Snow Warning sets snow on switch-in, adding real value on top of Vanilluxe's already solid stats. Ice typing means only weak to Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel. Known as the Snowstorm Pokemon. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets.
Nothing fancy in Vanilluxe's spread. It leans mixed with Sp. Atk out front. And you'll get 3 Sp. Atk EVs per KO for it. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Swallowing large amounts of water, they make snow clouds inside their bodies and, when angry, cause violent blizzards.
Vanilluxe Weakness
FragileVanilluxe is weak to Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel-type moves. Not too many gaps in the chart, 4 weaknesses to account for.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
The three-stage chain from Vanillite through Vanillish ends here at Vanilluxe. Want more? Breed for Vanillite eggs. No compatible partners available via one egg group. The evolution from Vanillite pushed Vanilluxe to 535 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +45.
How to Evolve
Breed with Vanilluxe to get Vanillite eggs easily from the Mineral egg group. Notable egg moves include Autotomize, Ice Shard, Imprison and 5 more.
Icebody helps Vanilluxe stick around while dealing real damage. Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs for the right balance, and Flash Cannon as the main threat. Not the fastest, but it doesn't need to be.
Best Build
Best Vanilluxe Moveset
- Flash Cannon
- Ice Beam
- Toxic
- Ice Shard
Recommended Teammates
Breeding opens up real options for Vanilluxe. Autotomize and Ice Shard come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Blizzard and Ice Beam and Ghost and Normal coverage and more.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
moderate rates is the best you'll get on Vanilluxe in endgame routes. Use the sort toggle below. Best shows where the odds peak, Earliest shows where you can access it soonest in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Vanilluxe in Black 2 & White 2
Vanillite is your first catch on the way to Vanilluxe. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 45-65 across 22 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Obtain Vanillite
Step 2Catch or Evolve VanillishEASYGiant Chasm - CaveBlack 2GrassLv.45-47UncommonLateIceAnyEASYGiant Chasm - CaveWhite 2GrassLv.45-47UncommonLateIceAnyEASYGiant Chasm - Inner CaveBlack 2GrassLv.45-47UncommonLateIceAnyEASYGiant Chasm - Inner CaveWhite 2GrassLv.45-47UncommonLateIceAnyEASYGiant Chasm - OutsideBlack 2GrassLv.45-47UncommonLateIceAnyEASYGiant Chasm - OutsideWhite 2GrassLv.45-47UncommonLateIceAnyEFFORTLESSDragonspiral Tower - EntranceBlack 2GrassLv.55-57CommonPostBuildingWinterEFFORTLESSDragonspiral Tower - EntranceWhite 2GrassLv.55-57CommonPostBuildingWinterEFFORTLESSDragonspiral Tower - OutsideWhite 2GrassLv.55-57CommonPostBuildingWinterEFFORTLESSDragonspiral Tower - OutsideBlack 2GrassLv.55-57CommonPostBuildingWinterEFFORTLESSDragonspiral Tower - EntranceBlack 2GrassLv.63-65CommonPostBuildingWinterDouble grassEFFORTLESSDragonspiral Tower - EntranceWhite 2GrassLv.63-65CommonPostBuildingWinterDouble grassEFFORTLESSDragonspiral Tower - OutsideWhite 2GrassLv.63-65CommonPostBuildingWinterDouble grassEFFORTLESSDragonspiral Tower - OutsideBlack 2GrassLv.63-65CommonPostBuildingWinterDouble grassEASYGiant Chasm - OutsideBlack 2GrassLv.50-52UncommonPostIceAnyDouble grassEASYGiant Chasm - OutsideWhite 2GrassLv.50-52UncommonPostIceAnyDouble grassor evolve from Vanillite (Step 1)
Step 3Vanilluxe ✓CHALLENGINGGiant Chasm - OutsideWhite 2GrassLv.47RarePostIceAnyShaking spotCHALLENGINGGiant Chasm - OutsideBlack 2GrassLv.47RarePostIceAnyShaking spotCHALLENGINGDragonspiral Tower - OutsideBlack 2GrassLv.57RarePostBuildingWinterShaking spotCHALLENGINGDragonspiral Tower - OutsideWhite 2GrassLv.57RarePostBuildingWinterShaking spotCHALLENGINGDragonspiral Tower - EntranceBlack 2GrassLv.58RarePostBuildingWinterShaking spotCHALLENGINGDragonspiral Tower - EntranceWhite 2GrassLv.58RarePostBuildingWinterShaking spotor evolve from Vanillish (Step 2)
Vanilluxe looks average on paper at 535 BST. But Snow Warning is why it sees play — build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier attacker on our tier list.
Vanilluxe's biggest threats include Volcarona (Fire), Machamp (Fighting), and Aerodactyl (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Steel-type attackers are also a problem.
Vanilluxe gets Snow Warning, Ice Body, and Weak Armor. But Snow Warning is the one that matters — it's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Vanilluxe is a special attacker with base 110 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 79 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. Fits the attacker role.
Vanilluxe appears in 8 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Since Black & White, Vanilluxe has been obtainable in 8 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Vanilluxe has appeared steadily across every generation since.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A