Stats & Training
The stat line revolves around HP. Percentage recovery gets extra mileage here. Sp. Atk backs it up, though Defense doesn't pull its weight. Worth 2 HP EVs on a medium-fast 1M XP curve to max out.
Its cell composition is similar to water molecules. As a result, it can’t be seen when it melts away into water.
Its cell composition is similar to water molecules. As a result, it can’t be seen when it melts away into water.
Vaporeon Weakness
Type-wise, Vaporeon takes extra damage from Electric and Grass. The Water typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Water Absorb grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Vaporeon's special bulk (base 95 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Black 2 & White 2, Excadrill's Earthquake hits Vaporeon for 36-42%. Magnezone's Thunderbolt hits Vaporeon for 73-86%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandforce ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Vaporeon View Excadrill builds →Earthquake36-42% Rapid Spin12-14% Rock Slide18-21% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemAir Balloon NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Vaporeon View Magnezone builds →Thunderbolt 2x73-86% Flash Cannon16-19% Volt Switch 2x57-67% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Vaporeon View Breloom builds →Mach Punch20-24% Bullet Seed 2x26-30% | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Vaporeon View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x42-49% Shadow Ball24-28% Thunderbolt 2x54-63% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Vaporeon is one of 8 ways Eevee's chain can end. This one takes the item path, while the siblings go different directions. Breed through Eevee to get eggs. Vaporeon and Jolteon share the same 525 total stats, but they're distributed differently. Check the comparison below to see where each one specializes. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Vaporeon to get Eevee eggs (with patience) using 181 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Charm, Covet, Curse and 10 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Vaporeon Best Moveset
The physical wall spread is where Vaporeon earns its spot. Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, Bold nature for the right lean, and Wish handles sustain. Waterabsorb does the rest without needing a move slot.
Best Build
Vaporeon best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Scald
- Wish
- Ice Beam
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding's the move. Charm and Covet give Vaporeon options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 9 types already covers a decent range on top of Hydro Pump and Muddy Water. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Vaporeon in Black 2 & White 2
You're catching Eevee first, not Vaporeon. Eevee appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Vaporeon in Black 2 & White 2
Eevee is your first catch on the way to Vaporeon. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 18-19 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch EeveeCastelia CityBlack 2Grass Lv.18 CityRareMidAnyCastelia CityWhite 2Grass Lv.18 CityRareMidAnyCastelia CityBlack 2Grass Lv.19 CityRareMidAnyDouble grassCastelia CityWhite 2Grass Lv.19 CityRareMidAnyDouble grass
Step 2Vaporeon ✓
Vaporeon Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Vaporeon looks average on paper at 525 BST. But Water Absorb is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier tank on our tier list. Scald with Leftovers is the standard set.
Vaporeon gets Water Absorb and Hydration. But Water Absorb is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Vaporeon is a special attacker with base 110 Sp. Atk. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. At base 65 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the tank role.
In Black 2 & White 2, the best way to handle Vaporeon: Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Physical attackers can break through.
Game Availability
Present since Red & Blue, Vaporeon appears in 22 games spanning 10 generations. Gen 1 originals like Vaporeon have the longest track record of availability in the series.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves