Terrakion 
Virizion
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 3,457 |
| Generation | Unova (Gen 5) |
| Buddy Distance | 20km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | ❌ No |
About Virizion
Virizion is a Grass/Fighting-type Pokémon from Unova (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,457 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Virizion has base stats of 192 Attack, 229 Defense, and 209 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 630.
With a strong Defense stat of 229, Virizion is a solid defensive choice for gym defense and PvP battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO.
In Sunny weather, Virizion receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Virizion is 20km per candy.
⚡ Fast Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Attack | Normal | 8 | +10 | 10.0 | - | - | - |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 12 | +10 | 10.9 | - | - | - |
| Double Kick | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
💥 Charged Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Close Combat STAB | Fighting | 100 | -45 | - | 100 | -45 |
| Leaf Blade STAB | Grass | 70 | -33 | - | 70 | -35 |
| Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | -55 | - | 100 | -55 |
| Sacred Sword ELITE | - | - | - | - | - | - |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Virizion takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Virizion takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Virizion
Top Pokémon to use when battling Virizion in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Deoxys
| Psychic | 345 | 115 | 137 | 3,615 |
| 2 |
Blacephalon
| Fire Ghost | 315 | 148 | 142 | 3,772 |
| 3 |
Mewtwo
| Psychic | 300 | 182 | 214 | 4,780 |
| 4 |
Archeops
| Rock Flying | 292 | 139 | 181 | 3,811 |
| 5 |
Rayquaza
| Dragon Flying | 284 | 170 | 213 | 4,387 |
| 6 |
Eternatus
| Poison Dragon | 278 | 192 | 268 | 5,067 |
| 7 |
Salamence
| Dragon Flying | 277 | 168 | 216 | 4,289 |
| 8 |
Reshiram
| Dragon Fire | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 9 |
Alakazam
| Psychic | 271 | 167 | 146 | 3,498 |
| 10 |
Chandelure
| Ghost Fire | 271 | 182 | 155 | 3,739 |
🏆 Virizion PvP IV Rankings
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
🟢 Great League (1500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 12 | 11 | 19 | 1,498 |
| 2 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 19 | 1,499 |
| 3 | 0 | 8 | 15 | 19 | 1,499 |
| 4 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 19 | 1,500 |
| 5 | 0 | 15 | 8 | 19 | 1,497 |
| 6 | 0 | 15 | 9 | 19 | 1,500 |
| 7 | 0 | 13 | 10 | 19 | 1,498 |
| 8 | 1 | 8 | 13 | 19 | 1,500 |
| 9 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 19 | 1,495 |
| 10 | 0 | 11 | 12 | 19 | 1,498 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 11 | 14 | 33 | 2,496 |
| 2 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 32 | 2,496 |
| 3 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 32 | 2,497 |
| 4 | 0 | 15 | 10 | 33 | 2,494 |
| 5 | 0 | 15 | 11 | 33 | 2,500 |
| 6 | 0 | 12 | 13 | 33 | 2,496 |
| 7 | 1 | 9 | 14 | 33 | 2,499 |
| 8 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 32 | 2,498 |
| 9 | 0 | 13 | 12 | 33 | 2,496 |
| 10 | 0 | 10 | 14 | 33 | 2,491 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 Virizion IV Chart
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) | 2,590 | 1,295 | 1,727 | 2,158 | 3,022 | 3,427 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,585 | 1,292 | 1,723 | 2,154 | 3,015 | 3,419 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,585 | 1,292 | 1,723 | 2,154 | 3,016 | 3,420 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,567 | 1,283 | 1,711 | 2,139 | 2,995 | 3,395 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,568 | 1,284 | 1,712 | 2,140 | 2,996 | 3,397 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,543 | 1,271 | 1,695 | 2,119 | 2,967 | 3,364 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,520 | 1,260 | 1,680 | 2,100 | 2,940 | 3,333 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,528 | 1,264 | 1,685 | 2,106 | 2,949 | 3,344 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,474 | 1,237 | 1,649 | 2,061 | 2,886 | 3,272 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 2,248 | 1,124 | 1,499 | 1,873 | 2,623 | 2,974 |
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Virizion with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 3,427 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 3,022 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,649 - 1,727 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 2,061 - 2,158 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,649 - 1,727 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,237 - 1,295 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Virizion with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42 | 26 | 3,022 |
| 2 | 3,022 | 27 | 3,022 |
| 3 | 3,022 | 28 | 3,022 |
| 4 | 3,022 | 29 | 3,022 |
| 5 | 407 | 30 | 2,590 |
| 6 | 3,022 | 31 | 3,022 |
| 7 | 3,022 | 32 | 3,022 |
| 8 | 3,022 | 33 | 3,022 |
| 9 | 3,022 | 34 | 3,022 |
| 10 | 863 | 35 | 2,806 |
| 11 | 3,022 | 36 | 3,022 |
| 12 | 3,022 | 37 | 3,022 |
| 13 | 3,022 | 38 | 3,022 |
| 14 | 3,022 | 39 | 3,022 |
| 15 | 1,295 | 40 | 3,022 |
| 16 | 3,022 | 41 | 3,022 |
| 17 | 3,022 | 42 | 3,022 |
| 18 | 3,022 | 43 | 3,022 |
| 19 | 3,022 | 44 | 3,022 |
| 20 | 1,727 | 45 | 3,232 |
| 21 | 3,022 | 46 | 3,022 |
| 22 | 3,022 | 47 | 3,022 |
| 23 | 3,022 | 48 | 3,022 |
| 24 | 3,022 | 49 | 3,022 |
| 25 | 2,158 | 50 | 3,427 |
📖 Complete Virizion Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Virizion (#640) is a Grass/Fighting-type Pokémon from the Unova region (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,457 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Virizion is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Virizion in 2026.
📊 Virizion Stats Analysis
Virizion's Attack stat is 192 (Good). A decent Attack stat that allows Virizion to contribute meaningful damage.
With 229 Defense (Excellent) and 209 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 630. This excellent bulk makes Virizion very tanky in both PvP and raids. Compared to other Grass-type Pokémon, Virizion's stat distribution favors defense.
⚔️ Best Virizion Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Virizion depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Quick Attack (Fast) with Close Combat (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. Virizion has 3 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Virizion has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.
🏆 Virizion PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Great League (1500 CP)
In Great League, Virizion 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 Grass/Fighting typing provides useful matchups against Water, Electric, Grass-type threats while being weak to Flying, Fire, Ice types.
Master League
In Master League, Virizion faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
💪 Virizion Raid Guide & Counters
Virizion appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Flying, Fire, Ice-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Virizion at Level 20 (1,649 - 1,727 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,061 - 2,158 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,727 CP.
🎯 How to Get Virizion in Pokémon GO
Virizion can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Sunny/Clear weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 20km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
✨ Shiny Virizion in Pokémon GO
Shiny Virizion is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy
Virizion gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,061 - 2,158 CP). The buddy distance is 20km per candy. Rare Candy is the most efficient option for powering up.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
- Second Charged Move: Costs 75K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
- Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
- Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.
❓ FAQ About Virizion
Q: What is Virizion's max CP?
A: 3,427 CP at Level 50, or 3,022 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Virizion good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.
Q: Can Virizion be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Virizion is available.
Q: What is Virizion weak to?
A: Flying, Fire, Ice, Poison, Psychic, Fairy-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Quick Attack + Close Combat for optimal DPS.
📚 Related Guides
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.