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Vaporeon Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Water · BST: 525 · Role: Special Tank

Vaporeon is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Vaporeon, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Venusaur, Mega Venusaur, Pikachu plus 5 more ranked below.

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With a 525 base stat total, Vaporeon plays as a Special Tank. Its highest stat is HP (130), and at base 65 Speed it sits faster than 29% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: a Special wall like Blissey or Assault Vest Tyranitar can soak its damage.

What counters Vaporeon in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.

Top counters vs Vaporeon

  1. Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
  2. Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
  3. Pikachu (Electric)
  4. Raichu (Electric)
  5. Manectric (Electric)
  6. Mega Manectric (Electric)
  7. Luxray (Electric)
  8. Roserade (Grass / Poison)

How each counter beats Vaporeon

  • Venusaur (Grass / Poison) outspeeds Vaporeon and hits it super-effectively with STAB Grass moves.
  • Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison) outspeeds Vaporeon and hits it super-effectively with STAB Grass moves.
  • Pikachu (Electric) outspeeds Vaporeon and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
  • Raichu (Electric) outspeeds Vaporeon and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
  • Manectric (Electric) outspeeds Vaporeon and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.

Vaporeon weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Electric (×2)
  • Grass (×2)

Resistances

  • Fire (×0.5)
  • Water (×0.5)
  • Ice (×0.5)
  • Steel (×0.5)

Base stats

HP
130
Attack
65
Defense
60
Sp. Attack
110
Sp. Defense
95
Speed
65
Total
525

Best Tera Types for Vaporeon

The best Tera Types for Vaporeon cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:

Abilities

  • Water Absorb — [object Object]
  • Hydration (hidden) — [object Object]

Other Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

Want to explore similar picks? These Water-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Vaporeon:

Frequently asked questions about Vaporeon

What counters Vaporeon in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters for Vaporeon are Venusaur, Mega Venusaur, Pikachu, Raichu, Manectric. These Pokémon hit Vaporeon super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.

What is Vaporeon weak to?

Vaporeon is a Water-type Pokémon weak to Electric, Grass. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Vaporeon?

The single best pick against Vaporeon in the Pokémon Champions roster is Venusaur, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.

How do you beat Vaporeon in Pokémon Champions?

To beat Vaporeon, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Water) and carries super-effective coverage (Electric, Grass). Avoid Pokémon that share Vaporeon's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.

Is Vaporeon good in Pokémon Champions?

Vaporeon's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (525 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.

Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.