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Vanillish

Icy Snow Pokémon

Vanillish official artwork
Official art

Vanillish is an Ice-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Fighting, Rock, Steel and Fire, with a base stat total of 395. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Ice
Height
1.1 m 3′07″
Weight
41 kg 90.4 lbs
Base stat total
395 Higher than 37% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen V Black & White
Abilities
Ice BodySnow Cloak
Pokédex entryShield
It blasts enemies with cold air reaching −148 degrees Fahrenheit, freezing them solid. But it spares their lives afterward—it’s a kind Pokémon.
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Base stats

HP51126–158212–306
Atk6576–128121–251
Def6576–128121–251
SpA8090–145148–284
SpD7585–139139–273
Spe5971–122110–238
Total395Higher than 37% of Pokémon
HP51Atk65Def65Spe59SpD75SpA80

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpA.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
FightingFireRockSteel

Resists

½×
Ice
Takes normal damage from 13 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGroundBugGhostWaterGrassElectricPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 59); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+122Max111No SP79Min71Scarf (Choice Scarf)183Tailwind244

At max Speed, Vanillish outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Vanillish against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
122Vanillish · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
111Vanillish · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
79Vanillish · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
National DexNFE

Evolution

  1. #0582VanilliteIce
    1. Level 35
      #0583VanillishIce
      1. Level 47
        #0584VanilluxeIce

Moves

Level up 14

1Astonish30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhysical30100%15
1HardenRaises the user's Defense by 1.NormalStatus——30
1MistFor 5 turns, protects user's party from stat drops.IceStatus——30
1TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
12Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpecial5595%15
16AvalanchePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.IcePhysical60100%10
20HailFor 5 turns, hail crashes down.IceStatus——10
24Icicle SpearHits 2-5 times in one turn.IcePhysical25100%30
28UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpecial90100%10
32Acid ArmorRaises the user's Defense by 2.PoisonStatus——20
38Mirror CoatIf hit by special attack, returns double damage.PsychicSpecial—100%20
44Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpecial90100%10
50Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpecial11070%5
56Sheer ColdOHKOs non-Ice targets. Fails if user's lower level.IceSpecial—30%5

TM / HM / TR 25

TM17Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30
TM20Self-DestructHits adjacent Pokémon. The user faints.NormalPhysical200100%5
TM21RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM24SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.NormalSpecial50100%15
TM25ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM27Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpecial5595%15
TM31AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.NormalStatus—100%15
TM33Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM35HailFor 5 turns, hail crashes down.IceStatus——10
TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhysical70100%20
TM44ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user.PsychicStatus——10
TM51Icicle SpearHits 2-5 times in one turn.IcePhysical25100%30
TM64AvalanchePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.IcePhysical60100%10
TM76RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.NormalSpecial60100%15
TR05Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpecial90100%10
TR06Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpecial11070%5
TR20SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TR26EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TR27Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TR35UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpecial90100%10
TR37TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TR42Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpecial90100%10
TR46Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
TR70Flash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.SteelSpecial80100%10
TR83Ally SwitchUser and ally swap positions; using again can fail.PsychicStatus——15

Biology

Vanillish blasts enemies with cold air reaching −148 degrees Fahrenheit, freezing them solid, but it spares their lives afterward—it is a kind Pokémon.

Design & origin

Vanillish was designed by British artist James Turner and is based on ice cream cones.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Category
Icy Snow Pokémon
Debut
Unova · Black & White
Color
White
Shape
Original Unova#089Updated Unova#256Mountain Kalos#086Original Alola#256Original Ula’ula#128Updated Alola#333Updated Ula’ula#154Galar#073Crown Tundra#023Lumiose#114

  1. It blasts enemies with cold air reaching −148 degrees Fahrenheit, freezing them solid. But it spares their lives afterward—it’s a kind Pokémon.

    Shield

  2. By drinking pure water, it grows its icy body. This Pokémon can be hard to find on days with warm, sunny weather.

    Sword

  3. This hearty Pokémon survived the Ice Age. It’s incredibly popular in very hot regions.

    Ultra Moon

  4. It sprays its enemies with grains of ice to freeze them. Most Vanillish in Alola are smaller than average.

    Ultra Sun

  5. This Pokémon has existed since the Ice Age. It controls particles of ice, freezes its opponents, and then shatters them with a headbutt.

    Moon

  6. Hot days cause its body to melt. It can be restored by refreezing it, but the process leaves its body slightly warped.

    Sun

  7. They cool down the surrounding air and create ice particles, which they use to freeze their foes.

    Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby

  8. It conceals itself from enemy eyes by creating many small ice particles and hiding among them.

    White

  9. Snowy mountains are this Pokémon’s habitat. During an ancient ice age, they moved to southern areas.

    Black · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Names around the world

English
Vanillish
Japanese
バニリッチ
Japanese (romaji)
Vanirich
Korean
바닐리치
Chinese (Traditional)
多多冰
Chinese (Simplified)
多多冰
French
Sorboul
German
Gelatroppo
Spanish
Vanillish
Italian
Vanillish

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Training

Catch rate
120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP

Breeding

Egg groups
Mineral
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Vanillite: Level 35.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 10 areas
  • Ballimere LakeSurfing in the overworld, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Frigid SeaSurfing in the overworld, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Frostpoint FieldWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Giant's BedSurfing in the overworld, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Giant's FootSurfing in the overworld, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
  • Old CemeteryWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Roaring-Sea CavesSurfing in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Snowslide SlopeWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Three-Point PassWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Sword: The Crown Tundra 10 areas
  • Ballimere LakeSurfing in the overworld, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Frigid SeaSurfing in the overworld, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Frostpoint FieldWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Giant's BedSurfing in the overworld, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Giant's FootSurfing in the overworld, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
  • Old CemeteryWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Roaring-Sea CavesSurfing in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Snowslide SlopeWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Three-Point PassWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Shield 10 areas
  • Axew's EyeWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 35–60
  • Dappled GroveSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
  • Dusty BowlWalking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Giant's Mirror (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
  • Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • North Lake MilochSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water., Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
  • Route 10 (Main)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–46
  • Route 10 (Near Station)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–49
  • Route 8 (Steamdrift Way)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–43
Sword 10 areas
  • Axew's EyeWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 35–60
  • Dappled GroveSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
  • Dusty BowlWalking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Giant's Mirror (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
  • Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • North Lake MilochSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water., Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
  • Route 10 (Main)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–46
  • Route 10 (Near Station)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43–46
  • Route 8 (Steamdrift Way)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–43
Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Mount LanakilaSOS Battle · Lv 47–50
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Mount LanakilaSOS Battle · Lv 47–50
Moon 1 area
  • Mount LanakilaSOS Battle · Lv 42–45
Sun 1 area
  • Mount LanakilaSOS Battle · Lv 42–45
White 2 4 areas
  • Dragonspiral Tower (entrance)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–65
  • Dragonspiral Tower (outside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–65
  • Giant ChasmWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45–47
  • Giant Chasm (outside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45–52
Black 2 4 areas
  • Dragonspiral Tower (entrance)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–65
  • Dragonspiral Tower (outside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–65
  • Giant ChasmWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45–47
  • Giant Chasm (outside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45–52
White 2 areas
  • Dragonspiral Tower (entrance)Walking in dark grass · Lv 35–37
  • Dragonspiral Tower (outside)Walking in dark grass · Lv 35–37
Black 2 areas
  • Dragonspiral Tower (entrance)Walking in dark grass · Lv 35–37
  • Dragonspiral Tower (outside)Walking in dark grass · Lv 35–37

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.