The Essentials on Vaporeon
- Type
- Water
- Weaknesses
- ×2 Electric, Grass Table
- Resistances
- ×½ Fire, Water, Ice, Steel
- Evolution
- Eevee → Vaporeon (Water Stone), Jolteon (Thunder Stone), Flareon (Fire Stone), Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon or Sylveon
- Shiny
Alternate, rare colors: in the main games since X and Y, an encounter has a 1 in 4,096 chance of being Shiny, excluding hunting bonuses. Available as a Shiny in Pokémon GO. View- Stats
- Total 525 · top stat: HP (130) Detail
- In Current Games
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A: No. 101 in the Lumiose Pokédex, 20 Wild Zone
- Scarlet and Violet: No. 180 in the Paldea Pokédex
- Pokémon Champions: playable
- Pokémon GO: available, Shiny
- Other Names
- Aquali in French · シャワーズ, Showers in Japanese · Aquana in German All Languages
Overview
Vaporeon is a Water-type Pokémon, No. 134 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 1. Category: Bubble Jet Pokémon. Height: 1 m, weight: 29 kg.
Vaporeon evolves from Eevee and does not evolve further.
Ability: Water Absorb. Hidden Ability: Hydration. Vaporeon is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves (×2 damage).
Generation
Generation 1
Red / Blue / Yellow
National No.
#134
National Pokédex
Category
Bubble Jet Pokémon
Status
Standard
Base Stats
The total determines a Pokémon's overall power.
HP
130
255
Attack
65
255
Defense
60
255
Special Attack
110
255
Special Defense
95
255
Speed
65
255
Total
525
Min HP (Lv. 100)
370
0 IV, 0 EV, neutral nature
Max HP (Lv. 100)
464
31 IV, 252 EV, beneficial nature
Gen Changes
Stable
Unchanged recently
Type Effectiveness
Multipliers received depending on the type of the opposing move (Water). See the type chart
Weak (×2) — 2 types
Electric
×2
Grass
×2
Normal (×1) — 12 types
Normal
×1
Fighting
×1
Poison
×1
Ground
×1
Flying
×1
Psychic
×1
Bug
×1
Rock
×1
Ghost
×1
Dragon
×1
Dark
×1
Fairy
×1
Resistant (×0.5) — 4 types
Fire
×½
Water
×½
Ice
×½
Steel
×½
Abilities
Ability 1
If hit by a Water-type move, the Pokémon has its HP restored instead of taking damage.
Cures the Pokémon's status conditions in rain.
Vaporeon Evolution
Water Stone
#134
Vaporeon
Water
Thunder Stone
#135
Jolteon
Electric
Fire Stone
#136
Flareon
Fire
Friendship (day)
#196
Espeon
Psychic
Friendship (night)
#197
Umbreon
Dark
Level up near a Moss Rock
#470
Leafeon
Grass
Level up near an Ice Rock
#471
Glaceon
Ice
Level up with friendship and a Fairy-type move
#700
Sylveon
Fairy
Vaporeon Forms and Shiny
Standard Form
Water
Shiny Availability
Shiny form available
Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096.
With Shiny Charm: 1/1365.
Masuda Method: 1/683.
Vaporeon Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.
Lv.
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
—
Bubble
Water
Spec.
100%
40
30
—
Water Gun
Water
Spec.
100%
40
25
1
Yawn
Normal
Stat
—
—
10
1
Take Down
Normal
Phys.
85%
90
20
1
Tackle
Normal
Phys.
100%
40
35
1
Charm
Fairy
Stat
100%
—
20
1
Helping Hand
Normal
Stat
—
—
20
1
Double-Edge
Normal
Phys.
100%
120
15
1
Covet
Normal
Phys.
100%
60
25
1
Swift
Normal
Spec.
—
60
20
1
Tail Whip
Normal
Stat
100%
—
30
1
Bite
Dark
Phys.
100%
60
25
1
Copycat
Normal
Stat
—
—
20
1
Baton Pass
Normal
Stat
—
—
40
1
Growl
Normal
Stat
100%
—
40
5
Sand Attack
Ground
Stat
100%
—
15
10
Double Kick
Fighting
Phys.
100%
30
30
10
Quick Attack
Normal
Phys.
100%
40
30
15
Baby-Doll Eyes
Fairy
Stat
100%
—
30
20
Haze
Ice
Stat
—
—
30
25
Mimic
Normal
Stat
—
—
10
25
Aqua Tail
Water
Phys.
90%
90
10
25
Water Pulse
Water
Spec.
100%
60
20
30
Aurora Beam
Ice
Spec.
100%
65
20
34
Calm Mind
Psychic
Stat
—
—
20
35
Aqua Ring
Water
Stat
—
—
20
40
Muddy Water
Water
Spec.
85%
90
10
45
Acid Armor
Poison
Stat
—
—
20
48
Mist
Ice
Stat
—
—
30
50
Hydro Pump
Water
Spec.
80%
110
5
55
Last Resort
Normal
Phys.
100%
140
5
Advanced Breeding
Egg Groups
Field
Gender
♂ 87.5 / ♀ 12.5%
Ditto Compatibility
✓ Yes
Pokérus
Susceptible
EV ×2 if infected
Max Characteristic
HP
Highest base stat
Hyper Training & Mints
Available from level 50. Cost: 1 Gold Bottle Cap per IV set to 31 or 3 Silver Bottle Caps per IV. Mints let you change the effect of a Nature without changing the base Nature.
Where to Find Vaporeon
Available in 5 games, 5 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.
Natively obtainable:
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Shield
Sword
Scarlet
Violet
Generation VIII
Pokémon Legends: Arceus 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Hisui Region
Shield 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Wild Area / Galar
Sword 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Wild Area / Galar
Generation IX
Scarlet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Picnic
(1)
Paldea
Violet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Picnic
(1)
Paldea
Transfer to Pokémon HOME
How to bring this Pokémon to HOME depending on the game of origin.
Sword
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Shield
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Scarlet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Violet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Note:
Some transfers are irreversible (Bank → HOME). Check the legality of moves in the target game — HOME may replace an illegal move with a basic move.
Competitive & Meta
Vaporeon in Pokémon GO
- 3,114Max CP (Lv. 40)
- 1,779Perfect CP in Raids
- 5 kmper Candy as Buddy
Pokédex Entries
Description by game, with language selection.
Red
“Lives close to water. Its long tail is ridged with a fin which is often mistaken for a mermaid's.”
Blue
“Lives close to water. Its long tail is ridged with a fin which is often mistaken for a mermaid's.”
Yellow
“Its cell structure is similar to water molecules. It will melt away and become invis ible in water.”
Gold
“When VAPOREON's fins begin to vi brate, it is a sign that rain will come within a few hours.”
Silver
“It prefers beauti ful 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.”
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
“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.”
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.”
Diamond
“It has evolved to be suitable for an aquatic life. It can invisibly melt away into water.”
Pearl
“It has evolved to be suitable for an aquatic life. It can invisibly melt away into water.”
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.”
Black
“Its cell composition is similar to water molecules. As a result, it can melt away into water.”
White
“Its cell composition is similar to water molecules. As a result, it can melt away into water.”
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
“Its cell composition is similar to water molecules. As a result, it can’t be seen when it melts away into water.”
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
“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.”
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!
“Its cell structure is similar to water molecules. It melts into the water and becomes invisible.”
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.”
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.”
Multilingual Names
🇫🇷 Français
Aquali
🇬🇧 English
Vaporeon
🇯🇵 漢字
シャワーズ
🇯🇵 Kana
シャワーズ
🇯🇵 Romaji
Showers
🇩🇪 Deutsch
Aquana
🇪🇸 Español
Vaporeon
🇮🇹 Italiano
Vaporeon
🇰🇷 한국어
샤미드
🇨🇳 ZH-Hans
水伊布
🇹🇼 ZH-Hant
水伊布
Category (Genus)
🇫🇷 FR
Pokémon Bulleur
🇬🇧 EN
Bubble Jet Pokémon
🇯🇵 JP
あわはきポケモン
🇩🇪 DE
Blubbblasen-Pokémon
Media & Gallery
Audio Cries
Frequently asked questions about Vaporeon
What type is Vaporeon?
Vaporeon is a Water-type Pokémon.
Can Vaporeon still evolve?
Vaporeon is the final stage of its evolutionary line: coming from Eevee, it does not evolve further.
What are Vaporeon's weaknesses?
Vaporeon is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves (×2 damage).
What is Vaporeon's Hidden Ability?
Vaporeon's Hidden Ability is Hydration. Its regular Ability is Water Absorb.
Where to find Vaporeon in Pokémon Legends: Z-A?
In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Vaporeon appears in the wild in Wild Zone 20. Lumiose Pokédex number: 101. All Wild Zones
Is Vaporeon available in Pokémon Champions?
Yes, Vaporeon is playable in Pokémon Champions.
Can you get a Shiny Vaporeon in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Vaporeon is available in Pokémon GO. Its Pokémon GO entry
