No. 0640

Virizion

Grassland Pokémon

Official art

Virizion is a Grass/Fighting-type Pokémon, 4× weak to Flying and 2× weak to Poison, Fire, Psychic, Ice and Fairy, with a base stat total of 580. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Grass Fighting

Height: 2 m 6′07″
Weight: 200 kg 440.9 lbs
Base stat total: 580 Higher than 91% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen V Black & White

Abilities

Legendary

Pokédex entryShield

It darts around opponents with a flurry of quick movements, slicing them up with its horns.

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Base stats

HP91166–198292–386

Atk9099–156166–306

Def7282–136134–267

SpA9099–156166–306

SpD129134–199236–392

Spe108115–176198–346

Total580Higher than 91% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpD.

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Type matchups

GrassFightingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×

Flying

2×

FairyFireIcePoisonPsychic

Resists

½×

DarkElectricGrassGroundRockWater

Takes normal damage from 6 types

NormalFightingBugGhostSteelDragon

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 108); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+176Max160No SP128Min115Scarf264Tailwind352

At max Speed, Virizion outspeeds 23 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Virizion against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
176		Virizion · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
160		Virizion · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		Virizion · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

This Pokémon's Attack is raised by 1 after it is damaged by a Dark-type move.
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Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

0.2% of teams · rank #131 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Lum Berry
Ability
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Rock

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All games0.1%
1500 weighting0.2%
1630 weighting0.2%
1760 weighting0%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.2%

Moves

Items

Abilities

100.0%

EV spreads

Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe75.7%
Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe19.0%
Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe4.5%
Adamant 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe0.8%
Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe0%

Tera types

Rock84.9%
Grass8.6%
Flying4.5%
Steel2.1%

Common teammates

Evolution

Virizion does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 14


1	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
1	LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
1	Quick AttackUsually goes first.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	30
1	Work UpRaises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
7	Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.	Grass	Spec	60	—	20
14	Quick GuardProtects allies from priority attacks this turn.	Fighting	Status	—	—	15
21	Double KickHits 2 times in one turn.	Fighting	Phys	30	100%	30
28	RetaliatePower doubles if an ally fainted last turn.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	5
35	Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Spec	75	100%	10
42	SynthesisHeals the user by a weather-dependent amount.	Grass	Status	—	—	5
49	Sacred SwordIgnores the target's stat stage changes.	Fighting	Phys	90	100%	15
56	Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
63	Leaf BladeHigh critical hit ratio.	Grass	Phys	90	100%	15
70	Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.	Fighting	Phys	120	100%	5

TM / HM / TR 49


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Phys	90	85%	20
TM06	Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM20	Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.	Grass	Phys	50	100%	20
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM27	Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.	Flying	Phys	60	—	20
TM32	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Spec	60	—	20
TM33	Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.	Grass	Spec	60	—	20
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM53	Smart StrikeThis move does not check accuracy.	Steel	Phys	70	—	10
TM56	Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Grass	Phys	25	100%	30
TM57	False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	40
TM58	Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.	Fighting	Phys	75	100%	15
TM59	Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.	Psychic	Phys	80	90%	15
TM65	Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.	Flying	Spec	75	95%	15
TM66	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Phys	85	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM71	Seed BombNo additional effect.	Grass	Phys	80	100%	15
TM74	ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM75	Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM81	Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.	Grass	Spec	—	100%	20
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM87	TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
TM88	Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM105	X-ScissorNo additional effect.	Bug	Phys	80	100%	15
TM111	Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Spec	75	100%	10
TM112	Aura SphereThis move does not check accuracy.	Fighting	Spec	80	—	20
TM119	Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Grass	Spec	90	100%	10
TM129	Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM130	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM134	ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.	Fighting	Phys	—	100%	15
TM150	Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.	Rock	Phys	100	80%	5
TM152	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Phys	150	90%	5
TM158	Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Fighting	Spec	120	70%	5
TM159	Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Grass	Spec	130	90%	5
TM163	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Spec	150	90%	5
TM167	Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.	Fighting	Phys	120	100%	5
TM168	Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.	Grass	Spec	120	100%	10
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
TM172	RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM184	Vacuum WaveUsually goes first.	Fighting	Spec	40	100%	30
TM190	Solar BladeCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.	Grass	Phys	125	100%	10
TM194	Grassy GlideUser on Grassy Terrain: +1 priority.	Grass	Phys	55	100%	20
TM203	Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM204	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Phys	120	100%	15
TM213	CoachingRaises an ally's Attack and Defense by 1.	Fighting	Status	—	—	10
TM229	Upper Hand100% flinch. Fails unless target using priority attack.	Fighting	Phys	65	100%	15

Egg moves 1


Egg	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Phys	90	85%	20

Biology

Virizion gracefully leaps at its opponents as they watch in awe. The Paradox Pokémon Iron Leaves bears a heavy resemblance to it.

Design & origin

Virizion's design is inspired by Aramis from The Three Musketeers.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#216 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan)Official results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

: Grassland Pokémon
: Unova · Black & White
Color: Green

: —

Original Unova#146Updated Unova#227Crown Tundra#207Hyperspace#117

It darts around opponents with a flurry of quick movements, slicing them up with its horns.
Shield
A legend tells of this Pokémon working together with Cobalion and Terrakion to protect the Pokémon of the Unova region.
Sword
Legends say this Pokémon confounded opponents with its swift movements.
Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire
Its head sprouts horns as sharp as blades. Using whirlwind-like movements, it confounds and swiftly cuts opponents.
White · X · Omega Ruby
This Pokémon fought humans in order to protect its friends. Legends about it continue to be passed down.
Black

Names around the world

English: Virizion
Japanese: ビリジオン
Japanese (romaji): Virizion
Korean: 비리디온
Chinese (Traditional): 畢力吉翁
Chinese (Simplified): 毕力吉翁
French: Viridium
German: Viridium
Spanish: Virizion
Italian: Virizion

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Training

: 3 SpD
: 3 ≈0.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 35
: 261
: Slow

Breeding

: Undiscovered
: Genderless
: 80 egg cycles ≈20,655 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Giant's BedStatic encounter · Lv 70

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Giant's BedStatic encounter · Lv 70

Ultra Moon 2 areas

Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
Ultra Space Wilds Rocky WorldStatic encounter · Lv 60

Ultra Sun 2 areas

Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
Ultra Space Wilds Rocky WorldStatic encounter · Lv 60

Alpha Sapphire 1 area

Pathless PlainStatic encounter · Lv 50

Omega Ruby 1 area

Pathless PlainStatic encounter · Lv 50

White 2 1 area

Road 11Static encounter · Lv 45–65

Black 2 1 area

Road 11Static encounter · Lv 45–65

White 1 area

Pinwheel ForestStatic encounter · Lv 42

Black 1 area

Pinwheel ForestStatic encounter · Lv 42

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.