
| Max CP | 3,735 |
| Generation | Unova (Gen 5) |
| Buddy Distance | 20km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ❌ No |
| Shadow | ❌ No |
Victini is a Psychic/Fire-type Pokémon from Unova (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,735 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Victini has base stats of 210 Attack, 210 Defense, and 225 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 645.
With a strong Defense stat of 210, Victini is a solid defensive choice for gym defense and PvP battles.
In Windy weather, Victini receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Victini is 20km per candy.
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confusion STAB | Psychic | 20 | +15 | 12.5 | - | - | - |
| Quick Attack | Normal | 8 | +10 | 10.0 | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overheat | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Focus Blast | Fighting | 140 | -75 | - | 150 | -75 |
| Psychic STAB | Psychic | 90 | -55 | - | 90 | -55 |
| V Create | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Psyshock | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Victini takes increased damage from these types:
Victini takes reduced damage from these types:
Top Pokémon to use when battling Victini in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
| Fire Ghost | 315 | 148 | 142 | 3,772 |
| 2 |
| Rock | 295 | 109 | 219 | 3,773 |
| 3 |
| Rock Flying | 292 | 139 | 181 | 3,811 |
| 4 |
| Dark | 285 | 198 | 172 | 4,278 |
| 5 |
| Water Dragon | 280 | 215 | 189 | 4,565 |
| 6 |
| Ghost Fire | 271 | 182 | 155 | 3,739 |
| 7 |
| Water | 270 | 228 | 205 | 4,708 |
| 8 |
| Ground | 270 | 228 | 205 | 4,708 |
| 9 |
| Dragon Ghost | 266 | 170 | 204 | 4,041 |
| 10 |
| Fighting Ghost | 265 | 190 | 207 | 4,268 |
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 1,499 |
| 2 | 2 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 1,495 |
| 3 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 1,500 |
| 4 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 1,496 |
| 5 | 3 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 1,499 |
| 6 | 4 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 1,499 |
| 7 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 1,496 |
| 8 | 2 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 1,492 |
| 9 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 1,488 |
| 10 | 5 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 1,500 |
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 15 | 10 | 29 | 2,499 |
| 2 | 0 | 12 | 13 | 29 | 2,498 |
| 3 | 0 | 13 | 12 | 29 | 2,498 |
| 4 | 1 | 13 | 10 | 29 | 2,499 |
| 5 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 29 | 2,493 |
| 6 | 0 | 14 | 11 | 29 | 2,498 |
| 7 | 0 | 10 | 15 | 29 | 2,497 |
| 8 | 1 | 14 | 9 | 29 | 2,500 |
| 9 | 0 | 15 | 9 | 29 | 2,493 |
| 10 | 1 | 10 | 13 | 29 | 2,498 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,799 | 1,399 | 1,865 | 2,332 | 3,265 | 3,702 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,793 | 1,396 | 1,862 | 2,327 | 3,258 | 3,694 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,793 | 1,396 | 1,861 | 2,327 | 3,258 | 3,694 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,774 | 1,387 | 1,849 | 2,312 | 3,237 | 3,670 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,775 | 1,387 | 1,849 | 2,312 | 3,237 | 3,670 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,750 | 1,375 | 1,833 | 2,291 | 3,208 | 3,638 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,726 | 1,363 | 1,817 | 2,271 | 3,180 | 3,606 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,737 | 1,368 | 1,824 | 2,280 | 3,193 | 3,620 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,678 | 1,339 | 1,785 | 2,231 | 3,124 | 3,542 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 2,443 | 1,221 | 1,629 | 2,036 | 2,851 | 3,232 |
Important CP values for Victini with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 3,702 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 3,265 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,785 - 1,865 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 2,231 - 2,332 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,785 - 1,865 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,339 - 1,399 CP |
Maximum CP for Victini with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46 | 26 | 3,265 |
| 2 | 3,265 | 27 | 3,265 |
| 3 | 3,265 | 28 | 3,265 |
| 4 | 3,265 | 29 | 3,265 |
| 5 | 440 | 30 | 2,799 |
| 6 | 3,265 | 31 | 3,265 |
| 7 | 3,265 | 32 | 3,265 |
| 8 | 3,265 | 33 | 3,265 |
| 9 | 3,265 | 34 | 3,265 |
| 10 | 933 | 35 | 3,032 |
| 11 | 3,265 | 36 | 3,265 |
| 12 | 3,265 | 37 | 3,265 |
| 13 | 3,265 | 38 | 3,265 |
| 14 | 3,265 | 39 | 3,265 |
| 15 | 1,399 | 40 | 3,265 |
| 16 | 3,265 | 41 | 3,265 |
| 17 | 3,265 | 42 | 3,265 |
| 18 | 3,265 | 43 | 3,265 |
| 19 | 3,265 | 44 | 3,265 |
| 20 | 1,865 | 45 | 3,492 |
| 21 | 3,265 | 46 | 3,265 |
| 22 | 3,265 | 47 | 3,265 |
| 23 | 3,265 | 48 | 3,265 |
| 24 | 3,265 | 49 | 3,265 |
| 25 | 2,332 | 50 | 3,702 |
Victini (#494) is a Psychic/Fire-type Pokémon from the Unova region (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,735 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Victini is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Victini in 2026.
As a Legendary Pokémon, Victini is one of the most sought-after Pokémon in the game. It can be obtained through Tier 5 Raids, Special Research, and GO Battle League rewards at Rank 20+. The buddy distance is 20km per candy.
Victini's Attack stat is 210 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Victini a strong damage dealer.
With 210 Defense (Excellent) and 225 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 645. This excellent bulk makes Victini very tanky in both PvP and raids. Compared to other Psychic-type Pokémon, Victini's stat distribution is balanced.
The best moveset for Victini depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Confusion (Fast) with Overheat (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Victini has 2 Fast Attacks and 5 Charged Attacks to choose from.
In Great League, Victini can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Psychic/Fire typing provides useful matchups against Fighting, Psychic, Fire-type threats while being weak to Ghost, Dark, Water types.
With 3,702 CP at Level 50, Victini is a strong Master League contender. Power it up to Level 50 with best buddy bonus for maximum impact.
Victini appears as a 5-Star Legendary Raid Boss. Focus on Ghost, Dark, Water-type counters for maximum damage. A group of 4-6 trainers with optimal counters is recommended. After the raid, catch Victini at Level 20 (1,785 - 1,865 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,231 - 2,332 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,865 CP.
Victini is a Legendary Pokémon obtainable through Tier 5 Raids, Special Research, GO Battle League rewards (Rank 20+), and special event distributions. Check the current events for raid availability.
Shiny Victini is not yet available as of 2026. Niantic releases shinies during events, Community Days, or raid rotations. Check the events page for announcements.
Victini gets a weather boost in Windy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,231 - 2,332 CP). The buddy distance is 20km per candy. Rare Candy is the most efficient option for powering up.
Q: What is Victini's max CP?
A: 3,702 CP at Level 50, or 3,265 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Victini good?
A: Excellent — top-tier for raids and Master League.
Q: Can Victini be shiny?
A: Not yet — stay tuned for future releases.
Q: What is Victini weak to?
A: Ghost, Dark, Water, Ground, Rock-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Confusion + Overheat for optimal DPS.
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.