Vaporeon @ Life Orb
Trait: Hydration
EVs: 176 Def / 252 SAtk / 80 Spd
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Hidden Power [Grass]
- Rest
Vaporeon isn't seen too often in general, let alone as an offensive threat. This set plays similarly to offensive Shaymin in DPP, but with a lot more power packed in. When backed up with Rain support, Vaporeon becomes a dangerous bulky offensive member who also happens to be immune to status ailments, thanks to Hydration.
A Life Orb boosted Hydro Pump is a giant threat in Rain. It OHKOes opponents like Reuniclus and Conkeldurr, and even hits resisted switch-ins for considerable damage. Ice Beam gives Vaporeon some useful coverage against Grass- and Dragon-types, while HP Grass lures out and hits Gastrodon and Quagsire - the former becoming an increasingly popular counter to Rain teams. Rest works with Hydration to let Vaporeon sponge status ailments. Just heal up when necessary and let Hydration cure everything.
This set pairs really well with two key Rain sweepers - Rotom-W and Thundurus. With Vaporeon taking out Gastrodon and Quagsire, opponents may very well lose their most important counters to the two aforementioned threats.
