Vanillite in Pokémon X and Y: locations, stats and moves
Find Vanillite’s X/Y locations, Ice typing, base stats, abilities, evolution and level-up, TM and Egg moves.
Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this guide.
Kalos Pokédex identity and base stats
Vanillite is Kalos Mountain #085 and National #582. Its Pokémon X and Y typing is Ice.
Base stats describe the species. Level, individual values, effort values, nature and Super Training determine an individual Pokémon’s actual stats.
| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| HP | 36 |
| Attack | 50 |
| Defense | 50 |
| Sp. Atk | 65 |
| Sp. Def | 60 |
| Speed | 44 |
| Total | 305 |
Where to find it in X and Y
Match the version, area and method before travelling. Grass, flowers, Horde Encounters, fishing, Rock Smash, ambushes, gifts and the Friend Safari are separate encounter methods.
Rows marked “X only” or “Y only” are version-specific. Friend Safari rows need the postgame Kiloude City safari and a friend whose safari contains this Pokémon.
Encounter methods · Version exclusives
| Location | Version | Method | Level | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frost Cavern — unknown area 313 | X and Y | Horde Encounter (five wild Pokémon) | 20 | — |
| Frost Cavern — unknown area 314 | X and Y | Horde Encounter (five wild Pokémon) | 20 | — |
| Frost Cavern — unknown area 315 | X and Y | Horde Encounter (five wild Pokémon) | 20 | — |
| Frost Cavern — unknown area 316 | X and Y | Horde Encounter (five wild Pokémon) | 20 | — |
| Frost Cavern — unknown area 317 | X and Y | Horde Encounter (five wild Pokémon) | 20 | — |
Evolution family
| From | Into | X / Y method |
|---|---|---|
| Vanillite | Vanillish | Level 35 |
| Vanillish | Vanilluxe | Level 47 |
Friendship evolutions need high friendship (220 or more); feeding Poké Puffs in Pokémon-Amie raises affection, which is a separate value used by Sylveon.
Abilities, breeding and training
| Ability | Slot |
|---|---|
| Ice Body | Regular ability |
| Weak Armor | Hidden Ability |
Hidden Abilities in X and Y come mainly from the Friend Safari, Horde Encounters and certain gifts or events. Breeding can pass a Hidden Ability from a female parent.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Gender ratio | 50% female / 50% male |
| Egg group(s) | Mineral |
| Base hatch cycles | 20 |
| Experience growth | slow |
| Base capture rate | 255 /255 (not a percentage chance) |
| Base friendship | 70 |
| EV yield | Sp. Atk +1 |
| Height / weight | 0.4 m / 5.7 kg |
The Pokémon Day Care on Route 7 accepts two parents. In X and Y, a Destiny Knot passes five IVs from the parents, and an Everstone passes the holder’s nature.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 / start | Icicle Spear |
| 4 | Harden |
| 7 | Astonish |
| 10 | Uproar |
| 13 | Icy Wind |
| 16 | Mist |
| 19 | Avalanche |
| 22 | Taunt |
| 26 | Mirror Shot |
| 31 | Acid Armor |
| 35 | Ice Beam |
| 40 | Hail |
| 44 | Mirror Coat |
| 49 | Blizzard |
| 53 | Sheer Cold |
All rows use the X and Y learnset. The Move Reminder in Dendemille Town teaches forgotten level-up moves in exchange for a Heart Scale.
Compatible TMs and HMs
| Machine | Move | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status |
| TM07 | Hail | Ice | Status |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special |
| TM12 | Taunt | Dark | Status |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special |
| TM16 | Light Screen | Psychic | Status |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special |
| TM64 | Explosion | Normal | Physical |
| TM79 | Frost Breath | Ice | Special |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status |
| TM91 | Flash Cannon | Steel | Special |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status |
TMs are reusable in X and Y. Each move has its own physical, special or status category regardless of type.
Egg moves and move tutors
Egg moves: Autotomize, Ice Shard, Imprison, Iron Defense, Magnet Rise, Natural Gift, Powder Snow, Water Pulse.
No move tutor moves are recorded for this species in X and Y.
In X and Y, both parents can pass Egg moves to the offspring.
Related species
Check Vanillite’s version label and encounter method before travelling.
References
Covered edition: Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this wiki.