Is Vivillon Good in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Playthrough?
Bug/Flying with AbilityCompound Eyes boosting MoveSleep Powder and MoveHurricane accuracy. Handles Brawly and mid-game trainers. Falls off by Winona. Beautifly does the same job natively in Hoenn.
Vivillon trades roughly evenly with Roxanne's team.
Vivillon resists most of Brawly's coverage and hits back hard.
Wattson's team hits Vivillon's weaknesses hard.
Vivillon trades roughly evenly with Flannery's team.
Vivillon trades roughly evenly with Norman's team.
Vivillon trades roughly evenly with Winona's team.
Vivillon has the type edge here and should clean up Tate & Liza's team.
Vivillon trades roughly evenly with Wallace's team.
Vivillon resists most of Sidney's coverage and hits back hard.
Vivillon trades roughly evenly with Phoebe's team.
Vivillon trades roughly evenly with Glacia's team.
Vivillon trades roughly evenly with Drake's team.
Vivillon trades roughly evenly with Steven's team.
Vivillon 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. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 12.
How to Get Vivillon in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
No wild encounters for Vivillon in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. 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 ORAS
Step 1Obtain ScatterbugCARTRIDGE TRADEfrom X & YAvailableCatch in X & Y via Walking · Route 2, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Walking · Hau'oli City · Island Scan; Thursday. 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 ✓
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
 Glaceon Ice | C | |
 Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vivillon View Tepig builds →Rock Tomb 4x74-88% Ember 2x34-42% | ||
 Torchic Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vivillon View Torchic builds →Rock Tomb 4x74-88% Ember 2x40-48% Peck 2x22-28% | ||
 Chatot Normal | C | |
 Beautifly Bug | C | |
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vivillon View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Tomb 4x154-182%KO Wing Attack 2x77-91% Fire Fang 2x56-66% Ice Fang 2x56-66% | ||
 Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vivillon View Archen builds →Rock Tomb 4x167-197%KO Wing Attack 2x84-99% | ||
 Anorith RockBug | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Tyrunt RockDragon | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Cranidos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vivillon View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Tomb 4x156-185%KO Wing Attack 2x78-93% Fire Fang 2x55-66% Ice Fang 2x55-66% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vivillon View Archen builds →Rock Tomb 4x163-191%KO Wing Attack 2x81-96% | ||
Cranidos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vivillon View Cranidos builds →Rock Tomb 4x179-211%KO Thunderbolt 2x34-40% Flamethrower 2x34-40% | ||
Anorith RockBug | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vivillon View Anorith builds →Rock Tomb 4x146-172%KO Aerial Ace 2x48-57% | ||
 Flareon Fire | C | |
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vivillon View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 4x229-270%KO Thunderbolt 2x54-64% Flamethrower 2x54-64% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vivillon View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Tomb 4x158-186%KO Wing Attack 2x79-93% Fire Fang 2x56-66% Ice Fang 2x56-66% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vivillon View Archen builds →Rock Tomb 4x168-198%KO Wing Attack 2x84-99% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
 Bastiodon RockSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Shieldon (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vivillon View Bastiodon builds →Rock Tomb 4x96-114%KO Thunderbolt 2x44-52% Flamethrower 2x44-52% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vivillon View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 4x230-272%KO Thunderbolt 2x54-64% Flamethrower 2x54-64% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vivillon View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Tomb 4x158-187%KO Fly 2x117-139%KO Fire Fang 2x58-68% Ice Fang 2x58-68% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vivillon View Archen builds →Rock Tomb 4x168-198%KO Wing Attack 2x84-99% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
 Lairon SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vivillon View Lairon builds →Rock Slide 4x173-204%KO Aerial Ace 2x46-55% | ||
 Archeops Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vivillon View Archeops builds →Stone Edge 4x339-399%KO Fly 2x153-180%KO | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vivillon View Rampardos builds →Stone Edge 4x393-463%KO Fire Blast 2x66-79% Thunderbolt 2x56-66% Blizzard 2x66-79% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vivillon View Aerodactyl builds →Stone Edge 4x266-313%KO Fly 2x120-141%KO Fire Fang 2x58-69% Ice Fang 2x58-69% | ||
 Armaldo RockBug | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Anorith (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vivillon View Armaldo builds →Stone Edge 4x309-364%KO Aerial Ace 2x61-73% | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vivillon View Rhydon builds →Stone Edge 4x316-373%KO Fire Blast 2x52-61% Thunderbolt 2x42-50% Blizzard 2x52-61% | ||
Archeops Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vivillon View Archeops builds →Stone Edge 4x331-390%KO Fly 2x148-174%KO | ||
Cranidos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vivillon View Cranidos builds →Head Smash 4x445-524%KO Fire Blast 2x39-46% Thunderbolt 2x31-38% Blizzard 2x39-46% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vivillon View Aerodactyl builds →Stone Edge 4x257-302%KO Fly 2x115-136%KO Fire Fang 2x57-67% Ice Fang 2x57-67% | ||
Armaldo RockBug | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Anorith (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vivillon View Armaldo builds →Stone Edge 4x299-352%KO Aerial Ace 2x60-71% | ||
 Aggron SteelRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vivillon View Aggron builds →Stone Edge 4x267-315%KO Aerial Ace 2x55-64% Fire Blast 2x62-73% Thunderbolt 2x50-59% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vivillon View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 4x581-684%KO Fire Blast 2x65-77% Ice Beam 2x53-63% Thunderbolt 2x53-63% | ||
 Tyrantrum RockDragon | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrunt (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vivillon View Tyrantrum builds →Head Smash 4x443-521%KO Aerial Ace 2x60-70% | ||
Archeops Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vivillon View Archeops builds →Stone Edge 4x335-394%KO Fly 2x152-179%KO | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vivillon View Aerodactyl builds →Stone Edge 4x261-307%KO Fly 2x118-139%KO Fire Fang 2x57-67% Ice Fang 2x57-67% | ||
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Obtain MethodScorched Slab Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vivillon View Heatran builds →Overheat 2x204-240%KO Ancient Power 4x126-149%KO | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Tyranitar can KO Vivillon with Stone Edge (478-562%). Arcanine threatens a KO with Flare Blitz (201-236%). Kyurem's Ice Beam also KOs at 167-197%.
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Vivillon View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge 4x478-562%KO Pursuit48-57% Crunch96-113%KO Superpower24-28% | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Vivillon View Arcanine builds →Extreme Speed45-53% Flare Blitz 2x201-236%KO | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Vivillon View Kyurem builds →Ice Beam 2x167-197%KO | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemLum Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Vivillon View Salamence builds →Outrage127-150%KO | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Vivillon View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x106-125%KO Shadow Ball61-72% | ||
Vivillon Evolutions
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 68 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Poison Powder, Rage Powder, Stun Spore.
ORAS Vivillon Best Moveset
AbilityCompound Eyes boosts MoveSleep Powder to 97%% accuracy at 89 Speed. MoveQuiver Dance adds setup. Grass types block powder moves, shrinking sleep targets. Bug TermStab faces Fairy resistance. The moveset fires 90 Sp. Atk behind setup against non-Grass, non-Fairy targets.
Best Build
Vivillon best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Hurricane
- Sleep Powder
- Quiver Dance
- Energy Ball
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
The egg pool carries weight here. Poison Powder and Rage Powder aren't available any other way for Vivillon, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Hurricane and Bug Buzz for solid options.
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
Reminder Moves
Base Stats
Vivillon with many different patterns are found all over the world. These patterns are affected by the climate of their habitat.
The patterns on this Pokémon’s wings depend on the climate and topography of its habitat. It scatters colorful scales.
Vivillon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Vivillon can work for a story run. 411 BST is average, but Bug/Flying typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Vivillon has a 411 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire's meta. It works best as a balanced. Hurricane with Focus Sash is the standard set.
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.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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