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Cards/N's Vanillish
N's Vanillish card from the Ascended Heroes set
Illustration by kirisAki. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 1 Pokémon

N's Vanillish

A water-type Stage 1 Pokemon that silences its opponent for a turn.

Water100 HPStage 1Intermediate to play

What this card does

It deals 20 damage with the Flop attack using just one colourless energy.

It deals 60 damage with Sheer Cold and stops the opposing Pokemon from attacking next turn.

Signature attack

Sheer Cold

During your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon can't use attacks. (60 damage)

The key feature is Sheer Cold which prevents the defending Pokemon from using any attacks during your opponent's next turn. This gives your child a chance to recover or set up their own strategy without taking damage.

Attacks

C
Flop20
WCC
Sheer Cold60

During your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon can't use attacks.

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits decks that focus on controlling the pace of the game. It works well in strategies that need to pause an aggressive opponent for one round.

Strengths
  • Turn control
  • Simple attacks
  • Low energy cost
Watch out for
  • Weak to Metal types
  • One turn effect
  • Common rarity
Pro tip

Use Sheer Cold when the opponent has a powerful attacker ready to strike.

From the Pokédex

Vanillish is known for creating cold air that freezes moisture in the atmosphere.

Note for the parent

Remember that the silence effect only lasts for the opponent's next turn and does not stop them from retreating or using supporter cards.

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