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 2 & White 2, 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 2 & White 2, 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

They cool down the surrounding air and create ice particles, which they use to freeze their foes.

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 2 & White 2 (Best Counters)

Volcarona BugFire	A
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 IncinerateTM59 Flame ChargeTM43 EmberLv. 1 Damage vs Vanillish Fire Blast 2x 162-190%KO Incinerate 2x 90-107%KO Flame Charge 2x 44-52% Ember 2x 60-71% View Volcarona builds →
Cobalion SteelFighting	C
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Sacred SwordLv. 42 Iron HeadLv. 37 Metal ClawLv. 13 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Vanillish Sacred Sword 2x 107-126%KO Iron Head 2x 94-112%KO Metal Claw 2x 60-71% Rock Smash 2x 48-57% View Cobalion builds →
Camerupt FireGround	C
Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 Lava PlumeLv. 22 Rock SlideTM80 Flame BurstLv. 15 Damage vs Vanillish Fire Blast 2x 131-155%KO Lava Plume 2x 97-114%KO Rock Slide 2x 64-76% Flame Burst 2x 85-100%KO View Camerupt builds →
Aron SteelRock	C
Available Moves Moves Iron TailLv. 36 Iron HeadLv. 25 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Vanillish Iron Tail 2x 97-114%KO Iron Head 2x 79-93% Rock Slide 2x 72-86% Rock Tomb 2x 58-69% View Aron builds →
Growlithe Fire	D
Available Moves Moves Flare BlitzLv. 45 Fire BlastTM38 Heat WaveLv. 41 FlamethrowerLv. 34 Damage vs Vanillish Flare Blitz 2x 115-136%KO Fire Blast 2x 94-112%KO Heat Wave 2x 83-98% Flamethrower 2x 79-93% View Growlithe builds →

Black 2 & White 2 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 2 & White 2 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

Tut

Tutor

Icy Wind

C559515Ice

Tutor

Iron Defense

D——15Steel

Tutor

Magic Coat+4

D——15Psychic

Tutor

Magnet Rise

D——10Electric

Tutor

Signal Beam

C7510015Bug

Tutor

Sleep Talk

D——10Normal

Tutor

Snore

—4010015Normal

Tutor

Uproar

—9010010Normal

How to Get Vanillish in Black 2 & White 2

high spawn rates for Vanillish across 16 locations in late-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.

Where To Catch Vanillish in Black 2 & White 2

The path to Vanillish starts with Vanillite at Lv. 45-65 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.

Step 1Obtain Vanillite
Train until Level 35
Step 2Vanillish ✓
Giant Chasm - Cave
Black 2Grass Lv.45-47 Ice
UncommonLate
Any
Giant Chasm - Cave
White 2Grass Lv.45-47 Ice
UncommonLate
Any
Giant Chasm - Inner Cave
Black 2Grass Lv.45-47 Ice
UncommonLate
Any
Giant Chasm - Inner Cave
White 2Grass Lv.45-47 Ice
UncommonLate
Any
Giant Chasm - Outside
Black 2Grass Lv.45-47 Ice
UncommonLate
Any
Giant Chasm - Outside
White 2Grass Lv.45-47 Ice
UncommonLate
Any
Dragonspiral Tower - Entrance
Black 2Grass Lv.55-57 Building
CommonPost
Winter
Dragonspiral Tower - Entrance
White 2Grass Lv.55-57 Building
CommonPost
Winter
Dragonspiral Tower - Outside
White 2Grass Lv.55-57 Building
CommonPost
Winter
Dragonspiral Tower - Outside
Black 2Grass Lv.55-57 Building
CommonPost
Winter
Dragonspiral Tower - Entrance
Black 2Grass Lv.63-65 Building
CommonPost
WinterDouble grass
Dragonspiral Tower - Entrance
White 2Grass Lv.63-65 Building
CommonPost
WinterDouble grass
Dragonspiral Tower - Outside
White 2Grass Lv.63-65 Building
CommonPost
WinterDouble grass
Dragonspiral Tower - Outside
Black 2Grass Lv.63-65 Building
CommonPost
WinterDouble grass
Giant Chasm - Outside
Black 2Grass Lv.50-52 Ice
UncommonPost
AnyDouble grass
Giant Chasm - Outside
White 2Grass Lv.50-52 Ice
UncommonPost
AnyDouble 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 2 & White 2, 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 2 & White 2, 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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Growlithe Fire	D
Available Moves Moves EmberLv. 6 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Vanillish Ember 2x 40-50% Rock Smash 2x 26-33% View Growlithe builds →
Tepig Fire	D
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves EmberLv. 7 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Vanillish Ember 2x 29-36% Rock Smash 2x 26-33% View Tepig builds →
Riolu Fighting	D
TM Move Moves Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Vanillish Rock Smash 2x 40-50% View Riolu builds →
Magnemite ElectricSteel	D
Upcoming Move Moves Magnet BombLv. 18 Learns Magnet Bomb at Level 18 View Magnemite builds →

Growlithe Fire	D
Available Moves Moves Flame WheelLv. 17 Flame ChargeTM43 EmberLv. 6 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Vanillish Flame Wheel 2x 61-72% Flame Charge 2x 52-61% Ember 2x 37-44% Rock Smash 2x 28-33% View Growlithe builds →
Magnemite ElectricSteel	D
Available Move Moves Magnet BombLv. 18 Damage vs Vanillish Magnet Bomb 2x 41-50% View Magnemite builds →
Tepig Fire	D
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves Flame ChargeTM43 EmberLv. 7 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Vanillish Flame Charge 2x 46-56% Ember 2x 28-33% Rock Smash 2x 24-30% View Tepig builds →
Riolu Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Force PalmLv. 15 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Vanillish Force Palm 2x 61-72% Rock Smash 2x 41-50% View Riolu builds →

Volcarona BugFire	A
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Flame ChargeTM43 EmberLv. 1 Fire SpinLv. 30 Damage vs Vanillish Flame Charge 2x 48-57% Ember 2x 65-76% Fire Spin 2x 54-65% View Volcarona builds →
Growlithe Fire	D
Available Moves Moves Flame BurstLv. 28 Fire FangLv. 21 Flame WheelLv. 17 Flame ChargeTM43 Damage vs Vanillish Flame Burst 2x 65-76% Fire Fang 2x 67-80% Flame Wheel 2x 61-72% Flame Charge 2x 51-61% View Growlithe builds →
Magnemite ElectricSteel	D
Available Moves Moves Mirror ShotLv. 25 Magnet BombLv. 18 Damage vs Vanillish Mirror Shot 2x 73-87% Magnet Bomb 2x 42-49% View Magnemite builds →
Darumaka Fire	D
Available Moves Moves Fire PunchLv. 22 Fire FangLv. 11 IncinerateLv. 6 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Vanillish Fire Punch 2x 90-106%KO Fire Fang 2x 80-95% Incinerate 2x 25-30% Rock Tomb 2x 49-58% View Darumaka builds →
Scraggy DarkFighting	D
Available Moves Moves Brick BreakLv. 20 Rock TombTM39 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Vanillish Brick Break 2x 80-95% Rock Tomb 2x 43-51% Rock Smash 2x 44-53% View Scraggy builds →

Volcarona BugFire	A
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves IncinerateTM59 Flame ChargeTM43 EmberLv. 1 Fire SpinLv. 30 Damage vs Vanillish Incinerate 2x 89-104%KO Flame Charge 2x 45-54% Ember 2x 60-71% Fire Spin 2x 54-64% View Volcarona builds →
Growlithe Fire	D
Available Moves Moves FlamethrowerLv. 34 Flame BurstLv. 28 Fire FangLv. 21 Flame WheelLv. 17 Damage vs Vanillish Flamethrower 2x 76-91% Flame Burst 2x 63-74% Fire Fang 2x 63-74% Flame Wheel 2x 60-71% View Growlithe builds →
Magnemite ElectricSteel	D
Available Moves Moves Mirror ShotLv. 25 Magnet BombLv. 18 Damage vs Vanillish Mirror Shot 2x 71-84% Magnet Bomb 2x 37-44% View Magnemite builds →
Pansear Fire	D
Available Moves Moves Fire BlastLv. 34 Flame BurstLv. 22 IncinerateTM59 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Vanillish Fire Blast 2x 76-91% Flame Burst 2x 51-61% Incinerate 2x 43-51% Rock Tomb 2x 31-38% View Pansear builds →
Darumaka Fire	D
Available Moves Moves Flare BlitzLv. 33 Fire PunchLv. 22 Brick BreakTM31 Fire FangLv. 11 Damage vs Vanillish Flare Blitz 2x 137-162%KO Fire Punch 2x 85-101%KO Brick Break 2x 57-67% Fire Fang 2x 76-91% View Darumaka builds →

Volcarona BugFire	A
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves IncinerateTM59 Flame ChargeTM43 EmberLv. 1 Fire SpinLv. 30 Damage vs Vanillish Incinerate 2x 89-105%KO Flame Charge 2x 43-51% Ember 2x 61-72% Fire Spin 2x 53-63% View Volcarona builds →
Aron SteelRock	C
Available Moves Moves Iron TailLv. 36 Iron HeadLv. 25 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Vanillish Iron Tail 2x 96-114%KO Iron Head 2x 76-90% Rock Slide 2x 73-87% Rock Tomb 2x 58-69% View Aron builds →
Growlithe Fire	D
Available Moves Moves FlamethrowerLv. 34 Flame BurstLv. 28 Fire FangLv. 21 Flame WheelLv. 17 Damage vs Vanillish Flamethrower 2x 76-90% Flame Burst 2x 61-72% Fire Fang 2x 63-75% Flame Wheel 2x 58-69% View Growlithe builds →
Magnemite ElectricSteel	D
Available Moves Moves Flash CannonLv. 35 Mirror ShotLv. 25 Magnet BombLv. 18 Damage vs Vanillish Flash Cannon 2x 89-105%KO Mirror Shot 2x 71-84% Magnet Bomb 2x 38-45% View Magnemite builds →
Pansear Fire	D
Available Moves Moves Fire BlastLv. 34 Flame BurstLv. 22 IncinerateTM59 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Vanillish Fire Blast 2x 76-90% Flame Burst 2x 51-60% Incinerate 2x 43-51% Rock Tomb 2x 32-38% View Pansear builds →