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Cards/Vanillish
Vanillish card from the White Flare set
Illustration by Yoko Hishida. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 1 Pokémon

Vanillish

Frosty attacker with a chance to paralyze the opponent's Pokémon.

Water90 HPStage 1Intermediate to play

What this card does

Ram deals 30 damage without any extra effects.

Ice Beam has a 50% chance to Paralyze the opponent's Active Pokémon.

Signature attack

Ice Beam

Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed. (50 damage)

Vanillish can deal consistent damage and potentially disrupt your opponent by paralyzing their Active Pokémon, making it harder for them to use that Pokémon effectively in future turns.

Attacks

CC
Ram30
WCC
Ice Beam50

Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Which deck it belongs in

Works well in decks focused on Water-type attacks or those looking to include a bit of paralysis strategy.

Strengths
  • Consistent damage output
  • Paralyzing effect on opponent's Active Pokémon
Watch out for
  • Limited energy type flexibility
  • Dependent on successful coin flip for paralysis
Pro tip

Make sure to use Ice Beam early in the game when you can predict your opponent's Active Pokémon, increasing the chance of a successful paralysis.

From the Pokédex

Vanillish's ice crystals are so cold that they can freeze nearby water sources, creating small ponds and lakes.

Note for the parent

Vanillish is a good choice if you want your child's deck to have both strong attack options and the ability to paralyze opponents.

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