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No. 0582 · Generation V · Unova

Vanillite

The Fresh Snow Pokémon
Ice
Weak to Fire Fighting Rock Steel
All matchups
Vanillite
Sprite

TL;DR. Vanillite is a pure ice-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 305. The temperature of their breath is -58° F. They create snow crystals and make snow fall in the areas around them.

Ice

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

Height0.4 m
Weight5.7 kg
AbilitiesIce Body, Snow Cloak
HiddenWeak Armor
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 305. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 36
Attack 50
Defense 50
Sp. Attack 65
Sp. Defense 60
Speed 44
Total305
305 base stat total, the 833rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 41st among Ice-types.
65 base Special Attack, Vanillite's strongest stat, ranking 29th of 48 Ice-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Vanillite in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Vanillite reaches 1,033 CP at level 40 and 1,182 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack118
GO Defense106
GO Stamina113
Max CP (L40)1,033
Max CP (L50)1,168
Best buddy (L51)1,182
Raid catch CP 545–590 (L20). Weather boosted 682–738 (L25).

Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator

Shiny release

Shiny Vanillite first appeared on December 25, 2023, during Winter Holiday 2023 - Part II.

  1. Vanillite
  2. Vanillish and Vanilluxe by encounter

Recent raid runs

Last in raids: Jan 16 to Jan 28, 2026, 1-star.

DatesRaidEvent
Jan 16 to Jan 28, 20261-starRegular rotation
Mar 19 to Mar 21, 20241-starRegular rotation
Dec 16, 2023 to Jan 4, 20241-starRegular rotation
Mar 21 to Mar 28, 20231-starRegular rotation
Dec 22, 2020 to Jan 1, 20211-starPokémon GO Holidays 2020

Full Vanillite GO history

Quick answers

Common questions about Vanillite.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Vanillite, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Vanillite?

Vanillite is a pure Ice-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Vanillite weak to?

Vanillite takes 2× damage from Fire, Fighting, Rock, Steel. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Vanillite resistant to?

Vanillite resists Ice. It has no full immunities.

How does Vanillite evolve?

Vanillite evolves into Vanillish (Level 35).

What generation is Vanillite from?

Vanillite was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0582.

What are Vanillite's base stats?

Vanillite has HP 36, Attack 50, Defense 50, Special Attack 65, Special Defense 60, and Speed 44. Total base stat total: 305.

What are Vanillite's abilities?

Vanillite can have the abilities Ice Body, Snow Cloak, plus the Hidden Ability Weak Armor.

Is Vanillite legendary or mythical?

No. Vanillite is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Vanillite's best stat?

Vanillite's highest base stat is Special Attack at 65, which ranks 29th of 48 Ice-type Pokémon.

Is Vanillite good?

Vanillite has a base stat total of 305, the 833rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 41st among Ice-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

See the full Q&A page for Vanillite →
Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Vanillite as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Vanillite in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Vanillite in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Vanillite in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Vanillite 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Vanillite is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Fire Fighting Rock Steel
½× Resists
Ice
Comparison

Vanillite vs. the average Ice-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 48 Ice-type Pokémon.

Stat Vanillite Ice avg Difference
HP 36 80 -44
Attack 50 82 -32
Defense 50 76 -26
Special Attack 65 75 -10
Special Defense 60 75 -15
Speed 44 65 -21
Total 305 453 -148
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Game appearances

Vanillite appears in 17 games.

Every mainline release where Vanillite is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
  • 2016 Moon
  • 2016 Sun
  • 2017 Ultra Moon
  • 2017 Ultra Sun
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
  • 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
Gen IX
  • 2025 Legends: Z-A
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it

How to get Vanillite.

Every main-series game Vanillite is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
  • Scarlet · VioletNot in the game
  • Legends: Z-AObtainable
    • WildBleu District: Wild Zone 12
    • WildMagenta District: Wild Zone 7
    • WildHyperspace Lumiose (3★ Ice-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
  • SwordObtainable
    • WildRolling Fields, Dappled Grove, West Lake Axewell, East Lake Axewell, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, Motostoke Riverbank, Bridge Field, Giant's Mirror, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills
    • WildWest Lake Axewell, East Lake Axewell, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, Motostoke Riverbank, Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, Giant's Mirror, Lake of Outrage (Surfing)
    • RaidStony Wilderness, Dusty Bowl, Hammerlocke Hills, Giant's Cap (Max Raid Battle)
    • WildFrostpoint Field, Giant's Bed, Old Cemetery, Snowslide Slope, Giant's Foot, Frigid Sea, Three-Point Pass, Ballimere Lake (The Crown Tundra)
  • ShieldObtainable
    • WildRolling Fields, Dappled Grove, West Lake Axewell, East Lake Axewell, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, Motostoke Riverbank, Bridge Field, Giant's Mirror, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills
    • WildWest Lake Axewell, East Lake Axewell, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, Motostoke Riverbank, Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, Giant's Mirror, Lake of Outrage (Surfing)
    • RaidGiant's Seat, Stony Wilderness, Dusty Bowl, Hammerlocke Hills, Giant's Cap (Max Raid Battle)
    • WildFrostpoint Field, Giant's Bed, Old Cemetery, Snowslide Slope, Giant's Foot, Frigid Sea, Three-Point Pass, Ballimere Lake (The Crown Tundra)
  • Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
  • Sun · MoonObtainable
    • WildTapu Village (SOS Battle while weather conditioning)
  • Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
    • WildTapu Village, Mount Lanakila (SOS Battle while weather conditioning)
  • Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
  • X · YObtainable
    • WildFrost Cavern (Horde Encounter)
  • Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainable
  • Black · WhiteObtainable
    • WildCold Storage
    • WildRoute 6, Dragonspiral Tower (winter)
  • Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
Pokémon HOME
Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield and Legends: Z-A.
Pokémon Champions
Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime

Vanillite appears in 8 episodes.

From BW031 (2011-05-12) through HZ019 (2023-08-25).

Browse them on the anime guide

TCG Pocket appearances

Vanillite in TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.

Vanillite TCG Pocket card from Fantastical Parade
Vanillite
◆ Common
Fantastical Parade #037
Vanillite TCG Pocket card from Eevee Grove
Vanillite
◆ Common
Eevee Grove #018
Vanillite TCG Pocket card from Promo A
Vanillite
◆ Common
Promo A #085

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