Competitive Information for Vaporeon [Ruby/Sapphire]
Water
Abilities:
Note: Pokemon with the Water Absorb ability are immune to Water attacks.
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Vaporeon? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Ruby/Sapphire generation metagame.
Vaporeon is popular Water-typed Pokemon. It's a normal sight to see Vaporeon out in the 3rd generation battlefield. Vaporeon's only type-related weaknesses are Electric and Grass.
Item: Leftovers / Salac Berry
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Bold (+Def, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Ice Beam / Haze
- Surf / Hydro Pump
- Protect
- Wish / Baton Pass
Physical Wall Vaporeon (Popular/Trending)
Vaporeon is a decent Physical Wall. It's designed to take a mighty amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. In the old days before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Vaporeon last longer regaining it's HP every turn. With Water Absorb, Vaporeon heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity.
♦ Haze is a status move (eliminates all stat changes).
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Water-type move (hits foes. power doubles against dive).
♦ Hydro Pump is a special STAB-boosted 120-base power Water-type move that deals a phenomenal amount of damage.
♦ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Vaporeon this turn).
♦ Wish is a status move (next turn, heals 50% of the recipient's max hp).
♦ Baton Pass is a status move (Vaporeon switches, passing stat changes and more).
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Item: Mystic Water
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Surf / Waterfall
- Ice Beam / Aurora Beam
- Bite
- Wish
Special Sweeper Vaporeon (Water Absorb)
Vaporeon is a sensational Special Sweeper. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Water Absorb, Vaporeon heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity.
♦ Waterfall is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
♦ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
♦ Aurora Beam is a special 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
♦ Bite is a special 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Wish is a status move (next turn, heals 50% of the recipient's max hp).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Bold (+Def, -Atk)
EVs: 248 Hp / 252 Def / 8 Spe
Moveset:
- Wish
- Protect
- Toxic
- Surf
Vaporeon Physical Wall (Advanced Vaporeon)
Vaporeon is a spectacular Physical Wall. It's goal is to take a substantial amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. Back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Vaporeon last longer regaining it's it's health points every turn. With Water Absorb, Vaporeon heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity.
♦ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Vaporeon this turn).
♦ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target).
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Water-type move (hits foes. power doubles against dive).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Bold (+Def, -Atk)
EVs: 180 Hp / 252 Def / 40 SpD / 36 Spe
Moveset:
- Wish
- Protect
- Surf
- Roar
Vaporeon Physical Wall (Vaportank)
Vaporeon is a stupendous Physical Wall. The purpose of this moveset is to take a great amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. Don't forget back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Vaporeon last longer regaining it's it's health points every turn. With Water Absorb, Vaporeon heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity.
♦ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Vaporeon this turn).
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Water-type move (hits foes. power doubles against dive).
♦ Roar is a status move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Hydration
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 215 Hp / 215 SpA / 80 Spe
Moveset:
- Shadow Ball
- Rain Dance
- Sleep Talk
- Rest
Vaporeon Special Tank (Vapor Hydration)
Vaporeon is an astounding Special Tank. It's goal is to take a good amount of hits from special attacks while dealing some decent damage. Prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Vaporeon last longer regaining it's life every turn.
♦ Rain Dance is a status move (for 5 turns, heavy rain powers water moves).
♦ Sleep Talk is a status move (Vaporeon must be asleep. uses another known move).
♦ Rest is a status move (Vaporeon sleeps 2 turns and restores hp and status).
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Vaporeon? These builds have been optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Ruby/Sapphire generation metagame.
Item: Mystic Water
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Surf / Waterfall
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
- Bite
- Wish
Doubles Special Sweeper Vaporeon (Water Absorb)
Vaporeon is a remarkable Special Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Previously before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Water Absorb, Vaporeon heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity.
♦ Waterfall is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
♦ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
♦ Bite is a special 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Wish is a status move (next turn, heals 50% of the recipient's max hp).
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Vaporeon learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by move type, category, accuracy, and power. Bolded moves will gain the same-type attack bonus (STAB) if this Pokemon uses them.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Vaporeon can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Vaporeon
- Moves: Wish + Baton pass
- Moves: Endure + Flail
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Quick Attack
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Vaporeon's stats
- Acid Armor
- Curse
Most notable and possible best moves for Vaporeon
- Baton Pass
- Haze
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rest
- Roar
- Substitute
- Surf
- Toxic
- Wish
Common Effort Values for Vaporeon in Ruby and Sapphire
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/4/0/ )
- Timid Nature ( 12/0/0/244/0/252/ )
- Optimize Vaporeon's EV spread for Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire
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