Vanillish Pokémon Shield: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Vanillish in Pokémon Shield. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 39 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Shield
GalarVanillish Pokemon Shield Pokedex Entry
It blasts enemies with cold air reaching −148 degrees Fahrenheit, freezing them solid. But it spares their lives afterward—it’s a kind Pokémon.
Pokemon Shield Vanillish Sprites
Pokémon Shield Vanillish Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Vanillish via various methods in Pokémon Shield.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Mist | ice | Lv. 1 |
| Harden | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Taunt | dark | Lv. 1 |
| Astonish | ghost | Lv. 1 |
| Icy Wind | ice | Lv. 12 |
| Avalanche | ice | Lv. 16 |
| Hail | ice | Lv. 20 |
| Icicle Spear | ice | Lv. 24 |
| Uproar | normal | Lv. 28 |
| Acid Armor | poison | Lv. 32 |
| Mirror Coat | psychic | Lv. 38 |
| Ice Beam | ice | Lv. 44 |
| Blizzard | ice | Lv. 50 |
| Sheer Cold | ice | Lv. 56 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Shield Vanillish Locations
Vanillish can be caught in 15 locations across Pokémon Shield, including Galar Route 10 and Axews Eye. The most reliable spawn is at Galar Route 10, where you'll find it between Lv. 44 and 46 by grass with a 35% encounter rate.
Galar Route 8
1 encounter- grassLv. 39-43Visible encounters10%Uncommon
Galar Route 10
6 encounters- grassLv. 44-49Hidden encounters35%Frequent
- curryLv. 44-49Curry encounters14.91%Uncommon
- curryLv. 44-49Curry encounters27.95%Frequent
- grassLv. 44-46Hidden encounters35%Frequent
- curryLv. 44-46Curry encounters11.4%Uncommon
- curryLv. 44-46Curry encounters21.38%Frequent
Dappled Grove
1 encounter- wandererLv. 36Wanderers×1×1South (By western cliff wall)
Axews Eye
2 encounters- grassLv. 35-40Hidden encounters30%
- grassLv. 36-40Visible encounters25%5%
North Lake Miloch
1 encounter- wandererLv. 36Wanderers×1×1On the promontory overlooking Giant's Seat
Dusty Bowl
1 encounter- grassLv. 42-47Visible encounters10%
Frostpoint Field
Crown Tundra1 encounter- grassLv. 60-65Visible encounters20%20%
Frigid Sea
Crown Tundra2 encounters- grassLv. 60-65Visible encounters15%15%
- surfLv. 60-65Visible encounters15%15%Surfing
Giants Foot
Crown Tundra2 encounters- grassLv. 60-65Visible encounters10%10%
- grassLv. 60-65Visible encounters19%19%Surfing
Three Point Pass
Crown Tundra1 encounter- grassLv. 60-65Visible encounters15%4%
Giants Bed
Crown Tundra2 encounters- grassLv. 60-65Visible encounters10%10%
- grassLv. 60-65Visible encounters24%24%Surfing
Old Cemetery
Crown Tundra1 encounter- grassLv. 60-65Visible encounters15%12%
Snowslide Slope
Crown Tundra1 encounter- grassLv. 60-65Visible encounters10%10%
Roaring Sea Caves
Crown Tundra1 encounter- grassLv. 60-65Visible encounters19%19%Surfing
Ballimere Lake
Crown Tundra2 encounters- grassLv. 60-65Visible encounters15%
- surfLv. 60-65Visible encounters20%Surfing
