Vaporeon (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Vaporeon (disambiguation).

Vaporeon Bubble Jet Pokémon シャワーズ Showers #134 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Water Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Water Absorb Cacophony Cacophony Hydration Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Field Hatch time 36 cycles
Height 3'03" 1.0 m Vaporeon 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 63.9 lbs. 29.0 kg Vaporeon 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 196 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 184 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Vaporeon 2 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Vaporeon (Japanese: シャワーズ Showers) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves from Eevee when exposed to a Water Stone. It is one of Eevee's final forms, the others being Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, and Sylveon.

Biology

A Vaporeon melting into water molecules

Vaporeon is a composite creature sharing physical traits of aquatic and land animals. It is a quadruped with three small toes on each foot and dark blue paw pads on the hind feet. Vaporeon's body is light blue with dark blue marking around its head and a ridge down its back. This Pokémon has a split tailfin that has been mistaken for a mermaid's in the past. It has a white ruff around its neck, and three fins around its head made of cream-colored webbing. It is said that rain will come within a few hours if Vaporeon's fins begin to vibrate.

Vaporeon is mostly found in urban settings and is rarely seen in the wild, but it can also be found near clean, fresh lakes. It has evolved to become better suited to an aquatic lifestyle. In addition to developing gills, it has a cell composition similar to water molecules. This structure allows Vaporeon to melt into water at will and keeps it camouflaged as it swims.

In the anime

Vaporeon in the anime

Major appearances

Vaporeon first appeared in The Battling Eevee Brothers, under the ownership of Rainer.

Ash battled against a Vaporeon in the Pokémon League entrance exam in The Ultimate Test using a Meowth he borrowed only for Vaporeon to defeat Meowth with Ice Beam.

In Mewtwo Strikes Back, a Vaporeon owned by Fergus was one of the Pokémon that were captured and cloned by Mewtwo. The Vaporeon clone is seen again in Mewtwo Returns.

Vaporeon was also seen under the ownership of one the Kimono Sisters in Trouble's Brewing and Espeon, Not Included. Vaporeon was used in a match against Misty and Poliwhirl and was able to defeat Poliwhirl with Aurora Beam.

An old woman named Galea owned a Vaporeon in On Olden Pond.

A Vaporeon belonging to Ursula appeared in Last Call — First Round! where it evolved from Eevee during the Performance Stage of the Sinnoh Grand Festival.

A Vaporeon appeared in Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad!, along with an Eevee and its other evolutions, under the ownership of Virgil.

A Vaporeon appeared in Eevee & Friends with an Eevee and its other evolutions, including the newly introduced Sylveon.

A Vaporeon appeared in Mystery on a Deserted Island!, which it evolved from one of three Eevee.

Minor appearances

A Vaporeon was among the Pokémon controlled by Cassidy and Butch in Pikachu Re-Volts.

Vaporeon also appeared in The Power of One.

Four Vaporeon were among the Pokémon competing in the Fire and Rescue Grand Prix in The Fire-ing Squad!.

A Vaporeon was seen at a Pokémon Center in The Legend of Thunder!.

A Vaporeon made a small cameo in Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias under the ownership of a Trainer who was giving it some water. Also, a Vaporeon was used by a competitor in the Tour de Alto Mare.

A Vaporeon appeared in Gary's explanation in Johto Photo Finish.

Lola owns a Vaporeon as seen in A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!.

Multiple Vaporeon appeared in the opening of Destiny Deoxys.

Vaporeon made a small cameo in the beginning of Giratina and the Sky Warrior together with an Eevee and the other six Eeveelutions.

A Vaporeon appeared in Tag Team Battle Inspiration! when Shauna fantasized about Serena's Eevee evolving someday.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG152 Vaporeon May's Pokédex Vaporeon, the Bubble Jet Pokémon. Vaporeon love fresh, clean water and can make their bodies melt away into water as well.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP174 Vaporeon Dawn's Pokédex Vaporeon, the Bubble Jet Pokémon, and an evolved form of Eevee. The composition of its cells is similar to molecules of water, and as such, can melt in water.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry BW102 Vaporeon Ash's Pokédex Vaporeon, the Bubble Jet Pokémon. Vaporeon is made up of molecules similar to water, which allows it to melt and vanish.

In the manga

Vaporeon in The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Vaporeon in Pokémon Adventures

In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

Ash battled Rainer's Vaporeon in To Evolve or Not to Evolve, That is the Question!.

In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga

Main article: Vaporeon (MPJ)

A Vaporeon appears in The Master Plan... for Romance!.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Vee

In Blame it on Eevee, a mutated Eevee could switch between his evolved forms, one of which is a Vaporeon. Red catches him and adds him to his team and names him Vee. Later using the Fire, Water and Thunder stones of Vermilion Harbor, which were given to him by Giovanni, to evolve and devolve him freely and faster. Eventually, he lost the ability to devolve after permanently becoming an Espeon, but Red felt more content now that he'd been freed from the pain that Team Rocket's experiments had dealt.

When Yellow fantasized about Pokémon that could evolve via stone a Vaporeon appeared along with an Eevee, Jolteon and Flareon in The Kindest Tentacruel.

A Vaporeon appeared in Pleased as Punch With Parasect, owned by a Kimono Girl.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Red encounters a Vaporeon in Seize The Unmanned Power Plant!!.

A Vaporeon is seen with Green during the curry cooking competition that went on in Curry Showdown! Which is the Most Delicious?.

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry The Electric Tale of Pikachu ET06 Evolved with the Water Stone. The cells of its body closely resemble water molecules, and it has the ability to dissolve into water.

In the TCG

Main article: Vaporeon (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Generation I Red(ENG) Lives close to water. Its long tail is ridged with a fin which is often mistaken for a mermaid's. Blue Yellow Its cell structure is similar to water molecules. It will melt away and become invisible in water. Stadium Found quietly resting by lake shores. Its cell structure is similar to water, so it can invisibly melt into water.

Generation II Gold When Vaporeon's fins begin to vibrate, it is a sign that rain will come within a few hours. Silver It prefers beautiful 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. Stadium 2 When Vaporeon's fins begin to vibrate, it is a sign that rain will come within a few hours.

Generation III 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 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.

Generation IV Diamond It has evolved to be suitable for an aquatic life. It can invisibly melt away into water. Pearl 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.

Generation V Black Its cell composition is similar to water molecules. As a result, it can melt away into water. White 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

Generation VI 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

Generation VII 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.

Game locations

Generation I Red Blue Evolve Eevee Blue (Japan) Evolve Eevee Yellow Evolve Eevee

Generation II Gold Silver Evolve Eevee Crystal Evolve Eevee

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Trade FireRed LeafGreen Evolve Eevee Colosseum Trade XD Evolve Eevee

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Evolve Eevee Platinum Evolve Eevee HeartGold SoulSilver Evolve Eevee Pal Park Field

Generation V Black White Trade Global Link event Black 2 White 2 Evolve Eevee

Generation V X Y Evolve Eevee Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Eevee

Generation VII Sun Moon Evolve Eevee

In side games

Generation I Pinball Evolve Eevee

Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.

Generation III Trozei! Phobos Submarine, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Evolve Eevee Ranger Fiore Temple

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Lake Afar (B1-B24) MD Sky Lake Afar (B1-B24) Ranger: Soa Almia Castle, Altru Tower Rumble Bright Beach (Both Modes S) MD Blazing Evolve Eevee PokéPark Wii Beach Zone Ranger: GS Canal Ruins, Ice Temple

Generation V Rumble Blast Beach: Sunny Seashore PokéPark 2 Arbor Area Conquest Evolve Eevee MD GTI Forest of Shadows (1F-14F), Grove of Whispers (1F-9F), Freezing Pillar (1F-14F), Silent Tundra (Mapless Street), Dreamy Island (1F-25F), Moonlit Forest (Golden Chamber), Cape at the Edge (B1-B29), Slumbering Cave (B1-B99), Magnagate dungeons Rumble U Aquatic Hill: The Colorful Park, Challenge Battle: The Final Battle Royale

Generation VI Battle Trozei Colossal Forest: Stage 6 Shuffle Rainbow Park: Stage 54 Graucus Hall: Stage 463 Rumble World Distortion Land: Vast Ocean (Back Boss), Legend Terrain: Bastion of Beginnings (Special) Picross Area 07: Stage 06

In events

Games	Event	Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
XYORAS	Pokémon Center Birthday Vaporeon	All	Japan	10	October 12, 2013 to December 31, 2016

Pokémon Global Link promotions

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
BW	Global Link Vaporeon	Japanese	PGL	10	October 20, 2010 to January 31, 2011
BW	Global Link Vaporeon	Korean	PGL	10	May 18 to August 31, 2011
BW	Global Link Vaporeon	English	PGL	10	May 19 to July 19, 2011
BW	Global Link Vaporeon	French	PGL	10	May 19 to July 19, 2011
BW	Global Link Vaporeon	German	PGL	10	May 19 to July 19, 2011
BW	Global Link Vaporeon	Italian	PGL	10	May 19 to July 19, 2011
BW	Global Link Vaporeon	Spanish	PGL	10	May 19 to July 19, 2011

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow*

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 130		190 - 237	370 - 464
Attack: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Defense: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Atk: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Sp. Def: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Speed: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Total: 525	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 110.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/3 ★★☆	Power 1/3 ★☆☆
Skill 4/5 ★★★★☆	Stamina 3/5 ★★★☆☆
Jump 3/3 ★★★	Total 13/19 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon has Water Absorb, the effectiveness of  Water-type  moves is 0×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25 011 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 Evo.Evo. Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25 055 Sand Attack Ground Status 0000— 100100% 15 099 Baby-Doll Eyes Fairy Status 0000— 100100% 30 1313 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 1717 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100100% 20 2020 Aurora Beam Ice Special 06565 100100% 20 2525 Aqua Ring Water Status 0000— ——% 20 2929 Acid Armor Poison Status 0000— ——% 20 3333 Haze Ice Status 0000— ——% 30 3737 Muddy Water Water Special 09090 08585% 10 4141 Last Resort Normal Physical 140140 100100% 5 4545 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 08080% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Vaporeon Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Vaporeon Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM01 TM01 Work Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM05 TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM07 TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM13 TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM14 TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM30 TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM49 TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15 TM55 TM55 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM94 TM94 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM98 TM98 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Vaporeon Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Vaporeon Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Captivate Normal Status — 100% 20 Charm Fairy Status — 100% 20 Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25 Curse Ghost Status — —% 10 Detect Fighting Status — —% 5 Endure Normal Status — —% 10 Fake Tears Dark Status — 100% 20 Flail Normal Physical — 100% 15 Natural Gift Normal Physical — 100% 15 Stored Power Psychic Special 20 100% 10 Synchronoise Psychic Special 120 100% 10 Tickle Normal Status — 100% 20 Wish* Normal Status — —% 10 Yawn Normal Status — —% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Vaporeon in Generation VII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Vaporeon in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Vaporeon Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Vaporeon Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Vaporeon can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Vaporeon cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Vaporeon Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Vaporeon Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25 Growl Normal Status — 100% 40 Bite Dark Physical 60 100% 25 Swift Normal Special 60 —% 20 Refresh Normal Status — —% 20 Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20 Charm Fairy Status — 100% 20 Baton Pass Normal Status — —% 40 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Trump Card Normal Special — —% 5 † Celebrate Normal Status — —% 40

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Vaporeon Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Vaporeon Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Focus Energy	Vaporeon (GB 1)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball Acquisition: Evolve			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Transform Forest Phrases 51%-100% HP My body's made of water! 26%-50% HP It's not good. My health is down to half. 1%-25% HP I'm out of power... It's hopeless... Level up Leveled up! I feel the power of water surging!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -12% IQ group: F
Pokémon Ranger Group: Water Poké Assist: Water Field move: (Soak ×2) Loops: 15 Min. exp.: 75 Max. exp.: 89 Browser entry R-000 Vaporeon is a key to the Fiore Temple's mystery. It attacks with a rainbow ray.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Water Poké Assist: Water Field move: (Soak ×3) Browser entry R-000 It attacks by letting loose blobs of water and bubbles from its mouth.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Water Poké Assist: (present) Water Field move: (present) (Soak ×2) Poké Assist: (past) Water Field move: (past) (Soak ×1) Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]] It spits bubbles around itself that make Pokémon slowed.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Vaporeon came to play in the Beach Zone. He enjoys Gyarados's Aqua Dash more than anything else!
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond PokéPark Pad entry: He is gentle and loves to soak in the water. He is a good friend of Flareon in the Crag Area.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★★★ Move: Hydro Pump Attack: ★★★★ Ability 1: Wave Rider Ability 2: Aqua Boost Ability 3: Water Absorb Defense: ★★★ Speed: ★★★ Evolves from Eevee when its link is improved while its Warrior is equipped with a Water Stone Range: 4 Perfect Links: Hero/Heroine
Pokémon Battle Trozei Water Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Water Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #24 Mega Boost Fills the Mega Gauge of a Pokémon of the same type. Swappable Skill(s): Eject+
Pokémon GO Base HP: 260 Base Attack: 205 Base Defense: 177 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Water Gun Charged Attacks: Water Pulse, Hydro Pump, Aqua Tail

Evolution

Unevolved Eevee  Normal

Water Stone →

First Evolution Vaporeon  Water

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Vaporeon images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Vaporeon is the only Water-type that appears in the field section of Pal Park.
• In Generation I, Vaporeon had a notably different design with the backs of its ears being all black, fins on each leg, and a fin running down the entire length of its back. All of these details were removed in Generation II. Notably, these details weren't present in its original Pokémon Red and Green artwork.
• In Pokémon Yellow, Vaporeon is programmed to learn both Haze and Mist at level 42; however, a bug prevents a Pokémon from learning two moves at the same level, so Vaporeon cannot learn Mist in Yellow.
• Vaporeon was designed by Atsuko Nishida.

Origin

Vaporeon's origins are uncertain, though it could be based on a cross between aquatic creatures, felines, and canids. The fins and dorsal lining may be based on different types of tropical fish. Its ears resemble a mix between a fish's fin and a fennec fox's or caracal's ears. It also shares characteristics with mermaids. Vaporeon may also be inspired by the Telchines of Greek mythology, or the Merlion, a national symbol of Singapore. Its ability to become invisible and turn into water might be inspired by the Asrai. Vaporeon's resemblance to both carnivorans and cetaceans could be based on primitive whales, such as Kutchicetus. Its fringe around its neck resembles a ruff.

Name origin

Vaporeon is a combination of vapor (a gaseous form of water) and eon (an immeasurably long period of time, possibly referring to how long evolution takes naturally). Eon is a suffix all Eevee evolutions share and was Eevee's English prototype name.

Showers is literally showers, as in rain showers.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese シャワーズ Showers From showers French Aquali From aqua. Ends with -li like every Eeveelution in French. Spanish Vaporeon Same as English name German Aquana From aqua. Ends with -a like every Eeveelution in German. Italian Vaporeon Same as English name Korean 샤미드 Shamid From the English words shower and mermaid Mandarin Chinese 水精靈 / 水精灵 Shuǐjīnglíng Means "Water spirit". Ends with -精靈 / -精灵 like every Eeveelution in Mandarin. Cantonese Chinese 水伊貝 Séuiyībui Literally "Water Eevee". Ends with -伊貝 like every Eeveelution in Cantonese

More languages Hindi वेपोरीऑन Vaporeon Transcription of English name Russian Вапореон Vaporeon Transcription of English name

Related articles

• Vee
• Vaporeon (MPJ)

Notes

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