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Vanillish
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- V (Unova)
- Color
- White
- Shape
- Blob
- Habitat
- Unknown
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Capture Rate
- 120 (47.1%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Mineral
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 138
- EV Yield
- 2 SpA
- Height
- 1.1 m (3'07")
- Weight
- 41.0 kg (90.4 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Increases evasion to 1.25× during hail. Protects against hail damage.
Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during hail. Protects against hail damage.
Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.
Generation VII
Hot days cause its body to melt. It can be restored by refreezing it, but the process leaves its body slightly warped.
This Pokémon has existed since the Ice Age. It controls particles of ice, freezes its opponents, and then shatters them with a headbutt.
It sprays its enemies with grains of ice to freeze them. Most Vanillish in Alola are smaller than average.
This hearty Pokémon survived the Ice Age. It’s incredibly popular in very hot regions.
Generation VIII
By drinking pure water, it grows its icy body. This Pokémon can be hard to find on days with warm, sunny weather.
It blasts enemies with cold air reaching −148 degrees Fahrenheit, freezing them solid. But it spares their lives afterward—it’s a kind Pokémon.
Show older entries (Gen V, VI)
Generation V
Snowy mountains are this Pokémon’s habitat. During an ancient ice age, they moved to southern areas.
It conceals itself from enemy eyes by creating many small ice particles and hiding among them.
They cool down the surrounding air and create ice particles, which they use to freeze their foes.
Generation VI
They cool down the surrounding air and create ice particles, which they use to freeze their foes.
Snowy mountains are this Pokémon’s habitat. During an ancient ice age, they moved to southern areas.
Level Up
14 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Harden | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| 7 | Astonish | gho | P | 30 | 100% | 15 |
| 13 | Icy WindSTAB | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| 16 | Mist | ice | N | — | — | 30 |
| 19 | AvalancheSTAB | ice | P | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| 22 | Taunt | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| 24 | Icicle SpearSTAB | ice | P | 25 | 100% | 30 |
| 28 | Uproar | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 32 | Acid Armor | poi | N | — | — | 20 |
| 42 | Hail | ice | N | — | — | 10 |
| 44 | Ice BeamSTAB | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 47 | Mirror Coat | psy | S | — | 100% | 20 |
| 53 | BlizzardSTAB | ice | S | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| 58 | Sheer ColdSTAB | ice | S | — | 30% | 5 |
TM / HM
25 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ally Switch | psy | N | — | — | 15 |
| Attract | nor | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| AvalancheSTAB | ice | P | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| BlizzardSTAB | ice | S | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Flash Cannon | ste | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Hail | ice | N | — | — | 10 |
| Hyper Voice | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Ice BeamSTAB | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Icicle SpearSTAB | ice | P | 25 | 100% | 30 |
| Icy WindSTAB | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Imprison | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Light Screen | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Round | nor | S | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| Self Destruct | nor | P | 200 | 100% | 5 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Taunt | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Uproar | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
Move Tutor
6 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ally Switch | psy | N | — | — | 15 |
| Icy WindSTAB | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Uproar | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
Items that wild Vanillish may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Vanillish
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
Build teams around this Pokemon
EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Vanillish
Vanillish is a Ice-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). By drinking pure water, it grows its icy body. This Pokémon can be hard to find on days with warm, sunny weather. Vanillish stands 1.1 m (3'07") tall and weighs 41.0 kg (90.4 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Vanillish Base Stats
Vanillish has a base stat total of 395, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk at 80 (good), while its lowest is HP at 51 (below average). Vanillish is average speed with a base Speed of 59.
Vanillish Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Ice-type, Vanillish is weak to Fire, Fighting, Rock, Steel-type moves, resists Ice-type attacks. This gives Vanillish 4 weaknesses, 1 resistance, and 0 immunities.
Vanillish Abilities
Vanillish's abilities include Snow Cloak, Ice Body, Weak Armor. Snow Cloak increases evasion to 1.25× during hail. Protects against hail damage.. Ice Body heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during hail. Protects against hail damage. Its Hidden Ability is Weak Armor, which raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.
Vanillish Moves & Learnset
Vanillish can learn 45 moves in Generation 8, including 14 by leveling up, 25 via TM/HM, and 6 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Blizzard (Ice, 110 power), Ice Beam (Ice, 90 power), Avalanche (Ice, 60 power), Icy Wind (Ice, 55 power). For coverage, Vanillish can learn Self Destruct (Normal), Uproar (Normal), Hyper Voice (Normal).
Training Vanillish
Vanillish has a moderate capture rate of 120 (47.1%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Vanillish yields 2 Sp. Attack EVs. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Vanillish belongs to the Mineral egg group. Vanillish is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Vanillite → Vanillish → Vanilluxe). Wild Vanillish may be found holding Never Melt Ice.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Vanillish. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Vanillish, or use the team builder to see how Vanillish fits into your squad.
