Virizion Pokemon GO — Max CP 3,417, Base Stats & Moveset

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

Virizion's best moveset is Zen Headbutt with Sacred Sword. Sacred Sword is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.

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

Virizion reaches 3,417 CP at level 50 and 3,022 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Virizion?

A 15/15/15 Virizion shows 1,727 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,159 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,295 CP.

Best moveset

Highest damage: Zen Headbutt Sacred Sword

Same-type attack bonus on Sacred Sword. Sacred Sword is an Elite TM move. Sacred Sword costs 33 energy for 50 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Virizion takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Flying2.56× Fairy1.6× Fire1.6× Ice1.6× Poison1.6× Psychic1.6×

Resists

Dark0.625× Electric0.625× Grass0.625× Ground0.625× Rock0.625× Water0.625×

Base stats

Attack 192

Defense 229

Stamina 209

Stat total: 630
Buddy distance: 20.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 1,727 CP

Virizion moves

3 fast · 4 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Double Kick STAB	Fighting	10	13	1.0s	10	13
Quick Attack	Normal	10	13	1.0s	10	13
Zen Headbutt Best	Psychic	11	9	1.0s	11	9

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Close Combat STAB	Fighting	105	100	2.5s	42	1.05
Leaf Blade STAB	Grass	70	33	2.5s	28	2.12
Stone Edge	Rock	105	100	2.5s	42	1.05
Sacred Sword Best STAB Elite	Fighting	50	33	1.0s	50	1.52

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Double Kick	Fighting	8	12	2	4.00	6.00
Quick Attack	Normal	5	8	1	5.00	8.00
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	8	6	2	4.00	3.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Close Combat	Fighting	100	45	2.22	Buff / debuff
Leaf Blade	Grass	70	35	2.00	—
Stone Edge	Rock	100	55	1.82	—
Sacred Sword	Fighting	60	35	1.71	—

Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Zen Headbutt (11 DPS); Double Kick builds energy fastest (13 EPS). Sacred Sword is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.

Raids

Not in raids

Status: Virizion is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Virizion

1

Mega RayquazaMega Air SlashHurricane 43.2DPS 1,127TDO 2

Shadow Tornadus (Therian)Shadow GustBleakwind Storm 42.2DPS 684TDO 3

Shadow ToucannonShadow Peck490 41.9DPS 531TDO 4

Shadow StaraptorShadow GustBrave Bird 40.4DPS 511TDO 5

Mega PidgeotMega GustBrave Bird 40.0DPS 749TDO 6

Shadow Articuno (Galarian)Shadow Psycho CutFly 38.3DPS 713TDO

Counters carrying Flying, Fairy, Fire, Ice, Poison, Psychic moves deal the most damage.

How to get Virizion

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	76	2,612
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	76	2,828
Raid Catch	Lv 20	1,690	1,770
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	2,103	2,202
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	1,690	1,770
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,278	1,338
GO Battle League	Lv 20	1,690	1,770

Virizion in events

Most recent first

All events

Event	Date	Role	Shiny
Road of Legends	6 Jul 2026	Raid boss	Yes

Is Virizion good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Virizion has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 25-Candy step towards its evolution.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	42
Lv 2	133
Lv 3	225
Lv 4	316
Lv 5	407
Lv 6	498
Lv 7	590
Lv 8	681
Lv 9	772
Lv 10	863
Lv 11	950
Lv 12	1,036
Lv 13	1,122

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	1,209
Lv 15	1,295
Lv 16	1,381
Lv 17	1,468
Lv 18	1,554
Lv 19	1,640
Lv 20	1,727
Lv 21	1,813
Lv 22	1,899
Lv 23	1,986
Lv 24	2,072
Lv 25	2,159
Lv 26	2,245

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	2,331
Lv 28	2,418
Lv 29	2,504
Lv 30	2,590
Lv 31	2,634
Lv 32	2,677
Lv 33	2,720
Lv 34	2,763
Lv 35	2,806
Lv 36	2,849
Lv 37	2,893
Lv 38	2,936
Lv 39	2,979

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	3,022
Lv 41	3,060
Lv 42	3,099
Lv 43	3,138
Lv 44	3,177
Lv 45	3,216
Lv 46	3,256
Lv 47	3,296
Lv 48	3,336
Lv 49	3,376
Lv 50	3,417

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0640
Height: 2.00 m
Weight: 200.00 kg
Buddy size: Big
Candy to evolve: 25
Game ID: V0640_POKEMON_VIRIZION

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Virizion in Pokemon GO?

Virizion's best moveset is Zen Headbutt with Sacred Sword. Sacred Sword is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.

What are Virizion's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Virizion takes super effective damage from Flying, Fairy, Fire, Ice, Poison, Psychic. Flying is a double weakness (2.56×). It resists Dark, Electric, Grass, Ground, Rock, Water.

What is Virizion's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Virizion reaches 3,417 CP at level 50 and 3,022 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Virizion?

A 15/15/15 Virizion shows 1,727 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,159 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,295 CP.

How do you get Virizion in Pokemon GO?

Its most recent event was Road of Legends (July 2026).

Can Virizion be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Virizion is in the game. It could be shiny in Road of Legends (July 2026).

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