Stats & Training
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.
Swallowing large amounts of water, they make snow clouds inside their bodies and attack their foes with violent blizzards.
If both heads get angry simultaneously, this Pokémon expels a blizzard, burying everything in snow.
Vanilluxe Weakness
Vanilluxe is weak to Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel. Not too many gaps in the chart, 4 weaknesses to account for.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Fighting, Rock, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ice |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Black & White, Excadrill's Earthquake hits Vanilluxe for 68-81%. Volcarona threatens a KO with Fire Blast (137-161%). Terrakion's Close Combat also KOs at 158-187%.
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandforce ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Vanilluxe View Excadrill builds →Earthquake68-81% Rapid Spin23-27% Rock Slide 2x68-81% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Vanilluxe View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain31-37% Fire Blast 2x137-161%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Vanilluxe View Terrakion builds →Close Combat 2x158-187%KO Stone Edge 2x132-156%KO | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Vanilluxe View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x116-137%KO Mach Punch 2x62-73% | ||
Black & White Evolution
The three-stage chain from Vanillite through Vanillish ends here at Vanilluxe. Want more? Breed for Vanillite eggs. A decent partner pool available via one egg group. The evolution from Vanillite pushed Vanilluxe to 535 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +45. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Vanilluxe to get Vanillite eggs easily using 49 partners from the Mineral egg group. Notable egg moves include Autotomize, Ice Shard, Imprison and 5 more.
Black & White Vanilluxe Best Moveset
Icebody helps Vanilluxe stick around while dealing real damage. Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs for the right balance, and Flash Cannon as the main threat. Not the fastest, but it doesn't need to be.
Best Build
Vanilluxe best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Flash Cannon
- Ice Beam
- Toxic
- Ice Shard
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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
How to Get Vanilluxe in Black & White
No wild encounters for Vanilluxe. The 3-stage chain runs through Vanillite, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 47 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Vanilluxe in Black & White
Vanillite is your first catch on the way to Vanilluxe. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 20-33 across 12 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch VanilliteCold StorageBlackGrass Lv.20-23CommonMidAnyCold StorageWhiteGrass Lv.20-23CommonMidAnyCold StorageBlackGrass Lv.24-27CommonMidAnyDouble grassCold StorageWhiteGrass Lv.24-27CommonMidAnyDouble grassRoute 6WhiteGrass Lv.23-25 RouteUncommonMidWinterRoute 6BlackGrass Lv.23-25 RouteUncommonMidWinterRoute 6WhiteGrass Lv.27-29 RouteUncommonMidWinterDouble grassRoute 6BlackGrass Lv.27-29 RouteUncommonMidWinterDouble grassDragonspiral Tower - OutsideWhiteGrass Lv.31-33 BuildingCommonLateWinterDragonspiral Tower - OutsideBlackGrass Lv.31-33 BuildingCommonLateWinter
Step 2Catch or Evolve VanillishDragonspiral Tower - OutsideWhiteGrass Lv.31-33 BuildingCommonLateWinterDouble grassDragonspiral Tower - OutsideBlackGrass Lv.31-33 BuildingCommonLateWinterDouble grassor evolve from Vanillite (Step 1)
Step 3Vanilluxe ✓
Vanilluxe Guide
In Black & White, 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 setup sweeper on our tier list. Flash Cannon with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Black & White, 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 leaning toward the special side (base 110 Sp. Atk). Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 79 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the setup sweeper role.
In Black & White, the best way to handle Vanilluxe: Faster attackers outpace it. Anything with a super-effective STAB move and decent speed can revenge kill.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves