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Vanillish

Ice

Snowy mountains are this Pokémon’s habitat. During an ancient ice age, they moved to southern areas.

Category
Icy Snow Pokémon
Height
1.1 m
Weight
41 kg
Generation
V
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 Armor Hidden ability

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

VanillishIcy Snow Pokémon
EVOLUTION

Evolution family

Select a Pokémon to view its published entry.

AT A GLANCE

Base stats

Main-series games

A species’ starting strengths. Your Pokémon’s actual stats also depend on its level, nature and training.

HPHow much damage it can take.
51
AttackStrength of physical moves.
65
DefenseResistance to physical moves.
65
Special AttackStrength of special moves.
80
Special DefenseResistance to special moves.
75
SpeedUsually helps determine who moves first.
59
Base stat total 395

Bars use the same 0–255 scale. Values shown are the current base stats in our source.

Type defenses

Damage received based on both types. Abilities, items and battle effects are not included. Modern main-series type chart.

Weak to

Fire
×2
Fighting
×2
Rock
×2
Steel
×2

Resists

Ice
×0.5

Immune to

None by typing.

Moves learned

Choose a game and learning method. Power and accuracy describe the move; power is not the final damage dealt. Move details use current source values and may differ in older games.

MistStatus · IcePower —Accuracy —Details +

Protects the user’s stats from being changed by enemy moves.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Level Up · Level 16
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 16
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 16
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 16
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 16
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 16
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Ice BeamSpecial · IcePower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to freeze the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Level Up · Level 36
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 36
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 36
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 36
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 36
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 36
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 44
  • Sword Shield · Machine
BlizzardSpecial · IcePower 110Accuracy 70%Details +

Has a chance to freeze the target.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Level Up · Level 53
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 53
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 53
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 53
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 53
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 53
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 50
  • Sword Shield · Machine
ToxicStatus · PoisonPower —Accuracy 90%Details +

Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Double TeamStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
HardenStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 4
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 4
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 4
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 4
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 4
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 4
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Light ScreenStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Self-DestructPhysical · NormalPower 200Accuracy 100%Details +

User faints.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
Acid ArmorStatus · PoisonPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Defense by two stages.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Level Up · Level 31
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 31
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 31
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 31
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 31
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 31
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 32
ExplosionPhysical · NormalPower 250Accuracy 100%Details +

User faints.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
RestStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
SubstituteStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
SnoreSpecial · NormalPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
ProtectStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Icy WindSpecial · IcePower 55Accuracy 95%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Level Up · Level 13
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 13
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 13
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 13
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 13
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 13
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 12
  • Sword Shield · Machine
EndureStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
SwaggerStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 85%Details +

Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
AttractStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Sleep TalkStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
ReturnPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
FrustrationPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Hidden PowerSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Rain DanceStatus · WaterPower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to rain for five turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Mirror CoatSpecial · PsychicPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last special hit it took.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Level Up · Level 47
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 47
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 47
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 47
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 47
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 47
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 38
UproarSpecial · NormalPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 10
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 10
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 10
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 10
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 10
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 10
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 28
  • Sword Shield · Machine
HailStatus · IcePower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Level Up · Level 42
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 42
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 42
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 42
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 42
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 42
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 20
  • Sword Shield · Machine
FacadePhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
TauntStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Level Up · Level 22
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 22
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 22
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 22
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 22
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 22
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Magic CoatStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Reflects back the first effect move used on the user this turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
ImprisonStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
Secret PowerPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Hyper VoiceSpecial · NormalPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
AstonishPhysical · GhostPower 30Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 7
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 7
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 7
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 7
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 7
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 7
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Signal BeamSpecial · BugPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to confuse the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sheer ColdSpecial · IcePower —Accuracy 30%Details +

Causes a one-hit KO.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Level Up · Level 58
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 58
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 58
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 58
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 58
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 58
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 56
Icicle SpearPhysical · IcePower 25Accuracy 100%Details +

Hits 2-5 times in one turn.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 24
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Iron DefenseStatus · SteelPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Defense by two stages.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Water PulseSpecial · WaterPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to confuse the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Magnet RiseStatus · ElectricPower —Accuracy —Details +

User is immune to Ground moves and effects for five turns.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
AvalanchePhysical · IcePower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Level Up · Level 19
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 19
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 19
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 19
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 19
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 19
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 16
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Mirror ShotSpecial · SteelPower 65Accuracy 85%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Level Up · Level 26
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 26
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 26
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 26
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 26
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 26
Flash CannonSpecial · SteelPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
RoundSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Ally SwitchStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

User switches places with the friendly Pokémon opposite it.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Frost BreathSpecial · IcePower 60Accuracy 90%Details +

Always scores a critical hit.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
ConfideStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Pokédex entries by game

Descriptions recorded in these games. This list does not establish where the Pokémon can be caught or transferred.

Black · Y · Alpha Sapphire

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 · X · Omega Ruby

They cool down the surrounding air and create ice particles, which they use to freeze their foes.

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.

POKÉMON TCG

Vanillish trading cards

15 cards

Browse cards featuring Vanillish. Select a card to view its details without leaving the Pokédex.

Card data and images: TCGdex.

Data: PokeAPI · Updated 2026-09-12