Stats & Training
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.
This Pokémon fought humans in order to protect its friends. Legends about it continue to be passed down.
Its head sprouts horns as sharp as blades. Using whirlwind-like movements, it confounds and swiftly cuts opponents.
Virizion Weakness
Virizion is weak to Flying, Fire, Ice, Poison, and Psychic. 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 |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground, Rock, Dark |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Musharna Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Musharna builds →Dream Eater 2x66-79% Psybeam 2x42-51% | ||
 Farfetch'd Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Farfetch'd builds →Poison Jab 2x47-57% Aerial Ace 4x106-125%KO Peck 4x66-79% | ||
 Pansear Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift | ||
 Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift | ||
 Archen Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Virizion View Archen builds →Wing Attack 4x126-150%KO Pluck 4x126-150%KO | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Virizion View Aerodactyl builds →Ice Fang 2x44-53% Fire Fang 2x44-53% Wing Attack 4x119-142%KO | ||
 Woobat Psychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Woobat builds →Dream Eater 2x42-50% Heart Stamp 2x35-42% Confusion 2x24-29% Gust 4x42-50% | ||
 Pidove Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Pidove builds →Air Cutter 4x42-50% Gust 4x35-42% | ||
Farfetch'd Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Farfetch'd builds →Poison Jab 2x47-56% Aerial Ace 4x113-133%KO Peck 4x71-83% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Virizion View Archen builds →Wing Attack 4x126-148%KO Pluck 4x126-148%KO | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Virizion View Aerodactyl builds →Ice Fang 2x43-52% Fire Fang 2x43-52% Wing Attack 4x119-141%KO | ||
 Tranquill Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Tranquill builds →Air Cutter 4x49-59% Gust 4x37-44% | ||
Woobat Psychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Woobat builds →Dream Eater 2x41-48% Heart Stamp 2x35-41% Air Cutter 4x49-59% Confusion 2x21-26% | ||
Farfetch'd Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Farfetch'd builds →Poison Jab 2x46-54% Aerial Ace 4x106-126%KO Air Cutter 4x56-67% Peck 4x69-81% | ||
 Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Sigilyph builds →Dream Eater 2x56-67% Psybeam 2x37-45% Air Cutter 4x70-83% Gust 4x48-57% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Virizion View Archen builds →Wing Attack 4x119-140%KO Pluck 4x119-140%KO | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Virizion View Aerodactyl builds →Ice Fang 2x41-49% Fire Fang 2x41-49% Wing Attack 4x114-134%KO | ||
Tranquill Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Tranquill builds →Air Cutter 4x43-51% Gust 4x32-38% | ||
Woobat Psychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Woobat builds →Dream Eater 2x37-45% Heart Stamp 2x32-38% Air Cutter 4x48-57% Confusion 2x21-26% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Virizion View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 4x166-196%KO Ice Fang 2x41-49% Fire Fang 2x41-49% Wing Attack 4x114-135%KO | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Sigilyph builds →Synchronoise 2x68-81% Dream Eater 2x59-70% Fly 4x109-129%KO Psybeam 2x40-48% | ||
 Emolga Electric | C | |
Archen Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Virizion View Archen builds →Wing Attack 4x119-140%KO Pluck 4x119-140%KO Acrobatics 4x109-129%KO | ||
Farfetch'd Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Farfetch'd builds →Fly 4x148-174%KO Poison Jab 2x44-52% Aerial Ace 4x100-118%KO Air Cutter 4x48-56% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Virizion View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 4x171-202%KO Ice Fang 2x43-50% Fire Fang 2x43-50% Wing Attack 4x115-136%KO | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Sigilyph builds →Synchronoise 2x71-83% Dream Eater 2x60-71% Fly 4x111-131%KO Psybeam 2x40-48% | ||
 Unfezant Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Unfezant builds →Fly 4x184-217%KO Air Slash 4x64-76% Air Cutter 4x55-66% Aerial Ace 4x124-146%KO | ||
Emolga Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Emolga builds →Aerial Ace 4x90-106%KO Acrobatics 4x86-101%KO | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Virizion View Archen builds →Wing Attack 4x124-146%KO Pluck 4x124-146%KO Aerial Ace 4x124-146%KO Acrobatics 4x115-136%KO | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Sigilyph builds →Synchronoise 2x67-80% Dream Eater 2x58-68% Fly 4x104-123%KO Psybeam 2x39-45% | ||
Unfezant Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Unfezant builds →Fly 4x177-209%KO Air Slash 4x61-73% Air Cutter 4x50-59% Aerial Ace 4x120-141%KO | ||
Emolga Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Emolga builds →Aerial Ace 4x85-100%KO Acrobatics 4x81-95% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Archen builds →Wing Attack 4x120-141%KO Pluck 4x120-141%KO Aerial Ace 4x120-141%KO Acrobatics 4x108-127%KO | ||
Farfetch'd Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Farfetch'd builds →Fly 4x146-173%KO Poison Jab 2x43-52% Aerial Ace 4x100-118%KO Air Cutter 4x46-55% | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Sigilyph builds →Synchronoise 2x69-81% Dream Eater 2x58-69% Fly 4x110-129%KO Air Slash 4x88-104%KO | ||
Unfezant Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Unfezant builds →Fly 4x184-217%KO Air Slash 4x63-75% Air Cutter 4x53-63% Aerial Ace 4x124-146%KO | ||
Emolga Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Emolga builds →Aerial Ace 4x88-104%KO Acrobatics 4x81-96% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Archen builds →Wing Attack 4x120-142%KO Pluck 4x120-142%KO Aerial Ace 4x120-142%KO Acrobatics 4x110-129%KO | ||
Farfetch'd Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Farfetch'd builds →Fly 4x149-175%KO Poison Jab 2x44-53% Aerial Ace 4x102-121%KO Air Cutter 4x49-58% | ||
In Black & White, Dragonite can KO Virizion with Outrage (99-117%). Volcarona's Fire Blast also KOs at 92-109%.
 Dragonite Dragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemLum Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed44-52% Outrage99-117%KO | ||
 Jirachi SteelPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Jirachi builds →U Turn23-27% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain11-12% Fire Blast 2x92-109%KO | ||
 Tentacruel WaterPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRaindish ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Tentacruel builds →Rapid Spin11-13% Scald9-11% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake61-72% Ice Shard 2x98-115%KO Superpower97-114%KO | ||
Black & White Evolution
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
Black & White Virizion Best Moveset
Virizion runs a standard attacker set. Hasty nature with flexible EVs shapes the build, while Life Orb brings extra damage on every hit for a health trade. Justified supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Virizion best EVs are Speed and Sp. Atk
Utility Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Hidden Power Ice
- Close Combat
- Leaf Blade
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Virizion in Black & White
Virizion is a fixed encounter, not a random spawn. Walk up to it, interact, and the battle starts immediately. Head to Pinwheel Forest when your team is ready for the fight.
Best Locations to Catch Virizion in Black & White
Virizion Guide
In Black & White, Virizion is a Legendary Pokemon rated C-Tier. At 580 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a pivot. Giga Drain with Life Orb is the standard set.
In Black & White, 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 and Psychic-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 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.
In Black & White, the best way to handle Virizion: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Flying, Fire, and Ice-type attackers hit hardest.
Game Availability
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