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List of Contents
Vaporeon Basic Info
| Vaporeon | ||
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Tier Rating:
Role: Defender Attack Type: Ranged Damage Type: Special Difficulty: Intermediate |
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| "Make a splash and safeguard your team with this aquatic Eeveelution!" | ||
Vaporeon Best Lanes
 Top |
 Jungle |
 Bottom |
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Tips & Strategies for Every Lane
Strengths and Weaknesses
| Strengths | Weaknesses |
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✔︎ Flexible gameplay ✔︎ High Durability ✔︎ Lots of crowd control |
✖︎ Low damage output |
Best Builds for Vaporeon
| Vaporeon Builds | |
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Tank Build
Tank Build
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Moveset | Held Items | |||
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| Battle Item | |||||
| Item Effects (at Level 30) |
Recommended Lane | ||||
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Sp. Atk: +30 Defense: +60 Sp. Def: +60 HP: +210 |
 Top Lane Bot Lane |
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| Emblem Color Combination | Target Emblem Stats | ||||
 Green x6 White x6 |
Positive Stats: • HP • Sp. Atk Free Negative Stats: • Attack • Critical-Hit Rate |
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| Note: The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems. |
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Tank Build Explanation
This build revolves around providing crowd control for your team using Muddy Water and Flip Turn.
- Slick Spoon gives a nice amount of Sp. Atk. and HP, and allows Vaporeon to ignore a portion of its target's Sp. Def., which translates to more damage.
- Tenacity Belt improves Vaporeon's durability via increased Sp. Def. and Defense, and allows it to tank hindrances for its team.
- Focus Band provides Vaporeon more Sp. Def. and Defense, and improves its survivability via a passive healing.
- Buddy Barrier or Resonant Guard can be a replacement for Focus Band, exchanging defenses for higher HP and shields.
- Eject Button gives Vaporeon a repositioning tool to set up its moves.
- Potion can also work with the build, providing a quick healing tool during fights.
- The build's Boost Emblem loadout should consist of 6 White Emblems to maximize Vaporeon's HP and 6 Green Emblems for additional damage. This can be achieved by having at least two (2) Emblems that are both White and Green.
- Equip Emblems that improve Sp. Atk. and HP to give Vaporeon a bit of damage and durability.
- Attack and Critical-Hit Rate can be freely traded for the other stats.
Support Build
| Support Build | Moveset | Held Items | |||
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| Battle Item | |||||
| Item Effects (at Level 30) |
Recommended Lane | ||||
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Defense: +30 Sp. Def: +30 Movement Speed: +150 HP: +690 HP Recovery: +18 |
Top Lane Bot Lane |
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| Emblem Color Combination | Target Emblem Stats | ||||
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Green x6 White x6 |
Positive Stats: • HP • Sp. Atk Free Negative Stats: • Attack • Critical-Hit Rate |
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| Note: The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems. |
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Support Build Explanation
This build is centered on healing allies using Aqua Ring and providing crowd control with Muddy Water. You can also choose Hydro Pump instead of Muddy Water if you want a ranged offensive move.
- Exp. Share provides Vaporeon a nice amount of HP and movement speed, and allows the Pokemon and its lane partner to level up faster.
- Resonant Guard grants Vaporeon HP, HP recovery, and the ability to generate shields for its allies.
- Rescue Hood provides Vaporeon a nice amount of Sp. Def. and Defense, and improves the healing from Aqua Ring and the shield from Resonant Guard.
- Buddy Barrier can be a replacement for Rescue Hood if you want more HP.
- Slick Spoon can also be a replacement for Rescue Hood if you want both HP and a bit of offense.
- Eject Button gives Vaporeon a repositioning tool to set up its moves.
- The build's Boost Emblem loadout should consist of 6 White Emblems to maximize Vaporeon's HP and 6 Green Emblems for additional damage. This can be achieved by having at least two (2) Emblems that are both White and Green.
- Equip Emblems that improve Sp. Atk. and HP to give Vaporeon a bit of damage and durability.
- Attack and Critical-Hit Rate can be freely traded for the other stats.
Vaporeon Best Items & Moveset
Best Held Items
| Item | Explanation |
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 Exp. Share
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provides Vaporeon a nice amount of HP and movement speed, and allows the Pokemon and its allies to level up faster. |
 Buddy Barrier
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Buddy Barrier gives Vaporeon a large amount of HP and extra shield when it uses Aquamarine Splash. |
 Focus Band
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Focus Band improves Vaporeon's durability and survivability via increased defenses and passive healing. |
 Slick Spoon
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Slick Spoon provides Vaporeon with Sp, Atk., HP, and partial Sp. Def. penetration, giving a well-balance performance boost. |
 Rescue Hood
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Rescue Hood provides Vaporeon a nice amount of Sp. Def. and Defense, and improves the healing from Aqua Ring. |
 Resonant Guard
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Resonant Guard provides Vaporeon with HP, HP recovery, and the ability to generate shields for its allies, which works well with the Pokemon's gameplay. |
 Tenacity Belt
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Tenacity Belt improves Vaporeon's durability via increased Sp. Def. and Defense, and allows it to tank hindrances for its team. |
Best Battle Items
| Item | Explanation |
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 Eject Button
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Eject Button gives Vaporeon a repositioning tool to set up its moves |
 X Speed
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X Speed gives Vaporeon a versatile mobility tool for various situations |
 Potion
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Potion provides Vaporeon a quick healing tool during fights. |
Best Moveset
| Move | Explanation |
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 Muddy Water
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Muddy Water stuns and shoves opponents away within a large area of effect, making it a powerful teamfight tool. |
 Flip Turn
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Flip Turn provides damage reduction and increased movement speed, and can shove opponents, which are all useful effects. |
This moveset provides Vaporeon with strong crowd control moves and various buffs, which is more in line with the Pokemon's role.
Muddy Water stuns and shoves opponents away and has a large area of effect, allowing Vaporeon to control their movement and set up teamfights for its team. On the other hand, Flip Turn provides damage reduction and increased movement speed, and can also shove opponents, adding versatility to Vaporeon.
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How to Play Vaporeon
- Reach Level 4 Quickly
- Utilize Water Absorb's Cooldown Mechanic
- Provide Constant Crowd Control for the Team
- Stick with Allies When Using Aqua Ring
- Initiate Fights with Aquamarine Splash
Reach Level 4 Quickly
Just like all othe Eeveelutions, it's best to reach level 4 as fast as possible once the game starts since Vaporeon learns its first main move at that level. Upon reaching level 4, you can use the early primary move to your advantage and gain an early lead.
Utilize Water Absorb's Cooldown Mechanic
Much of Vaporeon's durability comes from the shield generated by its ability, Water Absorb, making it a central factor to the Pokemon's gameplay.
After the ability is triggered, it goes on cooldown. You can reduce the ability's cooldown by hitting opponents with moves or boosted attacks. Given this, make sure to utilize this mechanic to keep generating the shield as often as possible throughout the match.
Water Absorb: Vaporeon Passive Effect and Cooldown
Provide Constant Crowd Control for the Team
Vaporeon has a lot of crowd control moves that stuns and/or shoves opponents, which are incredibly useful during teamfight. Given this, your gameplay should revolve around providing constant crowd control using Hyrdo Pump or Muddy Water and/or Flip Turn and tanking hits for your allies.
Stick with Allies When Using Aqua Ring
If Vaporeon learns Aqua Ring, it essentially turns the Pokemon into a Supporter, since it's a recovery move. To maximize the move's effect, it's best to stick with your allies just like a Supporter and provide constant healing during fights.
Additionally, your gameplay now changes to a cross between a Defender and Supporter, tanking damage while healing allies.
Aqua Ring: Vaporeon Move Effect and Cooldown
Initiate Fights with Aquamarine Splash
Aquamarine Splash pulls nearby opponents then throws them afterwards, making it a great move for setting up fights for your team. It's best to use the move to initiate fights rather than finish off targets, especially during crucial teamfights.
Aquamarine Splash: Vaporeon Move Effect and Cooldown
Vaporeon Progression and Leveling Guide
Top and Bottom Guide
Level 1 to 4
- Quickly clear out the Bunnelbies in the lane.
- Keep farming wild Pokemon in the lane to reach level 4 and learn your first move.
- At bottom lane, prioritize taking Indeedees for more exp.
Level 5 to 8
- Keep hunting Wild Pokemon to gain more EXP from farming Altaria and Swablus.
- Once you reach level 6, learn your second move.
- Help allies secure Regice, Registeel, or Regirock when it spawns, otherwise secure Regieleki.
- Upon reaching level 8, learn your Unite Move.
Level 9+
- Stick with allies to hunt targets, secure objectives, and push lanes.
- Reach at least level 12 or max level if possible before or when Groudon spawns for a fully-upgraded moveset.
- Make sure that your Unite Move is available when Groudon spawns.
- Help teammates win a teamfight and secure Groudon.
Vaporeon Combos
Surf and Shove Combo
| Surf and Shove Combo | |
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►
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| Start by activating Flip Turn and heading towards your target. Once in range, release the wave to knock back the target then quickly follow up with Muddy Water for another knockback. | |
Aqua Guard Combo
| Aqua Guard Combo | |
|---|---|
►
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| When allies need healing, use Aqua Ring on their location to heal them then follow up with Muddy Water to knock back opponents who are pursuing your allies. | |
Matchups & Counters for Vaporeon
Even Matchups
Constantly disrupting fights using Vaporeon's crowd control moves will allow it to get the upper hand against these Pokemon.
Close the Gap
| Ranged, Fragile Pokemon with High Damage |
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| How to Beat |
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• These Pokemon prefer to keep their distance from opponents when fighting. They also have high damage potential that can be dangerous for Vaporeon. • Close the gap using Flip Turn, Eject Button or X Speed, then follow up with Hydro Pump or Muddy Water or Aquamarine Splash to displace them. |
Utilize Crowd Control Moves
| All-Rounders |
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| How to Beat |
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• These Pokemon excel in close combat and rely mostly on their attacks or combos to deal damage. They are also durable enough to tank Vaporeon's damage. • Disrupt their combos using Hydro Pump or Muddy Water, Flip Turn, and Aquamarine Splash. |
Tank Their Damage and Retaliate
| Speedster |
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| How to Beat |
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• These Pokemon are incredibly agile and deal high burst damage. However, they become vulnerable when they miss their burst damage attempt. • Tank their moves, then retaliate with stuns using Hydro Pump or Muddy Water, Flip Turn, and Aquamarine Splash. |
Group Up with Allies
| Highly Durable Pokemon |
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| How to Beat |
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• Much like Vaporeon, these Pokemon are extremely durable, making it hard for Vaporeon to take them out alone. With that, it's best to group up with allies to bring them down with the help of Vaporeon. • Use Hydro Pump or Muddy Water, Flip Turn, and Aquamarine Splash to keep them stunned and set up for your allies. |
Easy Matchups
These Pokemon can easily fall to Vaporeon's crowd control moves.
Utilize Crowd Control Moves
| Supporters |
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| How to Beat |
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• These Pokemon usually stick with their allies and rarely venture alone. Although they themselves pose no threat to Vaporeon, their support capabilities makes them valuable during fights. • Utilize the stuns from Hydro Pump or Muddy Water, Flip Turn, and Aquamarine Splash to use their gameplay against them and set up knockouts for your allies. |
Best Teammates for Vaporeon
| Pokemon | Explanation |
|---|---|
Pikachu
 Cinderace
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Attackers |
| Vaporeon's crowd control moves can ensure that Attackers can deal damage from a safe distance. Additionally, Vaporeon's Aqua Ring provide Attackers consistent healing during fights. | |
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Empoleon
Scizor
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All-Rounders |
| Vaporeon's crowd control moves can help All-Rounders set up their combos more easily. Additionally, Vaporeon's Aqua Ring provide All-Rounders consistent healing during fights. |
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Vaporeon Moves
Move Slot 1 (R)
 Swift
(Lv. 1 or 3) |
Move Type: Ranged Damage Type: Special Cooldown: 7s Starting Damage: 942 Damage per projectile: 157 Final Damage: 1020 Damage per projectile: 170 |
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| Has the user shoot star-shaped rays in the designated direction, dealing damage and applying a slowing effect to opposing Pokemon. | |
 Hydro Pump
(Lv. 4) Upgrade Lv. 10 |
Move Type: Ranged Damage Type: Special Cooldown: 6s Starting Damage: 1599 Initial damage: 437, Continuous damage: 145, Final damage: 437 Final Damage: 3533 Initial damage: 964, Continuous damage: 321, Final damage: 964 |
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Has the user continuously launch huge volume of pressurized water in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon it hits and shoving them. The move ends by unleashing a powerful blast of water, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon it hits and shoving them.
Upgrade: Reduces this move's cooldown |
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Muddy Water
(Lv. 4) Upgrade Lv. 10 |
Move Type: Area Damage Type: Special Cooldown: 8.5s Starting Damage: 747 Final Damage: 1654 |
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Has the user splash muddy water around itself, dealing damage, applying a slowing effect, and throwing opposing Pokemon.
Upgrade: Strengthens the slowing effect applied to opposing Pokemon. |
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Move Slot 2 (ZR)
 Tackle
(Lv. 1 or 3) |
Move Type: Dash Damage Type: Special Cooldown: 6s Starting Damage: 521 Final Damage: 664 |
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| Has the user charge in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon it hits and shoving them. | |
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Aqua Ring
(Lv. 6) Upgrade Lv. 12 |
Move Type: Recovery Damage Type: Special Cooldown: 7s Starting Damage: N/A Final Damage: N/A |
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Has the user jump in the designated direction, creating a continuous wave centered on itself. Ally Pokemon who come in contact with the wave are enveloped by a veil of water that continually restores HP.
Upgrade: Increases the amount of HP restored. |
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Flip Turn
(Lv. 6) Upgrade Lv. 12 |
Move Type: Buff Damage Type: Special Cooldown: 6s Starting Damage: 1336 Charge damage: 891, Jump back damage: 445 Final Damage: 2385 Charge damage: 1590, Jump back damage: 795 |
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Has the user cloak itself in water, reducing damage received and increasing movement speed. The user then charges in the designated direction, dealing damage and shoving opposing Pokemon before jumping back in the opposite direction.
Upgrade: Further reduces damage the user receives. |
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Unite Moves (ZL)
 Aquamarine Splash
(Lv. 8) |
Move Type: Area Damage Type: Special Cooldown: 90s Starting Damage: 1856 Pull damage: 928, Leap damage: 928 Final Damage: 2992 Pull damage: 1496, Leap damage: 1496 |
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| Has the user jump up high and dive underwater, creating a current that pulls in nearby opposing Pokemon. Afterward, the user leaps out of the water, dealing damage to nearby opposing Pokemon and throwing them when it lands. | |
Standard Attack
| Standard Attack | Becomes a boosted attack with every third attack, dealing increased damage. Hitting a Pokemon from the opposing team with a boosted attack will reduce this Pokemon's Ability cooldown. |
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Ability (Passive)
 Run Away
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 EeveeRestores the Pokemon's HP and nullifies damage from Pokemon from the opposing team. This ability goes on cooldown after it's triggered. |
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 Water Absorb
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Vaporeon Grants a water shield whenever a set amount of time passes. If the Pokémon takes damage while the shield is active, the shield nullifies the damage and restores the Pokémon's HP instead. This Ability goes on cooldown after it's triggered. Hitting a Pokémon from the opposing team with a move or boosted attack will reduce this Ability's cooldown. |
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Vaporeon Stats & Evolutions
Vaporeon Evolutions
| 1st Evolution | Final Evolution |
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 Eevee(Lv. 1) |
 Vapreon(Lv. 4) |
Vaporeon Stats
| Level | HP | Defense | Special Defense | Attack Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3400 | 90 | 60 | 147 |
| 2 | 3544 | 100 | 70 | 157 |
| 3 | 3710 | 111 | 81 | 168 |
| 4 | 3901 | 124 | 94 | 179 |
| 5 | 4771 | 184 | 153 | 201 |
| 6 | 5023 | 201 | 170 | 214 |
| 7 | 5313 | 221 | 190 | 226 |
| 8 | 5647 | 244 | 213 | 240 |
| 9 | 6031 | 271 | 239 | 254 |
| 10 | 6473 | 302 | 269 | 270 |
| 11 | 6981 | 337 | 303 | 286 |
| 12 | 7566 | 377 | 343 | 304 |
| 13 | 8239 | 424 | 388 | 323 |
| 14 | 9012 | 478 | 440 | 344 |
| 15 | 9900 | 540 | 500 | 367 |
Attack Damage is the damage of the Basic Attack as tested against the Training Dummy.
Vaporeon In-Game Stat Listings
| Offense | Endurance | Mobility | Scoring | Support |
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Vaporeon Skins (Holowear)
| This Pokemon has no available Holowear. |
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Pokemon by Characteristics
| Attack Type | |
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| Stat Rankings | |
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