Vivillon Best Moveset
AbilityCompound Eyes boosts MoveSleep Powder accuracy to 97.5% and MoveHurricane to 91%. Held ItemFocus Sash with NatureModest at 89 Speed fires special Bug/Flying TermStab behind guaranteed sleep. The moveset leads with Sleep Powder and snowballs with MoveQuiver Dance while the opponent sleeps. 80/50/50 bulk means the sash is critical.
Compound Eyes raised Sleep Powder to 97% accuracy in Gen VI (X & Y). Hurricane never missed in rain. Bug/Flying Quiver Dance sweeper. Stealth Rock was the wall.
Best Moves
Best Build
Vivillon best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Hurricane
- Sleep Powder
- Quiver Dance
- Energy Ball
Recommended Teammates
Same Compound Eyes Sleep Powder in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Quiver Dance boosted from 90 Sp. Atk. Two gens at the same tier. Predictable but effective.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Sleep Powder
- Quiver Dance
- Hurricane
- Bug Buzz
Recommended Teammates
Three gens of Sleep Powder plus Quiver Dance in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Compound Eyes accuracy made Sleep reliable. Bug/Flying fragility was the constant tradeoff.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Hurricane
- Quiver Dance
- Bug Buzz
- Stun Spore
Recommended Teammates
Vivillon Weakness
Type-wise, Vivillon takes extra damage from Rock, Fire, Electric, Ice, and Flying. Watch out for Rock attacks, those deal 4x damage. Ground moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Vivillon leans toward special offense (base 90 Sp.Atk) instead of trying to wall anything.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Rock |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
What is Vivillon Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Vivillon
Serperior deals 37-44% with Dragon Pulse.
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Toxapex builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Dondozo builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityContrary ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Vivillon View Serperior builds →Leaf Storm14-17% Dragon Pulse37-44% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Vivillon View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch11-13% Drain Punch11-13% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityUnburden ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Vivillon View Drifblim builds →Shadow Ball27-32% | ||
Evolution
Vivillon is the final form in a three-stage chain from Scatterbug through Spewpa. Breeding this form produces Scatterbug eggs (quick to hatch). Evolving from Scatterbug gave Vivillon the biggest boost in Sp.Atk (+63), bringing the total to 411 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Vivillon to get Scatterbug eggs easily using 91 partners from the Bug egg group.
How to Get Vivillon
low spawn rates is the best you'll get on Vivillon in mid-game routes. Use the sort toggle below. Best shows where the odds peak, Earliest shows where you can access it soonest in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Vivillon in SV
Scatterbug is your first catch on the way to Vivillon. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 4-50 across 36 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch ScatterbugSouth Province (Area One) - GrassLv.4-6OverworldRate 30%
Step 2Catch or Evolve SpewpaSouth Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchLv.8-20OverworldRate 9%South Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchLv.8-20OverworldRate 9%South Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.8-20OverworldRate 9%or evolve from Scatterbug (Step 1)
Step 3Vivillon ✓Asado Desert - Flower PatchLv.25-50OverworldRate 1%East Paldean Sea - Flower PatchLv.25-50OverworldRate 1%Glaseado MountainLv.25-50OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.25-50OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchLv.25-50OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchLv.25-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchLv.25-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchLv.25-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.25-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Six) - Flower PatchLv.25-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchLv.25-50OverworldRate 1%Tagtree Thicket - Flower PatchLv.25-50OverworldRate 1%The Pokémon League - Flower PatchLv.25-50OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.25-50OverworldRate 1%or evolve from Spewpa (Step 2)
moderate rates for Vivillon across 2 locations in late-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Vivillon in LZA
The path to Vivillon starts with Scatterbug at Lv. 3-64 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
- Step 1Catch ScatterbugWild Zone 1Lv.3-4OverworldLegends: Z-A
- Step 2Catch or Evolve SpewpaWild Zone 4Lv.9-10OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Scatterbug (Step 1)
- Step 3Vivillon ✓Wild Zone 13Lv.36-37OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 20Lv.63-64OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Spewpa (Step 2)
You're catching Scatterbug first, not Vivillon. Scatterbug appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Vivillon in USUM
Step 1Catch ScatterbugHau'oli CityLv.9GrassIsland Scan (Thursday)
Step 2Evolve into Spewpa- Step 3Vivillon ✓
No wild encounters for Vivillon in Sun & Moon. Bring Scatterbug over from X & Y, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, or Legends: Z-A, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Vivillon in SM
- Step 1Obtain ScatterbugBREEDINGAvailableLeave Spewpa with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Scatterbug egg.CARTRIDGE TRADEAvailableCatch in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Walking · Hau'oli City · Island Scan; Thursday, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 2. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · South Province (Area One). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Legends: Z-ANot TradeableAppears in Legends: Z-A via Overworld · Wild Zone 1. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Evolve into Spewpa
- Step 3Vivillon ✓
Base Stats
Vivillon's built around special offense. Sp. Atk leads the charge, Defense pays for it. Tough to catch, worth 3 HP and Sp. Atk and Speed EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
The patterns on this Pokémon depend on the climate and topography of the land it was born in. This form is from lands with little rain.
Vivillon Guide
Vivillon's biggest threats include Aerodactyl (Rock), Arcanine (Fire), and Rotom (Electric), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Aerodactyl is the most dangerous since Rock moves deal 4x damage. Ice and Flying-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
Vivillon can work for a story run. 411 BST is average, but Bug/Flying typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
Vivillon has a 411 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a situational pick that fills a niche. It works best as a balanced.
Shield Dust is the go-to ability for Vivillon. It protects against incoming moves' extra effects. Its hidden ability Friend Guard can work in specific setups. Compound Eyes is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Vivillon fills the balanced role. It's a special attacker with base 90 Sp. Atk. Base 89 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.
Game Availability
Introduced in X & Y, Vivillon has appeared in 6 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
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