Vanillish
#73 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Icy Snow Pokémon
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.
Pokédexes
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Base Experience
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Vanillite #72 | Level 35 | ![]() Vanillish #73 |
![]() Vanillish #73 | Level 47 | ![]() Vanilluxe #74 |

Normal

Shiny
Vanillish
Icy Snow Pokémon

HP
51
Attack
65
Defense
65
Sp. Atk
80
Sp. Def
75
Speed
59
Total
395
Type Chart
Weaknesses
Takes 2× from




Resistances
Takes 0.5× from

| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Mist | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user cloaks itself and its allies in a white mist that prevents any of their stats from being lowered for five turns. |
| Start | Harden | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat. |
| Start | Taunt | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. |
| Start | Astonish | ![]() | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch. |
| 12 | Icy Wind | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats. |
| 16 | Avalanche | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | The power of this attack move is doubled if the user has been hurt by the target in the same turn. |
| 20 | Hail | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except Ice types. |
| 24 | Icicle Spear | ![]() | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 | The user launches sharp icicles at the target two to five times in a row. |
| 28 | Uproar | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep. |
| 32 | Acid Armor | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user alters its cellular structure to liquefy itself, sharply raising its Defense stat. |
| 38 | Mirror Coat | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 20 | A retaliation move that counters any special attack, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| 44 | Ice Beam | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen. |
| 50 | Blizzard | ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen. |
| 56 | Sheer Cold | ![]() | Special | - | 30 | 5 | The target faints instantly. It’s less likely to hit the target if it’s used by Pokémon other than Ice types. |
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM17 | Light Screen | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns. |
| TM20 | Self-Destruct | ![]() | Physical | 200 | 100 | 5 | The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move. |
| TM21 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. |
| TM24 | Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| TM25 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM27 | Icy Wind | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats. |
| TM31 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM33 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves. |
| TM35 | Hail | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except Ice types. |
| TM39 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM44 | Imprison | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | If opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it. |
| TM51 | Icicle Spear | ![]() | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 | The user launches sharp icicles at the target two to five times in a row. |
| TM64 | Avalanche | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | The power of this attack move is doubled if the user has been hurt by the target in the same turn. |
| TM76 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack. |
| TR05 | Ice Beam | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen. |
| TR06 | Blizzard | ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen. |
| TR20 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TR26 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TR27 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TR35 | Uproar | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep. |
| TR37 | Taunt | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. |
| TR42 | Hyper Voice | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage. |
| TR46 | Iron Defense | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat. |
| TR70 | Flash Cannon | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user gathers all its light energy and releases it all at once. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TR83 | Ally Switch | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user teleports using a strange power and switches places with one of its allies. |
Ice Body
Ability Slot 1
The Pokémon gradually regains HP in a hailstorm.
Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during hail. Protects against hail damage.
Snow Cloak
Ability Slot 2
Boosts evasiveness in a hailstorm.
Increases evasion to 1.25× during hail. Protects against hail damage.
Weak Armor
Hidden Ability
Physical attacks to the Pokémon lower its Defense stat but sharply raise its Speed stat.
Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.




















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