Virizion (Pokémon)

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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
Abilities 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 81 cycles Egg not obtainable
Height 6'07" 2.0 m Virizion 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 440.9 lbs. 200.0 kg Virizion 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 261	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Virizion 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 3 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Green	Base friendship 35
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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

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, quadruped 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. Its horns are as sharp as blades, and are used to cut opponents.

In the anime

Virizion in the anime

Major appearances

Virizion (M15)

Virizion made its debut in the fifteenth Pokémon movie, being one of its stars along with Cobalion, Terrakion, Kyurem and Keldeo. Along with Cobalion, Terrakion, Keldeo, and Kyurem, Virizion can speak through telepathy.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Virizion in Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Swords of Justice → In the Pokémon Adventures manga

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.

In the Be the Best! Pokémon B+W manga

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

In the Pokémon RéBURST manga

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

In the TCG

Main article: Virizion (TCG)

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 traveling adventurer who is greatly admired by the Pokémon in Post Town. Although she starts out cold and rejects friendships due to a past experience, she eventually opens up and joins Pokémon Paradise on their adventures.

	Spoilers end here.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V 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 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.

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 and have 3 Pokemon with max EVs in your team (Only one)

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 Stages: Stage EX26 Rumble World White Ruins: Everspring Valley (Special Boss)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 91		151 - 198	292 - 386
Attack: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Defense: 72		69 - 136	134 - 267
Sp. Atk: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Sp. Def: 129		120 - 199	236 - 392
Speed: 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 IX, 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

By leveling up

Generation VI Other generations: V - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  011 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100100% 5 Tough 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   011 Leaf Blade Grass Physical 09090 100100% 15 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0   011 Work Up Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0   011 Quick Guard Fighting Status 0000— ——% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥ 0   011 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0   011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 Cool 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ 077 Double Kick Fighting Physical 03030 100100% 30 Cool 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ 1313 Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 ——% 20 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   1919 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 Tough 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   2525 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   3131 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100100% 5 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0   3737 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100100% 10 Clever 1 ♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥ 4242 Sacred Sword Fighting Physical 09090 100100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥ 0   4949 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   5555 Quick Guard Fighting Status 0000— ——% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥ 0   6161 Work Up Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0   6767 Leaf Blade Grass Physical 09090 100100% 15 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0   7373 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100100% 5 Tough 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0

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/HM

Generation VI Other generations: V - VII - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM04 TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Clever 1 ♥ 0   TM05 TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   TM12 TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 Clever 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥ TM16 TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 30 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM20 TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 25 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥ TM22 TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 Cool 1 ♥ 0   TM33 TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0   TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ 0   TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   TM52 TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM53 TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM54 TM54 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM67 TM67 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥ TM70 TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM71 TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM75 TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   TM77 TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0   TM81 TM81 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ TM86 TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 090}}90% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM94 TM94 Rock SmashXY Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM94 TM94 Secret PowerORAS Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Clever 1 ♥ 0   TM96 TM96 Nature Power Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   ZHM01 HM01 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   ZHM04 HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   ZHM06 HM06 Rock SmashORAS Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0

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 VI Other generations: V - VII - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Virizion in Generation VI 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 VI Other generations: V - VII - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  X Y OR AS Block Normal Status — —% 5 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Bounce Flying Physical 85 85% 5 Cute 1 ♥ 0   X Y OR AS Giga Drain Grass Special 75 100% 10 Clever 1 ♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥ X Y OR AS Helping Hand Normal Status — —% 20 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Seed Bomb Grass Physical 80 100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Superpower Fighting Physical 120 100% 5 Tough 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Synthesis Grass Status — —% 5 Clever 1 ♥ 0   X Y OR AS Worry Seed Grass Status — 100% 10 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Virizion can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Virizion cannot be tutored the move 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Mega Drain	Virizion (Everyone's Exciting Battle 5)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!  N/A  Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% Friend Area: Beau Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up. Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% IQ group: A
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

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

For other sprites and images, please see Virizion images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Virizion has the highest Special Defense base stat of all Grass-type Pokémon and Fighting-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. Furthermore, it is the only one that has a type advantage over all of the other members.
• Virizion and is the only Grass-type Legendary Pokémon.
• Virizion is the only member of the Swords of Justice with a 4× weakness.

Origin

Virizion appears 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. It physically resembles antelopes, such as the gerenuk or other species of gazelle. It may also be based on a stag (male deer). Like its comrades, its nose resembles that of a sheep.

Name origin

Virizion may be derived from viridian (a bluish-green color), or simply viridis (Latin for green), and possibly 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 the suffix -ium; same as German name Spanish Virizion Same as English/Japanese name German Viridium From viridian and the suffix -ium; same as French name Italian Virizion Same as English/Japanese name Korean 비리디온 Virizion Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 畢力吉翁 / 毕力吉翁 Bìlìjíwēng Transliteration of Japanese name Cantonese Chinese

More languages Russian Вирижион Virizhion Transcription of English name

Related articles

• Virizion (M15)
• Virizion (Gates to Infinity)
• Swords of Justice

External links

Legendary Pokémon

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Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII

Generation IX

See also: Mythical Pokémon

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