Can Vanillite sparkle in Pokémon Go? Since its shiny debut during the Holiday 2023 event, this frosty Ice-type Pokémon has been captivating trainers with its rare pale blue variant. With the spotlight on Vanillite during the April 2025 Community Day, players have a golden opportunity to catch this elusive shiny form, evolve it into its cool, shimmering evolutions, and enjoy exclusive event bonuses that make the hunt even sweeter. Ready your Poké Balls and prepare for a frosty shiny adventure!
This delicious-looking Pokémon wasn’t available shiny until the 2023 Winter Holiday event. As yummy as it looks, Vanillite and its older siblings do not see any use in any meta, PvP nor PvE.
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What is the shiny rate for Vanillite in Pokémon Go?
During the Vanillite Community Day event in Pokémon GO, the shiny rate for Vanillite is significantly boosted to approximately 1 in 25 (4%), compared to the usual shiny rate of about 1 in 512. This means players have a much higher chance of encountering a shiny Vanillite during the event. Outside of Community Day, shiny Vanillite is much rarer. Players can also obtain shiny Vanillite through trades if they miss the event.
As per old research by the now-defunct website The Silph Road (via Wayback Machine), the shiny rate for Pokémon on a regular day is approximately one in 500. Vanillite is not a confirmed Pokémon that gets a “permaboost” (meaning that it’s a rare spawn and thus gets a boosted shiny rate).
What can I do to attract more shiny Pokémon?
Not much, unfortunately. It appears to be random chance. Shiny Pokémon catch rates are set by developer Niantic, and they are typically only boosted during special events like Community Days or Safari Zones, or in Legendary Raids. There are no consumable items that boost shiny Pokémon rates.
Where can I find a list of available shiny Pokémon?
Can I encounter a shiny Vanillite during regular gameplay or only events
You can encounter shiny Vanillite both during special events and, though much rarer, in regular gameplay. However, the shiny appearance is significantly more common during events like Community Days or Holiday events, where spawn rates and shiny chances are boosted-such as the Vanillite Community Day in April 2025, which featured a shiny rate of about 1 in 25 and various bonuses to increase encounters. Outside of these events, shiny Vanillite can appear randomly but with a much lower chance, making event participation the best opportunity to find one.
Can I find shiny Vanillite outside of Community Day events in Pokémon GO
Shiny Vanillite is primarily available during special events like the April 2025 Community Day, where its spawn rate and shiny odds are significantly increased. Outside of these events, encountering a shiny Vanillite is extremely rare, as it does not commonly appear shiny in regular gameplay. Therefore, the best and most reliable chance to find a shiny Vanillite is during Community Day events or through trading with other players who obtained one during such events.
