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.
A legend tells of this Pokémon working together with Cobalion and Terrakion to protect the Pokémon of the Unova region.
It darts around opponents with a flurry of quick movements, slicing them up with its horns.
Virizion Weakness
Virizion is weak to Flying, Fire, Ice, Poison, Psychic, and Fairy. 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, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground, Rock, Dark |
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Fire is super effective against VirizionView Volcanion → | ||
 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Fairy is super effective against VirizionView Tapu Koko → | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Ice is super effective against VirizionView Mamoswine → | ||
 Toxapex PoisonWater | A | |
Poison is super effective against VirizionView Toxapex → | ||
 Tapu Lele PsychicFairy | A | |
Psychic is super effective against VirizionView Tapu Lele → | ||
In Sun & Moon, Volcanion can KO Virizion with Fire Blast (102-120%). Tapu Koko's Dazzling Gleam hits Virizion for 61-72%. Mamoswine deals 48-56% with Ice Shard.
Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Volcanion builds →Sludge Bomb 2x56-66% Fire Blast 2x102-120%KO | ||
Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt17-20% Volt Switch13-16% Dazzling Gleam 2x61-72% | ||
Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake30-35% Ice Shard 2x48-56% Knock Off13-15% | ||
Toxapex PoisonWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Toxapex builds →Scald5-6% | ||
Tapu Lele PsychicFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPsychic Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Virizion View Tapu Lele builds →Moonblast 2x88-104%KO Psyshock 2x75-88% Psychic 2x84-99% | ||
Sun & Moon 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
Sun & Moon Virizion Best Moveset
Virizion runs a standard defensive wall set. Sassy nature with max HP and Defense EVs shapes the build, while Leftovers brings passive recovery each turn. Justified supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Virizion best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Close Combat
- Giga Drain
- Hidden Power Fire
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Sacred Sword
- X Scissor
- Protect
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
Transfer Moves
How to Get Virizion in Sun & Moon
Virizion doesn't appear in Sun & Moon. Transfer it from Black, Black 2, or Ultra Sun to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Virizion is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Special encounter in:
Then trade to Sun & Moon.
Also found in:
Virizion Guide
In Sun & Moon, Virizion is a Legendary Pokemon rated C-Tier. At 580 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a pivot. Close Combat with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, 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, Psychic, and Fairy-type attackers are also a problem. With 6 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 leaning toward the physical side (base 90 Attack). Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a pivot.
For Sun & Moon, the core moveset is Close Combat, Giga Drain, Hiddenpowerfire, and Toxic. Close Combat leads at 22% usage. This set covers the pivot role with a mix of damage and utility.
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