Vanillite Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Vanillite in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Vanillite
Vanillite is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ice typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 66.625 DPS.
Vanillite 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: Vanillite is weak to Fighting, Fire, Rock, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Ice-type moves as Vanillite 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 Vanillite is Mega Blaziken (66.625 DPS), Mega Lucario (66.167 DPS), and Blacephalon (61.778 DPS).
Catching Vanillite: After defeating Vanillite, the catch encounter will have a CP between 559 and 605 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 695-753 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Vanillite from raids will have exactly 605 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 Vanillite?
The best counter for Vanillite is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 66.625 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (66.167 DPS) and Blacephalon (61.778 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Vanillite?
Vanillite 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 Vanillite weak to?
Vanillite is weak to Fighting, Fire, Rock, Steel-type attacks. It resists Ice-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Vanillite be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Vanillite's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Vanillite from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Vanillite from raids will have 605 CP at level 20, or 753 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 559. If you see 605 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Vanillite worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Vanillite 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 Vanillite?
For the best moveset for Vanillite itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Vanillite 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 Vanillite without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Vanillite can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (61.778 DPS) and Reshiram (53.214 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 Vanillite in raids?
Weather boost information for Vanillite 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.