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Vanillish is an Ice-type Pokemon known for its stronger icy body, useful special attacks and evolution from Vanillite into Vanilluxe. This guide covers Vanillish stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Vanillish guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Vanillish is the middle evolution of Vanillite and the pre-evolution of Vanilluxe. It is an Ice-type Pokemon that grows by drinking pure water and attacks with freezing air and ice-based moves.
Competitive Overview
Vanillish can be useful during a playthrough because it has better stats than Vanillite and access to strong Ice-type attacks. It is usually a stepping stone toward Vanilluxe rather than a final competitive choice.
Vanillish’s strongest tools are Ice Beam, Blizzard, Freeze-Dry and defensive utility like Acid Armor. Its main issues are its weaknesses to Fire, Fighting, Rock and Steel-type moves.
Here are the key facts to know about Vanillish, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Vanillish
National Dex
#0583
Type
Ice
Species
Icy Snow Pokemon
Height
3’07” / 1.1 m
110 cm
Weight
90.4 lbs / 41.0 kg
41 kg
Abilities
Snow Cloak, Ice Body, Weak Armor
Vanillish has improved stats over Vanillite, especially in Special Attack and Special Defense. It works best as a mid-stage Ice-type attacker before evolving into Vanilluxe.
Vanillish uses strong Ice-type special attacks, defensive utility and coverage options. These are some of Vanillish’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A reliable Ice-type special attack and one of Vanillish’s best direct damage options.
A high-power Ice-type move that can be especially useful in snow or hail teams.
A valuable Ice-type move that can hit Water-type Pokemon super effectively in games where it is available.
A multi-hit Ice-type attack that can break through Substitute or Focus Sash in some formats.
An Ice-type special move known for critical-hit pressure in games where it is available.
A defensive move that sharply boosts Defense and helps Vanillish survive physical attacks.
A Steel-type coverage option that can help against Rock, Ice and Fairy-type Pokemon.
A high-risk move that can deal heavy damage before Vanillish leaves the field.
Vanillish can learn Ice, Normal, Steel and support moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Vanillish’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield
Vanillish is an Ice-type Pokemon. Ice typing gives it a resistance to Ice-type moves, but it also makes Vanillish weak to Fire, Fighting, Rock and Steel-type attacks.
Type
Ice
Weaknesses
Fire, Fighting, Rock, Steel
Resistances
Ice
Immunity
None
Vanillish’s abilities support snow teams, weather recovery and Speed boosts after taking physical damage depending on the game and format.
Raises evasion during hail or snow in games where this effect applies. This can make Vanillish harder to hit on weather-based teams.
Restores HP during hail or snow in games where this effect applies. This can help Vanillish remain healthy in Ice-focused strategies.
Raises Speed when Vanillish is hit by a physical attack, but lowers Defense. This can help Vanillish move faster after taking physical damage.
Vanillish evolves from Vanillite at Level 35 and evolves into Vanilluxe at Level 47. The full Vanillish evolution line is Vanillite, Vanillish and Vanilluxe.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Vanillite at Level 35
Stage 3
Evolves from Vanillish at Level 47
Vanillish’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Vanillish is found in cold areas, evolved from Vanillite or transferred from another game.
| Game | Where to Find Vanillish |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Vanillish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Vanillish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Vanillish had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Vanillish |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Vanillish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Vanillish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Vanillish had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Vanillish |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Vanillish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Vanillish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Vanillish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Vanillish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Vanillish had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Vanillish |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Vanillish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Vanillish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Vanillish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Vanillish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Vanillish had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Vanillish |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Dragonspiral Tower. |
 Pokemon White |
Dragonspiral Tower. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Dragonspiral Tower and Giant Chasm. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Dragonspiral Tower and Giant Chasm. |
| Game | Where to Find Vanillish |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Evolve Vanillite at Level 35. |
 Pokemon Y |
Evolve Vanillite at Level 35. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Vanillish |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Mount Lanakila. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Mount Lanakila. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Mount Lanakila. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Mount Lanakila. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Vanillish |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Route 8, Route 10, Axew’s Eye, Dusty Bowl, Frostpoint Field, Giant’s Bed, Old Cemetery, Snowslide Slope, Giant’s Foot, Roaring-Sea Caves, Frigid Sea, Three-Point Pass and Ballimere Lake. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Route 8, Route 10, Axew’s Eye, Dusty Bowl, Frostpoint Field, Giant’s Bed, Old Cemetery, Snowslide Slope, Giant’s Foot, Roaring-Sea Caves, Frigid Sea, Three-Point Pass and Ballimere Lake. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Vanillish |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Appears in 3-Star Hyperspace Wild Zones. Vanillish can also be obtained by evolving Vanillite at Level 35. |
| Game | Where to Find Vanillish |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Vanillish. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Vanillish is an Ice-type Pokemon.
Vanillish is weak to Fire, Fighting, Rock and Steel-type moves.
Vanillish evolves from Vanillite at Level 35 and evolves into Vanilluxe at Level 47.
Vanillish’s abilities are Snow Cloak, Ice Body and Weak Armor.
Vanillish’s best moves often include Ice Beam, Blizzard, Freeze-Dry, Icicle Spear, Frost Breath, Acid Armor, Flash Cannon and Explosion.
Vanillish can be useful during a playthrough as a mid-stage Ice-type attacker, but it is usually improved by evolving into Vanilluxe.
The most common way to get Vanillish is to evolve Vanillite at Level 35, catch Vanillish directly in games where it appears, or transfer it from another game.
No, Vanillish does not currently have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form or major regional form.
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