#582 Vanillite

#582 Vanillite

ice
Height0.4 m(1'04")
Weight5.7 kg(12.6 lbs)
Gender♂ 50%♀ 50%
Gen 5

Vanillite's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 36
213
Attack 50
136
Defense 50
136
Sp. Atk 65
166
Sp. Def 60
156
Speed 44
124
0/508
931
Type Effectiveness
2xdamage
firefightingrocksteel
1xdamage
normalwaterelectricgrasspoisongroundflyingpsychicbugghostdragondarkfairy
0.5xdamage
ice

Vanillite 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 ArmorHidden

Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.

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Vanillite Moves

Category
Type
Move▲Type▲Cat.▲Pow▲Acc▲Method▲Description

Vanillite Sprites

Normal
Vanillite Gen V Normal sprite
Shiny
Vanillite Gen V Shiny sprite
Back
Vanillite Gen V Back sprite
Back Shiny
Vanillite Gen V Back Shiny sprite
Pokedex Entries
Black

The temperature of their breath is -58° F. They create snow crystals and make snow fall in the areas around them.

White

This Pokémon formed from icicles bathed in energy from the morning sun. It sleeps buried in snow.

Black 2

Theoretically, this Pokémon formed from icicles bathed in energy from the morning sun. Their breath is -58° F.

X

The temperature of their breath is -58 degrees Fahrenheit. They create snow crystals and make snow fall in the areas around them.

Sun

Born of an icicle, this Pokémon uses its frosty breath to make ice crystals, causing snow to fall.

In Other Languages

Vanillite's Japanese name is Vanipeti (バニプッチ). Here are all the official names for Vanillite across different languages:

JapaneseバニプッチVanipeti
Korean바닐프티
Chinese (Traditional)迷你冰
FrenchSorbébé
GermanGelatini
SpanishVanillite
ItalianVanillite
Chinese (Simplified)迷你冰

Vanillite Breeding

Species
Fresh Snow Pokémon
Egg Groups
Mineral
Hatch Time5,120 steps(20 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate255
Base Friendship70
Growth RateSlow
Base Experience61

How to Get Vanillite

Vanillite is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Vanillite in every game where it is available:

Regional Pokedex Numbers
Unova #88Unova (B2W2) #255Kalos Mountain #85Alola #255Ula'ula #127Alola (USUM) #332Ula'ula (USUM) #153Galar #72Crown Tundra #22
GameMethodLocationDetails
BlackWildCold storage, Dragonspiral tower entrance, Dragonspiral tower outside, Unova route 6Wild, Dark Grass
WhiteWildCold storage, Dragonspiral tower entrance, Dragonspiral tower outside, Unova route 6Wild, Dark Grass
XWildFrost cavern unknown area 313, Frost cavern unknown area 314, Frost cavern unknown area 315, Frost cavern unknown area 316, Frost cavern unknown area 317Horde
YWildFrost cavern unknown area 313, Frost cavern unknown area 314, Frost cavern unknown area 315, Frost cavern unknown area 316, Frost cavern unknown area 317Horde
SunWildTapu villageSos Encounter
MoonWildTapu villageSos Encounter
Ultra SunWildMount lanakila base, Tapu villageSos Encounter
Ultra MoonWildMount lanakila base, Tapu villageSos Encounter
FAQ

About Vanillite

Vanillite is a Ice-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 305, Vanillite is classified as a Fresh Snow Pokémon and is part of the Vanillite → Vanillish → Vanilluxe evolution line.

In competitive play, Vanillite is placed in the Untiered tier where it holds a 0% usage rate. Its key abilities are Ice Body and Snow Cloak and Weak Armor, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Vanillite is weak to Fire, Fighting, Rock, Steel-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Vanillite can learn 52 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include . Standing at 0.4m tall and weighing 5.7kg, Vanillite has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Unova region games.