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Vanillish.

national dex #583 · gen V
BST 395 · ice
Vanillish official artwork
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#583 · gen V
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HP
51
ATK
65
DEF
65
SPA
80
SPD
75
SPE
59
BST 395 · best Sp. Atk 80 · worst HP 51 · meters scale to 200

Vanillish is weak to Fire, Fighting, Rock, Steel and resists Ice.

Typingice
AbilitiesSnow Cloak, Ice Body, Weak Armor
Height, weight1.1 m / 41.0 kg
Catch rate120 / 255
Egg groupsMineral
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Dex position
#583 of 1025
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Vanillish base stats

BST 395 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP51212306
Atk65121251
Def65121251
SpA80148284
SpD75139273
Spe59110238
BST395bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 2 SpA

Vanillish weaknesses and resistances

damage taken from each attacking type
nor1
fir2
wat1
ele1
gra1
ice½
fig2
poi1
gro1
fly1
psy1
bug1
roc2
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste2
fai1
Weak to
Fire, Fighting, Rock, Steel
Resists
Ice
Immune to
nothing

Vanillish abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
Snow CloakIncreases evasion to 1.25× during hail. Protects against hail damage.
Ice BodyHeals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during hail. Protects against hail damage.
Weak ArmorhiddenRaises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.

Vanillish evolution line

3 stages

Vanillish evolves into Vanilluxe: level it up to 47 or higher. How to evolve Vanillish, every game

Best Vanillish moves

gen 8 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
iceBlizzardSPEC110
iceIce BeamSPEC90
iceAvalanchePHYS60
iceIcy WindSPEC55
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalSelf DestructPHYS200
normalUproarSPEC90
normalHyper VoiceSPEC90
steelFlash CannonSPEC80

Vanillish moves

gen 8 · 45 moves · 14 level-up · 25 TM/HM · 6 tutor
31 moves · Vanillish appears in 7 games
HardenL4AstonishL7Icy WindL13MistL16AvalancheL19TauntL22Icicle SpearL24UproarL28Acid ArmorL32HailL42Ice BeamL44Mirror CoatL47BlizzardL53Sheer ColdL58Ally SwitchTMAttractTMEndureTMFacadeTMFlash CannonTMHyper VoiceTMImprisonTMIron DefenseTMLight ScreenTMProtectTMRain DanceTMRestTMRoundTMSelf DestructTMSleep TalkTMSnoreTMSubstituteTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
HardennormalSTAT--30Level 4
AstonishghostPHYS30100%15Level 7
Icy WindSTABiceSPEC5595%15Level 13
MisticeSTAT--30Level 16
AvalancheSTABicePHYS60100%10Level 19
TauntdarkSTAT-100%20Level 22
Icicle SpearSTABicePHYS25100%30Level 24
UproarnormalSPEC90100%10Level 28
Acid ArmorpoisonSTAT--20Level 32
HailiceSTAT--10Level 42
Ice BeamSTABiceSPEC90100%10Level 44
Mirror CoatpsychicSPEC-100%20Level 47
BlizzardSTABiceSPEC11070%5Level 53
Sheer ColdSTABiceSPEC-30%5Level 58
Ally SwitchpsychicSTAT--15TM / HM
AttractnormalSTAT-100%15TM / HM
AvalancheSTABicePHYS60100%10TM / HM
BlizzardSTABiceSPEC11070%5TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Flash CannonsteelSPEC80100%10TM / HM
HailiceSTAT--10TM / HM
Hyper VoicenormalSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Ice BeamSTABiceSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Icicle SpearSTABicePHYS25100%30TM / HM
Icy WindSTABiceSPEC5595%15TM / HM
ImprisonpsychicSTAT--10TM / HM
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15TM / HM
Light ScreenpsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
RoundnormalSPEC60100%15TM / HM
Self DestructnormalPHYS200100%5TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SnorenormalSPEC50100%15TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
TauntdarkSTAT-100%20TM / HM
UproarnormalSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Ally SwitchpsychicSTAT--15Tutor
Icy WindSTABiceSPEC5595%15Tutor
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SnorenormalSPEC50100%15Tutor
UproarnormalSPEC90100%10Tutor

Vanillish Pokédex entries

4 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
Sword

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

Shield

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

Generation VII4 entries
Sun

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

Moon

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

Ultra Sun

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

Ultra Moon

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

Generation VI2 entries
X, Omega Ruby

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

Y, Alpha Sapphire

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

Generation V3 entries
Black

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

White

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

Black 2, White 2

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

Vanillish species data

gen V species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationV (Unova)
ColorWhite
ShapeBlob
HabitatUnknown
Height1.1 m (3'07")
Weight41.0 kg (90.4 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate120 (47.1%)
Growth rateSlow
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsMineral
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience138
EV yield2 SpA
Regional dex numbers
National#583
Unova (BW)#089
Unova (B2W2)#256
Kalos Mountain#086
Alola (SM)#256
Ula'ula#128
Alola (USUM)#333
Ula'ula (USUM)#154
Galar#073
Crown Tundra#023
Lumiose City#114
Wild held items
Never Melt Ice5%
5% in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread65 Atk / 80 SpA
Best statSp. Atk 80good
Speed tier59 Speaverage speed
Defensive load4 weak / 1 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty120 / 255moderate, about 47.1% per ball

About Vanillish

Vanillish is a Ice-type Pokémon 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 Pokémon.

Vanillish base stats

Vanillish has a base stat total of 395, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokémon. 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 and 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 and 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 on the right 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.

Tools for Vanillish
Damage calculatorDamage output and defensive matchupsCatch rate calculatorOdds for any ball, status and HPStat calculatorReal stats from IVs, EVs and natureIV calculatorWork backwards from in-game numbersCompare statsSide by side against any rivalTeam builderBuild a team around this speciesEV optimizerOptimize EV spreads for competitive playCoverage solverFind the best type coverage movesWhere to catchEncounter locations across gamesWeakness chartWhat Ice types take damage fromType chartThe full 18x18 effectiveness table
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