Vanillite is an Ice-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
Type: Ice
Abilities:
- Ice Body: Restores HP during hail
- Snow Cloak (Hidden Ability): Raises evasion in a hailstorm
Physical Characteristics:
- Vanillite resembles a small, animate ice cream cone
- Its body is predominantly white with a swirled top resembling soft-serve ice cream
- It has two small ice crystals embedded in its body and a single light blue diamond-shaped mark on its forehead
- Its face features big, round eyes and a perpetual smile
Behavior and Habitat:
- Vanillite is known to reside in cold, snowy regions
- It can be found in mountainous areas where snow is abundant
- The Pokémon absorbs moisture from its surroundings to maintain its icy body
- It generates snow clouds by exhaling cold air
In Battle:
- Vanillite primarily serves as a special attacker
- Known for using moves like Ice Beam and Blizzard that capitalize on its Ice typing
- Strong against Dragon, Flying, Grass, and Ground types
- Vulnerable to Fire, Rock, Steel, and Fighting types
Evolution:
- Evolves into Vanillish starting at level 35
- Further evolves into Vanilluxe starting at level 47
Interesting Facts:
- Vanillite is part of a three-stage evolutionary line that collectively resembles an ice cream sundae
- It can create snow by emitting frigid air from its body
- Vanillite's design was inspired by the concept of an animated frozen dessert, bringing a whimsical touch to its icy nature in the Pokémon world