Why Vaporeon Is Your Friend's Favorite Pokémon
Amongst other favorites, like Pikachu, Charizard, and Lucario, it isn't hard to find a fan of the Pokémon franchise whose favorite collectible creature is Vaporeon — everyone knows someone, and if they don't, it's probably because they're the one. Pokémon are all meant to be appealing and marketable in some way, and particular ones, such as starters and Legendaries, are even meant to stand out above others. But Vaporeon is neither a starter nor a Legendary, nor does it play any other particularly central role anywhere in Pokémon media. Exactly how the mermaidlike Water-type has become and remained such a fan favorite despite this is a worthy target of curiosity — even if it isn't so mysterious once unpacked.
Vaporeon isn't alone amongst the Eeveelutions as a popular Pokémon. The entire family is well-liked by Pokémon fans enough that Eevee shares some level of Pikachu's mascot status in modern Pokémon, evident in the existence of Red, Blue, and Yellow remakes Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. The family's gimmick is enjoyable, putting various magical and elemental spins on one simple but cute fantasy animal design. But Eeveelutions aren't equal in fan following, and Vaporeon stands with Sylveon, Espeon, Umbreon, and arguably Jolteon as one of the best-loved.
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Vaporeon may stand out as an Eeveelution and an overall Pokémon via how many kinds of appeal its design covers. The Pokémon's large, dark eyes and big ears give it the cute, friendly appearance of a kitten or a fennec fox. Meanwhile, its sleek dolphinlike body, small mouth, frill, and crest lend it a graceful look for those who prefer prettier and more dignified creature designs. Its
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