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.

What is Vanillish weak to?

In Black & White, 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.

How do you evolve Vanillish?

In Black & White, Vanillite evolves into Vanillish at level 35. Vanillish evolves into Vanilluxe at level 47. Vanillish is a middle-stage evolution in the Vanillite line.

What is the best ability for Vanillish?

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.

What role does Vanillish play in battle?

At base 59 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Vanillish is a special attacker with base 80 Sp. Atk.

Vanillish - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Special

Balanced

DTier

59Speed · Slow

Stats & Training

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.

Base Stats

Avg

HP51

Attack65

Defense65

Sp. Atk80

Sp. Def75

Speed59

Total395

Details

Catch Rate

Moderate120 / 255

Growth Rate

Slow1.25M XP

Height1.1 m

Weight41.0 kg

Base XP138

Abilities

Ice Body

Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during hail. Protects against hail damage.

Snow Cloak

Increases evasion to 1.25× during hail. Protects against hail damage.

Weak ArmorHA

Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpA+2SpDSpe

Special Attack training target

Pokedex Entries

Snowy mountains are this Pokémon’s habitat. During an ancient ice age, they moved to southern areas.

Vanillish Weakness

Vanillish's Ice typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel. Standard number of weaknesses for the Ice typing.

Vanillish Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Fire, Fighting, Rock, Steel
0.5x (Resist)	Ice

Type ChartFragile

4Weak

1Resist

0Immune

Score-7

Gen V Type Chart

Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Fire Fighting Rock Steel

½xResist

Ice

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

STAB (4)

Grass Ground Flying Dragon

How to Beat Vanillish in Black & White (Best Counters)

Darmanitan Fire	B
Obtain MethodDesert Resort Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Flare BlitzLv. 33 Focus BlastTM52 Fire BlastTM38 Hammer ArmLv. 35 Damage vs Vanillish Flare Blitz 2x 198-234%KO Focus Blast 2x 39-46% Fire Blast 2x 53-63% Hammer Arm 2x 110-130%KO View Darmanitan builds →
Cobalion SteelFighting	C
Obtain MethodMistralton Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Focus BlastTM52 Iron HeadLv. 37 Flash CannonTM91 Metal ClawLv. 13 Damage vs Vanillish Focus Blast 2x 124-147%KO Iron Head 2x 94-111%KO Flash Cannon 2x 84-99% Metal Claw 2x 61-72% View Cobalion builds →
Larvesta BugFire	D
Obtain MethodRoute 18 Gift Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 Flame ChargeLv. 30 EmberLv. 1 Damage vs Vanillish Fire Blast 2x 73-87% Flame Charge 2x 58-69% Ember 2x 30-36% View Larvesta builds →
Omanyte RockWater	D
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM80 Ancient PowerLv. 37 Rock TombTM39 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Vanillish Rock Slide 2x 51-60% Ancient Power 2x 63-75% Rock Tomb 2x 40-48% Rock Smash 2x 18-22% View Omanyte builds →
Kabuto RockWater	D
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Vanillish Rock Slide 2x 81-96% Rock Tomb 2x 66-78% Rock Smash 2x 30-36% View Kabuto builds →

Black & White Evolution

Partway through Vanillite's chain. Vanillish still has another evolution ahead before reaching Vanilluxe. For breeding, average hatch time with a decent partner pool 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

3 Forms

#582Vanillite

Level 35

#583Vanillish

Level 47

#584Vanilluxe

Stat Comparison 3 Stages

Vanillite

Ice

Vanillish

Ice

Vanilluxe

Ice

51+15

71+20

ATK

65+15

95+30

DEF

65+15

85+20

SP.ATK

80+15

110+30

SP.DEF

75+15

95+20

SPE

59+15

79+20

BST

305D-Tier

395D-Tier+90

535C-Tier+140

ROLE

Balanced

Attacker

TYPE

Utility

Special

Mixed

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Vanillish to get Vanillite eggs easily using 49 partners from the Mineral egg group. Notable egg moves include Autotomize, Ice Shard, Imprison and 5 more.

Egg Groups

Mineral

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

8moves

Breed With (best first)

Black & White Vanillish Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 5.

Try selecting a different game/generation filter, or check back later.

Moves

The natural movepool does the job, but Autotomize and Ice Shard from the egg pool give Vanillish something extra.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Astonish

—3010015Ghost

Lv 1

Harden

———30Normal

Lv 1

Icicle Spear

—2510030Ice

Lv 1

Uproar

—9010010Normal

Lv 4

Harden

———30Normal

Lv 7

Astonish

—3010015Ghost

Lv 10

Uproar

—9010010Normal

Lv 13

Icy Wind

C559515Ice

Lv 16

Mist

———30Ice

Lv 19

Avalanche-4

D6010010Ice

Lv 22

Taunt

C—10020Dark

Lv 26

Mirror Shot

—658510Steel

Lv 31

Acid Armor

D——40Poison

Lv 36

Ice Beam

C9510010Ice

Lv 42

Hail

———10Ice

Lv 47

Mirror Coat-5

D—10020Psychic

Lv 53

Blizzard

C120705Ice

Lv 58

Sheer Cold

——305Ice

TM Moves

TM45

Attract

C—10015Normal

TM14

Blizzard

C120705Ice

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM64

Explosion

B2501005Normal

TM42

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM91

Flash Cannon

C8010010Steel

TM79

Frost Breath

C609010Ice

TM21

Frustration

——10020Normal

TM07

Hail

———10Ice

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM13

Ice Beam

C9510010Ice

TM16

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM48

Round

—6010015Normal

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM12

Taunt

C—10020Dark

TM06

Toxic

C—9010Poison

Egg Moves

Egg

Autotomize

D——15Steel

Egg

Ice Shard+1

D4010030Ice

Egg

Imprison

———10Psychic

Egg

Iron Defense

D——15Steel

Egg

Magnet Rise

D——10Electric

Egg

Natural Gift

——10015Normal

Egg

Powder Snow

—4010025Ice

Egg

Water Pulse

D6010020Water

Tutor Moves

Vanillish can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Vanillish in Black & White

Vanillish starts showing up in late-game routes at high spawn rates across 2 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.

Where To Catch Vanillish in Black & White

Vanillite is your first catch on the way to Vanillish. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 20-33 across 12 total spots in the chain.

Step 1Catch Vanillite
Cold Storage
BlackGrass Lv.20-23
CommonMid
Any
Cold Storage
WhiteGrass Lv.20-23
CommonMid
Any
Cold Storage
BlackGrass Lv.24-27
CommonMid
AnyDouble grass
Cold Storage
WhiteGrass Lv.24-27
CommonMid
AnyDouble grass
Route 6
WhiteGrass Lv.23-25 Route
UncommonMid
Winter
Route 6
BlackGrass Lv.23-25 Route
UncommonMid
Winter
Route 6
WhiteGrass Lv.27-29 Route
UncommonMid
WinterDouble grass
Route 6
BlackGrass Lv.27-29 Route
UncommonMid
WinterDouble grass
Dragonspiral Tower - Outside
WhiteGrass Lv.31-33 Building
CommonLate
Winter
Dragonspiral Tower - Outside
BlackGrass Lv.31-33 Building
CommonLate
Winter
Train until Level 35
Step 2Vanillish ✓
Dragonspiral Tower - Outside
WhiteGrass Lv.31-33 Building
CommonLate
WinterDouble grass
Dragonspiral Tower - Outside
BlackGrass Lv.31-33 Building
CommonLate
WinterDouble grass
or evolve from Vanillite (Step 1)

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.
In Black & White, 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.
In Black & White, Vanillite evolves into Vanillish at level 35. Vanillish evolves into Vanilluxe at level 47. Vanillish is a middle-stage evolution in the Vanillite line.
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.

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.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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Pansear Fire	D
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift Available Move Moves IncinerateLv. 10 Damage vs Vanillish Incinerate 2x 48-57% View Pansear builds →
Tepig Fire	D
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift Available Move Moves EmberLv. 7 Damage vs Vanillish Ember 2x 29-36% View Tepig builds →
Scraggy DarkFighting	D
Upcoming Move Moves Brick BreakLv. 20 Learns Brick Break at Level 20 View Scraggy builds →

Tirtouga WaterRock	C
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 18 RolloutLv. 5 Damage vs Vanillish Ancient Power 2x 50-59% Rollout 2x 36-43% View Tirtouga builds →
Archen RockFlying	C
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 18 Rock ThrowLv. 5 Damage vs Vanillish Ancient Power 2x 59-70% Rock Throw 2x 77-91% View Archen builds →
Omanyte RockWater	D
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Move Moves RolloutLv. 16 Damage vs Vanillish Rollout 2x 27-32% View Omanyte builds →
Tepig Fire	D
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift Available Moves Moves Flame ChargeLv. 15 EmberLv. 7 Damage vs Vanillish Flame Charge 2x 50-59% Ember 2x 30-38% View Tepig builds →
Scraggy DarkFighting	D
Available Moves Moves Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakLv. 20 Low SweepTM47 Damage vs Vanillish Focus Blast 2x 71-86% Brick Break 2x 80-96% Low Sweep 2x 71-86% View Scraggy builds →

Tirtouga WaterRock	C
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 18 Rock SmashTM94 RolloutLv. 5 Damage vs Vanillish Ancient Power 2x 48-57% Rock Smash 2x 32-38% Rollout 2x 35-43% View Tirtouga builds →
Virizion GrassFighting	C
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Focus BlastTM52 Rock SmashTM94 Double KickLv. 7 Damage vs Vanillish Focus Blast 2x 129-152%KO Rock Smash 2x 52-62% Double Kick 2x 40-48% View Virizion builds →
Throh Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus BlastTM52 Vital ThrowLv. 17 Low SweepTM47 RevengeLv. 21 Damage vs Vanillish Focus Blast 2x 63-76% Vital Throw 2x 92-110%KO Low Sweep 2x 84-100%KO Revenge 2x 81-95% View Throh builds →
Pansear Fire	D
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift Available Moves Moves Flame BurstLv. 22 Low SweepTM47 IncinerateLv. 10 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Vanillish Flame Burst 2x 56-67% Low Sweep 2x 37-44% Incinerate 2x 48-57% Rock Smash 2x 24-29% View Pansear builds →
Tepig Fire	D
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift Available Moves Moves Flame ChargeLv. 15 EmberLv. 7 Rock SmashTM94 RolloutLv. 21 Damage vs Vanillish Flame Charge 2x 48-57% Ember 2x 32-38% Rock Smash 2x 27-32% Rollout 2x 21-25% View Tepig builds →

Tirtouga WaterRock	C
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 18 Rock TombTM39 Rock SmashTM94 RolloutLv. 5 Damage vs Vanillish Ancient Power 2x 46-54% Rock Tomb 2x 63-75% Rock Smash 2x 31-36% Rollout 2x 35-42% View Tirtouga builds →
Omanyte RockWater	D
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Rock SmashTM94 RolloutLv. 16 Damage vs Vanillish Rock Tomb 2x 42-50% Rock Smash 2x 18-22% Rollout 2x 24-29% View Omanyte builds →
Kabuto RockWater	D
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Vanillish Rock Tomb 2x 63-75% Rock Smash 2x 31-36% View Kabuto builds →
Shieldon RockSteel	D
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Vanillish Rock Tomb 2x 42-50% Rock Smash 2x 21-25% View Shieldon builds →
Pansear Fire	D
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift Available Moves Moves Flame BurstLv. 22 Low SweepTM47 IncinerateLv. 10 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Vanillish Flame Burst 2x 49-58% Low Sweep 2x 35-42% Incinerate 2x 46-54% Rock Tomb 2x 32-39% View Pansear builds →

Tirtouga WaterRock	C
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 18 Rock TombTM39 Smack DownLv. 31 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Vanillish Ancient Power 2x 43-51% Rock Tomb 2x 65-77% Smack Down 2x 55-66% Rock Smash 2x 28-34% View Tirtouga builds →
Omanyte RockWater	D
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Rock SmashTM94 RolloutLv. 16 Damage vs Vanillish Rock Tomb 2x 43-51% Rock Smash 2x 21-24% Rollout 2x 24-29% View Omanyte builds →
Kabuto RockWater	D
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Vanillish Rock Tomb 2x 65-77% Rock Smash 2x 30-37% View Kabuto builds →
Shieldon RockSteel	D
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 28 Rock TombTM39 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Vanillish Ancient Power 2x 40-48% Rock Tomb 2x 43-51% Rock Smash 2x 21-24% View Shieldon builds →
Pansear Fire	D
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift Available Moves Moves Flame BurstLv. 22 Low SweepTM47 IncinerateLv. 10 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Vanillish Flame Burst 2x 52-62% Low Sweep 2x 34-41% Incinerate 2x 43-51% Rock Tomb 2x 33-39% View Pansear builds →