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Vanillite is an Ice-type Pokemon known for its small icy body, snow-based abilities and evolution into Vanillish. This guide covers Vanillite 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 Vanillite 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 |
Vanillite is the first Pokemon in the Vanillite evolution line. It is an Ice-type Pokemon that is said to be born from an icicle and uses freezing air to make snow and protect itself.
Competitive Overview
Vanillite is usually more useful during early-game or in limited formats than in serious competitive play. Its Special Attack is useful for a first-stage Pokemon, but its overall bulk and Speed are limited.
Vanillite’s main strengths are Ice-type STAB moves and access to abilities such as Snow Cloak, Ice Body and Weak Armor. Its biggest issues are common Fire, Fighting, Rock and Steel weaknesses.
Here are the key facts to know about Vanillite, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Vanillite
National Dex
#0582
Type
Ice
Species
Fresh Snow Pokemon
Height
1’04” / 0.4 m
40 cm
Weight
12.6 lbs / 5.7 kg
5.7 kg
Abilities
Snow Cloak, Ice Body, Weak Armor
Vanillite has early-stage stats with a focus on Special Attack. It is most useful when it can use Ice-type attacks before evolving into Vanillish and later Vanilluxe.
Vanillite uses Ice-type attacks, weather support and a few coverage options. These are some of Vanillite’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A reliable Ice-type special attack and one of Vanillite’s best direct damage options.
A high-power Ice-type move that becomes especially useful in snow or hail-focused strategies.
A useful Ice-type attack that can slow opponents in many battle formats.
An Ice-type special attack known for landing critical hits in games where it is available.
A valuable Ice-type move that can hit Water-type Pokemon super effectively in games where Vanillite can use it.
A weather move that supports Ice Body, Snow Cloak and other Ice-type strategies in older games.
A defensive move that sharply raises Defense and helps Vanillite survive physical pressure.
A Steel-type coverage option that can help against Rock, Ice and Fairy-type Pokemon.
Vanillite can learn Ice, Normal, Steel and support moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Vanillite’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield
Vanillite is an Ice-type Pokemon. Ice typing gives it a resistance to Ice-type moves, but it also leaves Vanillite weak to Fire, Fighting, Rock and Steel-type attacks.
Type
Ice
Weaknesses
Fire, Fighting, Rock, Steel
Resistances
Ice
Immunity
None
Vanillite’s abilities are built around snow, hail and defensive tradeoffs that can help it survive or reposition in the right format.
Raises evasion during hail or snow in games where this effect applies. This can make Vanillite harder to hit in weather-based teams.
Restores HP during hail or snow in games where this effect applies. This can help Vanillite stay healthy on Ice-focused teams.
Raises Speed when Vanillite is hit by a physical attack, but lowers Defense. This can help it move faster after taking contact or physical damage.
Vanillite evolves into Vanillish at Level 35, and Vanillish evolves into Vanilluxe at Level 47. The full Vanillite 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
Vanillite’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Vanillite is found in cold areas, snowy routes or transferred from another game.
| Game | Where to Find Vanillite |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Vanillite had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Vanillite had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Vanillite had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Vanillite |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Vanillite had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Vanillite had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Vanillite had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Vanillite |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Vanillite had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Vanillite had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Vanillite had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Vanillite had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Vanillite had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Vanillite |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Vanillite had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Vanillite had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Vanillite had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Vanillite had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Vanillite had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Vanillite |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Route 6, Dragonspiral Tower and Cold Storage. |
 Pokemon White |
Route 6, Dragonspiral Tower and Cold Storage. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Breed Vanillish or Vanilluxe. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Breed Vanillish or Vanilluxe. |
| Game | Where to Find Vanillite |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Frost Cavern. |
 Pokemon Y |
Frost Cavern. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Vanillite |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Tapu Village. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Tapu Village. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Tapu Village and Mount Lanakila. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Tapu Village and 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 Vanillite |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Rolling Fields, South Lake Miloch, East Lake Axewell, Bridge Field, Dappled Grove, West Lake Axewell, Giant’s Cap, Giant’s Mirror, Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage, Motostoke Riverbank, North Lake Miloch, Frostpoint Field, Giant’s Bed, Old Cemetery, Snowslide Slope, Giant’s Foot, Frigid Sea, Three-Point Pass and Ballimere Lake. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Rolling Fields, South Lake Miloch, East Lake Axewell, Bridge Field, Dappled Grove, West Lake Axewell, Giant’s Cap, Giant’s Mirror, Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage, Motostoke Riverbank, North Lake Miloch, Frostpoint Field, Giant’s Bed, Old Cemetery, Snowslide Slope, Giant’s Foot, 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 Vanillite |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Found in Wild Zone 7 and Wild Zone 12 during the day. |
| Game | Where to Find Vanillite |
|---|---|
 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 Vanillite. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Vanillite is an Ice-type Pokemon.
Vanillite is weak to Fire, Fighting, Rock and Steel-type moves.
Vanillite evolves into Vanillish at Level 35. Vanillish then evolves into Vanilluxe at Level 47.
Vanillite’s abilities are Snow Cloak, Ice Body and Weak Armor.
Vanillite’s best moves often include Ice Beam, Blizzard, Icy Wind, Frost Breath, Freeze-Dry, Hail, Acid Armor and Flash Cannon.
Vanillite is best used as an early-stage Ice-type Pokemon before evolving into Vanillish and Vanilluxe.
The most common way to get Vanillite is to catch it in a cold or snowy area in games where it appears, or transfer it from another game.
No, Vanillite does not currently have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form or major regional form.
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