Close Combat
Learned at Lv. 73
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Power: 120Accuracy: 100PP: 5Physical
Lowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
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POKÉDEX No. #640
Virizion
Grassland Pokémon
This Pokémon fought humans in order to protect its friends. Legends about it continue to be passed down.
Weak to
Flying×4
Poison
Fire
Psychic
Ice
Fairy
Height2.0 m
Weight200.0 kg
AbilitiesJustified
Varieties1
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP91292–386
- Attack90166–306
- Defense72134–267
- Sp. Atk90166–306
- Sp. Def129236–392
- Speed108198–346
Total580
/ 720
BST580
88 percentile (1025)+159 vs Gen 5 avg (421)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Weak toFlyingPoisonFirePsychicIceFairy
Resists
Ground
Rock
WaterGrass
Electric
Dark
Full Type Defense Chart ↓Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Legendary
Generation
Generation 5
Habitat
Unknown
Color
Green
Shape
Quadruped
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #640 |
| Crown Tundra | #207 |
| Hyperspace | #117 |
| Original Unova | #146 |
| Updated Unova | #227 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
261
EV Yield
+3 Sp. Def
Growth Curve
Slow
(5x³) / (4)Exp at Lv. 50
156,250
Exp at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Weaknesses
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle StrategyGroundRockWater
Normal
SteelIceDark
Offensive Coverage
Virizion's Grass / Fighting typing gives it 6 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against ground, rock, water, normal, steel, ice, dark types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Hasty
+Speed−Defense
Calm
+Sp. Def−Attack
Careful
+Sp. Def−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
Virizion's 580 base stat total marks it as a defensive Pokémon that shines at absorbing hits. Special Defense (129) carries most matchups, but a low Defense stat of 72 means careful positioning matters.
Its Grass, Fighting typing leaves Virizion with 6 weaknesses against 6 resistances. Watch out for Flying moves in particular — they land for 4× damage. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 7 types for super-effective damage.
A low catch rate of 3 makes Virizion a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Special Defense +3 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
2.0 m
Weight
200.0 kg
TypeGrassFighting
Abilities
Raises Attack one stage upon taking damage from a Dark move.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
No Eggs
⚧
Gender Ratio
Genderless
🐣
Hatch Steps
20,400
Hatch Counter: 80
⚪
Capture Rate
3
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
35
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Virizion?
Virizion is a dual-type Grass, Fighting Pokémon.
What are Virizion's weaknesses?
Virizion takes 4× damage from Flying type moves and takes 2× damage from Poison, Fire, Psychic, Ice, Fairy type moves.
How does Virizion evolve?
Virizion does not evolve.
What are Virizion's base stats?
Virizion has a base stat total of 580: HP 91, Attack 90, Defense 72, Sp. Atk 90, Sp. Def 129, Speed 108. Its highest stat is Sp. Def (129).