Vaporeon (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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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 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 {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 63.9 lbs. 29.0 kg Vaporeon 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
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	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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

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  B2  W2 : #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  S  M : #124 Alola  US  UM : #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	Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow
Legends: Arceus		Normal Razz Berry (30%) Vivichoke (15%) Grit items by level Alpha Exp. Candy M (100%) Seed of Mastery (20%) Grit items by level

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 130		190 - 237	370 - 464
Attack: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Defense: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Atk: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Sp. Def: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Speed: 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 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon has Water Absorb, the effectiveness of  Water-type  moves is 0×.

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.

In the anime

Main series

Vaporeon in Pokémon the Series

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

Vaporeon in 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

Vaporeon in The Electric Tale of Pikachu

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!.

Vaporeon in Pokémon Adventures

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)

Trivia

• Vaporeon is the only Water-type Pokémon that appears in the field section of Pal Park.
• 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.

Concept and development

Vaporeon was designed by Atsuko Nishida. 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.

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, possibly remnants of its original dog-like design. All of these details were removed in Generation II. Notably, these details weren't present in its original Pokémon Red and Green artwork.

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  Red and Green sprite

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  Generation I back sprite

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  Red and Green art

Origin

According to designer Atsuko Nishida, Vaporeon and especially its tail were designed with the idea of mermaids in mind. 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 水 shuǐ and 伊布 Yībù From 水 shuǐ and 精靈 / 精灵 jīnglíng Cantonese Chinese 水伊布 Séuiyībou* 水伊貝 Séuiyībui* From 水 séui and 伊布 Yībou From 水 séui and 伊貝 Yībui

More languages Hindi नीरीवी Neereevee From नीर neer and Eevee Russian Вапореон Vaporeon Transcription of English name Thai ชาวเวอร์ส Chaowoet Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Vee
• Vaporeon (MPJ)

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