Vanillite Best Moveset
Ice TermStab at 65 Sp. Atk on 44 Speed cooldowns. Low damage on slow recharges. 36/50/60 bulk doesn't survive sustained fire. The moveset is building toward Vanilluxe's 110 Sp. Atk and 79 Speed, two evolutions of gradual improvement.
Vanillite was a niche pick at best in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2), rarely seen in standard play. This marked Vanillite's competitive debut. Its most popular set ran Weakarmor with Focus Sash, favoring a Modest nature.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Blizzard
- Flash Cannon
- Ice Shard
Recommended Teammates
Vanillite was a niche pick at best in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS), rarely seen in standard play. Vanillite maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Icebody with Focus Sash, favoring a Modest nature.
Utility Moveset
- Protect
- Ice Shard
- Acid Armor
- Blizzard
Recommended Teammates
Vanillite saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). This was Vanillite's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Weakarmor with Eviolite, favoring a Modest nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Vanillite best EVs are Sp. Atk and Sp. Def
Special Tank Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Flash Cannon
- Signal Beam
- Blizzard
Recommended Teammates
Vanillite was a niche pick at best in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP), rarely seen in standard play. This was a decline from E-Tier in the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Weakarmor with Focus Sash, favoring a Hardy nature.
Special Attacker Moveset
- Blizzard
Recommended Teammates
Vanillite Weakness
Type-wise, Vanillite takes extra damage from Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel. 4 weaknesses is about average, nothing too hard to play around.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Fighting, Rock, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ice |
What is Vanillite Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Vanillite
Scizor can KO Vanillite with Close Combat (351-413%). Blaziken threatens a KO with Close Combat (431-507%). Conkeldurr's Drain Punch also KOs at 232-273%.
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Vanillite View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch 2x177-208%KO Knock Off95-112%KO U Turn154-181%KO Close Combat 2x351-413%KO | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Vanillite View Blaziken builds →Close Combat 2x431-507%KO Flare Blitz 2x431-507%KO | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Vanillite View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x232-273%KO Mach Punch 2x124-146%KO Knock Off67-79% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Vanillite View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off146-172%KO Stone Edge 2x449-528%KO | ||
Evolution
Vanillite is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Vanillish first, then eventually reaches Vanilluxe. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 230 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Vanillite easily with 84 breeding partners from the Mineral egg group.
Shiny Vanillite
Purple lavender swirl on a vanilla ice cream cone. Vanillite's shiny looks like someone added grape syrup, and honestly, that's a flavor I'd order. Fun B tier entry.
Shiny Vanillite Odds & Hunting Methods
8 of 8 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Vanillite
The frozen scoop Vanillite scatters through Lumiose's Wild Zones from level 19 to 46, showing as a plain overworld spawn or as a chilly Alpha version.
Where To Catch Vanillite in LZA
Vanillite is where the line starts, caught through walking encounters at Lv. 19-46. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 2Catch or Evolve into VanillishHyperspace Lumiose - Ice 3-StarLv.35-37GrassLegends: Z-AHyperspace Lumiose - Ice 4-StarLv.41-43GrassLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Vanillite (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into Vanilluxeor evolve from Vanillish (Step 2)
Vanillite is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 64 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Where To Catch Vanillite in SwSh
The line opens with Vanillite at Lv. 7-65 via walking and surfing encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Vanillite ✓Rolling FieldsLv.7-10OverworldRate 60%SnowingWest Lake AxewellLv.8-14OverworldRate 60%SnowstormSouth Lake MilochLv.14-16OverworldRate 60%SnowstormEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 45%SnowstormSouth Lake MilochLv.14-16OverworldRate 45%SnowingRolling FieldsLv.7-10GrassShieldRate 40%SnowingRolling FieldsLv.7-9GrassSwordRate 40%SnowingWest Lake AxewellLv.7-11CaveRate 40%SnowingDappled GroveLv.11-15GrassRate 35%SnowstormDappled GroveLv.11-15GrassRate 35%SnowingSouth Lake MilochLv.11-13GrassRate 30%SnowingRolling FieldsLv.7-10OverworldRate 25%SnowstormRolling Fields - 2Lv.7-10OverworldRate 25%SnowstormRolling Fields - 2Lv.7-10OverworldRate 25%SnowingDappled GroveLv.13-15OverworldRate 25%SnowstormWest Lake AxewellLv.7-11CaveRate 20%SnowstormWest Lake AxewellLv.8-14OverworldRate 10%SnowingNorth Lake MilochLv.26-28OverworldRate 60%SnowstormNorth Lake MilochLv.26-28OverworldRate 60%SnowingBridge Field - FlyingLv.27-29OverworldRate 50%SnowstormBridge Field - FlyingLv.27-29OverworldRate 50%SnowingGiant's Cap - 2Lv.28-30OverworldRate 50%SnowingGiant's MirrorLv.28-30OverworldRate 50%SnowingGiant's Cap - 3Lv.29-32OverworldRate 50%SnowingGiant's CapLv.28-30OverworldRate 40%SnowingGiant's CapLv.28-30OverworldRate 35%SnowstormGiant's MirrorLv.28-30OverworldRate 35%SnowstormMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28GrassRate 30%SnowingMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28OverworldSwordRate 25%SnowstormHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 25%SnowstormMotostoke RiverbankLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 25%SnowstormBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassSwordRate 20%SnowingBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassShieldRate 10%SnowstormMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28OverworldSwordRate 10%SnowingGiant's Cap - 2Lv.28-30OverworldRate 10%SnowstormMotostoke RiverbankLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 10%SnowingGiant's Cap - 3Lv.29-32OverworldRate 10%SnowstormEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 75%SnowstormWest Lake AxewellLv.38-40Surfing on waterRate 70%SnowstormLake of OutrageLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 65%SnowstormMotostoke RiverbankLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 65%SnowstormDusty BowlLv.41-42Surfing on waterRate 65%SnowstormWest Lake AxewellLv.38-40Surfing on waterRate 60%SnowingSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 60%SnowstormSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 60%SnowingNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 60%SnowstormNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 60%SnowingBridge FieldLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 55%SnowstormBridge FieldLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 50%SnowingLake of OutrageLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 50%SnowingMotostoke RiverbankLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 50%SnowingDusty BowlLv.41-45Surfing on waterRate 50%SnowingEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 40%SnowingFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 25%SnowstormFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 25%SnowingFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65CaveRate 25%SnowstormFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65CaveRate 25%SnowingGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 25%SnowstormGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 25%SnowingSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65CaveRate 25%SnowstormSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65CaveRate 25%SnowingThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 25%SnowstormThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 25%SnowingBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 24%SnowingGiant's BedLv.60-65GrassRate 20%SnowstormGiant's BedLv.60-65GrassRate 20%SnowingOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 18%SnowstormOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 18%Snowing- Step 2Catch or Evolve into VanillishAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 30%SnowingRoute 10 - Near StationLv.43-46GrassSwordRate 30%All WeatherRoute 10Lv.44-46GrassRate 30%All WeatherRoute 10 - Near StationLv.44-49GrassShieldRate 30%All WeatherAxew's EyeLv.36-40OverworldRate 25%SnowingRoute 8 - on Steamdrift WayLv.39-43OverworldRate 10%All WeatherDusty BowlLv.42-47OverworldRate 10%SnowingAxew's EyeLv.36-40OverworldRate 5%SnowstormGiant's BedLv.60-65Surfing on waterRate 24%SnowingGiant's BedLv.60-65Surfing on waterRate 24%SnowstormBallimere LakeLv.60-65Surfing on waterRate 20%SnowingFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65OverworldRate 20%SnowstormFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65OverworldRate 20%SnowingRoaring-Sea CavesLv.60-65Surfing on waterRate 19%SnowstormRoaring-Sea CavesLv.60-65Surfing on waterRate 19%SnowingBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 15%SnowingFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterRate 15%SnowstormFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterRate 15%SnowingFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldRate 15%SnowstormFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldRate 15%SnowingOld CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 15%SnowingThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 15%SnowingOld CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 12%SnowstormGiant's BedLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%SnowstormGiant's BedLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%SnowingGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%SnowstormGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%SnowingSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%SnowstormSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%SnowingThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 4%Snowstormor evolve from Vanillite (Step 1)
- Step 3Catch or Evolve into VanilluxeRoute 10 - Near StationLv.45-48OverworldRate 10%All WeatherLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 25%SnowingLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 20%Snowstormor evolve from Vanillish (Step 2)
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Sword & Shield for Vanillite.
Vanillite will not roam the open snow; it appears as an S.O.S. helper summoned during hail near Tapu Village and Mount Lanakila, chilling in around levels 30 to 33.
Where To Catch Vanillite in USUM
The line opens with Vanillite at Lv. 30-33 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 2Catch or Evolve into Vanillishor evolve from Vanillite (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into Vanilluxeor evolve from Vanillish (Step 2)
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon for Vanillite.
Snowy Tapu Village is its haunt, but this icy snowflake surfaces as an SOS ally rather than a wild roamer, called into the hail somewhere between levels 28 and 31.
Where To Catch Vanillite in SM
Vanillite is where the line starts, caught through walking encounters at Lv. 28-31. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Vanillite ✓- Step 2Catch or Evolve into Vanillishor evolve from Vanillite (Step 1)
- Step 3Evolve into VanilluxeBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Vanillite egg.
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Sun & Moon for Vanillite.
Base Stats
Vanillite's spread isn't flashy. Sp. Atk leads, HP trails, 0 stats clear the bar. Easy to catch and worth 1 Sp. Atk EV, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
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 Guide
Vanillite does the job early-game if you need a Ice type on your team. Evolve it into Vanillish before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Vanillite has appeared in 8 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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