Is Vaporeon viable in Gen 3 OU?

Vaporeon is ranked #23 in Gen 3 OU with 5.74% usage according to Smogon Mar 2026 - May 2026 data.

What beats Vaporeon in Gen 3 OU?

The best counter for Vaporeon in Gen 3 OU is Tyranitar with a 18.7% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Mar 2026 - May 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Vaporeon include Tyranitar.

What is the best counter for Vaporeon in Gen 3 OU?

Tyranitar is the best counter for Vaporeon in Gen 3 OU, KOing or forcing it out in 18.7% of their encounters.

Vaporeon counters

Gen 3 OU · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Mar 2026 - May 2026

#0134 Vaporeon

Water

USAGE 5.7% #23

BASE STATS

HP 130

ATK 65

DEF 60

SPA 110

SPD 95

SPE 65

BST525

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

ElectricGrass

½×

FireWaterIceSteel

Moves

Ice Beam 69.6% Hydro Pump 66.3% Baton Pass 56.8% Substitute 49.4% Wish 49.1% Surf 33.6% Protect 15.5% Hidden Power Grass 11.7%

Items

Leftovers 98.1% Petaya Berry 0.8% Quick Claw 0.4% Mystic Water 0.4% Salac Berry 0.2% Liechi Berry 0.1% Lum Berry 0.0% Chesto Berry 0.0%

Common Teammates

Checks & Counters

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

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Tyranitar

RockDark SOFT CHECK

21.135

18.7% dies 8.49%

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ Atk Tyranitar Focus Punch vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Vaporeon: 277-327 (59.6 - 70.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after sandstorm damage and Leftovers recovery

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Ranked #23 with 5.74% usage. Sorted by reliability score.