Why do you see Vaporeon so often in Pokémon GO even though it is so strong?

You would actually think that you don’t see a strong Pokémon like Vaporeon in Pokémon GO very often. However, if you diligently visit the gyms, you will find that Vaporeon is quite common there.

Getting a Vaporeon is not difficult

Getting a Vaporeon in Pokémon GO is not hard, as you evolve it from an Eevee, which according to a survey on Reddit is one of the most common Pokémon that players can catch in their surroundings. By giving your Eevee certain nicknames, you can specifically decide to evolve it into Vaporeon, Jolteon, or Flareon.

A Vaporeon in the “wild” can still lead to a mass gathering as you can see at the link provided.

Not rare, but still strong

You might think that if it is so easy to get a certain Pokémon, then it can’t be “that” strong. However, this is the case with Vaporeon because it not only has a high damage per second value but also can take a hit or two thanks to its high hit points.

In our “Top 15” list, where we sorted the strongest Pokémon by their CP value, Vaporeon is not quite in the top ten, but it is among the strongest Pokémon in Pokémon GO.

It is important to check if your Pokémon knows the strongest attack before powering it up. If your Vaporeon knows Water Gun, then you have a good chance of taking the next gym with the help of your strong Eevee evolution.

In addition, the battle system in Pokémon GO weighs the attacks that are “very effective” or “not very effective” less heavily than one is used to from the Game Boy games. So you can’t just easily defeat Vaporeon with an Electric Pokémon. According to Primagames, “very effective” attacks only deal x1.2 damage, and “not very effective” attacks reduce the damage to x0.8, making it even harder to knock Vaporeon out of a gym – or to defend against this Pokémon.

Will Vaporeon be nerfed soon?

This question is asked by many trainers on various community websites across the internet. In the Pokémon GO subreddit, trainers are becoming a bit impatient and are calling for Vaporeon to be weakened. Given the current battle values, this is quite understandable.

It is conceivable that developer Niantic will release a patch with balance changes for various Pokémon in the future. But whether, when, and which Pokémon would actually be affected, cannot be said at this time. At Comic Con, there was initial information about what the future of Pokémon GO will bring.

What are your experiences with Vaporeon? Have you caught one yourself or do you only see it in gyms?

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In Pokémon GO , fans will have to wait a few more weeks for their cool gadget.

As Nintendo recently announced via Twitter, the release of Pokémon GO Plus is postponed until September. This is a stylish accessory designed to actively support the most dedicated Pokémon trainers on their adventures.

You can strap the gadget around your wrist, where it will notify you of various events in the game using LED signals and vibration alerts. And all this without needing to constantly look at your smartphone. Because that’s what it is designed for: to play the game actively without having to hold the smartphone in hand all the time.

An exciting feature is that by pressing the button, you can catch wild Pokémon that you have already caught before. A pesky Zubat won’t be able to annoy you anymore by flapping around wildly on the phone screen. In this article, you can read more about Pokémon GO Plus.

While the app is developed by Niantic, Nintendo produces this gadget itself. The original release was planned for the end of July. Now, Pokémon trainers will have to wait a few more weeks, until September. No specific date is given.

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Team Blue and Red are popular, but what about Team Yellow in Pokémon GO?

In Pokémon GO there are 3 teams that players can choose from starting at level 5. From that point on, players fight for that team and take over gyms in their name. Until now, players only knew the team leaders as silhouettes and didn’t know what the person behind them looked like.

Meanwhile, the team leaders were introduced at Comic Con. Now players have particularly set their sights on one team.

What makes Team Yellow different?

From the various team mottos, it was clear that Team Yellow approaches the Pokémon world less systematically and relies more on the instincts of Pokémon and their basic abilities. Team Red focuses on strength through training, and Team Blue studies Pokémon and their stats closely. There are various reasons why trainers online post nasty comments and funny pictures against Team Yellow. This was already the case before the revelation of the trainers and has now been amplified – however, now more trainers are showing support for “pro” Team Yellow.

In our survey about team selection in Pokémon GO, many chose a team other than Team Yellow. But what is the cause of the negativity towards the yellow team? In various social networks, Candela (Team Red) is often portrayed as a strong figure with “bite”, Blanche from Team Blue as the brains of the group, and Spark from Team Yellow is frequently depicted as someone who doesn’t take things as seriously as the others.

This is how Twitter reacts to the Pokémon GO team leaders

But it’s not just many users who make fun of Spark. As mentioned, the voices that are now louder supporting Spark and standing by him. Because although he does not train his Pokémon with full intensity or study their stats, he has his own unique bond with his companions.

Conclusion on the teams in Pokémon GO

Wherever players have to choose between different teams, there will always be some friction between them. Which team is the “right” one, no one can currently answer, because it ultimately depends solely on personal taste. If you are in a group, it is often helpful to choose the same team as your friends, so you can take over gyms together. Pointing fingers at each other and saying “Mine is the better team” has shown little effect so far. One could say “The attack is not very effective…”.

As a counter movement to the war of teams, there is the unofficial Team Harmony:

At the introduction of the team leaders, the audience at Comic Con showed themselves as fans or opponents of all teams. For each presentation, there was not only applause but also boos.

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In Pokémon GO, we can not only catch and train masses of creatures, but also let the little monsters battle each other in the arena. But how does it work with the arena? At what level can I enter and how can I take over the place? With our information and tricks, it’s no problem anymore!

Arena maps are visible from far away in Pokémon GO, as the gigantic towers shine in the colors of their teams and attract with great loot. But what is the deal with the arenas and how can you benefit from them? We have put together a compact guide that leaves no questions unanswered.

Into the Arena!

Before you can enter an arena, you must first reach level 5 with your Pokémon Trainer. After that, you go to any arena and register there for a team. The significance of the individual teams is summarized under the previous link. But make sure you are in the same team as your friends, because as a solo player, you will have little fun in the arena.

The Arena Overview

In the screenshot shown here, you can see the values of an arena. Particularly important: The arena level, because this indicates how many creatures can fit into the arena map. The more Pokémon fit, the longer your team can hold the arena. Caution: Each player can only place one Pokémon from their supply into the arena, and this Pokémon cannot be used elsewhere until it flies out of the arena again!

The arena level is determined by the so-called “prestige.” You earn prestige every time you win a battle in a friendly arena. The following list shows how many points you need for each arena level:

• Level 2: 2,000 points
• Level 3: 4,000 points
• Level 4: 8,000 points
• Level 5: 12,000 points
• Level 6: 16,000 points
• Level 7: 20,000 points
• Level 8: 30,000 points
• Level 9: 40,000 points
• Level 10: 50,000 points

How do I conquer an arena?

If you want to take over a hostile arena, you need to reduce its prestige to zero. You do this by winning battles against the defenders, i.e., the Pokémon stationed there by their players. Each victory costs the arena 1,000 prestige points, and as the arena level falls, the weakest Pokémon flies out permanently. In this way, with enough patience, you can gradually wear down a strong arena. However, keep in mind that you need to revive each fainted Pokémon afterward with a reviver and potions. We have prepared a guide with tips and tricks for the battles for you at the given link.

Also, keep in mind that you can attack an arena as a team. This way, you can break through even powerful defenders like a steamroller, and only this way is it effectively possible to crack strong arenas. To start a team attack, you must all hold your Pokémon selection ready and press “Go” at the same time.

What does all this bring?

Arena battles are fun and cool, but what do they actually bring? First of all, you’ll earn tons of experience points for victories in combat, especially if the enemy monster is stronger than your own. And if you manage to occupy an arena, you get 500 stardust and 10 Pokécoins, which are otherwise only available for real money. As soon as the reward for the arena is available, it appears in the shop at the top right in the shield symbol and can be collected there. It is sufficient if you only briefly occupy the arena; you just need to collect the reward in time, because if your Pokémon flies out, your claim to loot is also gone.

Only after 21 hours can you collect rewards from an arena again, and to hold out that long, you should upgrade the arena. For this, it is best to place a rather weak Pokémon in the arena and fight it as often as possible in training battles until your level rises. Your own Pokémon cannot faint during this, and the Pokémon from the arena is fully healed after each battle, so you do not harm your teammates with training battles. Do these training sessions until all your team members have a spot and place your strongest Pokémon in the arena, so you can secure them against enemies.

That’s all about arena battles in Pokémon GO. In our guide collection for Pokémon GO, you can find even more helpful tips and tricks, so check it out!

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