Stats & Training
You won't find a real weakness in Victini's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Victory Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 3 HP EVs, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
This Pokémon brings victory. It is said that Trainers with Victini always win, regardless of the type of encounter.
It creates an unlimited supply of energy inside its body, which it shares with those who touch it.
Victini Weakness
Type-wise, Victini takes extra damage from Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, and Dark. It resists 6 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 type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Black & White, Scizor's U-turn hits Victini for 48-57%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Victini View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch14-16% Superpower27-32% Pursuit 2x38-44% U Turn48-57% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemRocky Helmet NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Victini View Xatu builds →U Turn12-14% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemAir Balloon NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Victini View Magnezone builds →Thunderbolt47-56% Flash Cannon21-25% Volt Switch37-43% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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Black & White Evolution
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
Black & White Victini Best Moveset
the remaining moves gives Victini answers even while choice-locked. Choice Scarf provides speed patching through item lock, and max Attack and Speed EVs with Victorystar mean every prediction that lands hits hard.
Best Build
Victini best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- V Create
- Bolt Strike
- U Turn
- Brick Break
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Most of Victini's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through V-create and Overheat, but Normal and Fighting and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Event Moves
How to Get Victini in Black & White
You'll find Victini at Liberty Island as a set encounter. It's always there at that location, so come prepared for the battle. The location details below cover exact positioning.
Best Locations to Catch Victini in Black & White
Victini Guide
In Black & White, 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 Black & White, 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 mixed attacker with base 100 Attack and 100 Sp. Atk. 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.
In Black & White, the best way to handle Victini: Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
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 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