Vanillish Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Vanillish in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Vanillish
Vanillish is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ice typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 51.125 DPS.
Vanillish can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Vanillish is weak to Fighting, Fire, Rock, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Ice-type moves as Vanillish resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Vanillish is Mega Blaziken (51.125 DPS), Mega Lucario (50.667 DPS), and Blacephalon (47.444 DPS).
Catching Vanillish: After defeating Vanillish, the catch encounter will have a CP between 874 and 932 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1087-1159 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Vanillish from raids will have exactly 932 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Vanillish?
The best counter for Vanillish is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 51.125 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (50.667 DPS) and Blacephalon (47.444 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Vanillish?
Vanillish can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Vanillish weak to?
Vanillish is weak to Fighting, Fire, Rock, Steel-type attacks. It resists Ice-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Vanillish be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Vanillish's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Vanillish from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Vanillish from raids will have 932 CP at level 20, or 1159 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 874. If you see 932 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Vanillish worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Vanillish is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Vanillish?
For the best moveset for Vanillish itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Vanillish stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Vanillish without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Vanillish can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (47.444 DPS) and Reshiram (40.571 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Vanillish in raids?
Weather boost information for Vanillish is not currently available. Ice-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.