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.
Each of its two heads has a brain, and when they are in agreement, it attacks its enemies by exhaling a violent blizzard.
Even if it loses one of its heads, it can live relatively problem-free. It makes snow clouds inside its body.
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. Notable egg moves include Autotomize, Ice Shard, Imprison and 5 more.
Vanilluxe runs a standard special attacker set. Modest nature with max HP and Sp. Atk EVs shapes the build, while Life Orb brings extra damage on every hit for a health trade. Snow Warning supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Best Vanilluxe Moveset
- Blizzard
- Flash Cannon
- Freeze Dry
- Signal Beam
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
Transfer Moves
Can't catch Vanilluxe directly. Start with Vanillite at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 47. The 3-stage chain from Vanillite to Vanilluxe is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Vanilluxe in Sun & Moon
Vanillite is your first catch on the way to Vanilluxe. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 28-45 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch VanilliteMODERATETapu VillageSunGrassLv.28-3110%MidCitySOS chain (hail)MODERATETapu VillageMoonGrassLv.28-3110%MidCitySOS chain (hail)
Step 2Catch or Evolve VanillishMODERATEMount Lanakila - OutsideSunGrassLv.42-4510%LateCaveSOS chain (hail)MODERATEMount Lanakila - OutsideMoonGrassLv.42-4510%LateCaveSOS chain (hail)or evolve from Vanillite (Step 1)
Step 3Vanilluxe ✓
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