Is Vaporeon good in Pokemon GO?

Yes. Vaporeon is A-tier for Max Battle healer and has 2 other ranked roles.

Is Vaporeon a good raid attacker?

Vaporeon ranks #67 of 283 water attackers with 11.0 DPS. That is outside the top 15, so it is not a raid priority.

Can Vaporeon be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes. Shiny Vaporeon is available from evolution, photobomb, raid, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.

#134 · Generation 1

Vaporeon

water

Max CP (L40 / L50): 3,114 / 3,521
Raid catch CP (L20 / L25): 1,779 / 2,225
Research CP (L15): 1,335
Buddy distance: 5 km
2nd charged move: 75,000 dust · 75 candy

Shiny
Shadow
Tradable
Mega
Dynamax

Keep

Vaporeon earns its spot: A-tier Max Battle healer.

Battle roles

A
Max Battle healerdynamax#6 of 157 healers
A-tier Max Battle healer (heals 37 HP per Max Spirit, #6 of 157): Max Spirit heals a share of its own HP to every ally.
B
Max Battle tankdynamax#20 of 157 tanks
B-tier Max Battle tank (#20 of 157 by Defence × HP): it takes the boss's hits and shields the party with Max Guard.
C
Max Battle attackerdynamax#10 Water · 203 per Max Move
Dynamax Vaporeon ranks #10 of 27 Water-type Max attackers: 203 damage per Max Geyser at level 40 (fast move Water Gun). Only a copy caught in a Max Battle can use it.
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Great League#559 of 1154 · score 73.3
Ranked #559 of 1154; not competitive in Great League.
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Ultra League#422 of 851 · score 74.4
Ranked #422 of 851; not competitive in Ultra League.
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Master League#224 of 409 · score 60.2
Ranked #224 of 409; not competitive in Master League.

Collection value

Can Dynamax: only copies caught in Max Battles can Dynamax, so keep at least one Max copy.
4 costume/event variants: costumed copies cannot be re-obtained outside their event.

Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.

Base stats

Attack205

Defense161

Stamina277

Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.

Weak to

electric×1.6
grass×1.6

Resists

fire×0.625
ice×0.625
steel×0.625
water×0.625

Evolution line

Eevee
→25 candyVaporeon
→25 candyJolteon
→25 candyFlareon
→25 candyEspeon
→25 candyUmbreon
→25 candyLeafeon
→25 candyGlaceon
→25 candySylveon

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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)

League	Tier	Rank	Score	Recommended moves	Typical build
Great League	–	#559 / 1154	73.3	Water Gun · Aqua Tail · Last Resort	L18 · 4/10/15
Ultra League	–	#422 / 851	74.4	Water Gun · Aqua Tail · Liquidation	L29.5 · 4/15/15
Master League	–	#224 / 409	60.2	Water Gun · Aqua Tail · Liquidation	L50 · 15/15/15
Ultra Premier	–	#286 / 689	80.1	Water Gun · Aqua Tail · Liquidation
Master Premier	B	#46 / 274	79.6	Water Gun · Aqua Tail · Last Resort	L50 · 15/15/15

Source: PvPoke overall rankings. Score is relative to the league meta (100 = best). Typical build is the IV spread PvPoke assumes.

Max Battles (Dynamax & Gigantamax)

Vaporeon can Dynamax. Only copies caught in Max Battles (or from Max research) can enter Power Spot battles.

Max Moves

waterMax Geyserfrom Water Gun250 / 300 / 350 power
Max Guard+20 / +40 / +60 HP shield
Max Spiritheals 8 / 12 / 16% HP

Max Battle roles

AttackerC Dynamax
Tank (Max Guard)B Dynamax
Healer (Max Spirit)A Dynamax

Max Move power is per level 1 / 2 / 3; levels are unlocked with Max Particles and Candy. Tiers are computed from level-3 Max Move damage, Defence × HP and HP at level 40; thresholds on the guide page.

Raid attacker rankings

Attacking type	Tier	Rank	DPS	TDO	Best moves
normal	–	#55 / 354	10.3	246	Water Gun · Last ResortElite TM
water	–	#67 / 283	11.0	262	Water Gun · Hydro Pump

Level 40, 15/15/15, neutral target. DPS = damage per second, TDO = total damage output before fainting. Rank is among every Pokemon using that attacking type.

Moves

Fast move	Type	Raid power	Energy	Duration	DPS	PvP power	PvP energy	Speed
Water GunSTAB	water	5	+5	0.5s	10.0	3	+3	1 turn

Charged move	Type	Raid power	Energy	Duration	Dmg/energy	PvP power	PvP energy	Effects
Water PulseSTAB	water	65	-50	3.0s	1.30	80	-50
Hydro PumpSTAB	water	135	-100	3.5s	1.35	130	-75
Aqua TailSTAB	water	50	-33	2.0s	1.52	55	-35
LiquidationSTAB	water	70	-33	3.0s	2.12	70	-45	30% chance: -1 foe Def
Last ResortElite TM	normal	90	-50	3.0s	1.80	90	-55
ScaldElite TMSTAB	water	75	-50	3.5s	1.50	85	-50	30% chance: -1 foe Atk

Questions people ask

Is Vaporeon good in Pokemon GO?: Yes. Vaporeon is A-tier for Max Battle healer and has 2 other ranked roles.
Should I keep or transfer Vaporeon?: Vaporeon earns its spot: A-tier Max Battle healer.
Is Vaporeon a good raid attacker?: Vaporeon ranks #67 of 283 water attackers with 11.0 DPS. That is outside the top 15, so it is not a raid priority.
Can Vaporeon be shiny in Pokemon GO?: Yes. Shiny Vaporeon is available from evolution, photobomb, raid, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.

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Costumes & event variants (4)

Holiday Hat (2022)Event costume
Explorer Hat (2023)Event costume
Flower CrownEvent costume
Cherry Blossom CrownEvent costume

Verdict: Keep