Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Vaporeon
Say it: vay-POR-ee-on
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Vaporeon is the Bubble Jet Pokémon — Water from Eevee. In Pokémon GO it is a classic Water attacker with Water Gun + Hydro Pump / Aqua Tail / Last Resort. Water helps against Fire, Ground, and Rock; Grass and Electric hit Water hard. Evolve Eevee with a Water Stone (or name trick where still valid). Last Resort from Eevee Community Day (or an Elite TM) is optional Normal coverage.
Say it: vay-POR-ee-on
Vaporeon (#134) is a Water Pokémon in Pokémon GO — one Eeveelution. Trainers use it as a Water raid attacker with Water Gun + Hydro Pump / Aqua Tail / Water Pulse / Liquidation / Last Resort. Against Vaporeon, lead with Grass or Electric. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Vaporeon is a bulky Water attacker — easy to power for new players. Outclassed by legendaries later but still fine for casual raids.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Fun fact: Eevee evolutions need specific tricks — nickname or buddy methods change by generation.
Invest tip: Water Gun + Hydro Pump / Aqua Tail is the usual Water kit; Last Resort is the Eevee Community Day exclusive. Shadow Vaporeon is the raid DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing.
Type matchups
- Water moves hit Fire, Ground, and Rock hard.
When Vaporeon is your opponent, Electric, Grass hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 205
- Defense
- 161
- Stamina
- 277
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 2. Shadow Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 3. Shadow Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Xurkitree · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 5. Therian Thundurus · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 6. Mega Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 7. Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 8. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 9. Shadow Electabuzz · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunder Punch
- 10. Zapdos · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 11. Magnezone · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 12. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 2. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 3. Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Jolteon · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 5. Ampharos · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Zap Cannon
- 6. Zebstrika · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 7. Galvantula · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Discharge
- 8. Eelektross · beats Electric
Spark + Thunderbolt
- 9. Heliolisk · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 10. Stunfisk · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 11. Raichu · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 12. Magneton · beats Electric
Spark + Discharge
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists the always-available TM pool. Last Resort is an Eevee Community Day exclusive — Elite TM if you missed the event.
Fast
- Water Gun · Standard
Water STAB / default
Charged
- Hydro Pump · Standard
Water nuke
- Aqua Tail · Standard
Water alternate / PvP
- Water Pulse · Standard
Water coverage
- Liquidation · Standard
Water alternate
- Last Resort · Community Day / Elite TM
Normal coverage / Eevee CD
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- water gun
Charged
- water pulse
- hydro pump
- aqua tail
- liquidation
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #708 of 954 · CP 1468
Water Gun + Hydro Pump
- Ultra League · rank #458 of 747 · CP 2492
Water Gun + Hydro Pump
- Master League · rank #300 of 1023 · CP 3521
Water Gun + Hydro Pump
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
Raid attacker roles
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
- Ch. 22: Community Day Prep Checklist
Community Day prep — incense, storage, and evolution timing.