Vanillish sits in the middle of a straightforward three-stage Ice-type line. If you know the level breakpoints, evolving it never requires items, trades, or special conditions.
Vanillish evolution overview
| Stage | Pokémon | Type | How it evolves | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanillite | Ice | Start of the line | — |
| 2 | Vanillish | Ice | Level up Vanillite | 35 |
| 3 | Vanilluxe | Ice | Level up Vanillish | 47 |
Those level requirements are consistent across the main series games and carry through into Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
What level Vanillite evolves into Vanillish
Vanillite evolves into Vanillish starting at level 35.
There are no extra conditions layered on top of that level requirement:
- No evolution stones or other items are needed.
- No time-of-day, weather, or friendship checks are involved.
- No trading or special locations are required.
In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the rule is the same. Once your Vanillite hits level 35, you can evolve it into Vanillish from the party menu. Vanillite itself appears in multiple Wild Zones, and it is possible to catch a Vanillite that is already level 35, letting you evolve immediately after capture.
What level Vanillish evolves into Vanilluxe
Vanillish evolves into Vanilluxe starting at level 47.
Again, the method stays simple across games:
- Level Vanillish to 47 or higher.
- Trigger the evolution when prompted (or via the manual evolve option in games that support it).
- No stones, held items, or trade triggers are involved.
In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Vanillish cannot be found roaming in the wild. You obtain it by evolving Vanillite at level 35, then pushing it to level 47 to reach Vanilluxe. If you want to accelerate the jump from 35 to 47 in that game, EXP Candy purchased with Mega Shards is the intended shortcut.
Evolution levels for Vanillish across games
The Vanillite line keeps the same evolution thresholds from its introduction in Generation V through to Pokémon Legends: Z-A. The table below summarizes what you can expect in each era.
| Game generation / title | Vanillite → Vanillish | Vanillish → Vanilluxe | Notes on obtaining Vanillish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gen V (Black, White, Black 2, White 2) | Level 35 | Level 47 | Vanillish can also appear in Dragonspiral Tower and Giant Chasm, but still evolves at the same levels. |
| Gen VI (X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire) | Level 35 | Level 47 | Vanillish is typically obtained by evolving Vanillite; catching it directly is less common. |
| Gen VII (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon) | Level 35 | Level 47 | Vanillish can be called in as an SOS ally on Mount Lanakila while it is hailing. |
| Gen VIII (Sword, Shield) | Level 35 | Level 47 | Vanillish appears in several cold routes and Wild Area locations, but still evolves normally by level. |
| Pokémon Legends: Z-A | Level 35 | Level 47 | Vanillish is evolution-only; Vanillite is caught in Wild Zones, then evolved twice. |
Stats snapshot for Vanillish at its evolution level
Knowing the stats helps frame why you might evolve quickly or hold off for moves. Vanillish has a base stat total of 395, with its strength leaning into special attack.
| Stat | Base value | Role |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 51 | Below average bulk; Vanillish is not built to tank repeated hits. |
| Attack | 65 | Usable but secondary; physical Ice moves are an option but not its main focus. |
| Defense | 65 | Decent for midgame content; enough to survive neutral physical hits with support. |
| Sp. Atk | 80 | Primary offensive stat; powers moves like Ice Beam and Blizzard. |
| Sp. Def | 75 | Solid special bulk relative to its HP, especially with support moves. |
| Speed | 59 | Slow enough that Vanillish often moves second unless heavily invested. |
With these numbers, the jump to Vanilluxe at level 47 is usually desirable as soon as it becomes available. Vanilluxe’s higher stats give you more damage and better survivability in late-game battles.
For practical purposes, the key details are simple: evolve Vanillite into Vanillish at level 35, then evolve Vanillish into Vanilluxe at level 47, with no items or tricks required in any of the mainline titles or in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
