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| * Vaporeon is the only Eeveelution that does not share any weakness with another Eeveelution. | | * Vaporeon is the only Eeveelution that does not share any weakness with another Eeveelution. |
| * Vaporeon was designed by [[Atsuko Nishida]].<ref name=EVs>(2018) ''EVs''. ([http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-eevee-origins/ English translation] written by Anthony Madry and commissioned by Dr. Lava)</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/atsuko_nishida/status/783643367523557376 Tweet by AtsukoNishida (@atsuko_nishida).] Posted on October 5, 2016.</ref> | | * Vaporeon was designed by [[Atsuko Nishida]].<ref name=EVs>(2018) ''EVs''. ([http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-eevee-origins/ English translation] written by Anthony Madry and commissioned by Dr. Lava)</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/atsuko_nishida/status/783643367523557376 Tweet by AtsukoNishida (@atsuko_nishida).] Posted on October 5, 2016.</ref> |
| | ** 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.<ref name=EVs>(2018) ''EVs''. ([http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-eevee-origins/ English translation] written by Anthony Madry and commissioned by Dr. Lava)</ref> |
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| According to designer Atsuko Nishida, Vaporeon and especially its tail were designed with the idea of {{wp|mermaid}}s in mind.<ref name=EVs/> It also resembles {{wp|Felidae|felines}}, {{wp|Canidae|canids}}, and various aquatic creatures such as fish and {{wp|dolphin}}s. Its ears resemble a mix between a fish's fin and a {{wp|fennec fox}}'s ears. | | According to designer Atsuko Nishida, Vaporeon and especially its tail were designed with the idea of {{wp|mermaid}}s in mind.<ref name=EVs/> It also resembles various aquatic creatures such as fish and {{wp|dolphin}}s. Its ears resemble a mix between a fish's fin and a {{wp|fennec fox}}'s ears. |
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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 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 is a white fin encircling its neck and three fins with cream-colored webbing on its head. Two of these fins are on either side of its head, similar to ears; and one is directly on top of its head, resembling 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 and is believed to be the origin of mermaid folklore. It can detect moisture with its fins, which vibrate when sensing incoming rain.
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 and shores. 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, hiding itself from enemies and allowing it to ambush its prey: fish Pokémon.
Evolution
Vaporeon evolves from Eevee.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Vaporeon debuted in The Battling Eevee Brothers, under the ownership of Rainer. It was targeted in one of Team Rocket's schemes.
In The Ultimate Test, Ash battled a Vaporeon during the Pokémon League Admissions Exam. He used a Meowth provided to him, only for Vaporeon to defeat Meowth with Ice Beam.
In Mewtwo Strikes Back and its remake Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, Fergus's Vaporeon was captured and cloned by Mewtwo. The Vaporeon clone reappeared in Mewtwo Returns.
In Trouble's Brewing and Espeon, Not Included, Sumomo, one of the Kimono Sisters, owns a Vaporeon. It was used in a match against Misty and Poliwhirl, and it was able to defeat Poliwhirl with Aurora Beam.
In On Olden Pond, Galea's agile Vaporeon helped Ash train his Corphish.
In Last Call — First Round!, Ursula's Eevee evolved into a Vaporeon as part of the Performance Stage of the Sinnoh Grand Festival.
Virgil's male Vaporeon debuted in Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad!, along with an Eevee and her other evolutions at the time. In Curtain Up, Unova League!, it battled Ultimo's Crustle during the first round of the Vertress Conference and ultimately won in the next episode.
In Eevee & Friends, a dramatic Vaporeon was with an Eevee and its other evolutions, including the newly introduced Sylveon.
In Mystery on a Deserted Island!, one of three Eevee evolved into a Vaporeon with a Water Stone found on the Deserted Island.
In Turning Heads and Training Hard!, a wild Vaporeon was summoned to help Ilima's Eevee perform Extreme Evoboost. In the Poké Problem segment of the next episode, it saw Ilima and Eevee off.
A Vaporeon appeared in On Land, In the Sea, and to the Future!, under the ownership of Kiley. He competed in the Marine Athletic Race, and later defeated a Huntail, alongside Chloe's Eevee. He reappeared in a flashback in Reuniting for the First Time!.
Minor appearances
In Pikachu's Vacation, a Vaporeon was at the Pokémon Theme Park.
In Pikachu Re-Volts, a Vaporeon fell under the control of Cassidy and Butch via their Drowzee at Mandarin Island North.
In The Power of One, a Vaporeon sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.
A Vaporeon appeared in the Japanese credits of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.
In The Fire-ing Squad!, four Vaporeon competed in the Fire and Rescue Grand Prix.
In The Legend of Thunder!, a Vaporeon was at the Pokémon Center.
In Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias, a Trainer's Vaporeon competed in the Tour de Alto Mare. Another Trainer's Vaporeon was given bath from a fountain.
In Johto Photo Finish, Gary's demonstration featured a Vaporeon evolving from an Eevee.
A Vaporeon appeared in A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!, under the ownership of Lola. It reappeared in a fantasy in Grating Spaces!.
In A Bite to Remember, Brock's demonstration featured a Vaporeon evolving from an Eevee.
Multiple Vaporeon appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.
A Coordinator's Vaporeon appeared in Deceit and Assist.
In Giratina and the Sky Warrior, a Vaporeon was together with an Eevee and the other six Eeveelutions at the time.
In Tag Team Battle Inspiration!, Shauna's fantasy featured a Vaporeon as she imagined what Serena's Eevee could evolve into.
In I Choose You!, a Trainer's Vaporeon was injured trying to battle Entei and was subsequently brought to a Pokémon Center.
A Trainer's Vaporeon appeared in The Power of Us.
In Battling on the Wing!, a Trainer's Vaporeon watched the Manalo Conference battles.
A Trainer's Vaporeon appeared in Restore and Renew!.
In To Train, or Not to Train!, a Vaporeon was at the Eevee Evolution Lab.
A Vaporeon appeared in a fantasy in On Land, In the Sea, and to the Future!.
A Vaporeon appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.
In Must Be Our Heroes and the Witch!, a Vaporeon appeared in a fantasy.
Pokédex entries
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Pokémon
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| DP174
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Vaporeon
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Dawn's Pokédex
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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.
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| BW102
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Vaporeon
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Ash's Pokédex
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Vaporeon, the Bubble Jet Pokémon. Vaporeon is made up of molecules similar to water, which allows it to melt and vanish.
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Pokémon
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| JN063
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Vaporeon
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Chloe's Rotom Phone
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Vaporeon, the Bubble Jet Pokémon. A Water type. Vaporeon evolves from Eevee, a Normal type, into a form adapted for movement in the water. The cells of its body resemble water molecules, so it can hide itself in the water as if it had melted into it.
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Pokémon Evolutions
A Vaporeon appeared in The Show, under the ownership of Kuni. It was used in the Kimono Girls' performance of the destruction of the Brass Tower, where it represented the rain that fell to douse the tower's flames.
In the manga
The Electric Tale of Pikachu
A Vaporeon belonging to Rainer appeared in To Evolve or Not to Evolve, That is the Question!, where it battled Ash's Pikachu, but was easily defeated.
Pokédex entries
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| The Electric Tale of Pikachu
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ET06
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Evolved with the Water Stone. The cells of its body closely resemble water molecules, and it has the ability to dissolve into water.
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Magical Pokémon Journey
- Main article: Vaporeon (MPJ)
A Vaporeon appears in The Master Plan... for Romance!.
Pokémon Adventures
- 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, adds him to his team, and nicknames him Vee. Later, it used the Fire, Water, and Thunder Stones of Vermilion Harbor, which were given to him by Giovanni, to evolve and devolve him freely and faster.
A Vaporeon appeared in The Kindest Tentacruel as one of the Pokémon in Yellow's fantasy about evolution via Evolution stone.
In Moving Past Milotic, a Vaporeon appeared at the Battle Pike.
A Vaporeon appeared in Pleased as Punch With Parasect, under the ownership of a Kimono Girl.
A Vaporeon appeared in a fantasy in Sylveon Enchants.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
A Vaporeon appeared in Seize The Unmanned Power Plant!!.
A Vaporeon appeared in Clefairy Evolves... At Last?!.
A Vaporeon appeared in Curry Showdown! Which is the Most Delicious? as one of the participants of a curry cooking competition.
Pokémon Zensho
A Vaporeon appeared in a fantasy in PZ04.
In the TCG
- Main article: Vaporeon (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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Kanto
#134
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(This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.)
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Lives close to water. Its long tail is ridged with a fin which is often mistaken for a mermaid's.
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| Blue
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| Yellow
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Its cell structure is similar to water molecules. It will melt away and become invisible in water.
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| Stadium
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Found quietly resting by lake shores. Its cell structure is similar to water, so it can invisibly melt into water.
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| Generation II
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Johto
#181
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| Gold
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When Vaporeon's fins begin to vibrate, it is a sign that rain will come within a few hours.
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| Silver
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It prefers beautiful shores. With cells similar to water molecules, it could melt in water.
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| Crystal
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As it uses the fins on the tip of its tail to swim, it blends with the water perfectly.
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When Vaporeon's fins begin to vibrate, it is a sign that rain will come within a few hours.
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| Generation III
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Hoenn
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Kanto
#134
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| Ruby
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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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| Sapphire
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| Emerald
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Vaporeon underwent a spontaneous mutation and grew fins and gills that allow them to live underwater. They have the ability to freely control water.
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| FireRed
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Its body's cellular structure is similar to the molecular composition of water. It can melt invisibly in water.
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| LeafGreen
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Lives close to water. Its long tail is ridged with a fin which is often mistaken for a mermaid's.
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| Generation IV
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Sinnoh
Pt: #164
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Johto
#185
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| Diamond
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It has evolved to be suitable for an aquatic life. It can invisibly melt away into water.
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| Pearl
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| Platinum
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Its cell composition is similar to water molecules. As a result, it can melt away into water.
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| HeartGold
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When Vaporeon's fins begin to vibrate, it is a sign that rain will come within a few hours.
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| SoulSilver
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It prefers beautiful shores. With cells similar to water molecules, it could melt in water.
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| Generation V
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B2W2: #092
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| Black
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Its cell composition is similar to water molecules. As a result, it can melt away into water.
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| White
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| Black 2
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Its cell composition is similar to water molecules. As a result, it can't be seen when it melts away into water.
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| White 2
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| Generation VI
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Kalos
Coastal #078
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Hoenn
#—
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| X
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It prefers beautiful shores. With cells similar to water molecules, it could melt in water.
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| Y
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It has evolved to be suitable for an aquatic life. It can invisibly melt away into water.
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| Omega Ruby
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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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Alola
SM: #124
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Alola
USUM: #154
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Kanto
#134
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| Sun
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Its cells are composed of units much like water molecules. It lives close to water and is often mistaken for a mermaid.
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| Moon
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Blending in with the water and erasing all signs of its presence, it patiently waits for its prey, fish Pokémon.
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| Ultra Sun
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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.
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It detects nearby moisture with its fin. When its fin begins trembling rapidly, that means rain will fall in a few hours.
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| Let's Go Pikachu
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Its cell structure is similar to water molecules. It melts into the water and becomes invisible.
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Galar
#197
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Crown Tundra #075
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When Vaporeon's fins begin to vibrate, it is a sign that rain will come within a few hours.
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Its body's cellular structure is similar to the molecular composition of water. It can melt invisibly in water.
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It has evolved to be suited for an aquatic life. It can become invisible when it melts away into water.
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| Legends: Arceus
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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.
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Paldea
#180
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Kitakami
#—
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It lives close to water. Its long tail is ridged with a fin, which is often mistaken for a mermaid’s.
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Its cell composition is similar to water molecules. As a result, it can't be seen when it melts away into water.
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Game locations
In side games
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| Silver Trench (20F, 30F, 50F, 60F, 70F, 80F), Northwind Field (10F, 20F, 27F), Grand Sea (20F), Far-Off Sea (20F, 25F, 30F, 40F, 50F, 60F, 70F)
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In events
Pokémon Global Link promotions
Held items
Stats
Base stats
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At Lv. 100
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130
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190 - 237
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370 - 464
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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Total: 525
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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- 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
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Vaporeon
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Vaporeon
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Vaporeon
- 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
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- 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
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- A superscript level indicates that Vaporeon can learn this move normally in Generation IX
- 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
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Pokémon Ranger
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Min. exp.: 75
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Max. exp.: 89
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Browser entry R-183
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| Vaporeon is a key to the Fiore Temple's mystery. It attacks with a rainbow ray.
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
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(Soak ×2)
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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(Soak ×1)
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| Browser entry R-076/N-055
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| It spits bubbles around itself that make Pokémon slowed.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.32 seconds
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Base HP: 64
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Base Defense: 55
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Base Speed: 60
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New Pokémon Snap
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| Photodex entry #106
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| An empty-looking blue hole may actually be home to Vaporeon. Because their cells are similar to water molecules, Vaporeon can’t be seen when they’re in the water.
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Evolution data
Sprites
Trivia
- Vaporeon is the only Water-type Pokémon 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 more than one move at the same level when leveled up outside of Pokémon Day Care, so Vaporeon can only learn Mist if it reaches level 42 in Pokémon Day Care.
- In Pokémon Colosseum, Vaporeon possesses a snow-like visual effect surrounding its body in battle. No other Pokémon in the series has this effect. The reason for this visual effect is unknown.
- Vaporeon is the only Eeveelution that does not share any weakness with another Eeveelution.
- Vaporeon was designed by Atsuko Nishida.[1][2]
- 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.[1]
Origin
According to designer Atsuko Nishida, Vaporeon and especially its tail were designed with the idea of mermaids in mind.[1] It also resembles 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 also be inspired by the Telchines of Greek mythology, or a pun on the catfish. Due to the fringe around its neck resembling a ruff and a lion's mane, Vaporeon may also be a possible reference to the heraldic sea-lion; or the similar-looking 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.
Name origin
Vaporeon may be a combination of vapor 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, referring to a bathroom shower or rain shower.
In other languages
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 Japanese
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シャワーズ Showers
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From showers
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 French
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Aquali
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From aqua and -li (common suffix for all Eeveelutions in French)
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 Spanish
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Vaporeon
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Same as English name
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 German
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Aquana
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From aqua and -a (common suffix for all Eeveelutions in German)
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 Italian
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Vaporeon
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Same as English name
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 Korean
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샤미드 Shamid
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From shower and mermaid
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 Mandarin Chinese
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水伊布 Shuǐyībù*
水精靈 / 水精灵 Shuǐjīnglíng*
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From 水 shuǐ and 伊布 Yībù
From 水 shuǐ and 精靈 / 精灵 jīnglíng
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 Cantonese Chinese
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水伊布 Séuiyībou*
水伊貝 Séuiyībui*
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From 水 séui and 伊布 Yībou
From 水 séui and 伊貝 Yībui
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 Hindi
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नीरीवी Neereevee
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From नीर neer and Eevee
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 Russian
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Вапореон Vaporeon
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Transcription of English name
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ชาวเวอร์ส Chaowoet
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
References
External links
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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.
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For other sprites and images, please see Vaporeon images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
