Vaporeon (Pokémon)

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Vaporeon シャワーズ Showers #134
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Water ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Bubble Jet Pokémon
Ability Water Absorb Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #134 Johto #185 Hoenn #289 Sinnoh #164 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
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 Ground 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 Template:Type2 Pokémon.

It evolves from Eevee via Water Stone.

Biology

Physiology

Vaporeon is the result of an Eevee's exposure to the radiation of a Water Stone. 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 molecular structure is close to water, and its body glitters when sunlight hits at certain angles because of it. Because it's molecular structure is so closely resembled to water, it can melt into water with ease, out of view from prey and predators. Many people who first see this Pokémon believe it is a mermaid.

Gender differences

None.

File:Vaporeon disappear.jpg

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 Template:Type2 attacks their previous evolution could not.

File:Vaporeon running on water.jpg

A Vaporeon running on the water

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.

Habitat

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Urban Pokémon

Vaporeon are always found close to water, and prefer large, clean lakes.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:Vaporeon anime.jpg

Galea's Vaporeon from On Olden Pond

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.

Minor Appearances

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

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

Pokédex

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.

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.

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry 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 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. 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 It has evolved to be suitable for an aquatic life. It can invisibly melt away into water. 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 {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} 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 Trade 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 Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Phobos Submarine Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve from Eevee
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	End Lake (B1-B24)
Pokémon Ranger	Fiore Temple
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Almia Castle Altru Tower
Pokémon Rumble	Shiny Beach

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.

Pokéthlon stats

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

Learnset

By leveling up

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By tutoring

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A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
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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 tied with Umbreon and Leafeon for tallest Eevee evolution.
  • It is also the heaviest Eevee evolution.
  • Both of these facts make it the largest Eeveelution.
• Vaporeon has the highest HP base stat of the Eeveelutions.
• Vaporeon is the only Template:Type2 that appears in field section of Pal Park.
• 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.

Origin

It has traits of foxes, cats and a number of aquatic mammals; it also shares charastatics with mermaids.

Name origin

Vaporeon's name is derived from vapor. The -eon suffix, common to all Eevee evolutions, 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 off of the word aqua.

In other languages

• German: Aquana - From aqua. Ends with -a like every Eeveelution in German.
• French: Aquali - From aqua. Ends with -li like every Eeveelution in French.
• Korean: 샤미드 Syamideu

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