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

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. Virizion attacks its opponents by first darting around them with whirlwind-like speed before using its horns on its head. The horns are as sharp as blades. The blades are used to swiftly cut down opponents.

In the anime

Major appearances

Virizion debuted in Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, being one of its stars alongside Cobalion, Terrakion, Kyurem, and Keldeo. Along with Cobalion, Terrakion, Keldeo, and Kyurem, Virizion can speak through telepathy.

Minor appearances





In the manga

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

Other appearances

Virizion appears as a Spirit alongside Terrakion and Cobalion.

Game data

NPC appearances

Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity: Virizion is a very popular Pokémon among the Post Town inhabitants, even though she has turned them all down at some point. The player first meets her after rescuing Dunsparce. Dunsparce had gotten lost looking for a crystal to give to Virizion as a gift, because he wanted to be her friend. Virizion turns him down, saying she doesn't have friends. This hurts Dunsparce's feelings, causing him to run away. After rescuing Dunsparce again, she asks to join the team. The player's partner immediately accepts, much to Emolga's chagrin. Virizion proves to be a calm and collected addition to the team, rarely outwardly expressing her emotions, but she changes as more and more is revealed about her past with her last friend, Keldeo. She later admits that she likes Emolga.

Spoilers end here.

Pokédex entries

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

B W : #146 Unova

B2 W2 : #227 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 Kalos

#— Hoenn

#— 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. Generation VII Alola

#— Kanto

#— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII. Generation VIII Galar

#— Sword A legend tells of this Pokémon working together with Cobalion and Terrakion to protect the Pokémon of the Unova region. Shield It darts around opponents with a flurry of quick movements, slicing them up with its horns.

Game locations

In side games

Held items

Stats

Base stats

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, 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

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII Parent Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding. Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Virizion in Generation VIII

onto Virizion in Generation VIII 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

indicates a move that gets when used by Virizion Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Virizion

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

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII Game Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Sw Sh IoA Coaching Fighting Status — —% 10 Sw Sh IoA Grassy Glide Grass Physical 70 100% 20 Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Virizion

indicates a move that gets when used by Virizion Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Virizion

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

Side game data

Evolution

Sprites

Trivia

Virizion has the highest base Special Defense stat of all Grass-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. Has a type advantage over the members. Has a double weakness.

Virizion's Defense and Special Defense stats are the reverse of Cobalion's, while their other stats are identical.

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. The shape of Virizion's head overall resembles a tricorne hat, commonly worn by Spanish and French musketeers in the 17th and 18th centuries. It physically resembles antelopes, such as the gerenuk or other species of gazelle. It may also be based on a stag. Like its comrades, its nose resembles that of a sheep.

Name origin

Virizion may be a combination of viridian (a bluish-green color) or viridis (Latin for green) and 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 Cantonese Chinese Mandarin Chinese 畢力吉翁 / 毕力吉翁 Bìlìjíwēng Transliteration of Japanese name More languages Russian Вирижион Virizhion Transcription of English name Thai วิริซิออน Virizion Transcription of trademarked Japanese name





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