Flying is a dangerous matchup for Virizion — quadruple damage means one hit can end things. On the flip side, it resists 6 types, so the defensive profile isn't all bad. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets. Introduced in Gen 5.
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 Weakness
FragileVirizion is weak to Flying, Fire, Ice, Poison, Psychic, and Fairy-type moves. 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.
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.
How to Evolve
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
Best Virizion Moveset
- Close Combat
- Swords Dance
- Stone Edge
- Leaf Blade
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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.
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Virizion is a Legendary Pokemon rated B-Tier on our tier list. 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.
Virizion doesn't evolve. As a Legendary Pokemon, it stands on its own without an evolutionary line. It's a Grass/Fighting type with 580 BST.
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 — base 90 Attack and 90 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a pivot.
Virizion appears in 9 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
First obtainable in Black & White, Virizion has been featured in 9 titles across 5 generations. Legendary status means a single encounter per playthrough in most games.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A