How to get Vanillite in Pokemon GO, and can it be shiny?

Vanillite in Pokemon GO returns as part of the April Community Day event in 2025. The Gen V native was first introduced during the 2020 Holiday event and had its shiny release during the Holiday Part 2 event in 2023. Presently, it will be available from 2-5 pm local time on April 27, 2025.

This article covers all the ways of getting your hands on a Vanillite in Pokemon GO.

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How to get Vanillite in Pokemon GO

• Wild
• Eggs
• Raid battles
• Research Tasks
• Snapshot encounters
• Trade

Wild

The easiest way to encounter Vanillite in Pokemon GO is to find one in the wild. The creature will be appearing in hoards from 2 to 5 pm local time on April 27, 2025, as part of the month's Community Day event.

Maximum Vanillite CP in the wild:

• No weather boost: 886 CP (Level 30)
• Snowy weather: 959 CP (Level 35)

Eggs

Vanillite could be hatched from 5 km Eggs during its release. However, this mechanic has not returned for a while now.

Maximum Vanillite CP from Eggs:

• 590 CP (Level 20)

Raid battles

One-star Vanillite raids in Pokemon GO have taken place during special events. There is no notification of these returning anytime soon.

Maximum Vanillite CP from Eggs:

• No weather boost: 590 CP (Level 20)
• Snowy weather: 738 CP (Level 25)

Research tasks

You can find Vanillite encounters via Field, Timed, and Special Research tasks during Community Day on April 27, 2025.

Maximum Vanillite CP from Research tasks:

• 443 CP (Level 15)

Snapshot encounters

When you take a Pokemon GO Snapshot during the Vanillite Community Day, it can lead to an encounter with the highlighted creature.

Maximum Vanillite CP from Snapshots:

• 959 CP (Level 35)

Trade

If you can't find Vanillite on your own, you can always ask an in-game friend for a trade.

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Can Vanillite be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Vanillite in Pokemon GO was released on December 25, 2023, during the Holiday Part 2 event. This form of the creature will be available at a boosted rate of 1-in-25 (4%) during the Community Day event. Usually, it is 1-in-512.

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Pokemon GO Vanillite: Stats, moves, and evolution requirements

• Type: Ice
• Attack: 118
• Defense: 106
• Stamina: 113
• Max CP: 1,168
• Fast Attacks: Powder Snow and Astonish
• Charged Attacks: Ice Beam, Signal Beam, and Icy Wind

Vanillite evolves into Vanillish when given 25 Candy, and into Vanilluxe when given 100 Candy.

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In other news, the details of the Pokemon GO Fest 2025 have been announced.

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• Buddy Evolution Adventure Together guide
• Best Fast Attacks in Pokemon GO
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• Cliff counters
• Arlo counters
• Giovanni counters
• Team GO Rocket Grunts