Vanilluxe: Champions Sets, Usage & Stats

Base stats

HP71146–178252–346

Atk95103–161175–317

Def8594–150157–295

SpA110117–178202–350

SpD95103–161175–317

Spe7989–144146–282

Total535Higher than 85% of Pokémon

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: 3 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

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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 79); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+144Max131No SP99Min89Scarf216Tailwind288

At max Speed, Vanilluxe outspeeds 14 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC 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

If Snow is active, this Pokémon heals 1/16 of its max HP each turn.
Everything about Ice Body →
Other Pokémon with Ice Body 19
Seel Dewgong Galarian Mr. Mime Snorunt Glalie Spheal Sealeo Walrein Regice Glaceon Vanillite Vanillish Bergmite Avalugg Mr. Rime Arctovish Frigibax Arctibax Baxcalibur
On switch-in, this Pokémon summons Snow.
Everything about Snow Warning →
Other Pokémon with Snow Warning 7
Alolan Vulpix Alolan Ninetales Snover Abomasnow Mega Froslass Amaura Aurorus
If a physical attack hits this Pokémon, Defense is lowered by 1, Speed is raised by 2.
Everything about Weak Armor →
Other Pokémon with Weak Armor 23
Onix Omanyte Omastar Kabuto Kabutops Slugma Magcargo Galarian Corsola Skarmory Roggenrola Boldore Dwebble Crustle Garbodor Vanillite Vanillish Vullaby Mandibuzz Sinistea Polteageist Cursola Armarouge Ceruledge

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#117 of 262 used

▼ 6 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 6 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Choice Scarf (31.6%) · (98.1%) · Modest (37%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (19.8%)

Moves Blizzard, Freeze-Dry, Protect, Aurora Veil

Singles

#58 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 2 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Never-Melt Ice (52.1%) · (99.1%) · Modest (75.1%) · HP 31 / Def 19 / SpA 2 / Spe 14 (10.4%)

Moves Freeze-Dry, Blizzard, Ice Shard, Aurora Veil

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

0.61% of teams · rank #107 · Reg M-C · Singles · 1760+ rating · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Never-Melt Ice
Ability
Stat Alignment: Timid
Stat Points: 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe

Blizzard
Freeze-Dry
Ice Shard
Taunt

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.88%
Rated 1500+0.95%
Rated 1630+0.95%
Rated 1760+0.61%

Usage by month

Apr 20260.61%

Moves

Items

Abilities

99.2%
0.8%
0%

EV spreads

Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe19.1%
Modest 25 HP / 32 SpA / 9 Spe18.7%
Relaxed 31 HP / 29 Def / 6 Spe13.7%
Modest 10 HP / 32 SpA / 24 Spe12.8%
Hardy 10 HP / 32 SpA / 24 Spe7%

Common teammates

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexRU

Evolution

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

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 17

1Astonish30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15

1Freeze-Dry10% chance to freeze. Super effective on Water.IceSpec70100%20

1HardenRaises the user's Defense by 1.NormalStatus——30

1Icicle Crash30% chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys8590%10

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

1Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.NormalSpec50100%10

12Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15

16AvalanchePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.IcePhys60100%10

20HailFor 5 turns, hail crashes down.IceStatus——10

24Icicle SpearHits 2-5 times in one turn.IcePhys25100%30

28UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10

32Acid ArmorRaises the user's Defense by 2.PoisonStatus——20

38Mirror CoatIf hit by special attack, returns double damage.PsychicSpec—100%20

44Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

52Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5

60Sheer ColdOHKOs non-Ice targets. Fails if user's lower level.IceSpec—30%5

TM / HM / TR 29

TM08Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5

TM09Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5

TM17Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30

TM20Self-DestructHits adjacent Pokémon. The user faints.NormalPhys200100%5

TM21RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM24SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM27Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%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

TM37Beat UpAll healthy allies aid in damaging the target.DarkPhys—100%10

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM44ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user.PsychicStatus——10

TM46Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.NormalSpec50100%10

TM51Icicle SpearHits 2-5 times in one turn.IcePhys25100%30

TM64AvalanchePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.IcePhys60100%10

TM76RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TR05Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TR06Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%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.NormalSpec90100%10

TR37TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20

TR42Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpec90100%10

TR46Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15

TR70Flash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.SteelSpec80100%10

TR83Ally SwitchUser and ally swap positions; using again can fail.PsychicStatus——15

Biology

When its anger reaches a breaking point, Vanilluxe unleashes a fierce blizzard that freezes every creature around it.

Design & origin

Vanilluxe 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.

Pokédex entries

: Snowstorm Pokémon
: Unova · Black & White
Color: White

: —

Original Unova#090Updated Unova#257Mountain Kalos#087Original Alola#257Original Ula’ula#129Updated Alola#334Updated Ula’ula#155Galar#074Crown Tundra#024Lumiose#115

People believe this Pokémon formed when two Vanillish stuck together. Its body temperature is roughly 21 degrees Fahrenheit.
Shield
When its anger reaches a breaking point, this Pokémon unleashes a fierce blizzard that freezes every creature around it, be they friend or foe.
Sword
Vanilluxe is born when two Vanillish, half-melted by the day’s light, stick to each other and freeze together in the cold return of night.
Ultra Moon
It blasts blizzards from its two mouths. It can create snow anywhere, so it gets a lot of love from skiers and snowboarders.
Ultra Sun
Even if it loses one of its heads, it can live relatively problem-free. It makes snow clouds inside its body.
Moon
Each of its two heads has a brain, and when they are in agreement, it attacks its enemies by exhaling a violent blizzard.
Sun
Swallowing large amounts of water, they make snow clouds inside their bodies and, when angry, cause violent blizzards.
Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire
If both heads get angry simultaneously, this Pokémon expels a blizzard, burying everything in snow.
White · X · Omega Ruby
Swallowing large amounts of water, they make snow clouds inside their bodies and attack their foes with violent blizzards.
Black

Names around the world

English: Vanilluxe
Japanese: バイバニラ
Japanese (romaji): Baivanilla
Korean: 배바닐라
Chinese (Traditional): 雙倍多多冰
Chinese (Simplified): 双倍多多冰
French: Sorbouboul
German: Gelatwino
Spanish: Vanilluxe
Italian: Vanilluxe

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Training

: 3 SpA
: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 241
: Slow

Breeding

: Mineral
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Vanillish: Level 47.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 9 areas

Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 67
Frigid Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Frigid Sea (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Frigid Sea (Max Den N)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Frostpoint FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
Giant's Bed (Max Den O)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den Q)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Snowslide SlopeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 67

Sword: The Crown Tundra 9 areas

Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 67
Frigid Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Frigid Sea (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Frigid Sea (Max Den N)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Frostpoint FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
Giant's Bed (Max Den O)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den Q)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Snowslide SlopeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 67

Shield 11 areas

Bridge FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water., Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 46–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
East Lake AxewellSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 47–60
Giant's Cap (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's Seat (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Lake of OutrageSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water., Walking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
Route 10 (Near Station)Walking in the overworld · Lv 45–48
South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 46–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
West Lake AxewellSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 46–60

Sword 10 areas

Bridge FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water., Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 46–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
East Lake AxewellSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 47–60
Giant's Cap (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Lake of OutrageSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water., Walking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
Route 10 (Near Station)Walking in the overworld · Lv 45–48
South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 46–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
West Lake AxewellSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 46–60

Ultra Moon 1 area

Mount LanakilaSOS Battle · Lv 42–45

Ultra Sun 1 area

Mount LanakilaSOS Battle · Lv 42–45

White 2 3 areas

Dragonspiral Tower (entrance)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 58
Dragonspiral Tower (outside)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 57
Giant Chasm (outside)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 47

Black 2 3 areas

Dragonspiral Tower (entrance)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 58
Dragonspiral Tower (outside)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 57
Giant Chasm (outside)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 47

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.