Welcome back, Trainers! It's time to see how Vanillite, Vanillish, and Vanilluxe will likely perform in Pokémon GO.
VANILLITE
ATTACK: 118 |
DEFENSE: 106 |
STAMINA: 113 |
MAX CP: 1033 |
VANILLISH
ATTACK: 151 |
DEFENSE: 138 |
STAMINA: 139 |
MAX CP: 1591 |
VANILLUXE
ATTACK: 218 |
DEFENSE: 184 |
STAMINA: 174 |
MAX CP: 2822 |
PLACE IN THE META: Vanilluxe most certainly will not be the best Ice-type addition to Pokémon GO. Its Attack stat is higher than both Lapras and Articuno's, but lower than Mamoswine and Weavile's. This shapes Vanilluxe up to be like a slightly worse version of Glaceon, which means it may struggle to find a niche. Especially with heavy competition coming from Mamoswine, Weavile, and likely Kyurem as well, this Ice-type will likely fall through the cracks into obscurity.
LIKELY MOVEPOOL: Out of the Fast Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Vanilluxe:
Out of the Charged Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Vanilluxe:
Should Niantic add any new moves, the following are good candidates for Vanilluxe's movepool:
LOOKING AHEAD: Looking beyond Generation 5, Vanilluxe gains no evolution, exclusive Z-Move, or Mega Evolution that is known of at this time.
LIKELY MOVEPOOL: Out of the Fast Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Vanilluxe:
- Frost Breath
- Powder Snow
Out of the Charged Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Vanilluxe:
- Avalanche
- Ice Beam
- Icy Wind
Should Niantic add any new moves, the following are good candidates for Vanilluxe's movepool:
- Explosion
- Freeze-Dry
- Sheer Cold
LOOKING AHEAD: Looking beyond Generation 5, Vanilluxe gains no evolution, exclusive Z-Move, or Mega Evolution that is known of at this time.
Thanks for reading, Trainers! Deerling and Sawsbuck are up next.
SOURCE: Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook, The Official National Pokédex: Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon Edition, Stats Calculated by Serebii | IMAGE CREDIT: The Pokémon Company