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 Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, 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

By drinking pure water, it grows its icy body. This Pokémon can be hard to find on days with warm, sunny weather.

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

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Fire Fighting Rock Steel

½xResist

Ice

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

STAB (4)

Grass Ground Flying Dragon

How to Beat Vanillish in Sword & Shield (Best Counters)

Ninetales Fire	A
Available Moves Moves Fire BlastLv. 1 InfernoLv. 1 FlamethrowerLv. 1 IncinerateLv. 1 Damage vs Vanillish Fire Blast 2x 107-126%KO Inferno 2x 97-114%KO Flamethrower 2x 88-104%KO Incinerate 2x 59-69% View Ninetales builds →
Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Moves Moves Steel WingTM30 RevengeTM42 Damage vs Vanillish Steel Wing 2x 79-94% Revenge 2x 46-55% View Corviknight builds →
Arcanine Fire	B
Available Moves Moves Burn UpLv. 1 Flare BlitzLv. 1 FlamethrowerLv. 1 Fire FangLv. 1 Damage vs Vanillish Burn Up 2x 150-176%KO Flare Blitz 2x 164-193%KO Flamethrower 2x 102-121%KO Fire Fang 2x 90-107%KO View Arcanine builds →
Coalossal RockFire	C
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM22 Ancient PowerLv. 20 IncinerateLv. 27 Rock TombTM48 Damage vs Vanillish Rock Slide 2x 79-94% Ancient Power 2x 59-69% Incinerate 2x 59-69% Rock Tomb 2x 65-77% View Coalossal builds →
Copperajah Steel	C
Available Moves Moves Iron HeadLv. 44 Rock SlideTM22 Brick BreakTM43 RevengeTM42 Damage vs Vanillish Iron Head 2x 128-151%KO Rock Slide 2x 79-94% Brick Break 2x 79-94% Revenge 2x 64-76% View Copperajah builds →

Sword & Shield Evolution

Partway through Vanillite's chain. Vanillish still has another evolution ahead before reaching Vanilluxe. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners 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 61 partners from the Mineral egg group. Notable egg moves include Aurora Veil, Autotomize, Explosion and 3 more.

Egg Groups

Mineral

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

6moves

Breed With (best first)

Sword & Shield Vanillish Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.

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

Moves

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

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Astonish

—3010015Ghost

Lv 1

Harden

———30Normal

Lv 1

Mist

D——30Ice

Lv 1

Taunt

C—10020Dark

Lv 12

Icy Wind

C559515Ice

Lv 16

Avalanche-4

D6010010Ice

Lv 20

Hail

C——10Ice

Lv 24

Icicle Spear

D2510030Ice

Lv 28

Uproar

C9010010Normal

Lv 32

Acid Armor

D——20Poison

Lv 38

Mirror Coat-5

D—10020Psychic

Lv 44

Ice Beam

C9010010Ice

Lv 50

Blizzard

C110705Ice

Lv 56

Sheer Cold

——305Ice

TM Moves

TR83

Ally Switch+2

C——15Psychic

TM31

Attract

C—10015Normal

TM64

Avalanche-4

D6010010Ice

TR06

Blizzard

C110705Ice

TR26

Endure+4

C——10Normal

TM39

Facade

D7010020Normal

TR70

Flash Cannon

C8010010Steel

TM35

Hail

C——10Ice

TR42

Hyper Voice

C9010010Normal

TR05

Ice Beam

C9010010Ice

TM51

Icicle Spear

D2510030Ice

TM27

Icy Wind

C559515Ice

TM44

Imprison

D——10Psychic

TR46

Iron Defense

C——15Steel

TM17

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

TM25

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM33

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM21

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM76

Round

D6010015Normal

TM20

Self-Destruct

B2001005Normal

TR27

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM24

Snore

—5010015Normal

TR20

Substitute

C——10Normal

TR37

Taunt

C—10020Dark

TR35

Uproar

C9010010Normal

Egg Moves

Egg

Aurora Veil

C——20Ice

Egg

Autotomize

C——15Steel

Egg

Explosion

B2501005Normal

Egg

Ice Shard+1

D4010030Ice

Egg

Icicle Crash

C859010Ice

Egg

Magnet Rise

D——10Electric

Tutor Moves

Vanillish can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Vanillish in Sword & Shield

Vanillish appears at high spawn rates across 54 spots in late-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.

Where To Catch Vanillish in Sword & Shield

Vanillite is your first catch on the way to Vanillish. You'll find walking and surfing encounters from Lv. 7-65 across 178 total spots in the chain.

Step 1Catch Vanillite
Rolling Fields
ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
60%Early
Snowing
Rolling Fields
SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
60%Early
Snowing
West Lake Axewell
ShieldOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave
60%Early
Snowstorm
West Lake Axewell
SwordOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave
60%Early
Snowstorm
South Lake Miloch
ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water
60%Early
Snowstorm
South Lake Miloch
SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water
60%Early
Snowstorm
East Lake Axewell
ShieldGrass Lv.8-12 Cave
45%Early
Snowstorm
East Lake Axewell
SwordGrass Lv.8-12 Cave
45%Early
Snowstorm
South Lake Miloch
ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water
45%Early
Snowing
South Lake Miloch
SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water
45%Early
Snowing
Rolling Fields
ShieldGrass Lv.7-10
40%Early
Snowing
Rolling Fields
SwordGrass Lv.7-9
40%Early
Snowing
West Lake Axewell
SwordGrass Lv.7-11 Cave
40%Early
Snowing
West Lake Axewell
ShieldGrass Lv.7-11 Cave
40%Early
Snowing
Dappled Grove
ShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Forest
35%Early
Snowing
Dappled Grove
ShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Forest
35%Early
Snowstorm
Dappled Grove
SwordGrass Lv.11-15 Forest
35%Early
Snowing
Dappled Grove
SwordGrass Lv.11-15 Forest
35%Early
Snowstorm
South Lake Miloch
ShieldGrass Lv.11-13 Water
30%Early
Snowing
South Lake Miloch
SwordGrass Lv.11-13 Water
30%Early
Snowing
Rolling Fields
ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
25%Early
Snowstorm
Rolling Fields
SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
25%Early
Snowstorm
Rolling Fields - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
25%Early
Snowstorm
Rolling Fields - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
25%Early
Snowing
Rolling Fields - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
25%Early
Snowstorm
Rolling Fields - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
25%Early
Snowing
Dappled Grove
ShieldOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest
25%Early
Snowstorm
Dappled Grove
SwordOverworld Lv.13-15 Forest
25%Early
Snowstorm
West Lake Axewell
ShieldGrass Lv.7-11 Cave
20%Early
Snowstorm
West Lake Axewell
SwordGrass Lv.7-11 Cave
20%Early
Snowstorm
West Lake Axewell
ShieldOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave
10%Early
Snowing
West Lake Axewell
SwordOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave
10%Early
Snowing
North Lake Miloch
ShieldOverworld Lv.26-28 Water
60%Mid
Snowing
North Lake Miloch
ShieldOverworld Lv.26-28 Water
60%Mid
Snowstorm
North Lake Miloch
SwordOverworld Lv.26-28 Water
60%Mid
Snowing
North Lake Miloch
SwordOverworld Lv.26-28 Water
60%Mid
Snowstorm
Bridge Field - Flying
ShieldOverworld Lv.27-29
50%Mid
Snowing
Bridge Field - Flying
ShieldOverworld Lv.27-29
50%Mid
Snowstorm
Bridge Field - Flying
SwordOverworld Lv.27-29
50%Mid
Snowing
Bridge Field - Flying
SwordOverworld Lv.27-29
50%Mid
Snowstorm
Giant's Cap - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
50%Mid
Snowing
Giant's Cap - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
50%Mid
Snowing
Giant's Mirror
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
50%Mid
Snowing
Giant's Mirror
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
50%Mid
Snowing
Giant's Cap - 3
SwordOverworld Lv.29-32
50%Mid
Snowing
Giant's Cap - 3
ShieldOverworld Lv.29-32
50%Mid
Snowing
Giant's Cap
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
40%Mid
Snowing
Giant's Cap
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
40%Mid
Snowing
Giant's Cap
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
35%Mid
Snowstorm
Giant's Cap
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
35%Mid
Snowstorm
Giant's Mirror
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
35%Mid
Snowstorm
Giant's Mirror
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
35%Mid
Snowstorm
Motostoke Riverbank
ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
30%Mid
Snowing
Motostoke Riverbank
SwordGrass Lv.26-28
30%Mid
Snowing
Motostoke Riverbank
SwordOverworld Lv.26-28
25%Mid
Snowstorm
Hammerlocke Hills
ShieldGrass Lv.28-30
25%Mid
Snowstorm
Hammerlocke Hills
SwordGrass Lv.28-30
25%Mid
Snowstorm
Motostoke Riverbank
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
25%Mid
Snowstorm
Bridge Field
SwordGrass Lv.26-28
20%Mid
Snowing
Bridge Field
ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
10%Mid
Snowstorm
Motostoke Riverbank
SwordOverworld Lv.26-28
10%Mid
Snowing
Giant's Cap - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
10%Mid
Snowstorm
Giant's Cap - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
10%Mid
Snowstorm
Motostoke Riverbank
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
10%Mid
Snowing
Giant's Cap - 3
ShieldOverworld Lv.29-32
10%Mid
Snowstorm
Giant's Cap - 3
SwordOverworld Lv.29-32
10%Mid
Snowstorm
East Lake Axewell
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Cave
75%Late
Snowstorm
East Lake Axewell
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Cave
75%Late
Snowstorm
West Lake Axewell
SwordSurfing on water Lv.38-40 Cave
70%Late
Snowstorm
West Lake Axewell
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.38-40 Cave
70%Late
Snowstorm
Lake of Outrage
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Water
65%Late
Snowstorm
Lake of Outrage
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Water
65%Late
Snowstorm
Motostoke Riverbank
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-43
65%Late
Snowstorm
Motostoke Riverbank
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-43
65%Late
Snowstorm
West Lake Axewell
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.38-40 Cave
60%Late
Snowing
West Lake Axewell
SwordSurfing on water Lv.38-40 Cave
60%Late
Snowing
South Lake Miloch
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water
60%Late
Snowing
South Lake Miloch
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water
60%Late
Snowstorm
South Lake Miloch
SwordSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water
60%Late
Snowing
South Lake Miloch
SwordSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water
60%Late
Snowstorm
North Lake Miloch
SwordSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water
60%Late
Snowing
North Lake Miloch
SwordSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water
60%Late
Snowstorm
North Lake Miloch
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water
60%Late
Snowing
North Lake Miloch
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water
60%Late
Snowstorm
Bridge Field
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-43
55%Late
Snowstorm
Bridge Field
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-43
55%Late
Snowstorm
Bridge Field
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-43
50%Late
Snowing
Bridge Field
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-43
50%Late
Snowing
Lake of Outrage
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Water
50%Late
Snowing
Lake of Outrage
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Water
50%Late
Snowing
Motostoke Riverbank
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-43
50%Late
Snowing
Motostoke Riverbank
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-43
50%Late
Snowing
East Lake Axewell
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Cave
40%Late
Snowing
East Lake Axewell
SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Cave
40%Late
Snowing
Frigid Sea
SwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water
25%Post
Snowing
Frigid Sea
SwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water
25%Post
Snowstorm
Frigid Sea
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water
25%Post
Snowing
Frigid Sea
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water
25%Post
Snowstorm
Frostpoint Field
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Ice
25%Post
Snowing
Frostpoint Field
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Ice
25%Post
Snowstorm
Frostpoint Field
SwordGrass Lv.60-65 Ice
25%Post
Snowing
Frostpoint Field
SwordGrass Lv.60-65 Ice
25%Post
Snowstorm
Giant's Foot
SwordGrass Lv.60-65
25%Post
Snowstorm
Giant's Foot
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65
25%Post
Snowing
Giant's Foot
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65
25%Post
Snowstorm
Giant's Foot
SwordGrass Lv.60-65
25%Post
Snowing
Snowslide Slope
SwordGrass Lv.60-65 Ice
25%Post
Snowstorm
Snowslide Slope
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Ice
25%Post
Snowing
Snowslide Slope
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Ice
25%Post
Snowstorm
Snowslide Slope
SwordGrass Lv.60-65 Ice
25%Post
Snowing
Three-Point Pass
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65
25%Post
Snowing
Three-Point Pass
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65
25%Post
Snowstorm
Three-Point Pass
SwordGrass Lv.60-65
25%Post
Snowing
Three-Point Pass
SwordGrass Lv.60-65
25%Post
Snowstorm
Ballimere Lake
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water
24%Post
Snowing
Ballimere Lake
SwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water
24%Post
Snowing
Giant's Bed
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65
20%Post
Snowing
Giant's Bed
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65
20%Post
Snowstorm
Giant's Bed
SwordGrass Lv.60-65
20%Post
Snowing
Giant's Bed
SwordGrass Lv.60-65
20%Post
Snowstorm
Old Cemetery
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65
18%Post
Snowing
Old Cemetery
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65
18%Post
Snowstorm
Old Cemetery
SwordGrass Lv.60-65
18%Post
Snowing
Old Cemetery
SwordGrass Lv.60-65
18%Post
Snowstorm
Train until Level 35
Step 2Vanillish ✓
Axew's Eye
ShieldGrass Lv.35-40
30%Late
Snowing
Axew's Eye
SwordGrass Lv.35-40
30%Late
Snowing
Route 10 - Near Station
SwordGrass Lv.43-46 Route
30%Late
All Weather
Route 10
ShieldGrass Lv.44-46 Route
30%Late
All Weather
Route 10
SwordGrass Lv.44-46 Route
30%Late
All Weather
Route 10 - Near Station
ShieldGrass Lv.44-49 Route
30%Late
All Weather
Axew's Eye
SwordOverworld Lv.36-40
25%Late
Snowing
Axew's Eye
ShieldOverworld Lv.36-40
25%Late
Snowing
Route 8 - on Steamdrift Way
ShieldOverworld Lv.39-43 Route
10%Late
All Weather
Route 8 - on Steamdrift Way
SwordOverworld Lv.39-43 Route
10%Late
All Weather
Dusty Bowl
SwordOverworld Lv.42-47
10%Late
Snowing
Dusty Bowl
ShieldOverworld Lv.42-47
10%Late
Snowing
Axew's Eye
ShieldOverworld Lv.36-40
5%Late
Snowstorm
Axew's Eye
SwordOverworld Lv.36-40
5%Late
Snowstorm
Ballimere Lake
SwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water
20%Post
Snowing
Ballimere Lake
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water
20%Post
Snowing
Frostpoint Field
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
20%Post
Snowing
Frostpoint Field
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
20%Post
Snowstorm
Frostpoint Field
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
20%Post
Snowing
Frostpoint Field
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
20%Post
Snowstorm
Roaring-Sea Caves
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave
19%Post
Snowing
Roaring-Sea Caves
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave
19%Post
Snowstorm
Roaring-Sea Caves
SwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave
19%Post
Snowing
Roaring-Sea Caves
SwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave
19%Post
Snowstorm
Ballimere Lake
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water
15%Post
Snowing
Ballimere Lake
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water
15%Post
Snowing
Frigid Sea
SwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water
15%Post
Snowstorm
Frigid Sea
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water
15%Post
Snowing
Frigid Sea
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water
15%Post
Snowstorm
Frigid Sea
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water
15%Post
Snowing
Frigid Sea
ShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water
15%Post
Snowstorm
Frigid Sea
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water
15%Post
Snowing
Frigid Sea
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water
15%Post
Snowstorm
Frigid Sea
SwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water
15%Post
Snowing
Old Cemetery
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
15%Post
Snowing
Old Cemetery
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
15%Post
Snowing
Three-Point Pass
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
15%Post
Snowing
Three-Point Pass
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
15%Post
Snowing
Old Cemetery
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
12%Post
Snowstorm
Old Cemetery
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
12%Post
Snowstorm
Giant's Bed
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Snowing
Giant's Bed
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Snowstorm
Giant's Bed
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Snowing
Giant's Bed
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Snowstorm
Giant's Foot
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Snowing
Giant's Foot
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Snowstorm
Giant's Foot
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Snowing
Giant's Foot
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Snowstorm
Snowslide Slope
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
10%Post
Snowing
Snowslide Slope
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
10%Post
Snowstorm
Snowslide Slope
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
10%Post
Snowing
Snowslide Slope
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
10%Post
Snowstorm
Three-Point Pass
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
4%Post
Snowstorm
Three-Point Pass
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
4%Post
Snowstorm
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 Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, 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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Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Move Moves Steel WingLv. 1 Damage vs Vanillish Steel Wing 2x 86-102%KO View Corviknight builds →
Ferroseed GrassSteel	C
Available Moves Moves Flash CannonLv. 20 Metal ClawLv. 5 Damage vs Vanillish Flash Cannon 2x 39-48% Metal Claw 2x 45-54% View Ferroseed builds →
Growlithe Fire	D
Available Moves Moves Flame WheelLv. 12 EmberLv. 1 Damage vs Vanillish Flame Wheel 2x 63-75% Ember 2x 39-48% View Growlithe builds →
Sizzlipede FireBug	D
Available Moves Moves Flame WheelLv. 15 EmberLv. 1 Damage vs Vanillish Flame Wheel 2x 63-75% Ember 2x 36-43% View Sizzlipede builds →
Vulpix Fire	D
Available Moves Moves IncinerateLv. 16 EmberLv. 1 Damage vs Vanillish Incinerate 2x 50-59% Ember 2x 36-43% View Vulpix builds →

Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Move Moves Steel WingLv. 1 Damage vs Vanillish Steel Wing 2x 82-97% View Corviknight builds →
Ferroseed GrassSteel	C
Available Moves Moves Flash CannonLv. 20 Metal ClawLv. 5 Damage vs Vanillish Flash Cannon 2x 38-46% Metal Claw 2x 43-51% View Ferroseed builds →
Growlithe Fire	D
Available Moves Moves Fire FangLv. 24 Flame WheelLv. 12 EmberLv. 1 Damage vs Vanillish Fire Fang 2x 66-78% Flame Wheel 2x 62-74% Ember 2x 38-46% View Growlithe builds →
Binacle RockWater	D
Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 20 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Vanillish Ancient Power 2x 38-46% Rock Blast 2x 23-28% View Binacle builds →
Sizzlipede FireBug	D
Available Moves Moves Flame WheelLv. 15 EmberLv. 1 Damage vs Vanillish Flame Wheel 2x 58-69% Ember 2x 31-37% View Sizzlipede builds →

Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Move Moves Steel WingLv. 1 Damage vs Vanillish Steel Wing 2x 81-96% View Corviknight builds →
Pawniard DarkSteel	C
Available Move Moves Metal ClawLv. 10 Damage vs Vanillish Metal Claw 2x 56-67% View Pawniard builds →
Growlithe Fire	D
Available Moves Moves Fire FangLv. 24 Flame WheelLv. 12 EmberLv. 1 Damage vs Vanillish Fire Fang 2x 63-75% Flame Wheel 2x 60-71% Ember 2x 39-46% View Growlithe builds →
Salandit PoisonFire	D
Available Move Moves EmberLv. 10 Damage vs Vanillish Ember 2x 39-46% View Salandit builds →
Binacle RockWater	D
Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 20 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Vanillish Ancient Power 2x 39-46% Rock Blast 2x 24-29% View Binacle builds →

Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Moves Moves Steel WingTM30 RevengeTM42 Damage vs Vanillish Steel Wing 2x 82-97% Revenge 2x 47-56% View Corviknight builds →
Torkoal Fire	B
Available Moves Moves Lava PlumeLv. 28 Flame WheelLv. 20 EmberLv. 1 Damage vs Vanillish Lava Plume 2x 82-97% Flame Wheel 2x 68-81% Ember 2x 43-52% View Torkoal builds →
Drednaw WaterRock	C
Available Moves Moves Rock TombLv. 1 RevengeTM42 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Vanillish Rock Tomb 2x 87-103%KO Revenge 2x 58-69% Rock Blast 2x 38-45% View Drednaw builds →
Heatmor Fire	C
Available Moves Moves Fire LashLv. 35 IncinerateLv. 10 Damage vs Vanillish Fire Lash 2x 101-119%KO Incinerate 2x 71-84% View Heatmor builds →
Durant BugSteel	C
Available Move Moves Metal ClawLv. 8 Damage vs Vanillish Metal Claw 2x 71-84% View Durant builds →

Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Moves Moves Steel WingTM30 RevengeTM42 Damage vs Vanillish Steel Wing 2x 81-95% Revenge 2x 46-55% View Corviknight builds →
Torkoal Fire	B
Available Moves Moves Lava PlumeLv. 28 Flame WheelLv. 20 EmberLv. 1 Damage vs Vanillish Lava Plume 2x 83-98% Flame Wheel 2x 69-83% Ember 2x 44-52% View Torkoal builds →
Drednaw WaterRock	C
Available Moves Moves Rock TombLv. 1 RevengeTM42 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Vanillish Rock Tomb 2x 88-104%KO Revenge 2x 58-69% Rock Blast 2x 39-46% View Drednaw builds →
Heatmor Fire	C
Available Moves Moves Fire LashLv. 35 IncinerateLv. 10 Damage vs Vanillish Fire Lash 2x 101-119%KO Incinerate 2x 72-86% View Heatmor builds →
Durant BugSteel	C
Available Move Moves Metal ClawLv. 8 Damage vs Vanillish Metal Claw 2x 69-83% View Durant builds →