Pokémon Unite Vaporeon Guide: Best Builds, Held Items, Moveset and Gameplay Tips

Story Highlights

  • Vaporeon is the newest Defender-type Pokémon to join Pokémon Unite this November.
  • Vaporeon’s Unite License is available for free in its Exclusive Commemorative event.
  • Vaporeon’s abilities focuses on healing and disruption, useful during extended teamfights.

Vaporeon is the latest Pokémon to join the battle in Pokémon Unite! As an evolution of Eevee, Vaporeon is a Defender-type Pokémon designed to support teammates with healing and control the battlefield. This guide covers everything you need to know about playing Vaporeon in Pokémon Unite, including its skills, ideal items, and how to build a strong team around it.

We’ve previously covered strategies for playing with many different Pokémon, including Pikachu, Mamoswine, Eldegoss, Zeraora, Blissey, Charizard, Snorlax, Tsareena, Decidueye, Dragonite, Talonflame, Cinderace, Greninja, Gardevoir, Venusaur, Wigglytuff, Trevenant, Gengar, Lucario, Aegislash, Crustle, Hoopa, Garchomp, Absol, Alolan Ninetales, Duraludon, Cramorant, Blastoise, Slowbro, Machamp, Mr. Mime, Greedent, Azumarill, Sylveon, Gyarados, Miraidon, Falinks, Ceruledge, Ho-Oh, Darkrai, Armarouge, Psyduck, Galarian Rapidash, Suicune, Alolan Raichu, Alcremie, Latios, Latias, and Pawmot, as well as Empoleon, Mega Lucario, Mega Charizard X, and Dhelmise. Be sure to review those guides if you need help with those Pokémon. Now, let’s move on to Vaporeon.

Vaporeon: In-game Cost

You can currently get Vaporeon for free in Pokémon UNITE through a special event! Just play the game, complete missions on different maps, and roll the dice to unlock it.

Pokémon Unite Vaporeon Movesets

Basic Attack

When the Pokémon evolves, its basic attack changes.

  • Eevee (Level 1 – Level 4): Becomes a boosted attack with every third attack, dealing increased damage.
  • Vaporeon (Level 4 – Level 15): Becomes a boosted attack with every third attack, dealing increased damage. Hitting a Pokémon from the enemy team with a boosted attack will reduce this Pokémon’s Ability Cooldown.

Passive – Run Away/Water Absorb

When the Pokémon evolves, its passive ability changes.

  • Run Away (Eevee form): Restores the Pokémon’s HP and nullifies damage from Pokémon from the opposing team. This Ability goes on cooldown after it’s triggered.
  • Water Absorb (Vaporeon): Grants a water shield whenever a set amount of time passes. If the Pokémon takes damage while the water shield is active, the shield nullifies the damage and restores the Pokémon’s HP instead. This Ability goes on cooldown after it’s triggered. Hitting a Pokémon from the opposing team with a move or boosted attack will reduce this Ability’s cooldown.

Ability 1 – Swift

The user fires star-shaped beams at opponents, inflicting damage and slowing them down.

Ability Choices at Level 4

At Level 4, Vaporeon will have to choose either of the following abilities:

Hydro PumpMuddy Water
Has the user continuously launched a huge volume of pressurised water in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits and shoving them. The move ends by unleashing a powerful blast of water, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits and shoving them.Has the user splash muddy water around itself, dealing damage, applying a slowing effect, and throwing opposing Pokémon
Upgrade: Reduces this move’s CooldownUpgrade: Strengthens the slowing effect applied to opposing Pokémon.

Ability 2 – Tackle

The user rushes forward in a straight line, damaging and pushing back any opposing Pokémon in its path.

Ability Choices at Level 6

At Level 6, either of these two moves becomes available.

Aqua RingFlip Turn
Has the user jump in the designated direction, creating a continuous wave centered on itself. Ally Pokémon who come in contact with the wave are enveloped by a veil of water that continually restores HP.Has the user cloak itself in water, reducing damage received and increasing movement speed. The user then charges in the designated direction, dealing damage and shoving opposing Pokémon before jumping back in the opposite direction.
Upgrade: Increases the amount of HP restored.Upgrade: Further reduces the damage the Pokémon receives.

Unite Move – Aquamarine Splash

The user dives deep underwater, creating a strong whirlpool that draws in nearby opposing Pokémon. It then bursts out of the water, damaging and launching any Pokémon caught in the current.

Best Items for Vaporeon in Pokémon Unite

This guide will cover the best held items and battle item to equip on Vaporeon in Pokémon Unite.

Best Held Items

Item(s)Benefits
Muscle BandThis held item boosts Vaporeon’s Sp. Atk, while enhancing its Damage output.
Focus Band Heals Vaporeon when it’s HP drops low. This helps it survive risky engagements, especially since it fights up close.
Weakness Policy This item grants extra HP and Attack potential for Vaporeon, boosting its effectiveness.

Besides the above-suggested builds, you can also use the following item builds:

  • Muscle Band, Razor Claw, and Weakness Policy
  • Attack Weight, Focus Band, and Muscle Band.

Best Battle Items

  • Eject Button: It helps Vaporeon to quickly move to a designated place when retreating or chasing opponents.
  • X Speed: This item greatly boosts Vaporeon’s mobility and movement speed.

Pokémon Unite Vaporeon Gameplay Tips

Alright, so I’m going to break down how to absolutely crush it with Vaporeon in Pokémon Unite. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know, from the very beginning of the match to the late game. Seriously, read this whole thing – it’ll help you build a solid plan and really maximize Vaporeon’s potential!

Early Game

When playing Vaporeon, it’s best to start in either the Top or Bottom lane. Remember, you begin the game as Eevee, so focus on playing cautiously and helping your teammates clear waves of enemies. Begin with the Swift move to safely attack from a distance and get the final hit on enemy minions. Use Tackle to move around quickly and defend against enemy attacks.

Focus on quickly defeating the wild Pokémon in your side lanes to reach Level 4 as fast as possible. Evolving into Vaporeon will give you abilities that help you heal and stay alive longer. Also, make sure to help your teammates defeat powerful early-game Pokémon like Rotom. This will let everyone level up quickly, defeat the opposing team’s Pokémon, and get ahead early in the game.

Mid and Late Game

When you reach level 4, you’ll get to choose your first ability: either Hydro Pump or Muddy Water. Then, at level 6, you can add either Aqua Ring or Flip Turn. These choices will lead to two different ways to play the game.

  • Hydro Pump + Aqua Ring: This combo turns Vaporeon into a steady frontline wall. Engage enemies with Hydro Pump to push enemies back and break their engagement, then activate Aqua Ring for a healing wave that follows you and any allies who step inside it. It’s the safer combo, built for holding ground and surviving extended teamfights.
  • Muddy Water + Flip Turn: This combo is more aggressive and lets Vaporeon start fights safely. Begin with Muddy Water to slow and disrupt enemies around you, making it harder for them to dodge or counter. Once they’re hit, use Flip Turn to dash through the group, deal damage, tank hits, and bounce back to safety. It’s ideal for teamfights initiation and extra crowd control.

Choose Vaporeon if you like to jump into the middle of team fights. Its Unite Move is great for controlling a large area and messing up the enemy team. Use it when you’re surrounded by opponents to pull them in, lift them up, and make it difficult for them to grab objectives like Groudon.

Positioning of Vaporeon

Vaporeon performs best in the top or bottom lane. It’s highly recommended to play it as a supportive character who helps teammates and focuses on attacking or moving quickly.

Vaporeon with other Pokémon

This Pokémon Unite Vaporeon guide will also cover how Vaporeon interacts with other Pokémon in the game.

Best synergies with Vaporeon

Vaporeon works best in a team with Pokémon that excel at attacking and moving quickly, which can give you a strong advantage in battles.

PokémonBenefits
ZeraoraWhen paired with Vaporeon’s healing and disrupt abilities, Zeraora can effectively dominate and burst down opposing Pokémon.
SnorlaxIt can provide extra crowd control and disables, alongside Vaporeon’s heal making it hard for enemies to dominate core team fights.
CinderacePairing with burst damage dealers like Cinderace will help your team dominate easily, as Vaporeon can easily heal and provide CC during battle.

Pokémon that are strong and weak against Vaporeon

Pokémon that Vaporeon countersPokémon that counter Vaporeon
CinderaceZoroark
MachampDarkrai
Greninja Alolan Ninetales
 Mr. Mime Zeraora
 Gardevoir Slowbro

Final Thoughts

When playing with Vaporeon in Pokémon Unite, remember to focus on its strengths. It’s a strong Defender that can both heal allies and disrupt opponents with its unique moves.

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2025-11-21 06:44