeared in a fantasy in Grating Spaces!.

In A Bite to Remember, Brock's demonstration featured a Vaporeon evolving from an Eevee.

Multiple Vaporeon appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.

A Coordinator's Vaporeon appeared in Deceit and Assist.

In Giratina and the Sky Warrior, a Vaporeon was together with an Eevee and the other six Eeveelutions at the time.

In Tag Team Battle Inspiration!, Shauna's fantasy featured a Vaporeon as she imagined what Serena's Eevee could evolve into.

In I Choose You!, a Trainer's Vaporeon was injured trying to battle Entei and was subsequently brought to a Pokémon Center.

A Trainer's Vaporeon appeared in The Power of Us.

In Battling on the Wing!, a Trainer's Vaporeon watched the Manalo Conference battles.

A Trainer's Vaporeon appeared in Restore and Renew!.

In To Train, or Not to Train!, a Vaporeon was at the Eevee Evolution Lab.

A Vaporeon appeared in a fantasy in On Land, In the Sea, and to the Future!.

A Vaporeon appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.

In Must Be Our Heroes and the Witch!, a Vaporeon appeared in a fantasy.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
AG152 Vaporeon May's Pokédex Vaporeon, the Bubble Jet Pokémon. Vaporeon love fresh, clean water and can make their bodies melt away into water as well.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP174 Vaporeon Dawn's Pokédex Vaporeon, the Bubble Jet Pokémon, and an evolved form of Eevee. The composition of its cells is similar to molecules of water, and as such, can melt in water.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
BW102 Vaporeon Ash's Pokédex Vaporeon, the Bubble Jet Pokémon. Vaporeon is made up of molecules similar to water, which allows it to melt and vanish.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
JN063 Vaporeon Chloe's Rotom Phone Vaporeon, the Bubble Jet Pokémon. A Water type. Vaporeon evolves from Eevee, a Normal type, into a form adapted for movement in the water. The cells of its body resemble water molecules, so it can hide itself in the water as if it had melted into it.

Pokémon Evolutions

A Vaporeon appeared in The Show, under the ownership of Kuni. It was used in the Kimono Girls' performance of the destruction of the Brass Tower, where it represented the rain that fell to douse the tower's flames.

In the manga

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

A Vaporeon belonging to Rainer appeared in To Evolve or Not to Evolve, That is the Question!, where it battled Ash's Pikachu, but was easily defeated.

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry
The Electric Tale of Pikachu ET06 Evolved with the Water Stone. The cells of its body closely resemble water molecules, and it has the ability to dissolve into water.

Magical Pokémon Journey

Main article: Vaporeon (MPJ)

A Vaporeon appears in The Master Plan... for Romance!.

Pokémon Adventures

Red, Green & Blue arc

Main article: Vee

In Blame it on Eevee, a mutated Eevee could switch between his evolved forms, one of which is a Vaporeon. Red catches him, adds him to his team, and nicknames him Vee. Later, it used the Fire, Water, and Thunder Stones of Vermilion Harbor, which were given to him by Giovanni, to evolve and devolve him freely and faster.

Yellow arc

A Vaporeon appeared in The Kindest Tentacruel as one of the Pokémon in Yellow's fantasy about evolution via Evolution stone.

Emerald arc

In Moving Past Milotic, a Vaporeon appeared at the Battle Pike.

HeartGold & SoulSilver arc

A Vaporeon appeared in Pleased as Punch With Parasect, under the ownership of a Kimono Girl.

X & Y arc

A Vaporeon appeared in a fantasy in Sylveon Enchants.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

A Vaporeon appeared in Seize The Unmanned Power Plant!!.

A Vaporeon appeared in Clefairy Evolves... At Last?!.

A Vaporeon appeared in Curry Showdown! Which is the Most Delicious? as one of the participants of a curry cooking competition.

Pokémon Zensho

A Vaporeon appeared in a fantasy in PZ04.

In the TCG

Main article: Vaporeon (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto
#134
Red(JPN) (This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.)
Green
Red(ENG) Lives close to water. Its long tail is ridged with a fin which is often mistaken for a mermaid's.
Blue
Yellow Its cell structure is similar to water molecules. It will melt away and become invisible in water.
Stadium Found quietly resting by lake shores. Its cell structure is similar to water, so it can invisibly melt into water.
Generation II Johto
#181
Gold When Vaporeon's fins begin to vibrate, it is a sign that rain will come within a few hours.
Silver It prefers beautiful shores. With cells similar to water molecules, it could melt in water.
Crystal As it uses the fins on the tip of its tail to swim, it blends with the water perfectly.
Stadium 2 When Vaporeon's fins begin to vibrate, it is a sign that rain will come within a few hours.
Generation III Hoenn
#—
Kanto
#134
Ruby Vaporeon underwent a spontaneous mutation and grew fins and gills that allow it to live underwater. This Pokémon has the ability to freely control water.
Sapphire
Emerald Vaporeon underwent a spontaneous mutation and grew fins and gills that allow them to live underwater. They have the ability to freely control water.
FireRed Its body's cellular structure is similar to the molecular composition of water. It can melt invisibly in water.
LeafGreen Lives close to water. Its long tail is ridged with a fin which is often mistaken for a mermaid's.
Generation IV Sinnoh
Pt: #164
Johto
#185
Diamond It has evolved to be suitable for an aquatic life. It can invisibly melt away into water.
Pearl
Platinum Its cell composition is similar to water molecules. As a result, it can melt away into water.
HeartGold When Vaporeon's fins begin to vibrate, it is a sign that rain will come within a few hours.
SoulSilver It prefers beautiful shores. With cells similar to water molecules, it could melt in water.
Generation V Unova
B2W2: #092
Black Its cell composition is similar to water molecules. As a result, it can melt away into water.
White
Black 2 Its cell composition is similar to water molecules. As a result, it can't be seen when it melts away into water.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Coastal #078
Hoenn
#—
X It prefers beautiful shores. With cells similar to water molecules, it could melt in water.
Y It has evolved to be suitable for an aquatic life. It can invisibly melt away into water.
Omega Ruby Vaporeon underwent a spontaneous mutation and grew fins and gills that allow it to live underwater. This Pokémon has the ability to freely control water.
Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola
SM: #124
Alola
USUM: #154
Kanto
#134
Sun Its cells are composed of units much like water molecules. It lives close to water and is often mistaken for a mermaid.
Moon Blending in with the water and erasing all signs of its presence, it patiently waits for its prey, fish Pokémon.
Ultra Sun Clean, clear waters are its usual habitat. When it's about to be attacked by an invading enemy, it dives into the water to hide.
Ultra Moon It detects nearby moisture with its fin. When its fin begins trembling rapidly, that means rain will fall in a few hours.
Let's Go Pikachu Its cell structure is similar to water molecules. It melts into the water and becomes invisible.
Let's Go Eevee
Generation VIII Galar
#197
Galar
Crown Tundra #075
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#026
Sword When Vaporeon's fins begin to vibrate, it is a sign that rain will come within a few hours.
Shield Its body's cellular structure is similar to the molecular composition of water. It can melt invisibly in water.
Brilliant Diamond It has evolved to be suited for an aquatic life. It can become invisible when it melts away into water.
Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus 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.
Generation IX Paldea
#180
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#—
Scarlet It lives close to water. Its long tail is ridged with a fin, which is often mistaken for a mermaid’s.
Violet Its cell composition is similar to water molecules. As a result, it can't be seen when it melts away into water.


     
Vaporeon in the Alola PokédexSM Vaporeon in the Alola PokédexUSUM Vaporeon in the Paldea Pokédex

Game locations

Generation I
Red Blue
Evolve Eevee
Blue (Japan)
Evolve Eevee
Yellow
Evolve Eevee
Generation II
Gold Silver
Evolve Eevee
Crystal
Evolve Eevee
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade
Emerald
Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
Evolve Eevee
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Evolve Eevee
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Evolve Eevee
Platinum
Evolve Eevee
HeartGold SoulSilver
Evolve Eevee
Pal Park
Field
Generation V
Black White
Trade
Global Link event
Black 2 White 2
Evolve Eevee
Generation VI
X Y
Evolve Eevee
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Eevee
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Evolve Eevee
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Evolve Eevee
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Evolve Eevee
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Lake of Outrage (Wanderer)
Giant's Mirror (Max Raid Battles)
Expansion Pass
Giant's Bed (Wanderer)
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Evolve Eevee
Legends: Arceus
Cobalt Coastlands: Space-time distortions
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
South Province: Area Six
East Province: Tagtree Thicket
North Province: Area Two, Area Three, Casseroya Lake, Glaseado Mountain
North Province: Casseroya Lake (Water Tera Type)
Tera Raid Battles (6★)


In side games

Generation I
Pinball
Evolve Eevee
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Trozei!
Phobos Submarine, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Evolve Eevee
Ranger
Fiore Temple
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Lake Afar (B13F-B24F)
MD Sky
Lake Afar (B13F-B24F)
Ranger: Soa
Almia Castle, Altru Tower
Rumble
Bright Beach (Both Modes S)
MD Blazing
Evolve Eevee
PokéPark Wii
Beach Zone
Ranger: GS
Canal Ruins, Ice Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Beach: Sunny Seashore
PokéPark 2
Arbor Area
Conquest
Evolve Eevee
MD GTI
Forest of Shadows (1F-14F), Grove of Whispers (1F-9F), Freezing Pillar (1F-14F), Silent Tundra (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), Dreamy Island (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), Moonlit Forest (Gilded Hall)
Rumble U
Aquatic Hill: The Colorful Park, Challenge Battle: The Final Battle Royale
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Colossal Forest: Stage 6
Rumble World
Distortion Land: Vast Ocean (Back Boss), Legend Terrain: Bastion of Beginnings (Special)
Picross
Area 07: Stage 06
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Zapdos Sea, Zygarde Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Greninja Sea, Mewtwo SeaFinal, Zygarde SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Silver Trench (20F, 30F, 50F, 60F, 70F, 80F), Northwind Field (10F, 20F, 27F), Grand Sea (20F), Far-Off Sea (20F, 25F, 30F, 40F, 50F, 60F, 70F)
New Snap
Maricopia ReefEvening
Generation IX
Sleep
Cyan Beach (from Master 2)
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Rainbow Park: Stage 54
Graucus Hall: Stage 463
Masters EX
Sync pair scout: Sygna Suit Misty & Vaporeon
Variety sync pair scout: Lyra & Vaporeon
Trainer Lodge Friendship Level 100: Adaman & Vaporeon
Evolution: Scottie/Bettie & EeveeEgg


In events

Games Event Region Location Level Distribution period
XYORAS Pokémon Center Birthday Vaporeon All Japan 10 October 12, 2013 to December 31, 2016
SM Pokémon Center Vaporeon All Japan 50 May 13 to June 23, 2017
SM Pokémon Store Vaporeon All South Korea 50 July 15 to 23, 2017
Pokémon Global Link promotions
Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
BW Global Link Vaporeon Japanese PGL 10 October 20, 2010 to January 31, 2011
BW Global Link Vaporeon Korean PGL 10 May 18 to August 31, 2011
BW Global Link Vaporeon English PGL 10 May 19 to July 19, 2011
BW Global Link Vaporeon French PGL 10 May 19 to July 19, 2011
BW Global Link Vaporeon German PGL 10 May 19 to July 19, 2011
BW Global Link Vaporeon Italian PGL 10 May 19 to July 19, 2011
BW Global Link Vaporeon Spanish PGL 10 May 19 to July 19, 2011

Held items

Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.

Games Held items
Red Blue
Yellow
Legends: Arceus
  Normal
Grit items by level
  Alpha
Grit items by level

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
130
190 - 237 370 - 464
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
110
103 - 178 202 - 350
95
90 - 161 175 - 317
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
Total:
525
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 110.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
2/3 ★★
Power
1/3 ☆☆
Skill
4/5 ★★★★
Stamina
3/5 ★★★☆☆
Jump
3/3 ★★★
Total
13/19 ★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Covet Normal Physical 06060 100100% 25
011 Swift Normal Special 06060 00——% 20
011 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25
011 Copycat Normal Status 0000 00——% 20
011 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000 00——% 40
011 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20
011 Charm Fairy Status 0000 100100% 20
011 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100100% 15
011 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00——% 20
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Growl Normal Status 0000 100100% 40
011 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
Evo.Evo. Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25
055 Sand Attack Ground Status 0000 100100% 15
1010 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30
1515 Baby-Doll Eyes Fairy Status 0000 100100% 30
2020 Haze Ice Status 0000 00——% 30
2525 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100100% 20
3030 Aurora Beam Ice Special 06565 100100% 20
3535 Aqua Ring Water Status 0000 00——% 20
4040 Muddy Water Water Special 09090 08585% 10
4545 Acid Armor Poison Status 0000 00——% 20
5050 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 08080% 5
5555 Last Resort Normal Physical 140140 100100% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Vaporeon
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Vaporeon
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001  TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM002  TM002 Charm Fairy Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM003  TM003 Fake Tears Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM005  TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10
TM007  TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM011  TM011 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20
TM020  TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM022  TM022 Chilling Water Water Special 05050 100}}100% 20
TM025  TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM032  TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM034  TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM041  TM041 Stored Power Psychic Special 02020 100}}100% 10
TM047  TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049  TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM050  TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM055  TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM066  TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM070  TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM077  TM077 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM085  TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM103  TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM110  TM110 Liquidation Water Physical 08585 100}}100% 10
TM114  TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM117  TM117 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM123  TM123 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM129  TM129 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM130  TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM132  TM132 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 40
TM135  TM135 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM142  TM142 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5
TM143  TM143 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
TM152  TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM163  TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM171  TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM172  TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM174  TM174 Haze Ice Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM188  TM188 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM193  TM193 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10
TM196  TM196 Flip Turn Water Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM204  TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM208  TM208 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 15
TM209  TM209 Muddy Water Water Special 09090 085}}85% 10
TM224  TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM227  TM227 Alluring Voice Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Vaporeon
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Vaporeon
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Curse Ghost Status —% 10
Detect Fighting Status —% 5
Double Kick Fighting Physical 30 100% 30
Flail Normal Physical 100% 15
Mud-Slap Ground Special 20 100% 10
Tickle Normal Status 100% 20
Wish Normal Status —% 10
Yawn Normal Status —% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Vaporeon
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Vaporeon
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Vaporeon
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Vaporeon
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Vaporeon
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Special moves

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Wild Tera Pokémon Curse Ghost Status —% 10
Wild Tera Pokémon Ice Beam Ice Special 90 100% 10
Wild Tera Pokémon Surf Water Special 90 100% 15
Wild Tera Pokémon Wish Normal Status —% 10
  • A superscript level indicates that Vaporeon can learn this move normally in Generation IX
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Vaporeon
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Vaporeon
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
 
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: Evolve
Friend Area: Transform Forest
Phrases
51%-100% HP My body's made of water!
26%-50% HP It's not good. My health is down to half.
1%-25% HP I'm out of power... It's hopeless...
Level up Leveled up! I feel the power of water surging!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
  Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -12%
IQ group: F
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
 

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Find Shieldon together
Connected to: Eevee, Quagsire, Marshtomp, Shieldon
Connection Orb Set: 3

Phrases
Normal I have fins and gills, so I can live underwater, too! Huh? You didn't need to know that? Oh well...
Low HP (< 50%) So harsh... I'm in a cold sweat... Or is it just water?
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Water
Poké Assist:  
Water
Field move:   
(Soak ×2)
Loops: 15 Min. exp.: 75 Max. exp.: 89
Browser entry R-183
Vaporeon is a key to the Fiore Temple's mystery. It attacks with a rainbow ray.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Water
Poké Assist:  
Water
Field move:  
(Soak ×3)
Browser entry R-098
It attacks by letting loose blobs of water and bubbles from its mouth.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Water
Poké Assist:
(present)
 
Water
Field move:
(present)
 
(Soak ×2)
Poké Assist:
(past)
 
Water
Field move:
(past)
 
(Soak ×1)
Browser entry R-076/N-055
It spits bubbles around itself that make Pokémon slowed.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
  Walking Speed: 1.32 seconds Base HP: 64
Base Attack: 80 Base Defense: 55 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
  PokéPark Pad entry:
Vaporeon came to play in the Beach Zone. He enjoys Gyarados's Aqua Dash more than anything else!
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
 
PokéPark Pad entry:
He is gentle and loves to soak in the water. He is a good friend of Flareon in the Crag Area.
Pokémon Conquest
  HP: ★★★★★ Move: Hydro Pump
Attack: ★★★★ Ability 1: Wave Rider
Ability 2: Aqua Boost
Ability 3: Water Absorb
Defense: ★★★
Speed: ★★★
Evolves from Eevee when its link is improved while its Warrior is equipped with a Water Stone
Range: 4 Perfect Links: Hero/Heroine
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Water
Attack Power: ★★★★★

 

Pokémon Shuffle
 
Water
  Attack Power: 50 - 100   5

#24
 

Mega Boost
Fills the Mega Gauge of a Pokémon of the same type.
  Swappable Skill(s): Eject+, Hammering Streak


Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 277 Base Attack: 205 Base Defense: 161
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Water Gun
Charged Attacks: Water Pulse, Hydro Pump, Aqua Tail, , Liquidation*, Last Resort, Scald
New Pokémon Snap
 
Photodex entry #106
An empty-looking blue hole may actually be home to Vaporeon. Because their cells are similar to water molecules, Vaporeon can’t be seen when they’re in the water.


Costumes in Pokémon GO
       
Flower crown Holiday hat Cherry blossoms Explorer hat

Evolution data

 
Unevolved
Eevee
 Normal 
 
Water Stone
 
First evolution
Vaporeon
 Water 


Sprites

Generation I
Red Green Red Blue Yellow
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
       
       
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Front Back Front Back
Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Legends: Arceus
Cross-Generation
HOME
   
  For other sprites and images, please see Vaporeon images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

  • Vaporeon is the only Water-type Pokémon that appears in the field section of Pal Park.
  • In Generation I, Vaporeon had a notably different design with the backs of its ears being all black, fins on each leg, and a fin running down the entire length of its back. All of these details were removed in Generation II. Notably, these details weren't present in its original Pokémon Red and Green artwork.
  • In Pokémon Yellow, Vaporeon is programmed to learn both Haze and Mist at level 42; however, a bug prevents a Pokémon from learning more than one move at the same level when leveled up outside of Pokémon Day Care, so Vaporeon can only learn Mist if it reaches level 42 in Pokémon Day Care.
  • In Pokémon Colosseum, Vaporeon possesses a snow-like visual effect surrounding its body in battle. No other Pokémon in the series has this effect. The reason for this visual effect is unknown.
  • Vaporeon is the only Eeveelution that does not share any weakness with another Eeveelution.
  • Vaporeon was designed by Atsuko Nishida.[1][2]
    • Nishida originally designed Vaporeon to resemble a dog with fins on its legs but Ken Sugimori redesigned Vaporeon to resemble a cat and removed the fins.[1]

Origin

According to designer Atsuko Nishida, Vaporeon and especially its tail were designed with the idea of mermaids in mind.[1] It also resembles various aquatic creatures such as fish and dolphins. Its ears resemble a mix between a fish's fin and a fennec fox's ears.

Vaporeon may also be inspired by the Telchines of Greek mythology, or a pun on the catfish. Due to the fringe around its neck resembling a ruff and a lion's mane, Vaporeon may also be a possible reference to the heraldic sea-lion; or the similar-looking Merlion, a national symbol of Singapore. Its ability to become invisible and turn into water might be inspired by the Asrai. Vaporeon's resemblance to both carnivorans and cetaceans could be based on primitive whales, such as Kutchicetus.

Name origin

Vaporeon may be a combination of vapor and eon (an immeasurably long period of time, possibly referring to how long evolution takes naturally). Eon is a suffix all Eevee evolutions share and was Eevee's English prototype name.

Showers is literally showers, referring to a bathroom shower or rain shower.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese シャワーズ Showers From showers
  French Aquali From aqua and -li (common suffix for all Eeveelutions in French)
  Spanish Vaporeon Same as English name
  German Aquana From aqua and -a (common suffix for all Eeveelutions in German)
  Italian Vaporeon Same as English name
  Korean 샤미드 Shamid From shower and mermaid
  Mandarin Chinese 水伊布 Shuǐyībù*
水精靈 / 水精灵 Shuǐjīnglíng*
From shuǐ and 伊布 Yībù
From shuǐ and 精靈 / 精灵 jīnglíng
  Cantonese Chinese 水伊布 Séuiyībou*
水伊貝 Séuiyībui*
From séui and 伊布 Yībou
From séui and 伊貝 Yībui


Related articles

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 (2018) EVs. (English translation written by Anthony Madry and commissioned by Dr. Lava)
  2. Tweet by AtsukoNishida (@atsuko_nishida). Posted on October 5, 2016.

External links

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