Sp. Def and Speed carry most of Virizion's stat budget. Defense's the obvious dump stat. Near-impossible to catch and yields 3 Sp. Def EVs. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
A legend tells of this Pokémon working together with Cobalion and Terrakion to protect the Pokémon of the Unova region.
It darts around opponents with a flurry of quick movements, slicing them up with its horns.
Virizion is weak to Flying, Fire, Ice, Poison, Psychic, and Fairy. Watch out for Flying attacks, those deal 4x damage. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Virizion's special bulk (base 129 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Flying |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground, Rock, Dark |
Incineroar can KO Virizion with Flare Blitz (119-140%). Flutter Mane's Moonblast hits Virizion for 80-94%.
 Incineroar FireDark | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemSafetygoggles NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Incineroar builds →Knock Off16-19% Flare Blitz 2x119-140%KO | ||
 Flutter Mane GhostFairy | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityProtosynthesis ItemBooster Energy NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Flutter Mane builds →Moonblast 2x80-94% Shadow Ball34-40% Dazzling Gleam 2x68-80% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn11-12% | ||
 Vullaby Dark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWeakarmor ItemEviolite NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Vullaby builds →Knock Off12-15% Heat Wave 2x17-20% | ||
 Foongus GrassPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Foongus builds →Sludge Bomb 2x31-36% Giga Drain7-7% | ||
Virizion is strong overall with 580 total stats as a Grass/Fighting legendary. Can't breed it, so you're locked to whatever you catch or receive. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Close Combat is the main STAB option after a Swords Dance boost. Life Orb gives Virizion extra damage on every hit for a health trade to survive the setup turn, and max Attack and Speed EVs make the boosted hits count. The remaining moves catches resists.
Best Build
Virizion best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Swords Dance
- Stone Edge
- Leaf Blade
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Stallbreaker Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Coaching
- Sacred Sword
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Special Attacker Moveset
- Aura Sphere
- Giga Drain
- Stone Edge
- Trailblaze
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Protect
- Sacred Sword
- Upper Hand
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Swords Dance
- Stone Edge
- Leaf Blade
Doubles Physical Stallbreaker Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Coaching
- Sacred Sword
- Taunt
Special Attacker Moveset
- Aura Sphere
- Giga Drain
- Stone Edge
- Trailblaze
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Protect
- Sacred Sword
- Upper Hand
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Close Combat
- Leaf Blade
- Stone Edge
- Aerial Ace
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Close Combat
- Leaf Blade
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Close Combat
- Giga Drain
- Hidden Power Fire
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Sacred Sword
- X Scissor
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs carry this one. Virizion learns Leaf Storm and Solar Blade naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Flying and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
TMs carry this one. Virizion learns Solar Blade and Close Combat naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Flying and beyond give it real matchup play.
TMs carry this one. Virizion learns Leaf Storm and Solar Blade naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Flying and beyond give it real matchup play.
TMs carry this one. Virizion learns Close Combat and Focus Blast naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Flying and beyond give it real matchup play.
Virizion doesn't appear in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer it from Black, Black 2, or Ultra Sun to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Virizion is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also found in:
Virizion can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Bring it over from Black, Black 2, or Ultra Sun instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Virizion is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also found in:
Virizion doesn't appear in Sword & Shield. Transfer it from Black, Black 2, or Ultra Sun to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Virizion is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also found in:
Virizion is a fixed encounter, not a random spawn. Walk up to it, interact, and the battle starts immediately. Head to Ultra Space Wilds when your team is ready for the fight.
Best Locations to Catch Virizion in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Virizion is a Legendary Pokemon rated B-Tier. At 580 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a pivot. Base 129 Sp. Def stands out.
Virizion's biggest threats include Dodrio (Flying), Charizard (Fire), and Cloyster (Ice), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Dodrio is the most dangerous since Flying moves deal 4x damage. Poison, Psychic, and Fairy-type attackers are also a problem. With 6 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
Justified is the go-to ability for Virizion. It raises Attack one stage upon taking damage from a dark move. It's Virizion's only ability.
Base 108 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Virizion is a mixed attacker with base 90 Attack and 90 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a pivot.
The core moveset is Close Combat, Swords Dance, Stone Edge, and Leafblade. Close Combat leads at 20% usage. This set covers the pivot role with a mix of damage and utility.
First obtainable in Black & White, Virizion has been featured in 9 titles across 6 generations. Legendary status means a single encounter per playthrough in most games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves