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Vanillite.

national dex #582 · gen V
BST 305 · ice
Vanillite official artwork
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#582 · gen V
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HP
36
ATK
50
DEF
50
SPA
65
SPD
60
SPE
44
BST 305 · best Sp. Atk 65 · worst HP 36 · meters scale to 200

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

Typingice
AbilitiesSnow Cloak, Ice Body, Weak Armor
Height, weight0.4 m / 5.7 kg
Catch rate255 / 255
Egg groupsMineral
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Vanillite base stats

BST 305 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP36182276
Atk5094218
Def5094218
SpA65121251
SpD60112240
Spe4483205
BST305bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 SpA

Vanillite 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

Vanillite 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.

Vanillite evolution line

3 stages

Vanillite evolves into Vanillish: level it up to 35 or higher. How to evolve Vanillite, every game

Best Vanillite 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
normalExplosionPHYS250
normalSelf DestructPHYS200
normalUproarSPEC90
normalHyper VoiceSPEC90

Vanillite moves

gen 8 · 55 moves · 14 level-up · 26 TM/HM · 8 egg · 7 tutor
37 moves · Vanillite appears in 7 games
HardenL4AstonishL7Icy WindL13MistL16AvalancheL19TauntL22Icicle SpearL24UproarL28Acid ArmorL32HailL40Ice BeamL40Mirror CoatL44BlizzardL49Sheer ColdL53Ally SwitchTMAttractTMAurora VeileggAutotomizeeggEndureTMExplosioneggFacadeTMFlash CannonTMHyper VoiceTMIce ShardeggIcicle CrasheggImprisoneggIron DefenseeggLight ScreenTMMagnet RiseeggProtectTMRain 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
Ice BeamSTABiceSPEC90100%10Level 40
HailiceSTAT--10Level 40
Mirror CoatpsychicSPEC-100%20Level 44
BlizzardSTABiceSPEC11070%5Level 49
Sheer ColdSTABiceSPEC-30%5Level 53
Ally SwitchpsychicSTAT--15TM / HM
AttractnormalSTAT-100%15TM / HM
AvalancheSTABicePHYS60100%10TM / HM
BlizzardSTABiceSPEC11070%5TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
ExplosionnormalPHYS250100%5TM / 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
Aurora VeiliceSTAT--20Egg
AutotomizesteelSTAT--15Egg
ExplosionnormalPHYS250100%5Egg
Ice ShardSTABicePHYS40100%30Egg
Icicle CrashSTABicePHYS8590%10Egg
ImprisonpsychicSTAT--10Egg
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15Egg
Magnet RiseelectricSTAT--10Egg
Ally SwitchpsychicSTAT--15Tutor
Icy WindSTABiceSPEC5595%15Tutor
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15Tutor
Magnet RiseelectricSTAT--10Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SnorenormalSPEC50100%15Tutor
UproarnormalSPEC90100%10Tutor

Vanillite Pokédex entries

4 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
Sword

Unable to survive in hot areas, it makes itself comfortable by breathing out air cold enough to cause snow. It burrows into the snow to sleep.

Shield

Supposedly, this Pokémon was born from an icicle. It spews out freezing air at −58 degrees Fahrenheit to make itself more comfortable.

Generation VII4 entries
Sun

Born of an icicle, this Pokémon uses its frosty breath to make ice crystals, causing snow to fall.

Moon

It feels pleasantly cool when embraced. This Pokémon is treasured by households in warm regions.

Ultra Sun

It exhales cold air that is at –58 degrees Fahrenheit. When it’s in a warm place, it shrinks little by little.

Ultra Moon

When the morning sun hit an icicle, it wished not to melt, and thus Vanillite was born. At night, it buries itself in snow to sleep.

Generation VI2 entries
X, Omega Ruby

The temperature of their breath is -58 degrees Fahrenheit. They create snow crystals and make snow fall in the areas around them.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

This Pokémon formed from icicles bathed in energy from the morning sun. It sleeps buried in snow.

Generation V3 entries
Black

The temperature of their breath is -58° F. They create snow crystals and make snow fall in the areas around them.

White

This Pokémon formed from icicles bathed in energy from the morning sun. It sleeps buried in snow.

Black 2, White 2

Theoretically, this Pokémon formed from icicles bathed in energy from the morning sun. Their breath is -58° F.

Vanillite species data

gen V species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationV (Unova)
ColorWhite
ShapeBlob
HabitatUnknown
Height0.4 m (1'04")
Weight5.7 kg (12.6 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate255 (100.0%)
Growth rateSlow
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsMineral
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience61
EV yield1 SpA
Regional dex numbers
National#582
Unova (BW)#088
Unova (B2W2)#255
Kalos Mountain#085
Alola (SM)#255
Ula'ula#127
Alola (USUM)#332
Ula'ula (USUM)#153
Galar#072
Crown Tundra#022
Lumiose City#113
Wild held items
Never Melt Ice5%
5% in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread50 Atk / 65 SpA
Best statSp. Atk 65average
Speed tier44 Speslow
Defensive load4 weak / 1 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty255 / 255easy, about 100.0% per ball

About Vanillite

Vanillite is a Ice-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). Unable to survive in hot areas, it makes itself comfortable by breathing out air cold enough to cause snow. It burrows into the snow to sleep. Vanillite stands 0.4 m (1'04") tall and weighs 5.7 kg (12.6 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Vanillite base stats

Vanillite has a base stat total of 305, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokémon. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk at 65 (average), while its lowest is HP at 36 (poor). Vanillite is slow with a base Speed of 44.

Vanillite weaknesses and resistances

As a Ice-type, Vanillite is weak to Fire, Fighting, Rock, Steel-type moves, resists Ice-type attacks. This gives Vanillite 4 weaknesses, 1 resistance, and 0 immunities.

Vanillite abilities

Vanillite'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.

Vanillite moves and learnset

Vanillite can learn 55 moves in Generation 8, including 14 by leveling up, 26 via TM/HM, 8 through breeding, and 7 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, Vanillite can learn Explosion (Normal), Self Destruct (Normal), Uproar (Normal).

Training Vanillite

Vanillite has a capture rate of 255 (100.0%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Vanillite yields 1 Sp. Attack EV. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Vanillite belongs to the Mineral egg group. Vanillite is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Vanillite → Vanillish → Vanilluxe). Wild Vanillite may be found holding Never Melt Ice.

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Vanillite. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Vanillite, or use the team builder to see how Vanillite fits into your squad.

Tools for Vanillite
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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