Vaporeon Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Vaporeon in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Vaporeon
Vaporeon is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 45.700 DPS.
Vaporeon can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Vaporeon is weak to Electric, Grass -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Ice, Steel-type moves as Vaporeon resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Vaporeon is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (45.700 DPS), Regieleki (41.059 DPS), and Mega Sceptile (38.000 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Vaporeon: After defeating Vaporeon, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1742 and 1824 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2167-2269 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Vaporeon from raids will have exactly 1824 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Vaporeon?
The best counter for Vaporeon is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 45.700 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (41.059 DPS) and Mega Sceptile (38.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Vaporeon?
Vaporeon can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Vaporeon weak to?
Vaporeon is weak to Electric, Grass-type attacks. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Vaporeon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Vaporeon's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Vaporeon from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Vaporeon from raids will have 1824 CP at level 20, or 2269 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1742. If you see 1824 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Vaporeon worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Vaporeon is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Vaporeon?
For the best moveset for Vaporeon itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Vaporeon stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Vaporeon without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Vaporeon can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (41.059 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (37.900 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Vaporeon in raids?
Weather boost information for Vaporeon is not currently available. Water-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.