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.
Legends say this Pokémon confounded opponents with its swift movements.
Legends say this Pokémon confounded opponents with its swift movements.
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)
 Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Pidove Normal | D | |
 Koffing Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Koffing builds →Venoshock 2x32-40% Smog 2x19-23% | ||
 Venipede BugPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Venipede builds →Venoshock 2x23-28% Poison Sting 2x13-17% | ||
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Grimer Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Grimer builds →Sludge 2x25-30% Venoshock 2x25-30% | ||
Pidove Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Pidove builds →Air Cutter 4x43-52% Gust 4x29-35% | ||
 Zubat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Zubat builds →Venoshock 2x22-26% Wing Attack 4x65-78% | ||
Koffing Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Koffing builds →Sludge 2x29-35% Venoshock 2x29-35% Clear Smog 2x25-30% Smog 2x17-22% | ||
Venipede BugPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Venipede builds →Venoshock 2x22-26% Poison Tail 2x29-35% Poison Sting 2x10-13% | ||
 Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Braviary builds →Wing Attack 4x133-157%KO Aerial Ace 4x133-157%KO Peck 4x83-99% | ||
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Mandibuzz builds →Pluck 4x83-99% Gust 4x34-41% | ||
 Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Sigilyph builds →Psybeam 2x42-50% Air Cutter 4x79-93% Gust 4x54-64% | ||
Pidove Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Pidove builds →Air Slash 4x50-58% Air Cutter 4x39-47% Gust 4x29-35% | ||
Zubat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Zubat builds →Venoshock 2x19-23% Wing Attack 4x69-82% Air Cutter 4x34-41% Acrobatics 4x64-76% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Braviary builds →Fly 4x189-222%KO Wing Attack 4x127-150%KO Aerial Ace 4x127-150%KO Pluck 4x127-150%KO | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 4x114-134%KO Pluck 4x78-93% Incinerate 2x16-19% Gust 4x34-41% | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Sigilyph builds →Synchronoise 2x68-80% Fly 4x105-124%KO Psybeam 2x39-47% Air Cutter 4x70-83% | ||
 Emolga Electric | C | |
 Ducklett Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Ducklett builds →Fly 4x88-103%KO Air Slash 4x48-57% Wing Attack 4x61-72% Aerial Ace 4x61-72% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Braviary builds →Fly 4x189-223%KO Wing Attack 4x127-150%KO Aerial Ace 4x127-150%KO Sky Drop 4x127-150%KO | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 4x116-136%KO Pluck 4x77-91% Aerial Ace 4x77-91% Incinerate 2x15-18% | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Sigilyph builds →Synchronoise 2x67-80% Fly 4x104-123%KO Psybeam 2x39-45% Air Cutter 4x69-82% | ||
 Unfezant Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Unfezant builds →Fly 4x177-209%KO Air Slash 4x61-73% Air Cutter 4x50-59% Pluck 4x120-141%KO | ||
 Vespiquen Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Vespiquen builds →Air Slash 4x73-86% Venoshock 2x20-24% Aerial Ace 4x92-109%KO Gust 4x42-50% | ||
 Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Drifblim builds →Fly 4x134-158%KO Gust 4x44-53% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Braviary builds →Fly 4x191-225%KO Air Slash 4x57-68% Wing Attack 4x128-150%KO Aerial Ace 4x128-150%KO | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 4x114-135%KO Air Slash 4x54-64% Pluck 4x79-94% Aerial Ace 4x79-94% | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Sigilyph builds →Synchronoise 2x68-81% Psychic 2x53-62% Fly 4x105-124%KO Air Slash 4x86-101%KO | ||
Unfezant Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Unfezant builds →Fly 4x181-214%KO Air Slash 4x64-75% Air Cutter 4x51-60% Pluck 4x121-143%KO | ||
Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Drifblim builds →Fly 4x138-163%KO Gust 4x43-51% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Braviary builds →Fly 4x193-228%KO Air Slash 4x58-69% Wing Attack 4x132-155%KO Aerial Ace 4x132-155%KO | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 4x116-137%KO Air Slash 4x55-65% Pluck 4x80-94% Aerial Ace 4x80-94% | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Sigilyph builds →Sky Attack 4x166-195%KO Synchronoise 2x69-81% Psychic 2x52-61% Fly 4x107-127%KO | ||
Unfezant Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Unfezant builds →Fly 4x184-217%KO Air Slash 4x61-72% Air Cutter 4x52-61% Pluck 4x123-145%KO | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, 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 2 & White 2 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 2 & White 2 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 2 & White 2
Virizion is a fixed encounter, not a random spawn. Walk up to it, interact, and the battle starts immediately. Head to Route 11 when your team is ready for the fight.
Best Locations to Catch Virizion in Black 2 & White 2
You'll get Virizion through 4 set encounters at Lv. 45-65. The list below covers each fixed location with its requirements.
Virizion Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, 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 2 & White 2, 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 2 & White 2, 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