* Despite being described as the "Bubble Jet Pokémon", Vaporeon can not learn {{m|Bubble}}. It can, however, utilize {{TM|11|BubbleBeam}} in [[Generation I]].
* Despite being described as the "Bubble Jet Pokémon", Vaporeon can not learn {{m|Bubble}}. It can, however, utilize {{TM|11|BubbleBeam}} in [[Generation I]].
* Vaporeon is the only Eeveelution that does not share any weakness with another.
* Vaporeon is the only Eeveelution that does not share any weakness with another.
* For an unknown reason, Vaporeon's [[Generation II]] Shiny Back Sprite is different to its regular one.
===Origin===
===Origin===
It has traits of {{wp|fox}}es, {{wp|cat}}s and a number of {{wp|aquatic mammal}}s; it also shares characteristics with {{wp|mermaid}}s.
It has traits of {{wp|fox}}es, {{wp|cat}}s and a number of {{wp|aquatic mammal}}s; it also shares characteristics with {{wp|mermaid}}s.
Vaporeon is the result of an Eevee's exposure to the radiation of a Water Stone.
Physiology
Vaporeon is a composite creature sharing physical traits of dogs, cats, and fish. Vaporeon's body is light-blue and has a white collar. Vaporeon has yellow ears made of webbing and has a fin on its head resembling its ears. Vaporeon has a pointed pattern of dark blue on its head that encompasses the backs of its ears and head-fin. It also has blue ridges that run down the length of its spine and on to its tail-fin, and the paw pads on its hind feet are dark blue like the ridges. Vaporeon's finned tail is said to look similar to that of a mermaid's. Vaporeon's molecular structure is close to water, so its body glitters when sunlight hits at certain angles because of it.
Vaporeon are highly adapted to aquatic life. Unlike its pre-evolution, it has the ability to breathe underwater. As stated previously, they have a unique molecular structure. They have the ability to "melt" into a body of water and disappear completely from view. They can also manipulate water molecules, giving them the ability to learn Template:Type2 attacks their previous evolution could not.
Vaporeon also have the ability to walk on water.
Because it's a fully evolved Pokémon, Vaporeon can learn Hyper Beam and Giga Impact.
Behavior
Vaporeon are very difficult to observe in the wild, as they are somewhat uncommon. When they are in the water, they are virtually impossible to see. While they are much easier to see while they are resting onshore, they possess the ability to rearrange themselves on a molecular level, causing themselves to "melt" into the water. It is likely that many mermaid stories were spawned by Vaporeon sightings, as their tails resemble those of mermaids. When Vaporeon's fins begin to vibrate, it is said to be a sign that rain will come within a few hours.
Vaporeon, the Bubble Jet Pokémon. Vaporeon love fresh, clean water and can make their bodies melt away into water as well.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Red temporarily controlled a Vaporeon, which was actually his Eevee switching between its evolved forms. It soon evolved into an Espeon, which disallowed any further switching.
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.
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.
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In Generation I, Vaporeon had a notably different design with all black ears, 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 R/G artwork.
Despite being described as the "Bubble Jet Pokémon", Vaporeon can not learn Bubble. It can, however, utilize TM11 (BubbleBeam) in Generation I.
Vaporeon is the only Eeveelution that does not share any weakness with another.
For an unknown reason, Vaporeon's Generation II Shiny Back Sprite is different to its regular one.
Vaporeon's name is derived from vapor. The -eon suffix, common to all Eeveeevolutions, comes from Eevee's prototype English name and possibly refers to the ending suffix of evolution itself. Its Japanese name probably refers to rain showers. The French and German names are based on the word aqua.
This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
For other sprites and images, please see Vaporeon images on Bulbagarden Archives.
