Type matchups
Damage Vaporeon takes from each attacking type.
As a Water type, Vaporeon has 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Water typing.
- With Water Absorb: Water ½× → 0×
Base stats
- HP
- 130
- Attack
- 65
- Defense
- 60
- Sp. Atk
- 110
- Sp. Def
- 95
- Speed
- 65
- Total
- 525
Vaporeon has a base stat total of 525, higher than 73% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (130). With Sp. Atk (110) well above Attack (65), it works best as a special attacker. Its Speed of 65 is middling (faster than 44% of Pokémon). With 130 HP, 60 Defense and 95 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against special hits.
Vaporeon can have the abilities Water Absorb and Hydration.
How to beat Vaporeon
Vaporeon takes 2× damage from Grass and Electric moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves are resisted.
Good counters: Wellspring Mask Ogerpon hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Hydrapple hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Alolan Exeggutor hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves.
Evolution
Vaporeon is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Eevee → Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon or Sylveon), evolving from Eevee.
Best counters to Vaporeon
Other Water Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Vaporeon weak to?
As a Water type, Vaporeon takes super-effective damage from Grass and Electric moves.
What is Vaporeon resistant to?
Vaporeon resists Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves.
What are the best counters to Vaporeon?
Strong type-based picks include Wellspring Mask Ogerpon, Hydrapple and Alolan Exeggutor, which hit Vaporeon with super-effective attacks.