Vanillish

Vanillish is a Ice-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,591 CP and is weak to Fighting, Fire, Rock, and Steel-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Frost Breath / Ice Beam. It is boosted by Snow weather. Its shiny form is available.

Vanillish Stats and Max CP

151 ATK

138 DEF

139 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

1799 CP

Lvl 40

1591 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

1136 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

909 CP

Lvl 15 Research

682 CP

Vanillish's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Ice-type

#154

Great League

#823

Vanillish Type Chart

Vanillish takes increased damage from:

Fighting160.0%

Fire160.0%

Rock160.0%

Steel160.0%

Vanillish takes reduced damage from:

Ice62.5%

Vanillish best moveset

Frost Breath + Ice Beam

Frost Breath

Ice Beam

Vanillish's best Ice-type moveset is Frost Breath / Ice Beam, with 8.12 DPS and 100.5 TDO. These moves are boosted by Snow weather. Vanillish ranks #154 (E Tier) as a Ice attacker with that moveset.

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Data table

1.	Frost Breath	Ice Beam	6.77	8.12	100.5
2.	Astonish	Ice Beam	6.18	7.41	91.7
3.	Frost Breath	Icy Wind	5.94	7.13	88.3
4.	Frost Breath	Signal Beam	5.80	6.96	86.2
5.	Astonish	Icy Wind	5.30	6.36	78.7
6.	Astonish	Signal Beam	4.91	5.90	73.0

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Fast Attacks

Astonish7131.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ghost160%
Psychic160%
Resisted by
Normal39.1%
Dark62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 7
Energy 13
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.6s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 12
Energy 10

Effects
Astonish has no special effects.
See Astonish details page ↗
Frost Breath1191.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Ground160%
Grass160%
Dragon160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Ice62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 11
Energy 9
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.6s - 0.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 7
Energy 5

Effects
Frost Breath has no special effects.
See Frost Breath details page ↗

Damage	7
Energy	13
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.6s - 0.9s

Damage	12
Energy	10

Damage	11
Energy	9
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.6s - 0.8s

Damage	7
Energy	5

Charged Attacks

Signal Beam75503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Psychic160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 75
Energy 50
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.9s - 2.7s
Trainer Battles
Damage 75
Energy 55

Effects
Special
Signal Beam has a 20.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Signal Beam details page ↗
Icy Wind65333.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Ground160%
Grass160%
Dragon160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Ice62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 65
Energy 33
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 2.2s - 3.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 60
Energy 45

Effects
Special
Icy Wind has a 100.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
See Icy Wind details page ↗
Ice Beam95503.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Ground160%
Grass160%
Dragon160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Ice62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 95
Energy 50
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 1.5s - 3.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 55

Effects
Ice Beam has no special effects.
See Ice Beam details page ↗

Damage	75
Energy	50
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.9s - 2.7s

Damage	75
Energy	55

Damage	65
Energy	33
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	2.2s - 3.0s

Damage	60
Energy	45

Damage	95
Energy	50
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	1.5s - 3.0s

Damage	90
Energy	55

More information

The following chart shows Vanillish's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Vanillish's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Vanillish has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Vanillish CP Chart

Vanillish reaches a maximum of 1,591 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 853–909 CP, rising to 1,066–1,136 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 640–682 CP.

Max CP	1591 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	640 CP - 682 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	853 CP - 909 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	853 CP - 909 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	1066 CP - 1136 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Vanillish Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	22 CP	2	70 CP	3	118 CP
4	166 CP	5	214 CP	6	262 CP
7	310 CP	8	358 CP	9	406 CP
10	454 CP	11	500 CP	12	545 CP
13	591 CP	14	636 CP	15	682 CP
16	727 CP	17	773 CP	18	818 CP
19	863 CP	20	909 CP	21	954 CP
22	1000 CP	23	1045 CP	24	1091 CP
25	1136 CP	26	1182 CP	27	1227 CP
28	1273 CP	29	1318 CP	30	1364 CP
31	1386 CP	32	1409 CP	33	1432 CP
34	1455 CP	35	1477 CP	36	1500 CP
37	1523 CP	38	1546 CP	39	1568 CP
40	1591 CP	41	1611 CP	42	1631 CP
43	1652 CP	44	1673 CP	45	1693 CP
46	1714 CP	47	1735 CP	48	1756 CP
49	1777 CP	50	1799 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Vanillish

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Vanillish's Ice-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Vanillish.

Ice

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#583
Height	1.1 m
Weight	41 kg
Region	Generation 5
Can be traded	Allowed
Buddy distance	3 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	5 300
Additional Move Cost	50 50000

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Vanillite	25 Candy	Vanillish
Vanillish	100 Candy	Vanilluxe

Vanillite evolves into Vanillish which costs 25 Candy.
Vanillish evolves into Vanilluxe which costs 100 Candy.

Vanillish family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Vanillish in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

Vanillite

Vanillish

Vanilluxe

Size information

Vanillish's height ranges from 0.54 m to 1.71 m, with the average being 1.1 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.54 m	0.55 m	1.1 m	1.65 m	1.71 m

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Vanillish in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.539 m	0.55 m
XXS	1′09″	1′10″
XS	0.55 m	1.1 m
XS	1′10″	3′07″
M	0.825 m	1.375 m
M	2′08″	4′06″
XL	1.375 m	1.65 m
XL	4′06″	5′05″
XXL	1.65 m	1.705 m
XXL	5′05″	5′07″

Encounter data

Movement type	MOVEMENT_HOVERING
Movement Timer	10s
Jump Time	1s
Attack Probability	10.0%
Attack Timer	29s
Dodge Probability	15.0%
Dodge Duration	0.0s
Dodge Distance	0.6
Min Action Frequency	1s
Max Action Frequency	2s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	520,000	304	296
40	280,000	304	10
35	190,000	196	-
30	125,000	126	-
25	80,000	87	-
20	47,500	58	-
15	25,500	38	-
10	11,000	19	-
5	3,000	9	-

Vanillish Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Vanillish from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Vanillish in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Vanillish

Vanillish high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Vanillish. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

Vanillish Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Black	Snowy mountains are this Pokémon’s habitat. During an ancient ice age, they moved to southern areas.
White	It conceals itself from enemy eyes by creating many small ice particles and hiding among them.
Black 2, White 2	They cool down the surrounding air and create ice particles, which they use to freeze their foes.
X, Omega Ruby	They cool down the surrounding air and create ice particles, which they use to freeze their foes.
Y, Alpha Sapphire	Snowy mountains are this Pokémon’s habitat. During an ancient ice age, they moved to southern areas.
Sun	Hot days cause its body to melt. It can be restored by refreezing it, but the process leaves its body slightly warped.
Moon	This Pokémon has existed since the Ice Age. It controls particles of ice, freezes its opponents, and then shatters them with a headbutt.
Ultra Sun	It sprays its enemies with grains of ice to freeze them. Most Vanillish in Alola are smaller than average.
Ultra Moon	This hearty Pokémon survived the Ice Age. It’s incredibly popular in very hot regions.
Sword	By drinking pure water, it grows its icy body. This Pokémon can be hard to find on days with warm, sunny weather.
Shield	It blasts enemies with cold air reaching −148 degrees Fahrenheit, freezing them solid. But it spares their lives afterward—it’s a kind Pokémon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Vanillish in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Vanillish in Pokémon GO are Frost Breath and Ice Beam. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 8.12 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 100.5.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Vanillish’s strengths and weaknesses?

Ice-type Pokémon are weak to Fighting, Fire, Rock, and Steel-type moves. They take reduced damage from Ice-type moves.

How does Vanillish perform in Raids?

Vanillish ranks #154 among Ice-type attackers (E Tier).

What is Vanillish’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Vanillish’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1,591 CP and 1,799 CP at Level 50.

Can Vanillish be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Vanillish can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Vanillish Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Vanillish cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Vanillish?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Vanillish: Mega Glalie and Mega Abomasnow.

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