Is Vaporeon viable in Gen 1 OU?

Vaporeon is ranked #15 in Gen 1 OU with 3.27% usage according to Smogon Mar 2026 - May 2026 data.

What beats Vaporeon in Gen 1 OU?

The best counter for Vaporeon in Gen 1 OU is Chansey with a 39.3% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Mar 2026 - May 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Vaporeon include Chansey.

What is the best counter for Vaporeon in Gen 1 OU?

Chansey is the best counter for Vaporeon in Gen 1 OU, KOing or forcing it out in 39.3% of their encounters.

Vaporeon counters

Gen 1 OU · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Mar 2026 - May 2026

#0134 Vaporeon

Water

USAGE 3.3% #15

BASE STATS

HP 130

ATK 65

DEF 60

SPA 110

SPD 95

SPE 65

BST525

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

ElectricGrass

½×

FireWaterIceSteel

Moves

Rest 99.2% Sand Attack 95.1% Ice Beam 74.6% Substitute 43.4% Surf 24.5% Blizzard 23.6% Haze 16.6% Acid Armor 14.8%

Common Teammates

Checks & Counters

Ranked by reliability — blends KO rate with how often each Pokémon is matched up.

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Chansey

Normal SOFT CHECK

27.055

39.3% dies 9.39%

Ranked #15 with 3.27% usage. Sorted by reliability score.