#0583 · Gen 5 · 395 BST
Vanillish
An early-evolution Ice-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with solid 80 base Special Attack. Common ability: Ice Body.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
126/76/76/90/85/71
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
158/128/128/145/139/122
Abilities
The Pokémon gradually regains HP in a hailstorm.
Boosts evasion in a hailstorm.
Physical attacks to the Pokémon lower its Defense stat but sharply raise its Speed stat.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Vanillish
Vanillish is a Ice/None-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with a Base Stat Total of 395. An early-evolution Ice-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with solid 80 base Special Attack. Common ability: Ice Body.
Best stat: Special Attack (80 base)
Vanillish's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 80 base Special Attack and 59 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Special Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Ice Body
- Snow Cloak
- Weak Armor
How to use Vanillish competitively
Open the damage calculator with Vanillish selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Vanillish appears in the species dropdown. Drop Vanillish into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0583 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 5 |
| Type | Ice / None |
| Abilities | Ice Body, Snow Cloak, Weak Armor |
| Base Stat Total | 395 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 51 / 65 / 65 / 80 / 75 / 59 |