Victini Pokemon GO sprite
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Victini

B
Tier B · Great League
#41 · 59.49% WR
Max CP
3,691
Best
Quick Attack
V Create
Mythical Sunny Windy

Victini is a Mythical Psychic/Fire-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Unova region (#494, Generation 5). With a max CP of 3,691 and base stats of 210/210/225 (Atk/Def/Sta), Victini has a total stat product of 645. Victini's best moveset is Quick Attack and V Create.

Victini is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, Rock, Water-type moves. It resists Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ice, Psychic, Steel-type attacks. Victini is a 20.0 km buddy Pokemon.

Stats

Max CP
3,691
Lv.40: 3,265 Lv.50: 3,691
Attack 210
Defense 210
Stamina 225
Total 645
Buddy 20.0 km Gen 5 · Unova 2nd Move: 100,000 Dust · 100 Candy

Rankings

PvP Battle
Great League
B
#41
59.49% Win Rate
Quick Attack
V Create
Ideal IVs 3/15/15
Ultra League
A
#19
70.27% Win Rate
Quick Attack
V Create
Ideal IVs 0/14/12

Moves

Fast Moves

Psychic
Confusion STAB
12.7
DPS
19.0 PWR 14 EN 1.5s DUR 9.3 EPS Windy
Normal
10
DPS
10.0 PWR 13 EN 1.0s DUR 13 EPS Partly Cloudy

Charged Moves

Fighting
40
DPS
140.0 PWR 100 EN 3.5s DUR
Fire
Overheat STAB Buff
40
DPS
160.0 PWR 100 EN 4.0s DUR
Psychic
Psychic STAB Buff
31.7
DPS
95.0 PWR 50 EN 3.0s DUR
Psychic
Psyshock STAB
24
DPS
60.0 PWR 33 EN 2.5s DUR
Fire
V Create STAB Buff
35
DPS
105.0 PWR 33 EN 3.0s DUR

Best Moveset Analysis

In Great League PvP, Victini runs Quick Attack and V Create, ranked #41 (Tier B) with a 59.49% win rate. In Ultra League PvP, Victini runs Quick Attack and V Create, ranked #19 (Tier A) with a 70.27% win rate. Victini has access to 2 fast moves and 5 charged moves, giving trainers flexibility depending on the battle format.

Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Confusion (12.7 DPS), while Quick Attack generates energy the fastest (13 EPS).

Raid Guide

Victini as Raid Boss

Not Currently in Raids

Victini is not currently available as a raid boss. When Victini returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Victini from raids would have 1865 CP at level 20, or 2332 CP at level 25 with weather boost.

Best Counters to Beat Victini

Victini is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, Rock, Water-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.

How to Get Victini

Victini can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.

Walking Victini as your buddy earns 1 candy every 20.0 km.

Victini Catch CP

These are the possible CP values when encountering Victini in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).

Wild Catch
Level 1–30
83 – 2,822 CP
Wild (Weather Boost)
Level 1–35
83 – 3,055 CP
Raid Catch
Level 20
1,829 – 1,912 CP
Raid (Weather Boost)
Level 25
2,276 – 2,379 CP
Egg Hatch
Level 20
1,829 – 1,912 CP
Research Encounter
Level 15
1,383 – 1,446 CP
GO Battle League
Level 20
1,829 – 1,912 CP

A 100% IV Victini from raids or eggs will show 1,865 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!

Trainer Tips

Victini is a Psychic/Fire-type Pokemon with a stat total of 645. With its bulk spread of 210 Defense and 225 Stamina, Victini has solid survivability in battles.

Watch out for Dark, Ghost, Ground, Rock, Water-type moves when using Victini. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Victini's performance.

Victini's moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Windy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.

Unlocking a second charged move costs 100,000 Stardust and 100 Candy. With 5 charged moves available, a second move gives Victini much better coverage in PvP battles.

Should I Invest in Victini?

Power-Up Costs

Level 20 → 40 (Standard)
135,000 Stardust
15 Candy
Level 40 → 50 (XL Candy)
0 Stardust
0 XL Candy
Total (20 → 50)
135,000 Stardust

Verdict

Niche PvP Pick
Victini doesn't stand out as a raid attacker but has a place in PvP, ranked #41 (Tier B) in Great League with a 59.49% overall win rate. With base stats of 210/210/225 and a max CP of 3,691, its stat distribution favors bulk, which is ideal for PvP formats. Run Quick Attack with V Create for best results. Consider building one if you enjoy using it, but there are stronger PvP options in this league.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Victini in Pokemon GO?
Victini's best moveset is Quick Attack (fast) and V Create (charged).
What are Victini's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Victini is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, Rock, Water-type moves. On the other hand, Victini resists Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ice, Psychic, Steel-type attacks.
What is Victini's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Victini's maximum CP is 3,691 at level 50 (with XL Candy), or 3,265 at level 40. A 100% IV Victini caught from raids or eggs (level 20) will have 1,865 CP, or 2,332 CP with weather boost (level 25).
Is Victini good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Victini is ranked #41 (Tier B) in Great League with a 59.49% overall win rate. The recommended moveset is Quick Attack and V Create. The ideal IV spread for Great League is 3/15/15. Victini is ranked #19 (Tier A) in Ultra League with a 70.27% overall win rate. The recommended moveset is Quick Attack and V Create. The ideal IV spread for Ultra League is 0/14/12.
What CP is a 100% IV Victini?
A perfect 15/15/15 IV Victini has the following CP at key levels: 1,399 CP at level 15 (research encounters), 1,865 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches), 2,332 CP at level 25 (weather-boosted raids), and 3,691 CP at level 50 fully powered up.
How to get Victini in Pokemon GO?
Victini can be found in the wild, though it may be rare depending on your biome and current events.

Max CP per Level

L1 46 CP
L5 440 CP
L10 933 CP
L15 1,399 CP
L20 1,865 CP
L25 2,332 CP
L30 2,799 CP
L35 3,032 CP
L40 3,265 CP
L50 3,691 CP

Pokedex Info

Pokedex Number #494
Generation Gen 5
Region Unova
Height 0.40 m
Weight 4.00 kg
Buddy Distance 20.0 km
Tradable No
2nd Charged Move 100,000 Dust / 100 Candy