How do you get Victini in Pokemon GO?

Victini can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, and trading with other trainers. Walking Victini as your buddy earns 1 candy every 20.0 km.

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Victini

Q: What is the best moveset for Victini in Pokemon GO?

Victini's best moveset in Pokemon GO is Quick Attack and Overheat. This combination provides the highest damage output for raids and gym battles. For PvP battles, the recommended moveset is Quick Attack and Overheat. Use a Charged TM or Fast TM to get the optimal moves.

Q: What are Victini's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Victini is a Psychic/Fire-type Pokemon weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, Rock, Water-type moves in Pokemon GO. When battling against Victini, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Victini resists Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ice, Psychic, Steel-type moves.

Q: What is Victini's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Victini's maximum CP is 3,691 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 3,265 at level 40. Its base stats are 210 Attack, 210 Defense, and 225 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 645. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: Is Victini good for PvP in Pokemon GO?

Victini is ranked #39 (Tier A) in Great League PvP with a 63.18% overall win rate. The recommended moveset is Quick Attack and Overheat. The ideal IVs for Great League are 3/15/15 (Atk/Def/Sta). Unlocking a second charged move improves coverage and is recommended for competitive play.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Victini?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Victini has 1865 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 2332 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 3,691 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Victini showing 1865 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: Can Victini be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Victini availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

Best moveset, PvP rankings, counters & stats for Pokemon GO.

Psychic Fire

Max CP 3,691 Quick Attack + Overheat Sunny Windy

Darkrai | Snivy

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 Overheat.

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

Type Chart

Weak to

Resists

Rankings

PvP Battle

Great League

#39

63.18% Win Rate

Quick Attack

Overheat

Ideal IVs 3/15/15

Moves

Fast Moves

Confusion STAB

12.7

DPS

19.0 PWR 14 EN 1.5s DUR 9.3 EPS Windy

Quick Attack

DPS

10.0 PWR 13 EN 1.0s DUR 13 EPS Partly Cloudy

Charged Moves

Focus Blast

DPS

140.0 PWR 100 EN 3.5s DUR

Overheat STAB Buff

DPS

160.0 PWR 100 EN 4.0s DUR

Psychic STAB Buff

31.7

DPS

95.0 PWR 50 EN 3.0s DUR

Psyshock STAB

DPS

60.0 PWR 33 EN 2.5s DUR

V Create STAB Buff

DPS

105.0 PWR 33 EN 3.0s DUR

Best Moveset Analysis

In Great League PvP, Victini runs Quick Attack and Overheat, ranked #39 (Tier A) with a 63.18% 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.

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Best Counters to Beat Victini

Primal Groudon

Mud Shot + Precipice Blades

Waterfall + Origin Pulse

Waterfall + Origin Pulse

Smack Down + Rock Slide

Mud Shot + Earthquake

28.1 DPS

#10

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

Recommended for PvP
Victini doesn't stand out as a raid attacker but has a place in PvP, ranked #39 (Tier A) in Great League with a 63.18% 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 Overheat for best results. Worth investing in a second charged move to expand coverage and improve matchups across the board.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Victini in Pokemon GO?

Victini's best moveset is Quick Attack (fast) and Overheat (charged). This combination maximizes damage output thanks to STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus), strong energy generation from the fast move, and high DPE (damage per energy) on the charged move.

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, so avoid using those types against it. To counter Victini effectively in raids and gyms, build a team using its weakest type matchups and pick attackers that have STAB moves of those types.

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. Reaching level 50 requires XL Candy, which is only available to trainers level 31 and above — earning XL Candy involves catching, hatching, transferring, and walking Pokemon. Victini's CP is calculated from its base stats: 210 Attack, 210 Defense, and 225 Stamina. Powering up from level 40 to 50 requires a significant investment of XL Candy and Stardust, so plan your resources carefully. 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 #39 (Tier A) in Great League with a 63.18% overall win rate. The recommended moveset is Quick Attack and Overheat. The ideal IV spread for Great League is 3/15/15 — for CP-capped leagues like Great League and Ultra League, lower Attack IVs with higher Defense and Stamina allow Victini to reach a higher level within the CP cap, gaining more total stat product. Unlocking a second charged move is highly recommended for PvP, as it gives Victini better coverage and the ability to bait shields more effectively. The cost is 100,000 Stardust and 100 Candy.

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. If you catch a perfect IV Victini, it is worth investing Stardust and Candy to power it up, especially if Victini ranks well in raids or PvP. A 100% IV (also called a "hundo") is the rarest IV combination, so tag and favorite it to make sure you don't accidentally transfer it.

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.

Can Victini be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Victini's availability depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Not all Pokemon have their shiny forms available yet. Check the current events page and Community Day announcements for any updates on shiny Victini availability and boosted shiny rates during special 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

L1 46

L2 144

L3 243

L4 341

L5 440

L6 539

L7 637

L8 736

L9 834

L10 933

L11 1,026

L12 1,119

L13 1,213

L14 1,306

L15 1,399

L16 1,492

L17 1,586

L18 1,679

L19 1,772

L20 1,865

L21 1,959

L22 2,052

L23 2,145

L24 2,239

L25 2,332

L26 2,425

L27 2,519

L28 2,612

L29 2,705

L30 2,799

L31 2,845

L32 2,892

L33 2,939

L34 2,985

L35 3,032

L36 3,079

L37 3,125

L38 3,172

L39 3,218

L40 3,265

L41 3,307

L42 3,348

L43 3,390

L44 3,432

L45 3,475

L46 3,518

L47 3,561

L48 3,604

L49 3,648

L50 3,691

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