Type matchups
Damage Virizion takes from each attacking type.
Weak to (4×)
As a Grass/Fighting type, Virizion has 6 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 5 other Pokémon share the Grass/Fighting typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 91
- Attack
- 90
- Defense
- 72
- Sp. Atk
- 90
- Sp. Def
- 129
- Speed
- 108
- Total
- 580
Virizion has a base stat total of 580, higher than 85% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Sp. Def (129). Its Attack (90) and Sp. Atk (90) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. A Speed of 108 beats 88% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 91 HP, 72 Defense and 129 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against special hits.
Virizion's only ability is Justified.
How to beat Virizion
The best way to beat Virizion is with Flying moves, which deal 4× damage. Poison, Fire, Psychic, Ice and Fairy moves are also super effective (2×).
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground, Rock, Water, Grass, Electric and Dark moves are resisted.
Good counters: Crobat hits for 4× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Grass and Fighting moves. Yanmega hits for 4× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Grass and Fighting moves. Scyther hits for 4× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Grass and Fighting moves.
Evolution
Virizion does not evolve.
Best counters to Virizion
Other Grass/Fighting Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Virizion weak to?
As a Grass/Fighting type, Virizion takes super-effective damage from Flying (4×), Poison, Fire, Psychic, Ice and Fairy moves.
What is Virizion resistant to?
Virizion resists Ground, Rock, Water, Grass, Electric and Dark moves.
What are the best counters to Virizion?
Strong type-based picks include Crobat, Yanmega and Scyther, which hit Virizion with super-effective attacks.