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.
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
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 |
 Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Iki Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vanilluxe View Incineroar builds →Overheat 2x89-105%KO Flare Blitz 2x120-142%KO Focus Blast 2x54-64% Fire Blast 2x77-90% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vanilluxe View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon 2x82-97% Mirror Shot 2x68-80% Magnet Bomb 2x42-49% | ||
 Arcanine Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vanilluxe View Arcanine builds →Overheat 2x106-125%KO Fire Blast 2x90-107%KO Flamethrower 2x75-88% Fire Fang 2x64-76% | ||
 Typhlosion Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vanilluxe View Typhlosion builds →Eruption 2x132-156%KO Burn Up 2x115-136%KO Overheat 2x115-136%KO Focus Blast 2x71-84% | ||
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vanilluxe View Flareon builds →Overheat 2x103-121%KO Flare Blitz 2x134-158%KO Fire Blast 2x87-103%KO Flamethrower 2x71-84% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Cobalion can KO Vanilluxe with Close Combat (101-120%). Volcanion threatens a KO with Fire Blast (162-191%). Hawlucha's High Jump Kick also KOs at 122-144%.
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Vanilluxe View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x101-120%KO Stone Edge 2x56-66% | ||
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Vanilluxe View Volcanion builds →Sludge Bomb44-52% Fire Blast 2x162-191%KO | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnburden ItemElectricseed NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Vanilluxe View Hawlucha builds →Acrobatics26-31% High Jump Kick 2x122-144%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Vanilluxe View Terrakion builds →Close Combat 2x194-228%KO Stone Edge 2x162-191%KO Earthquake54-64% | ||
Sun & Moon Evolution
The three-stage chain from Vanillite through Vanillish ends here at Vanilluxe. Want more? Breed for Vanillite eggs. Plenty of partners 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 58 partners from the Mineral egg group. Notable egg moves include Autotomize, Ice Shard, Imprison and 5 more.
Sun & Moon Vanilluxe Best Moveset
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
Vanilluxe best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Blizzard
- Flash Cannon
- Freeze Dry
- Signal Beam
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Freeze Dry
- Flash Cannon
- Ice Beam
- Signal Beam
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
Transfer Moves
How to Get Vanilluxe in Sun & Moon
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 VanilliteTapu VillageSunGrass Lv.28-31 City10%MidSOS chain (hail)Tapu VillageMoonGrass Lv.28-31 City10%MidSOS chain (hail)
Step 2Catch or Evolve VanillishMount Lanakila - OutsideSunGrass Lv.42-45 Cave10%LateSOS chain (hail)Mount Lanakila - OutsideMoonGrass Lv.42-45 Cave10%LateSOS chain (hail)or evolve from Vanillite (Step 1)
Step 3Vanilluxe ✓
Vanilluxe Guide
In Sun & Moon, 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. Blizzard with Life Orb is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, 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. Speed tells the real story. Base 79 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the attacker role.
In Sun & Moon, 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