Vaporeon vs Sylveon
Vaporeon and Sylveon have the same base stat total (525), Vaporeon is faster (base Speed 65 vs 60), and neither has a super-effective hit from its own types (Vaporeon: 1× at best against Sylveon; Sylveon: 1× at best against Vaporeon).
Two Eevee evolutions, Water and Fairy.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Vaporeon | Sylveon |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 130 (higher) | 95 |
| Attack | 65 | 65 |
| Defense | 60 | 65 (higher) |
| Sp. Atk | 110 | 110 |
| Sp. Def | 95 | 130 (higher) |
| Speed | 65 (higher) | 60 |
| Total | 525 | 525 |
| Bulk | 285 | 290 (higher) |
Who has the edge?
Vaporeon is faster (65 vs 60 base Speed), but Sylveon has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (290 vs 285).
Vaporeon is ahead on
- is faster (65 vs 60 base Speed)
Sylveon is ahead on
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (290 vs 285)
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Vaporeon: Water Absorb, Hydration; Sylveon: Cute Charm, Pixilate), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Vaporeon has 117 Speed and Sylveon has 112, so Vaporeon moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Vaporeon | Sylveon |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 65 | 60 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 117 | 112 |
Type matchup, both ways
Vaporeon (Water) attacking Sylveon
Water 1×. Using only its own type, Vaporeon hits Sylveon for 1× with Water moves (normal damage).
Sylveon (Fairy) attacking Vaporeon
Fairy 1×. Using only its own type, Sylveon hits Vaporeon for 1× with Fairy moves (normal damage).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Vaporeon: Electric 2× (super effective), Grass 2× (super effective).
- Sylveon: Poison 2× (super effective), Steel 2× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Vaporeon
- Water Absorb. Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
- Hydration (hidden ability). Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.
Sylveon
- Cute Charm. Has a 30% chance of infatuating attacking Pokémon on contact.
- Pixilate (hidden ability). Turns the bearer's Normal moves into Fairy moves and strengthens them to 1.3× their power.
Size, generation and evolution
Vaporeon and Sylveon are equally tall (1 m), and Vaporeon is heavier (29 kg vs 23.5 kg for Sylveon).
| Detail | Vaporeon | Sylveon |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1 m | 1 m |
| Weight | 29 kg | 23.5 kg |
| Generation | 1 (Kanto) | 6 (Kalos) |
| Evolution line | Eevee → Vaporeon / Jolteon / Flareon / Espeon / Umbreon / Leafeon / Glaceon / Sylveon | Eevee → Vaporeon / Jolteon / Flareon / Espeon / Umbreon / Leafeon / Glaceon / Sylveon |
Vaporeon (#0134) is a Water-type Bubble Jet Pokémon from Kanto, first seen in Generation 1. Its evolution line is Eevee → Vaporeon / Jolteon / Flareon / Espeon / Umbreon / Leafeon / Glaceon / Sylveon.
Sylveon (#0700) is a Fairy-type Intertwining Pokémon from Kalos, first seen in Generation 6. Its evolution line is Eevee → Vaporeon / Jolteon / Flareon / Espeon / Umbreon / Leafeon / Glaceon / Sylveon.
Keep exploring
- Open Vaporeon and Sylveon in the Compare tool
- Vaporeon and Sylveon Pokédex pages
- Water type · Fairy type
- Speed tiers