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Vanilluxe: Weaknesses, Best Nature & Moveset

ICE
HP
71
Atk
95
Def
85
SpA
110
SpD
95
Spe
79
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Weaknesses

  • FIGHTING2x
  • FIRE2x
  • ROCK2x
  • STEEL2x

Best Nature

Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32

Best Moveset

  1. BlizzardICESpecial20.8%
  2. Freeze-DryICESpecial20.8%
  3. Aurora VeilICEStatus20.8%
  4. Icy WindICESpecial12.5%

Best Ability / Item

Snow WarningChoice ScarfChoice Scarf

Best Vanilluxe Moves

  • #1

    Blizzard

    ICESpecial110 BP

    A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

    20.83%
  • #2

    Freeze-Dry

    ICESpecial70 BP

    The user rapidly cools the target. This may also leave the target frozen. This move is super effective on Water types.

    20.83%
  • #3

    Aurora Veil

    ICEStatus

    This move reduces damage from physical and special moves for five turns. This can be used only when it is snowing.

    20.83%
  • #4

    Icy Wind

    ICESpecial55 BP

    The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.

    12.50%
  • #5

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    12.50%
  • #6

    Sheer Cold

    ICESpecial

    The target faints instantly. This move is less likely to hit the target if used by Pokémon other than Ice types.

    8.33%
  • #7

    Flash Cannon

    STESpecial80 BP

    The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

    4.17%

Best Vanilluxe Natures

  • #1

    Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32

    100.00%

Best Vanilluxe Abilities

  • #1

    Snow Warning

    The Pokémon summons a Snowstorm when it enters a battle.

    100.00%

Best Vanilluxe Items

  • #1
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

    Raises user's Speed , but they can only use one move.

    50.00%
  • #2
    Quick Claw

    Quick Claw

    May allow the user to move first.

    16.67%
  • #3
    Chople Berry

    Chople Berry

    Reduces damage from a super effective Fighting-type move by 50%.

    16.67%
  • #4
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.

    16.67%

Best Vanilluxe Teammates

  • #1
    garchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    15.79%
  • #2
    incineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    15.79%
  • #3
    samurott-hisuiSamurott-hisui
    WATDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    10.53%
  • #4
    hawlucha-megaHawlucha-mega
    FIGFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    10.53%
  • #5
    greninjaGreninja
    WATDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    10.53%
  • #6
    miloticMilotic
    WAT
    TeamsBuilder
    10.53%
  • #7
    gengarGengar
    GHOPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    10.53%
  • #8
    delphox-megaDelphox-mega
    FIRPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    5.26%
  • #9
    tsareenaTsareena
    GRA
    TeamsBuilder
    5.26%
  • #10
    aegislash-shieldAegislash-shield
    STEGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    5.26%

Teams with Vanilluxe

IncineroarGreninjaGengarGarchompMiloticVanilluxe
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GreninjaGarchompMiloticGengarIncineroarVanilluxe
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Hawlucha MegaIncineroarWhimsicottKingambitGlimmora MegaVanilluxe
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Hawlucha MegaGarchompExcadrillHippowdonVanilluxeSamurott-Hisui
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Delphox MegaSamurott-HisuiTsareenaAegislashVanilluxeSneasler
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Charizard Mega XEmpoleonRotom-MowLopunnyVanilluxeVivillon
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How to use Vanilluxe in the current VGC format

Vanilluxe is listed as a Ice type in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Vanilluxe fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Snow Warning, Choice Scarf and Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32. Its frequent moves include Blizzard, Freeze-Dry, Aurora Veil, Icy Wind, Protect, and Sheer Cold. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Vanilluxe has important weaknesses to fighting 2x, fire 2x, rock 2x, steel 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as garchomp, incineroar, samurott-hisui, hawlucha-mega, and greninja appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Vanilluxe. Open the Vanilluxe teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Vanilluxe with other Pokémon in the active format.