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No. 0134

Vaporeon

Bubble Jet Pokémon

Vaporeon
Official art
Water
Height
1 m 3′03″
Weight
29 kg 63.9 lbs
Base stat total
525 top 20%
Introduced
Gen I
Abilities
Pokédex entryLegends: 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.
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Base stats

HP130190–237370–464
Atk6563–128121–251
Def6058–123112–240
SpA110103–178202–350
SpD9590–161175–317
Spe6563–128121–251
Total525Higher than 80% of all Pokémon
HP130Atk65Def60Spe65SpD95SpA110

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 HP.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 65). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+128Max117No SP85Min76Scarf192Tailwind256

At max Speed, Vaporeon outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 128Vaporeon · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  19. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  20. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  21. 117Vaporeon · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  28. 85Vaporeon · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Grass2×

Resists

Fire½×Ice½×Steel½×Water½×
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

With Water Absorb: Water becomes 0×

Abilities

  • Water Absorb

    Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

  • HydrationHidden ability

    Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.

Competitive

SV SinglesNUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#169 of 262 used

▲ 5 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▲ 6 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Leftovers (46.3%) · Water Absorb (93.2%) · Bold (31.1%) · HP 32 / Def 32 / SpD 2 (7.8%)

Moves Scald, Ice Beam, Calm Mind, Protect

Singles

#120 of 262 used

▲ 3 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▲ 3 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Leftovers (53.9%) · Water Absorb (93.3%) · Bold (45.8%) · HP 32 / Def 32 / SpD 2 (30.4%)

Moves Scald, Wish, Acid Armor, Calm Mind

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

9.51% of teams · rank #24 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Leftovers
Ability
Water Absorb
Nature
Bold
EVs
252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Tera Type
Poison
  1. Wish
  2. Protect
  3. Scald
  4. Flip Turn

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players12.47%
  • Rated 1500+11.35%
  • Rated 1630+9.51%
  • Rated 1760+9.35%

Usage by month

Oct 20259.51%

Moves

  • Wish97.3%
  • Protect95.6%
  • Scald88.3%
  • Flip Turn46.2%
  • Roar27%
  • Alluring Voice16.8%
  • Calm Mind10.3%
  • Haze7.7%
  • Ice Beam5.1%
  • Whirlpool2.4%

Items

  • Leftovers74.5%
  • Heavy-Duty Boots23.6%
  • Covert Cloak1.6%
  • Rocky Helmet0.2%
  • Lum Berry0.1%
  • Eject Button0%

Abilities

  • 99.9%
  • 0.1%

EV spreads

  • Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD40.6%
  • Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA9.2%
  • Relaxed 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD7.7%
  • Bold 252 HP / 248 Def / 8 Spe7.7%
  • Careful 252 HP / 240 Def / 16 SpD6.3%

Tera types

  • Poison51%
  • Fairy29.7%
  • Steel9.1%
  • Water3.7%

Common teammates

Evolution

  1. #0133EeveeNormal
    1. Use Water Stone#0134VaporeonWater
    2. Use Thunder Stone#0135JolteonElectric
    3. Use Fire Stone#0136FlareonFire
    4. Level up with high friendship (day)#0196EspeonPsychic
    5. Level up with high friendship (night)#0197UmbreonDark
    6. Use Leaf Stone#0470LeafeonGrass
    7. Use Ice Stone#0471GlaceonIce
    8. Level up with high friendship knowing a Fairy-type move#0700SylveonFairy

Moves

Level up 24

EvoWater GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25
1Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40
1BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
1CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20
1CopycatUses the target’s last used move.NormalStatus——20
1CovetTakes the target’s item.NormalPhys60100%25
1Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40
1Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
1SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1Tail WhipLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30
1Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
5Sand AttackLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundStatus—100%15
10Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30
15Baby-Doll EyesLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyStatus—100%30
20HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30
25Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
30Aurora BeamHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.IceSpec65100%20
35Aqua RingRestores 1/16 of the user’s max HP each turn.WaterStatus——20
40Muddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10
45Acid ArmorRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.PoisonStatus——20
50Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
55Last ResortCan only be used after all of the user’s other moves have been used.NormalPhys140100%5

TM / HM / TR 44

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20
TM03Fake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20
TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20
TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15
TM41Stored PowerPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.PsychicSpec20100%10
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10
TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM77WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10
TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15
TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10
TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15
TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20
TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40
TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20
TM174HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30
TM188ScaldHas a 30% chance to burn the target.WaterSpec80100%15
TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10
TM196Flip TurnUser must switch out after attacking.WaterPhys60100%20
TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM208WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15
TM209Muddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10
TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10
TM227Alluring VoiceThe user attacks the target using its angelic voice. This also confuses the target if its stats have been boosted during the turn.FairySpec80100%10

Pokédex entries

Category
Bubble Jet Pokémon
Debut
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Blue
Shape
Habitat
Urban
Pal Park area
Field
Kanto#134Original Johto#181Extended Sinnoh#164Updated Johto#185Updated Unova#092Coastal Kalos#078Original Alola#124Original Akala#051Updated Alola#154Updated Akala#055Let’s Go Kanto#134Galar#197Crown Tundra#075Hisui#026Paldea#180Lumiose#101

  1. 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.

    Legends: Arceus

  2. Its cell structure is similar to water molecules. It melts into the water and becomes invisible.

    Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!

  3. It detects nearby moisture with its fin. When its fin begins trembling rapidly, that means rain will fall in a few hours.

    Ultra Moon

  4. 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 Sun

  5. Blending in with the water and erasing all signs of its presence, it patiently waits for its prey, fish Pokémon.

    Moon

  6. Its cells are composed of units much like water molecules. It lives close to water and is often mistaken for a mermaid.

    Sun

  7. Its cell composition is similar to water molecules. As a result, it can’t be seen when it melts away into water.

    Black 2 · White 2

  8. Its cell composition is similar to water molecules. As a result, it can melt away into water.

    Platinum · Black · White

  9. It has evolved to be suitable for an aquatic life. It can invisibly melt away into water.

    Diamond · Pearl · Y

  10. Its body’s cellular structure is similar to the molecular composition of water. It can melt invisibly in water.

    FireRed · Shield

  11. VAPOREON underwent a spontaneous mutation and grew fins and gills that allow them to live underwater. They have the ability to freely control water.

    Emerald

  12. 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.

    Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

  13. As it uses the fins on the tip of its tail to swim, it blends with the water perfectly.

    Crystal

  14. It prefers beautiful shores. With cells similar to water molecules, it could melt in water.

    Silver · SoulSilver · X

  15. When VAPOREON's fins begin to vibrate, it is a sign that rain will come within a few hours.

    Gold · HeartGold · Sword

  16. Its cell structure is similar to water molecules. It will melt away and become invisible in water.

    Yellow

  17. Lives close to water. Its long tail is ridged with a fin which is often mistaken for a mermaid's.

    Red · Blue · LeafGreen

Names around the world

Japanese
シャワーズ
Japanese (romaji)
Showers
Korean
샤미드
Chinese (Traditional)
水伊布
Chinese (Simplified)
水伊布
French
Aquali
German
Aquana
Spanish
Vaporeon
Italian
Vaporeon

Sprites

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Training

EV yield
2 HP
Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
184
Growth rate
Medium

Breeding

Egg groups
Field
Gender
♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
Hatch time
35 egg cycles ≈9,180 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 3 areas
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 63
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Crown Tundra 3 areas
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 63
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield 2 areas
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Lake of OutrageSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 56–60
Sword 2 areas
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Lake of OutrageSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 56–60