Vanillish (Next Destinies 32) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Vanillish from the Next Destinies set is an uncommon Pokémon card numbered 32. It features 80 HP and two attacks—Icy Snow and Icy Wind. This frosty card adds a cool dynamic to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Vanillite)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• Attacks:
• Icy Snow: 20 damage, costs 1 Water energy
• Icy Wind: 50 damage, costs 1 Water + 2 Colorless energies; may cause the Defending Pokémon to fall Asleep on a coin flip
• Flavor Text: Snowy mountains are this Pokémon’s habitat. During an ancient ice age, they moved to southern areas.
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legality: unknown
• Image:

Key Printings

This Vanillish card appears in the Next Destinies set, identified by the code bw4-32. It is an uncommon rarity card illustrated by Mizue, known for capturing the Pokémon’s chilly environment with subtle artistry. No other printings or reprints are documented for this exact version.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate versions of this Vanillish card. It can be identified by its set code bw4 and card number 32. The absence of a regulation mark and the unique artwork by Mizue help collectors verify authenticity.

Legality & Play Notes

The current legality status of this card is unknown. It is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data. Players should verify tournament rules before including this card in competitive decks.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity and detailed illustration, maintaining a clean surface and avoiding bending will help retain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Next Destinies (bw4): This set features Vanillish as a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon with balanced HP and versatile attacks. The set focuses on Pokémon from the Black & White series, with Vanillish contributing a thematic icy element and strategic sleep-inducing attack.