Vaporeon’s origins are uncertain, though it could be based on a cross between aquatic creatures, felines, and canids. The fins and dorsal lining may be based on different types of tropical fish. Its ears resemble a mix between a fish’s fin and a fennec fox’s or caracal’s ears. It also shares characteristics with mermaids. Vaporeon may also be inspired by the Telchines of Greek mythology, or the Merlion, a national symbol of Singapore. Its ability to become invisible and turn into water might be inspired by the Asrai. Vaporeon’s resemblance to both carnivorans and cetaceans could be based on primitive whales, such as Kutchicetus. Its fringe around its neck resembles a ruff.
Vaporeon is a combination of vapor (a gaseous form of water) and eon (an immeasurably long period of time, possibly referring to how long evolution takes naturally). Eon is a suffix all Eevee evolutions share and was Eevee’s English prototype name.
Showers is literally showers, as in rain showers.
No: 134
English Name: Vaporeon
Japanese Name: Shawazu
Generation: 1
Type: Water
Species: Bubble Jet Pokémon
Abilities: Water Absorb, Hydration (hidden ability)
Evolution: Eevee > Vaporeon
A Vaporeon melting into water molecules
Vaporeon is a composite creature sharing physical traits of aquatic and land animals. It is a quadruped with three small toes on each foot and dark blue paw pads on the hind feet. Vaporeon’s body is light blue with dark blue marking around its head and a ridge down its back. This Pokémon has a split tailfin that has been mistaken for a mermaid’s in the past. It has a white ruff around its neck, and three fins around its head made of cream-colored webbing. It is said that rain will come within a few hours if Vaporeon’s fins begin to vibrate.
Vaporeon is mostly found in urban settings and is rarely seen in the wild, but it can also be found near clean, fresh lakes. It has evolved to become better suited to an aquatic lifestyle. In addition to developing gills, it has a cell composition similar to water molecules. This structure allows Vaporeon to melt into water at will and keeps it camouflaged as it swims.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Red: Lives close to water. Its long tail is ridged with a fin which is often mistaken for a mermaid’s.
Pokemon Blue: Lives close to water. Its long tail is ridged with a fin which is often mistaken for a mermaid’s.
Pokemon Yellow: Its cell structure is similar to water molecules. It will melt away and become invisible in water.
Pokemon Stadium: Found quietly resting by lake shores. Its cell structure is similar to water, so it can invisibly melt into water.
Pokemon Gold: When Vaporeon’s fins begin to vibrate, it is a sign that rain will come within a few hours.
Pokemon Silver: It prefers beautiful shores. With cells similar to water molecules, it could melt in water.
Pokemon Crystal: As it uses the fins on the tip of its tail to swim, it blends with the water perfectly.
Pokemon Stadium 2: When Vaporeon’s fins begin to vibrate, it is a sign that rain will come within a few hours.
Pokemon Ruby: Vaporeon underwent a spontaneous mutation and grew fins and gills that allow it to live underwater. This Pokémon has the ability to freely control water.
Pokemon Sapphire: Vaporeon underwent a spontaneous mutation and grew fins and gills that allow it to live underwater. This Pokémon has the ability to freely control water.
Pokemon Emerald: Vaporeon underwent a spontaneous mutation and grew fins and gills that allow them to live underwater. They have the ability to freely control water.
Pokemon FireRed: Its body’s cellular structure is similar to the molecular composition of water. It can melt invisibly in water.
Pokemon LeafGreen: Lives close to water. Its long tail is ridged with a fin which is often mistaken for a mermaid’s.
Pokemon Diamond: It has evolved to be suitable for an aquatic life. It can invisibly melt away into water.
Pokemon Pearl: It has evolved to be suitable for an aquatic life. It can invisibly melt away into water.
Pokemon Platinum: Its cell composition is similar to water molecules. As a result, it can melt away into water.
Pokemon HeartGold: When Vaporeon’s fins begin to vibrate, it is a sign that rain will come within a few hours.
Pokemon SoulSilver: It prefers beautiful shores. With cells similar to water molecules, it could melt in water.
Pokemon Black: Its cell composition is similar to water molecules. As a result, it can melt away into water.
Pokemon White: Its cell composition is similar to water molecules. As a result, it can melt away into water.
Pokemon Black 2: Its cell composition is similar to water molecules. As a result, it can’t be seen when it melts away into water.
pokemon White 2: Its cell composition is similar to water molecules. As a result, it can’t be seen when it melts away into water.
Pokemon X: It prefers beautiful shores. With cells similar to water molecules, it could melt in water.
Pokemon Y: It has evolved to be suitable for an aquatic life. It can invisibly melt away into water.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: Vaporeon underwent a spontaneous mutation and grew fins and gills that allow it to live underwater. This Pokémon has the ability to freely control water.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: Vaporeon underwent a spontaneous mutation and grew fins and gills that allow it to live underwater. This Pokémon has the ability to freely control water.
Pokemon SUN: Its cells are composed of units much like water molecules. It lives close to water and is often mistaken for a mermaid.
Pokemon MOON: Blending in with the water and erasing all signs of its presence, it patiently waits for its prey, fish Pokémon.
