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Vaporeon (JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Water-type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue. It evolves from Eevee after being exposed to a Water Stone.

Physiology and Behaviour[]

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 a white fin encircling its neck and three fins with cream-colored webbing on its head. One of these fins is on each side of its head similar to ears and one is directly on top of its head similar in appearance to 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. It can detect moisture with its fins, which vibrate when rain will fall soon.

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. 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 and ambush its prey: fish Pokémon.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

Super Smash Bros. series[]

Trophy descriptions[]

In the anime[]

Origin and inspiration[]

According to designer Atsuko Nishida, Vaporeon and especially its tail were designed with the idea of mermaids in mind. It also resembles felines, canids, and 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 be a combination of vapor and eon. Showers is literally showers, referring to a bathroom shower or rain shower.

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue Lives close to water. Its long tail is ridged with a fin which is often mistaken for a mermaid's.
Pokémon Yellow Its cell structure is similar to water molecules. It will melt away and become invisible in water.
Pokémon Stadium Found quietly resting by lake shores. Its cell structure is similar to water, so it can invisibly melt into water.
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold When Vaporeon's fins begin to vibrate, it is a sign that rain will come within a few hours.
Pokémon Silver It prefers beautiful shores. With cells similar to water molecules, it could melt in water.
Pokémon Crystal As it uses the fins on the tip of its tail to swim, it blends with the water perfectly.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon FireRed Its body's cellular structure is similar to the molecular composition of water. It can melt invisibly in water.
Pokémon LeafGreen Lives close to water. Its long tail is ridged with a fin which is often mistaken for a mermaid's.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond It has evolved to be suitable for an aquatic life. It can invisibly melt away into water.
Pokémon Pearl It has evolved to be suitable for an aquatic life. It can invisibly melt away into water.
Pokémon Platinum Its cell composition is similar to water molecules. As a result, it can melt away into water.
Pokémon HeartGold When Vaporeon's fins begin to vibrate, it is a sign that rain will come within a few hours.
Pokémon SoulSilver It prefers beautiful shores. With cells similar to water molecules, it could melt in water.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black Its cell composition is similar to water molecules. As a result, it can melt away into water.
Pokémon White Its cell composition is similar to water molecules. As a result, it can melt away into water.
Pokémon Black 2 Its cell composition is similar to water molecules. As a result, it can't be seen when it melts away into water.
Pokémon White 2 Its cell composition is similar to water molecules. As a result, it can't be seen when it melts away into water.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X It prefers beautiful shores. With cells similar to water molecules, it could melt in water.
Pokémon Y It has evolved to be suitable for an aquatic life. It can invisibly melt away into water.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun Its cells are composed of units much like water molecules. It lives close to water and is often mistaken for a mermaid.
Pokémon Moon Blending in with the water and erasing all signs of its presence, it patiently waits for its prey, fish Pokémon.
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.
Pokémon Ultra Moon It detects nearby moisture with its fin. When its fin begins trembling rapidly, that means rain will fall in a few hours.
Pokémon Let's Go
Pikachu
Its cell structure is similar to water molecules. It melts into the water and becomes invisible.
Pokémon Let's Go
Eevee
Its cell structure is similar to water molecules. It melts into the water and becomes invisible.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword When Vaporeon's fins begin to vibrate, it is a sign that rain will come within a few hours.
Pokémon Shield Its body's cellular structure is similar to the molecular composition of water. It can melt invisibly in water.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond It has evolved to be suited for an aquatic life. It can become invisible when it melts away into water.
Pokémon Shining Pearl It has evolved to be suited for an aquatic life. It can become invisible when it melts away into water.
Pokémon 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.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet It lives close to water. Its long tail is ridged with a fin, which is often mistaken for a mermaid’s.
Pokémon Violet Its cell composition is similar to water molecules. As a result, it can't be seen when it melts away into water.


Game locations[]

Until the eighth generation, Vaporeon is only obtainable by evolving Eevee with a Water Stone.

Title Location(s)
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword
Lake of Outrage, Giant's Bed
Giant's Cap] (Max Raid Battle), Dynamax Adventure
Pokémon Shield
Lake of Outrage, Giant's Bed
Giant's Cap] (Max Raid Battle), Dynamax Adventure
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Cobalt Coastlands - Space-time distortions
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet
Casseroya Lake, Glaseado Mountain, North Province Area Two, North Province Area Three, South Province Area Six, Tagtree Thicket Casseroya Lake
Pokémon Violet
Casseroya Lake, Glaseado Mountain, North Province Area Two, North Province Area Three, South Province Area Six, Tagtree Thicket
Casseroya Lake


Evolution[]

Eevee
Use Water Stone Water Stone.
Vaporeon
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Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 130
Attack 65
Defense 60
Sp. Attack 110
Sp. Defense 95
Speed 65
Total 525

Moveset[]

Main article: Vaporeon/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

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Scarlet Violet
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Trivia[]

  • In July 2021, Vaporeon was appointed the ambassador for Water Day (August 1), a day dedicated to raising awareness of water resources, by Japan's Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism Kazuyoshi Akaba.[1][2]
  • Vaporeon is the only Water-type Pokémon that appears in the field section of Pal Park.
  • Vaporeon is the only Eeveelution that does not share any weakness with another Eeveelution.
  • Atsuko 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.

References[]

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