Vanillish Best Moveset
Moderate Ice TermStab at 80 Sp. Atk on 59 Speed cooldowns. 51/65/75 bulk is thin but functional. The moveset delivers basic Ice damage between recharges. Vanilluxe's 110 Sp. Atk and improved defensive balance wait one evolution ahead.
Vanillish saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). This was Vanillish's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran ice body with Eviolite, favoring a Naive nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Vanillish best EVs are Speed and Sp. Atk
Utility Moveset
- Explosion
- Blizzard
- Ice Beam
- Taunt
Vanillish saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Vanillish maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran ice body with Eviolite, favoring a Hardy nature.
Utility Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Blizzard
- Ice Shard
- Avalanche
Vanillish saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Vanillish maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Snowcloak with Eviolite, favoring a Modest nature.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Flash Cannon
- Blizzard
- Autotomize
- Ice Shard
Recommended Teammates
Vanillish 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 Icebody with Eviolite, favoring a Relaxed nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Blizzard
- Flash Cannon
- Ice Shard
- Explosion
Recommended Teammates
Vanillish Weakness
Vanillish's Ice typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel. Standard number of weaknesses for the Ice typing.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Fighting, Rock, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ice |
What is Vanillish Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Vanillish
Urshifu threatens a KO with Close Combat (344-405%). Rhyperior's Stone Edge also KOs at 222-262%.
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves View Volcarona builds →
| ||
 Urshifu FightingDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnseenfist ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Vanillish View Urshifu builds →Close Combat 2x344-405%KO Close Combat 2x344-405%KO | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Vanillish View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake111-131%KO Stone Edge 2x222-262%KO | ||
 Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Vanillish View Metagross builds →Earthquake72-85% Bullet Punch 2x87-102%KO Psychic Fangs92-109%KO | ||
Evolution
Partway through Vanillite's chain. Vanillish still has another evolution ahead before reaching Vanilluxe. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via one egg group. So far, HP got the biggest boost (+15 from Vanillite). The final form adds another 140 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Vanillish to get Vanillite eggs easily using 84 partners from the Mineral egg group.
How to Get Vanillish
No wild encounters for Vanillish. The 3-stage chain runs through Vanillite, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 47 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Vanillish in LZA
Vanillite is your first catch on the way to Vanillish. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 19-64 across 3 total spots in the chain.
Vanillish appears at high spawn rates across 54 spots in late-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Vanillish in SwSh
Vanillite is your first catch on the way to Vanillish. You'll find walking and surfing encounters from Lv. 7-65 across 184 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch VanilliteRolling 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.7-9GrassSwordRate 40%SnowingRolling FieldsLv.7-10GrassShieldRate 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%SnowingNorth Lake MilochLv.26-28OverworldRate 60%SnowstormBridge Field - FlyingLv.27-29OverworldRate 50%SnowingBridge Field - FlyingLv.27-29OverworldRate 50%SnowstormGiant'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%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%SnowingEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 40%SnowingFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 25%SnowingFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 25%SnowstormFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65CaveRate 25%SnowingFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65CaveRate 25%SnowstormGiant'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%SnowingThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 25%SnowstormBallimere 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 2Vanillish ✓Axew'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%SnowstormBallimere LakeLv.60-65Surfing on waterRate 20%SnowingFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65OverworldRate 20%SnowingFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65OverworldRate 20%SnowstormRoaring-Sea CavesLv.60-65Surfing on waterRate 19%SnowstormRoaring-Sea CavesLv.60-65Surfing on waterRate 19%SnowingBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 15%SnowingFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldRate 15%SnowstormFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterRate 15%SnowstormFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldRate 15%SnowingFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterRate 15%SnowingOld CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 15%SnowingThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 15%SnowingOld CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 12%SnowstormGiant's BedLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%SnowingGiant's BedLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%SnowstormGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%SnowstormGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%SnowingSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%SnowingSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%SnowstormThree-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)
moderate rates across 2 locations for Vanillish in endgame routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Vanillish in USUM
The path to Vanillish starts with Vanillite at Lv. 30-50 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch VanilliteMount Lanakila - BaseLv.30-33CaveRate 11%SOS chain (hail)Tapu VillageLv.30-33GrassRate 10%SOS chain (hail)
Step 2Vanillish ✓Mount Lanakila - OutsideLv.47-50CaveRate 10%SOS chain (hail)or evolve from Vanillite (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into VanilluxeMount Lanakila - OutsideLv.42-45CaveRate 1%SOS chain (hail)or evolve from Vanillish (Step 2)
Vanillish doesn't appear wild. Catch Vanillite instead, it shows up at moderate rates. Evolve it at level 47 to get Vanillish. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
Base Stats
Sp. Atk and Sp. Def carry most of Vanillish's stat budget. HP's the obvious dump stat. Common in the wild and yields 2 Sp. Atk EVs. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
By drinking pure water, it grows its icy body. This Pokémon can be hard to find on days with warm, sunny weather.
Vanillish Guide
Vanillish is meant to evolve into Vanilluxe. At 395 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Watch for Infernape (Fire), Conkeldurr (Fighting), and Golem (Rock) when using Vanillish. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Steel-type attackers are also a problem.
Ice Body heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during hail. That's the one you want on Vanillish. Weak Armor is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Snow Cloak works too if your team needs something different.
At base 59 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Vanillish is a special attacker with base 80 Sp. Atk.
You can run Vanillish through the first few routes without issues. 395 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Vanilluxe as fast as you can.
Game Availability
Vanillish joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 8 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- 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 7LGPE
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
Winds & Waves