#0134 Generation I

Bubble Jet Pokémon

Vaporeon

シャワーズ · Aquali

Tests show that its cells closely resemble water molecules, which perhaps explains its ability to conceal its form while submerged. I believe the origins of mermaid folklore lie with this Pokémon.

Type: water
Stage: 2 of 9

Category: Bubble Jet Pokémon
Japanese: シャワーズ
Height: 1.0 m
Weight: 29.0 kg
Habitat: Urban
Color: Blue
Shape: Quadruped

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 9-stage line — walk through the morphology of Vaporeon.

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Eevee

Stage 1

Base form

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Vaporeon

Stage 2

From Eevee

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Jolteon

Stage 2

From Eevee

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Flareon

Stage 2

From Eevee

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Espeon

Stage 2

From Eevee

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Umbreon

Stage 2

From Eevee

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Leafeon

Stage 2

From Eevee

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Glaceon

Stage 2

From Eevee

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Sylveon

Stage 2

From Eevee

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 130

/255
Attack 065

/255
Defense 060

/255
Sp. Atk 110

/255
Sp. Def 095

/255
Speed 065

/255

§ III

Best Vaporeon cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 38 cards.

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§ IV

Vaporeon through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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01 5G

5ban Graphics

5ban Graphics has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2011 through 2025, spanning series such as XY, Sun & Moon, and Sword & Shield. The work centers on digital illustration with action-forward, focused compositions and vibrant, contrasting color.

4 cards
Black & White era → Sword & Shield era
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02 KH

Kagemaru Himeno

Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

4 cards
Base era → Diamond & Pearl era
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03 MF

Masakazu Fukuda

Masakazu Fukuda has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2003 to 2024, spanning sets such as Black & White, Holon Phantoms, and Supreme Victors. The work leans cartoonish and colorful, with playful energy, balanced framing, and clear character-forward staging.

4 cards
EX era → Sun & Moon era
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04 S

sui

sui has contributed Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2009 to 2025, spanning Sun & Moon, Black & White, and XY. The work leans whimsical and cartoon-forward, with playful moods, balanced yet dynamic framing, and vibrant palettes that stay soft and harmonious.

3 cards
Platinum era → Sun & Moon era
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05 K

kirisAki

kirisAki has illustrated Pokémon TCG cards from 2013 to 2024, spanning Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and Scarlet & Violet. The work leans into anime-forward character staging, playful moods, and vibrant palettes, often framed with balanced, clear compositions.

2 cards
XY era → Scarlet & Violet era
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