Competitive Information for Vaporeon [X/Y]
Water
Abilities:
This Pokemon has its status cured at the end of each turn if Rain Dance is active.
This Pokemon heals 1/4 of its max HP when hit by Water moves; Water immunity.
Disclaimer: All videos and opinions are owned by their respective creators and may not reflect our views.
Note: Pokemon with the Water Absorb ability are immune to Water attacks.
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Vaporeon? These builds are optimized for X/Y Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the X/Y metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Get hyped for Vaporeon, a fabulous Pokémon with Water typing! It's a sight to see Vaporeon out in the 6th generation battlefield. Its only type-related weaknesses are Electric and Grass. Curious about Vaporeon's movesets? Check our suggestions listed below!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Scald
- Synchronoise / Stored Power
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Ice Beam / Aurora Beam
Vaporeon makes an a noteworthy Special Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to crush rivals using devastating special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Vaporeon's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Vaporeon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Water Absorb, Vaporeon heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity.
◆ Scald is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
◆ Synchronoise is a special 120-base power Psychic-type move (hits adjacent pokemon sharing your Vaporeon's type).
◆ Stored Power is a special 20-base power Psychic-type move (+ 20 power for each of your Vaporeon's stat boosts).
◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Vaporeon cannot move next turn).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-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).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/iaa86
Item: Leftovers
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Bold (+Def, -Atk)
EVs: 248 Hp / 252 Def / 8 Spe
Moveset:
- Wish
- Protect
- Toxic
- Surf
In single battles, Vaporeon is known as a superb Physical Wall. It's designed to take a hefty amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Vaporeon last longer regaining 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; Note: Poison types can't miss with Toxic).
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/iba86
Item: Leftovers
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Bold (+Def, -Atk)
EVs: 180 Hp / 252 Def / 40 SpD / 36 Spe
Moveset:
- Wish
- Protect
- Surf
- Roar
Vaporeon thrives as a wonderful Physical Wall perfect for single battles. It is designed to withstand physical attacks and hit back effectively. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Vaporeon last longer regaining it's healthiness 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 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Roar is a status move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/ica86
Item: Leftovers
Ability: Hydration
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 215 Hp / 215 SpA / 80 Spe
Moveset:
- Shadow Ball
- Rain Dance
- Sleep Talk
- Rest
Vaporeon makes an an exquisite Special Tank in single battles. This moveset is tailored to handle special hits and respond with decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Vaporeon last longer regaining it's HP every turn. With Hydration, Vaporeon has its status cured at the end of each turn if rain dance is active.
◆ 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).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/ida86
Item: Leftovers
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Bold (+Def, -Atk)
EVs: 136 Hp / 136 Def / 136 SpD / 100 Spe
Moveset:
- Scald
- Wish
- Baton Pass
- Acid Armor / Aqua Ring
For single battles, Vaporeon is pretty popular Double Wall. It tries to provide strong resistance against both physical and special moves. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Vaporeon last longer regaining it's health every turn. With Water Absorb, Vaporeon heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity.
◆ Wish is a status move (next turn, 50% of your Vaporeon's max hp is restored).
◆ Baton Pass is a status move (Vaporeon switches, passing stat changes and more).
◆ Acid Armor is a status move (raises your Vaporeon's defense by 2 stages).
◆ Aqua Ring is a status move (Vaporeon recovers 1/16 max hp per turn).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/iea86
Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Vaporeon? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive X/Y Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the X/Y metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Scald
- Synchronoise / Stored Power
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
When it comes to double battles, Vaporeon shines as a first-rate Special Sweeper. It is designed to overwhelm foes with destructive special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Vaporeon's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Vaporeon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Water Absorb, Vaporeon heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity.
◆ Scald is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
◆ Synchronoise is a special 120-base power Psychic-type move (hits adjacent pokemon sharing your Vaporeon's type).
◆ Stored Power is a special 20-base power Psychic-type move (+ 20 power for each of your Vaporeon's stat boosts).
◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Vaporeon cannot move next turn).
◆ 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 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/jaa86
Movepool
Want to know what moves Vaporeon can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon X/Y generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Vaporeon.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Vaporeon can perform in X/Y. 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 XY Move and Ability Combos for Vaporeon
- Moves: Wish + Baton pass
- Moves: Endure + Flail
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Yawn + Protect
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Detect, Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Baby-Doll Eyes, Quick Attack
- Moves that inflict status: Yawn, Scald, Toxic
Moves that boost Vaporeon's stats
- Acid Armor
- Curse
- Work Up
- Note:This Pokemon can also learn Stored Power.
Most notable and possible best moves for Vaporeon
- Baton Pass
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rest
- Scald
- Stored Power
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Vaporeon in X and Y
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Vaporeon's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon X and Y
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
THIS SECTION IS CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Some builds on this page have been hidden, click here to display them
Here are the best movesets for Vaporeon. Top rated Vaporeon X/Y movesets. You can find Vaporeon builds X/Y. Vaporeon movesets X/Y are listed here. VGC Vaporeon Competitive Movesets can be found here. Find various EV spreads, find the best nature for Vaporeon in X/Y along with competitive movesets. Basic info and Movesets for evolution