The Dex! Trainer Tips Episode 3: Eevee 2 of 4

*Trainer Tips! Season 1, Episode 3*

**The Dex! Trainer Tips Episode 3: Eevee 2 of 4** is the third episode of The Trainer Tips! series. It's hosted by Three Brothers Alex and PokéKellz and it covers the Bubble Jet Pokémon Vaporeon, the Lightning Pokémon Jolteon, and the Flame Pokémon Flareon! It aired on April 16th, 2013 and can be viewed here.

"*Every week on The Dex, Alex and PokeKellz present battle strategy and trivia for a different Pokemon! This week, it's the second part of our now FOUR-part special all about Eevee and his Eeveelutions! This week we feature Vaporeon, Jolteon, and Flareon!*" - YouTube Description

## Vaporeon

### Intro Trivia

* Its molecular structure is so close to that of water, Vaporeon has the ability to "melt" into water and completely disappear.
* Vaporeon can walk on water.
* Vaporeon is the Pokémon World's inspiration for mermaid stories.
* Vaporeon is the largest Eeveelution at 3'3" (1m) tall.

### Pokemon... Behind the Balls

* Vaporeon's design has changed. Originally, it had leg fins and a Mohawk-like fin down its back.

### Battle Strategy

#### **Defensive Build**

* **Item**: Leftovers
* **Ability**: Water Absorb
* **Nature**: Bold (+Defense, -Attack)
* **EVs**: 252 HP / 252 Defense
* **Moves**:
	+ Wish
	+ Protect
	+ Toxic
	+ Scald

* Wish and Protect make it last forever due to its high HP.
	+ Wish can also benefit Vaporeon's teammates.
* Toxic for weaking the foe.
* Scald for STAB coverage and burn chance.

#### **Random Thoughts**

* Alternate moves: Rest, Substitute, or Acid Armor.
* Choice Spec set is another alternative with Scald and Ice Beam.

## Jolteon

### Intro Trivia

* Jolteon is constantly sparking and arcing electricity.
* It can shoot its hairs like needles after conducting negative ions.

### Bad Pokémon Science!

* It is unknown if Jolteon has a tail.
	+ Yet, Jolteon can learn a myriad of tail-related moves, such as Iron Tail.

### Battle Strategy

#### **Alex's Jolteon**

* **Item**: Life Orb
* **Ability**: Volt Absorb
* **Nature**: Timid (+Speed, -Attack)
* **EVs**: 252 Sp. Attack / 252 Speed
* **Moves**:
	+ Thunderbolt
	+ Protect
	+ Shadow Ball
	+ Thunder Wave

* Thunderbolt for STAB.
* Thunder Wave for paralyzing foes.
* Protect for scouting.
* Shadow Ball isn't common and hits many OU Pokémon hard.

#### **Random Thoughts**

No Random Thoughts were given for Jolteon.

## Flareon

### Intro Trivia

* Flareon maintains an internal temperature of 1650°F (900°C).
	+ Its breath is over 3,000°F (1,700°C), which is hot enough to melt iron.

### Pokémon Soap Box! With Alex!

* Flareon is one of the least most useful Eeveelutions because it is unable to take advantage of its best stat: Attack.
* "We should give him a break."

### Battle Strategy

#### **Lava Bell**

* **Item**: Leftovers
* **Ability**: Flash Fire
* **Nature**: Calm (+Sp Defense, -Attack)
* **EVs**: 252 HP / 252 Sp Defense
* **Moves**:
	+ Lava Plume
	+ Wish
	+ Protect
	+ Heal Bell

* Flareon will fill the role of a support.
* Use Wish and Protect to keep it alive/support its teammates.
* Lava Plume for STAB, but mostly for its 30% of burn.
* Heal Bell to heal all your team's status conditions.

#### **Random Thoughts**

* Use Flareon's Attack stat and make a physical sweeper with Fire Fang and Superpower.
* Toxic.

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