Is Victini Good in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Playthrough?
Transfer-only event mythical. Psychic/Fire with 100 across all stats and AbilityVictory Star boosting team accuracy. Devastating when available, but event access makes it impossible to rely on.
Victini has the type edge here and should clean up Roxanne's team.
Victini resists most of Brawly's coverage and hits back hard.
Victini has the type edge here and should clean up Wattson's team.
Victini has the type edge here and should clean up Flannery's team.
Victini has the type edge here and should clean up Norman's team.
Victini has the type edge here and should clean up Winona's team.
Victini trades roughly evenly with Tate & Liza's team.
Victini has the type edge here and should clean up Wallace's team.
Victini has the type edge here and should clean up Sidney's team.
Victini has the type edge here and should clean up Phoebe's team.
Victini resists most of Glacia's coverage and hits back hard.
Victini has the type edge here and should clean up Drake's team.
Victini has the type edge here and should clean up Steven's team.
Victini cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
How to Get Victini in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Victini can't be caught in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Bring it over from Black & White instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
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 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 |
|---|---|
| 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
 Shellos Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Victini View Shellos builds →Surf 2x45-54% Mud Bomb 2x23-29% | ||
 Piplup Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Victini View Piplup builds →Surf 2x45-54% Rock Tomb 2x20-25% | ||
 Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift | ||
 Totodile Water | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Victini View Totodile builds →Surf 2x39-48% Bite 2x23-29% Rock Tomb 2x23-29% | ||
 Mudkip Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Victini View Mudkip builds →Surf 2x39-48% Rock Tomb 2x23-29% Mud-Slap 2x9-11% | ||
 Vaporeon Water | B | |
 Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Victini View Sableye builds →Shadow Claw 2x45-53% Rock Tomb 2x24-29% | ||
Shellos Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Victini View Shellos builds →Surf 2x45-53% Mud Bomb 2x24-29% | ||
Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift | ||
Piplup Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Victini View Piplup builds →Surf 2x48-58% Rock Tomb 2x21-26% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
 Ludicolo WaterGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Victini View Ludicolo builds →Surf 2x57-67% Thief 2x22-27% Astonish 2x12-16% | ||
 Prinplup Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Piplup (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Victini View Prinplup builds →Surf 2x51-61% Shadow Claw 2x25-29% Rock Tomb 2x20-25% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Victini View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Tomb 2x43-51% Bite 2x28-34% | ||
 Croconaw Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Totodile (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Victini View Croconaw builds →Surf 2x43-51% Shadow Claw 2x26-31% Bite 2x25-29% Rock Tomb 2x25-29% | ||
 Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Victini View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x53-63% Shadow Claw 2x32-38% Thief 2x27-32% Rock Tomb 2x27-32% | ||
Ludicolo WaterGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Victini View Ludicolo builds →Surf 2x55-66% Thief 2x21-25% Astonish 2x10-13% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
 Dewott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Route 101 Gift) | ||
 Gabite DragonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Victini View Gabite builds →Dig 2x50-60% Shadow Claw 2x29-34% Rock Tomb 2x26-30% | ||
 Zoroark Dark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Victini View Zoroark builds →Foul Play 2x65-78% Dig 2x38-45% Shadow Claw 2x33-39% | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Victini View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 2x61-72% Dig 2x54-64% Assurance 2x40-48% Surf 2x29-34% | ||
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Victini View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x54-64% Shadow Claw 2x31-38% Thief 2x27-32% Rock Tomb 2x27-32% | ||
 Feraligatr Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Totodile (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Victini View Feraligatr builds →Surf 2x50-59% Dig 2x38-45% Shadow Claw 2x33-39% Bite 2x29-34% | ||
 Clamperl Water | C | |
 Torterra GrassGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Victini View Torterra builds →Earthquake 2x72-86% Bite 2x29-35% Rock Tomb 2x29-35% | ||
Zoroark Dark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Victini View Zoroark builds →Foul Play 2x66-78% Dig 2x37-44% Shadow Claw 2x33-39% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Victini View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 2x61-73% Dig 2x54-64% Assurance 2x41-49% Surf 2x29-35% | ||
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Victini View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x55-66% Shadow Claw 2x33-39% Thief 2x29-34% Rock Tomb 2x29-34% | ||
Feraligatr Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Totodile (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Victini View Feraligatr builds →Surf 2x51-61% Crunch 2x37-44% Dig 2x37-44% Shadow Claw 2x33-39% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Victini View Rampardos builds →Stone Edge 2x101-120%KO Dig 2x54-65% Assurance 2x42-49% Surf 2x28-34% | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Victini View Rhydon builds →Stone Edge 2x84-99% Dig 2x68-80% Shadow Claw 2x39-47% Thief 2x34-41% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Victini View Krookodile builds →Foul Play 2x72-85% Dig 2x61-72% Stone Edge 2x50-59% Shadow Claw 2x36-43% | ||
 Aggron SteelRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Victini View Aggron builds →Stone Edge 2x72-85% Dig 2x39-46% Shadow Claw 2x34-41% Surf 2x28-33% | ||
 Tyrantrum RockDragon | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrunt (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Victini View Tyrantrum builds →Stone Edge 2x78-93% Crunch 2x42-49% Dig 2x42-49% | ||
Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Victini View Rhydon builds →Earthquake 2x80-94% Stone Edge 2x80-94% Shadow Claw 2x38-44% Thief 2x32-38% | ||
 Cranidos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Victini View Cranidos builds →Head Smash 2x116-137%KO Earthquake 2x52-62% Assurance 2x31-37% | ||
Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Victini View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x73-87% Foul Play 2x70-83% Stone Edge 2x49-58% Shadow Claw 2x35-41% | ||
Aggron SteelRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Victini View Aggron builds →Stone Edge 2x70-83% Earthquake 2x47-56% Shadow Claw 2x33-40% Surf 2x27-32% | ||
Tyrantrum RockDragon | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrunt (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Victini View Tyrantrum builds →Stone Edge 2x75-89% Earthquake 2x50-59% Crunch 2x41-48% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Victini View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x149-175%KO Earthquake 2x66-78% Assurance 2x40-47% Surf 2x28-33% | ||
Tyrantrum RockDragon | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrunt (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Victini View Tyrantrum builds →Head Smash 2x114-134%KO Earthquake 2x51-60% Crunch 2x41-48% | ||
Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Victini View Rhydon builds →Earthquake 2x81-95% Stone Edge 2x81-95% Shadow Claw 2x38-45% Thief 2x33-39% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Victini View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x81-95% Crunch 2x43-51% Stone Edge 2x54-64% Shadow Claw 2x38-45% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Victini View Hydreigon builds →Dark Pulse 2x62-73% Surf 2x47-55% Earthquake 2x45-53% Stone Edge 2x45-53% | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Excadrill's Earthquake hits Victini for 66-78%.
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Victini View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x66-78% Rapid Spin16-20% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityContrary ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Victini View Serperior builds →Leaf Storm13-16% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Victini View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave12-14% Volt Switch18-21% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Victini View Clefable builds →Moonblast10-11% | ||
Victini Evolutions
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
ORAS Victini Best Moveset
Psychic/Fire at 100 in every stat with AbilityVictory Star boosting accuracy for the entire team by 10%%. MoveV-create fires 180-power Fire TermStab at the cost of Defense, Sp. Def, and Speed drops. The moveset earns A-tier through V-Create power and Victory Star accuracy support.
Best Build
Victini best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- V Create
- Bolt Strike
- U Turn
- Trick
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Stall teams hate this. Victini can spread damage across 10 types, with Normal and Fighting punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from V-create and Overheat keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
This Pokémon brings victory. It is said that Trainers with Victini always win, regardless of the type of encounter.
When it shares the infinite energy it creates, that being’s entire body will be overflowing with power.
Victini Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Victini is a Mythical Pokemon rated B-Tier. At 600 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a sweeper. Vcreate with Choice Scarf is the standard set.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Victini's biggest threats include Swampert (Water), Garchomp (Ground), and Aerodactyl (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Ghost and Dark-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. Victini has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
Victory Star is the go-to ability for Victini. It increases moves' accuracy to 1.1× for friendly Pokémon. It's Victini's only ability.
Victini is a physical attacker with base 100 Attack. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 100 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
For Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, the core moveset is Vcreate, Boltstrike, U Turn, and Trick. Vcreate leads at 0% usage. This set covers the sweeper role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Victini shows up in 7 games across 6 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 7LGPE
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
Winds & Waves