Vaporeon (Pokémon)

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Vaporeon シャワーズ Showers #134
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Water Unknown Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Bubble Jet Pokémon
Abilities Water Absorb ----- Blue-Striped ----- Hydration Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #134 Johto #185 Hoenn #289 Sinnoh #164 Unova #092 Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-183 Almia R-098 Oblivia R-076 N-055
Height 3'03" Imperial 1.0 m Metric 3'03"/1.0 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 63.9 lbs. Imperial 29.0 kg Metric 63.9 lbs./29.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Blue	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female
Breeding Field group 36 cycles (9180 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 2 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 196 Battle Exp.: 1961*
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.

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

Physiology

Vaporeon is a composite creature sharing physical traits of fish, dolphins, cats, dogs, and possibly other animals. It is a quadruped with three small toes on each foot. Vaporeon's body is light blue and it has a white ruff around its neck just behind its head. Vaporeon has cream-colored 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.

Gender differences

None.

A Vaporeon melting into water molecules

Special abilities

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 Water-type attacks their previous evolution could not. Vaporeon also have the ability to walk on water. Vaporeon can also glide in the air for moments because of its fins.

Like most Water types, Vaporeon can also learn Ice-type moves, like Ice Beam and Blizzard.

Because it is 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 quite rare. 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.

Habitat

Urban Pokémon

Vaporeon are always found close to water, and prefer large, clean lakes. It is found in the same regions that Eevee can be found in.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Vaporeon in the anime

Major appearances

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

Vaporeon was also seen under the ownership of one the Kimono Sisters in Trouble's Brewing and Espeon, Not Included.

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

A Vaporeon appeared in BW135, which it evolved from one of three Eevee.

Minor appearances

Ash battled against a Vaporeon in the Pokémon League entrance exam in The Ultimate Test.

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.

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 under the ownership of an unnamed Trainer, who was giving it some water. Also, a Vaporeon was used by a competitor in the Tour de Alto Mare, a water chariot race.

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.

Another Vaporeon appeared in Last Call, First Round! during the Sinnoh Grand Festival where it evolved from an Eevee, under the ownership of Ursula.

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

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

A Vaporeon in Pokémon Pocket Monsters

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

Red temporarily controlled a Vaporeon, which was actually his Eevee temporarily evolving into its three known evolutions. It eventually evolved permanently into an Espeon, losing the ability to switch back and forth between its advanced forms.

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

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red 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 {{{sapphiredex}}} 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 {{{pearldex}}} 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 {{{whitedex}}} 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 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue None Evolve Eevee Blue (Japan) None Evolve Eevee Yellow None Evolve Eevee
Generation II Gold Silver None Evolve Eevee Crystal None Evolve Eevee
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Evolve Eevee Colosseum None Trade XD None Evolve Eevee
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Eevee Platinum None Evolve Eevee HeartGold SoulSilver None Evolve Eevee Pal Park Field Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Evolve Dream World Eevee Black 2 White 2 None Evolve Eevee Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball	Evolve Eevee
Pokémon Trozei!	Phobos Submarine Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve Eevee
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Lake Afar (B1-B24)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Gates to Infinity	Forest of Shadows, Magnagate dungeons, Grove of Whispers, Freezing Pillar, Dreamy Island, Cape at the Edge, Slumbering Cave, Silent Tundra (Mapless Street), Moonlit Forest (Golden Chamber)
Pokémon Ranger	Fiore Temple
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Almia Castle Altru Tower
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Canal Ruins Ice Temple
Pokémon Rumble	Bright Beach
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Beach: Sunny Seashore
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Beach Zone
Pokémon Conquest	Evolve Eevee

Pokémon Global Link promotions

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
	Global Link Vaporeon	Japanese	PGL	10	October 20, 2010 to January 31, 2011
	Global Link Vaporeon	Korean	PGL	10	May 18 to August 31, 2011
	Global Link Vaporeon	English	PGL	10	May 19 to July 19, 2011
	Global Link Vaporeon	French	PGL	10	May 19 to July 19, 2011
	Global Link Vaporeon	German	PGL	10	May 19 to July 19, 2011
	Global Link Vaporeon	Italian	PGL	10	May 19 to July 19, 2011
	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 V, 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× 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× 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× 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× None

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

Learnset

By leveling up

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

BW B2W2 Move Type Cat. Power Accuracy PP 000Start 000Start Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 000Start 000Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100}}100% 35 000Start 000Start Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 30 0088 0055 Sand-Attack Ground Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 01515 0099 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100}}100% 25 02222 01313 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 30 N/AN/A 01717 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20 03636 02121 Aurora Beam Ice Special 06565 100}}100% 20 04343 02525 Aqua Ring Water Status 0000— —}}—% 20 06464 02929 Acid Armor Poison Status 0000— —}}—% 40 05757 03333 Haze Ice Status 0000— —}}—% 30 07878 03737 Muddy Water Water Special 09595 085}}85% 10 05050 04141 Last Resort Normal Physical 140140 100}}100% 5 07171 04545 Hydro Pump Water Special 120120 080}}80% 5 02929 N/AN/A Bite Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25

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 V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM05	Roar	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM07	Hail	Ice	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	09595	100}}100%	10
	TM14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM49	Echoed Voice	Normal	Special	04040	100}}100%	15
	TM55	Scald	Water	Special	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM67	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	5
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM83	Work Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM03	Surf	Water	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
	HM05	Waterfall	Water	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
	HM06	Dive	Water	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
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 V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Charm	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	Covet	Normal	Physical	60	100%	40
	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	70	100%	15
	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 V 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 V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Aqua Tail	Water	Physical	90	90%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Covet	Normal	Physical	60	100%	40
B	W	B2	W2	Heal Bell	Normal	Status	—	—%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Hyper Voice	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Last Resort	Normal	Physical	140	100%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
A black 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 V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Growl	Normal	Status	—	100%	40
	BiteB2W2	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25
	CharmB2W2	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	Baton Pass	Normal	Status	—	—%	40
	Double-EdgeB2W2	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15
	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
	Trump Card	Normal	Special	—	—%	5
‡	Swift	Normal	Special	60	—%	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 moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 134.png 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! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. 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   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   It attacks by letting loose blobs of water and bubbles from its mouth.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Water  ( Water ) Past ( Normal ) (Soak ×2) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It spits bubbles around itself that make Pokémon slowed.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available 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 Strong: Weak: 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 Defense: ★★★ Ability 2: Aqua Boost Speed: ★★★ Ability 3: Water Absorb Evolves from Eevee when its link is improved while its Warrior is equipped with a Water Stone Range: 4 Perfect Links: Hero/Heroine

Evolution

Unevolved Eevee  Normal

Water Stone →

First Evolution Vaporeon  Water

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

• Vaporeon is the largest Eeveelution: It is the heaviest of its evolutionary family, and is alongside Umbreon, Leafeon and Sylveon, the tallest.
• Vaporeon has the highest HP base stat of the Eeveelutions. Because of this, Vaporeon has the highest max base stat of all the Eeveelutions. (While the others have 394, Vaporeon has 464.)
• 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.
• Vaporeon is the only Eeveelution that does not share any weakness with another.
• Vaporeon is the only Eeveelution that does not learn a move of its type at level 21.
• 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.

Origin

Vaporeon's origins are uncertain, though it could be based on a cross between cetaceans, felines, and canids. Its feline and fish characteristics may mean that Vaporeon may be a visual pun on the catfish. The fins and dorsal lining may be based off 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. Vaporeon's resemblance to both carnivorans and cetaceans could be based on primitive whales, such as Kutchicetus. Its hood around its neck resembles an old-fashioned hood from the 16th and 17th century - seen on Elizabeth I's portrait.

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 Syamideu 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.

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