Vanilluxe Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Vanilluxe in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Vanilluxe
Vanilluxe is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ice typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 38.750 DPS.
Vanilluxe 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: Vanilluxe is weak to Fighting, Fire, Rock, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Ice-type moves as Vanilluxe 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 Vanilluxe is Mega Blaziken (38.750 DPS), Mega Lucario (38.333 DPS), and Blacephalon (35.556 DPS).
Catching Vanilluxe: After defeating Vanilluxe, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1575 and 1652 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1960-2056 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Vanilluxe from raids will have exactly 1652 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 Vanilluxe?
The best counter for Vanilluxe is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 38.750 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (38.333 DPS) and Blacephalon (35.556 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Vanilluxe?
Vanilluxe 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 Vanilluxe weak to?
Vanilluxe is weak to Fighting, Fire, Rock, Steel-type attacks. It resists Ice-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Vanilluxe be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Vanilluxe's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Vanilluxe from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Vanilluxe from raids will have 1652 CP at level 20, or 2056 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1575. If you see 1652 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Vanilluxe worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Vanilluxe 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 Vanilluxe?
For the best moveset for Vanilluxe itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Vanilluxe 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 Vanilluxe without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Vanilluxe can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (35.556 DPS) and Reshiram (30.643 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 Vanilluxe in raids?
Weather boost information for Vanilluxe 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.