Victini Best Moveset
Psychic/Fire with 100 across every stat and AbilityVictory Star boosting accuracy by 10% for the whole team. MoveV-create at 180 base power is the strongest Fire move available anywhere. The moveset has raw power and team-wide accuracy support. S-tier because the combination of V-Create and Victory Star is uniquely devastating.
100 across all stats with Victory Star boosting team accuracy in Gen V (Black & White). V-create from 100 Attack hit hard but dropped Defense and Speed. A niche mixed attacker.
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- V Create
- Bolt Strike
- U Turn
- Brick Break
Recommended Teammates
Between tiers in Gen VI (X & Y). V-create's stat drops made it hard to stay in. Choice Scarf fixed Speed but locked into one move.
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- V Create
- Bolt Strike
- U Turn
- Trick
Recommended Teammates
Rose to the top in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Z-V-create dealt devastating damage without the stat drops. Bolt Strike covered Water-types. Two gens at the top.
Best Moves
Best Build
Victini best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- V Create
- U Turn
- Bolt Strike
- Trick
Recommended Teammates
Choice Band V-create hit like a truck in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Heavy-Duty Boots on pivoting sets kept Victini healthy. Consistent offensive presence.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- V Create
- Bolt Strike
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Victini Weakness
Type-wise, Victini takes extra damage from Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, and Dark. It resists 7 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Victini's overall bulk (100/100/100) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
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| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Psychic, Steel, Fairy |
What is Victini Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Victini
Yveltal's Dark Pulse hits Victini for 67-79%. Dragapult's Shadow Ball also KOs at 96-113%.
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureImpish Moves View Ho-Oh builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityDarkaura ItemLife Orb NatureNaive Moves
Damage vs Victini View Yveltal builds →Dark Pulse 2x67-79% Sucker Punch 2x49-58% | ||
 Dragapult DragonGhost | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Victini View Dragapult builds →U Turn16-18% Draco Meteor78-91% Shadow Ball 2x96-113%KO | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Urshifu FightingDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnseenfist ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Victini View Urshifu builds →Close Combat43-51% Close Combat43-51% | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves View Landorus builds →
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 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Victini View Terrakion builds →Close Combat29-34% Stone Edge 2x96-113%KO Earthquake 2x64-76% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Victini View Hydreigon builds →Dark Pulse 2x75-88% Draco Meteor60-71% Flash Cannon12-15% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntrepidsword ItemRustedsword NatureJolly Moves View Zacian-Crowned builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityPrimordialsea ItemBlueorb NatureTimid Moves View Kyogre-Primal builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityDesolateland ItemRedorb NatureJolly Moves View Groudon-Primal builds →
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Evolution
You won't find Victini in any egg group. This Psychic/Fire mythical has 600 total stats and only shows up through limited events. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Shiny Victini
Victini's shiny is a slightly lighter orange on an already orange mythical. The little victory Pokemon deserved a bolder change, something that matched its fiery competitive spirit. Instead it got "same outfit, slightly faded in the wash." Disappointing for such a fan-favorite.
Shiny Victini Evolution
Does Not EvolveShiny Victini Odds & Hunting Methods
6 of 6 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Victini
Victini can't be caught in Sword & Shield, and none of the games below can send it to Sword & Shield directly. The encounter info below covers where it turns up.
Victini is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
No wild encounters for Victini in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. It can be transferred in from Black & White.
Victini is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
No wild encounters for Victini in Sun & Moon. It can be transferred in from Black & White.
Victini is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Victini can't be caught in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Transfer one in from Black & White.
Victini is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Base Stats
You won't find a real weakness in Victini's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Victory Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 3 HP EVs, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
When it shares the infinite energy it creates, that being’s entire body will be overflowing with power.
Victini Event Distributions
Victini reaches players through several Mystery Gift distributions, though it is far from a regular.
Pokemon Scrap VictiniDec 2014XYOmega RubyAlpha SapphireNot shiny
Victory Victini GiftNov 2012BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Not shiny
Virtuoso Victini!Dec 2011BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Not shiny
The Mythical Pokémon VictiniXYOmega RubyAlpha SapphireNot shiny
Pre-Order Commemoration Victini GiftXYOmega RubyAlpha SapphireNot shiny
Tohoku Relocation VictiniSunMoonNot shiny
Victini GiftSwordShieldNot shiny
Victini Guide
Victini plays as a sweeper. It outspeeds most threats, so it can pressure opponents before they move.
Victini pairs best with Marshadow and Landorus Therian. Marshadow has Decent synergy and covers what Victini can't handle on its own.
Jolly is the go-to nature for Victini. That's +Speed / -Sp. Atk. Pair it with 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe EVs. Fits the sweeper role.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Victini shows up in 7 games across 5 generations. Mythical status keeps it locked behind events or specific story content in most appearances.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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