Vanillish Collector’s Guide (Plasma Freeze #28)

Character Intro

Vanillish from the Plasma Freeze set is an Uncommon card numbered 28. With 80 HP and a single attack, Surefire Spin, it’s a straightforward, engaging pick—especially for collectors focused on the Black & White era.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Vanillite)
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• Resistance: None
• Flavor Text: They cool down the surrounding air and create ice particles, which they use to freeze their foes.
• Attack: Surefire Spin – Flip 2 coins; if both are heads, this attack does 40 more damage (base 20+ damage).
• Abilities: None
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Image URL: /images/bw9/bw9-28.jpg

Key Printings

This exact printing of Vanillish appears in the Plasma Freeze set as card number 28. It is an Uncommon rarity card illustrated by Kyoko Umemoto. Its Water typing and Stage 1 evolution status make it a recognizable piece for collectors focusing on the Black & White era.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include its set code “bw9” and the card number 28. The card is easily identified by its Water type, the Surefire Spin attack, and the unique illustration by Kyoko Umemoto.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its play viability is uncertain due to the lack of official legality information.

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, keeping it in a top-loader or binder with acid-free pages will help maintain its value and appearance.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Freeze: This set features Vanillish as a Water-type Stage 1 Pokémon with a unique attack that relies on coin flips for additional damage. The set is known for its icy and plasma-themed cards, with Vanillish fitting perfectly into the cold aesthetic. The card’s rarity and balanced stats make it a solid collectible from this set.