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Vaporeon

Bubble Jet Pokémon

Vaporeon official artwork
Official art

Vaporeon is a Water-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Grass and Electric, with a base stat total of 525. In Pokémon Champions it’s #169 on the Doubles ladder and #120 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.

Height
1 m 3′03″
Weight
29 kg 63.9 lbs
Base stat total
525 Higher than 80% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen I Red & Green (JP)
Abilities
Champions#169 Doubles ▲6 · #120 Singles ▲3Usual set Leftovers · Bold · HP 32 / Def 32 / SpD 2Full set →
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

HP130205–237370–464
Atk6576–128121–251
Def6072–123112–240
SpA110117–178202–350
SpD95103–161175–317
Spe6576–128121–251
Total525Higher than 80% of Pokémon
HP130Atk65Def60Spe65SpD95SpA110

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 HP.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
ElectricGrass

Resists

½×
FireIceSteelWater
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

With : Water becomes 0×

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 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 on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Vaporeon against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128Vaporeon · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
117Vaporeon · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85Vaporeon · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#169 of 262 used

▲ 6 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

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

MovesScaldIce BeamCalm MindProtect

Singles

#120 of 262 used

▲ 3 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

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

MovesScaldWishAcid ArmorCalm Mind

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

Usage over time

Values
Vaporeon, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,2220.1%
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,6190.1%
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,3150.1%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,6860.1%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,2500.2%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,9430.1%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

0.9% of teams · rank #91 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 6 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 6 teams behind these numbers.Few players at this level: about 695 teams’ worth of games in this format.

Most common build

Ability
Stat Alignment
Bold
Stat Points
20 HP / 32 Def / 1 SpD / 13 Spe
  1. Scald
  2. Calm Mind
  3. Rest
  4. Acid Armor

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

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games1.2%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)1.3%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)1.0%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.9%

Moves

Abilities

  • 100.0%
  • 0%

Stat Points

  • Bold 20 HP / 32 Def / 1 SpD / 13 Spe35.6%
  • Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD31.9%
  • Careful 32 HP / 29 Def / 5 SpD12.5%
  • Relaxed 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD5.9%

These 4 cover 85.9% of its sets.

Most common partners

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesNUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Evolution

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

Moves

Level up 24

EvoWater GunNo additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25
1Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40
1Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
1CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
1CopycatUses the last move used in the battle.NormalStatus——20
1CovetIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.NormalPhys60100%25
1Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40
1Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
1SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1Tail WhipLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
1Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
5Sand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1.GroundStatus—100%15
10Quick AttackUsually goes first.NormalPhys40100%30
15Baby-Doll EyesLowers the target's Attack by 1.FairyStatus—100%30
20HazeEliminates all stat changes.IceStatus——30
25Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
30Aurora Beam10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.IceSpec65100%20
35Aqua RingUser recovers 1/16 max HP per turn.WaterStatus——20
40Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1.WaterSpec9085%10
45Acid ArmorRaises the user's Defense by 2.PoisonStatus——20
50Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
55Last ResortFails unless each known move has been used.NormalPhys140100%5

TM / HM / TR 44

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM02CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
TM03Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.DarkStatus—100%20
TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM11Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20
TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15
TM41Stored Power + 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts.PsychicSpec20100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM77Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM110Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhys85100%10
TM114Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15
TM117Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpec90100%10
TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15
TM129Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.PsychicStatus——20
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM132Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40
TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM142Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM143Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM174HazeEliminates all stat changes.IceStatus——30
TM188Scald30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.WaterSpec80100%15
TM193Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.NormalSpec50100%10
TM196Flip TurnUser switches out after damaging the target.WaterPhys60100%20
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM208WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15
TM209Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1.WaterSpec9085%10
TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10
TM227Alluring Voice100% confuse target that had a stat rise this turn.FairySpec80100%10

Biology

Vaporeon's genes and DNA are nearly identical to water, so it can melt away into it to hide from foes or prey. It has the ability to freely control water. If its fins begin to mutate, it means rain is coming in a couple of hours. It evolves from Eevee using a Water Stone.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation I Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Bubble Jet Pokémon
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Blue
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

English
Vaporeon
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

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Generation VIII · animated models

Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Generation I

Training

2 HP
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
184
Medium

Breeding

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

Where to find

Evolves from Eevee: Use Water Stone.

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

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.