Virizion (Pokémon)

Virizion (Japanese: ビリジオン Virizion) is a dual-type Grass/Fighting Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Virizion (disambiguation).
Virizion
Grassland Pokémon		 ビリジオン
Virizion
 #640

Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Grass Fighting
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
 Ability
Justified Cacophony
 Cacophony
 Cacophony
Hidden Ability		 Cacophony
Hidden Ability		 Cacophony
 Cacophony
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Catch rate
3 (1.6%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Undiscovered
 Hatch time
20560 - 20816 steps
Egg not obtainable
Height
6'07" 2.0 m
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 Weight
440.9 lbs. 200.0 kg
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Mega Stone
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Base experience yield
Unknown
Gen. IV		 Unknown
IV		 261
 Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 3
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Atk		 0
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Sp.Atk		 3
Sp.Def		 0
Speed
0
HP		 0
Atk		 0
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Sp.Atk		 0
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Sp.Atk		 0
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Shape
Footprint

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Pokédex color
  Green
 Base friendship
35
External Links

It is not known to evolve into or from any Pokémon.

Along with Cobalion, Terrakion, and Keldeo, Virizion is a member of the Swords of Justice.

Biology

Virizion is a stag or antelope-like, quadrupedal Pokémon that is primarily green. On the sides of its head are long horns that end in dull, curled points. It has a pointed snout with a black blaze running from its nose to the back of its head. Its face, hind legs, and underside are white. There is a pinked-tipped leaf on each side of its neck, and leafy tufts on its shoulders. On its back, there are pointed tufts of fur forming a medium-long tail. Its lower legs resemble knee-high boots with pink highlights at the knees, and it has black hooves.

Like the other members of its quartet, Virizion battled against humans in order to protect Pokémon. Virizion attacks its opponents by first darting around them with whirlwind-like speed before using its horns on its head. The horns are as sharp as blades. The blades are used to swiftly cut down opponents.

In the anime

Main series
Virizion in the anime
Virizion (M15)

Virizion debuted in Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, being one of its stars alongside Cobalion, Terrakion, Kyurem, and Keldeo. Along with Cobalion, Terrakion, Keldeo, and Kyurem, Virizion can speak through telepathy.

Minor appearances

A silhouetted Virizion appeared in a fantasy in Healing the Healer!.

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

In The Gathering of Stars, Sonia picked up a book with images of Virizion, Cobalion, and Terrakion on the cover.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures
Virizion in Pokémon Adventures
Main article: Swords of Justice (Adventures)

Virizion was the first of the Swords of Justice to debut in Pokémon Adventures, appearing in A Direct Attack and a Daunting Defense, where it attacks Black and White as they cross the Skyarrow Bridge, cutting up their clothing. Virizion later appears alongside Terrakion in Mistralton Cave. Both would later follow Cobalion to Pledge Grove to meet Keldeo.

Be the Best! Pokémon B+W

Monta owns a Virizion, which he uses in an attempt to weaken Kyurem.

Pokémon RéBURST

Virizion, along with Cobalion and Terrakion, were captured by Great Gavel. Later, it was sealed into a Burst Heart and became the Burst form of Rovy.

In the TCG
Main article: Virizion (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Virizion appears as a Spirit alongside Terrakion and Cobalion.

Game data

NPC appearances
Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.
Main article: Virizion (Gates to Infinity)

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity: Virizion is a very popular Pokémon among the Post Town inhabitants, even though she has turned them all down at some point. The player first meets her after rescuing Dunsparce. Dunsparce had gotten lost looking for a crystal to give to Virizion as a gift, because he wanted to be her friend. Virizion turns him down, saying she doesn't have friends. This hurts Dunsparce's feelings, causing him to run away. After rescuing Dunsparce again, she asks to join the team. The player's partner immediately accepts, much to Emolga's chagrin. Virizion proves to be a calm and collected addition to the team, rarely outwardly expressing her emotions, but she changes as more and more is revealed about her past with her last friend, Keldeo. She later admits that she likes Emolga.

Spoilers end here.

Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Unova
BW: #146		 Unova
B2W2: #227
Black This Pokémon fought humans in order to protect its friends. Legends about it continue to be passed down.
White Its head sprouts horns as sharp as blades. Using whirlwind-like movements, it confounds and swiftly cuts opponents.
Black 2 Legends say this Pokémon confounded opponents with its swift movements.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
#—		 Hoenn
#—
X Its head sprouts horns as sharp as blades. Using whirlwind-like movements, it confounds and swiftly cuts opponents.
Y Legends say this Pokémon confounded opponents with its swift movements.
Omega Ruby Its head sprouts horns as sharp as blades. Using whirlwind-like movements, it confounds and swiftly cuts opponents.
Alpha Sapphire Legends say this Pokémon confounded opponents with its swift movements.
Generation VII Alola
#—		 Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar
Crown Tundra #207		 Sinnoh
#—		 Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus.
Sword A legend tells of this Pokémon working together with Cobalion and Terrakion to protect the Pokémon of the Unova region.
Shield It darts around opponents with a flurry of quick movements, slicing them up with its horns.


Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Black White
Pinwheel Forest (Rumination Field) (Only one)
Black 2 White 2
Route 11 (Only one)
Generation VI
X Y
Trade
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Pathless PlainMoTh (Only one, requires three Pokémon with max EVs in the player's party)
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Trade
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Ultra Space Wilds (Rocky World) (Only one)
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Pokémon HOME
TradeVersion 1.3.0+
Expansion Pass
Giant's Bed (Only one, after finding 50 footprints)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Unobtainable
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable


In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Forest: All (Random Legendary Encounter)
MD GTI
Desolate Canyon*
Rumble U
Toy Collection: Launch to Victory! (Reward)
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Sacred Plains: Stage 4
Shuffle
Expert Stage: Stage EX26
Event: Virizion Appears
Rumble World
White Ruins: Everspring Valley (Special Boss)
Picross
Area 26: Stage 12
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Buzzwole SeaFinal


Base stats
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
91
151 - 198 292 - 386
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
72
69 - 136 134 - 267
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
129
120 - 199 236 - 392
108
101 - 176 198 - 346
Total:
580
 Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.


Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 4×
Poison 2×
Ground ½×
Rock ½×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 2×
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic 2×
Ice 2×
Dragon 1×
Dark ½×
Fairy 2×
None
Weak to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 4×
Poison 2×
Ground ½×
Rock ½×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 2×
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic 2×
Ice 2×
Dragon 1×
Dark ½×
Fairy 2×
None
Immune to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 4×
Poison 2×
Ground ½×
Rock ½×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 2×
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic 2×
Ice 2×
Dragon 1×
Dark ½×
Fairy 2×
None
Resistant to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 4×
Poison 2×
Ground ½×
Rock ½×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 2×
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic 2×
Ice 2×
Dragon 1×
Dark ½×
Fairy 2×
None

Learnset

Virizion is available in Sword and Shield.

By leveling up
Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30
011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30
011 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20
011 Work Up Normal Status 0000— 00——% 30
077 Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 00——% 20
1414 Quick Guard Fighting Status 0000— 00——% 15
2121 Double Kick Fighting Physical 03030 100100% 30
2828 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100100% 5
3535 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100100% 10
4242 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20
4949 Sacred Sword Fighting Physical 09090 100100% 15
5656 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20
6363 Leaf Blade Grass Physical 09090 100100% 15
7070 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100100% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Virizion
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Virizion
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR
Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM10 TM10 Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM11 TM11 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM12 TM12 Solar Blade Grass Physical 125125 100}}100% 10
TM17 TM17 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30
TM18 TM18 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TM19 TM19 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 25
TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15
TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM28 TM28 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10
TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5
TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM40 TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM41 TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TM42 TM42 Revenge Fighting Physical 06060 100}}100% 10
TM43 TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM52 TM52 Bounce Flying Physical 08585 085}}85% 5
TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM79 TM79 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5
TM94 TM94 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40
TM95 TM95 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15
TM96 TM96 Smart Strike Steel Physical 07070 00—}}—% 10
TR00 TR00 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TR21 TR21 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15
TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TR28 TR28 Megahorn Bug Physical 120120 085}}85% 10
TR37 TR37 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20
TR39 TR39 Superpower Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5
TR49 TR49 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TR50 TR50 Leaf Blade Grass Physical 09090 100}}100% 15
TR53 TR53 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5
TR59 TR59 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TR60 TR60 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TR64 TR64 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
TR65 TR65 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR69 TR69 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15
TR71 TR71 Leaf Storm Grass Special 130130 090}}90% 5
TR75 TR75 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TR77 TR77 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20
TR85 TR85 Work Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Virizion
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Virizion
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding
Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Virizion in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Virizion in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Virizion
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Virizion
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring
Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Sw Sh EP BD SP Coaching Fighting Status — —% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Grassy Glide Grass Physical 70 100% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Virizion
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Virizion
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation
Generation VIII
Other generations:
VI - VII 
 Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
V VI VII Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20
V VI VII Block Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5
V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
V VI VII Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30
V VI VII Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15
V VI VII Flash × Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20
V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20
V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
V VI VII Laser Focus Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30
V VI VII Nature Power Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
V VI VII Psych Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20
V VI VII Roar Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
V VI VII Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
V VI VII Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15
V VI VII Synthesis Grass Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5
V VI VII Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10
V VI VII Worry Seed Grass Status 0000— 100}}100% 10
  • A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Virizion
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Virizion
  • × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

TCG-only moves
Move Card
Mega Drain Virizion (Everyone's Exciting Battle 5)

Side game data
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●●
Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Walking Speed: 1.19 seconds Base HP: 58
Base Attack: 82 Base Defense: 59 Base Speed: 70
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Grass
 Attack Power: ★★★★★
Pokémon Shuffle
Grass
 Attack Power: 70 - 140 20

#302

 Power of 4+
Deals even more damage when you make a match of four.
Pokémon GO
Base Stamina: 209 Base Attack: 192 Base Defense: 229
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Quick Attack, Zen Headbutt
Charged Attacks: Close Combat, Leaf Blade, Stone Edge, Sacred Sword†

Evolution
Unevolved
Virizion
 Grass  Fighting 


Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
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For other sprites and images, please see Virizion images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia
  • Virizion has the highest base Special Defense stat of all Grass-type Pokémon.
  • Virizion is the only member of the Swords of Justice that:
    • Is not weak to the types of any of the other members.
    • Has a type advantage over the members.
    • Has a double weakness.
  • Virizion's Defense and Special Defense stats are the reverse of Cobalion's, while their other stats are identical.

Origin

Virizion seems to be based on the character of Aramis from the novel The Three Musketeers. Like Aramis, it is the best at swordplay. Aramis in the novels was also the most feminine, vain, and romantic, qualities that Virizion possesses relative to its comrades. The shape of Virizion's head overall resembles a tricorne hat, commonly worn by Spanish and French musketeers in the 17th and 18th centuries. It physically resembles antelopes, such as the gerenuk or other species of gazelle. It may also be based on a stag. Like its comrades, its nose resembles that of a sheep.

Name origin

Virizion may be a combination of viridian (a bluish-green color) or viridis (Latin for green) and champion.

In other languages
Language Title Meaning
Japanese ビリジオン Virizion From viridian, or simply viridis, and possibly champion
French Viridium From viridian and triumph; same as German name
Spanish Virizion Same as English/Japanese name
German Viridium From viridian and the suffix triumph; same as French name
Italian Virizion Same as English/Japanese name
Korean 비리디온 Viridion From viridian
Cantonese Chinese
Mandarin Chinese 畢力吉翁 / 毕力吉翁 Bìlìjíwēng Transliteration of Japanese name


Notes
    Generation I: Articuno • Zapdos • Moltres • Mewtwo
    Generation II: Raikou • Entei • Suicune • Lugia • Ho-Oh
    Generation III: Regirock • Regice • Registeel • Latias
    Latios • Kyogre • Groudon • Rayquaza
    Generation IV: Uxie • Mesprit • Azelf • Dialga • Palkia
    Heatran • Regigigas • Giratina • Cresselia
    Generation V: Cobalion • Terrakion • Virizion • Tornadus • Thundurus
    Reshiram • Zekrom • Landorus • Kyurem
    Generation VI: Xerneas • Yveltal • Zygarde
    Generation VII: Type: Null • Silvally • Tapu Koko • Tapu Lele • Tapu Bulu • Tapu Fini
    Cosmog • Cosmoem • Solgaleo • Lunala • Necrozma
    Generation VIII: Zacian • Zamazenta • Eternatus • Kubfu • Urshifu
    Regieleki • Regidrago • Glastrier • Spectrier • Calyrex • Enamorus
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