# Vaporeon - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 15

> Find the best Vaporeon builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 15. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Vaporeon Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 15 (`vgc2015`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2015 |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015/Vaporeon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015/Vaporeon
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2015](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Electric (2x), Grass (2x) |
| **Resists** | Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

**Ability Notes**: Water Absorb: Water moves become 0x.

## Common Moves
- **Scald**: 91.525%
- **Rain Dance**: 54.991%
- **Rest**: 54.591%
- **Ice Beam**: 53.482%
- **Icy Wind**: 39.213%
- **Helping Hand**: 36.465%
- **Detect**: 30.906%
- **Protect**: 11.918%
- **Muddy Water**: 8.709%
- **Other**: 18.200%

## Common Abilities
- **Hydration**: 54.563%
- **Water Absorb**: 45.437%

## Common Items
- **Chesto Berry**: 51.257%
- **Leftovers**: 35.929%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 5.489%
- **Kee Berry**: 3.524%
- **Other**: 3.801%

## Common Teammates
- **Toxicroak**: 51.044%
- **Mawile-Mega**: 51.018%
- **Absol**: 51.013%
- **Gallade**: 51.013%
- **Malamar**: 51.013%
- **Arcanine**: 34.209%

## FAQ for Vaporeon in vgc2015-1760

### What are the top moves for Vaporeon?
The most common moves for Vaporeon are Scald, Rain Dance, Rest, Ice Beam. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Vaporeon?
Vaporeon is frequently paired with Toxicroak, Mawile-Mega, Absol, Gallade. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Vaporeon weak to and resistant against?
Vaporeon is weak to Electric (2x), Grass (2x), resists Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no types. Ability notes: Water Absorb: Water moves become 0x.

### Which Tera Types are best for Vaporeon?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Vaporeon?
The top build for Vaporeon features a **Quiet** nature with an EV spread of `248/0/0/252/8/0`. This configuration accounts for 51.013% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Vaporeon?
Vaporeon is most effectively run with the ability **Hydration** (54.563%) and the item **Chesto Berry** (51.257%).

### What is the most common role for Vaporeon?
Based on common item usage (Chesto Berry), Vaporeon often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the vgc2015-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Vaporeon?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 130 |
| Attack | 65 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Sp. Atk | 110 |
| Sp. Def | 95 |
| Speed | 65 |
| **BST** | **525** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Vaporeon on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015/Vaporeon) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2015) - Build teams with Vaporeon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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