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.
When its anger reaches a breaking point, this Pokémon unleashes a fierce blizzard that freezes every creature around it, be they friend or foe.
People believe this Pokémon formed when two Vanillish stuck together. Its body temperature is roughly 21 degrees Fahrenheit.
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.
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.
Focus Sash guarantees Vanilluxe survives one hit from full HP. That's enough to deal early damage and fire off Blizzard before going down. Snow Warning and max HP and Sp. Atk EVs maximize first-turn impact.
Best Build
Best Vanilluxe Moveset
- Aurora Veil
- Blizzard
- Freeze Dry
- Explosion
Recommended Teammates
The level-up pool tells the story here. Vanilluxe learns Self-Destruct and Ice Beam naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Normal and Water coverage extends the reach beyond that.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Vanilluxe can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Transfer Vanillite from Black, X, or Sword and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
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