Virizion Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Virizion in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Virizion
Virizion is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass/Fighting typing. The best counter is Mega Rayquaza (Mega) with Air Slash and Hurricane, dealing 43.161 DPS.
Virizion can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Virizion is weak to Flying (double weak!), Fairy, Fire, Ice, Poison, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Dark, Electric, Grass-type moves as Virizion resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Virizion is Mega Rayquaza (43.161 DPS), Shadow Tornadus (Therian) (42.240 DPS), and Shadow Toucannon (41.867 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Virizion: After defeating Virizion, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1690 and 1770 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2103-2202 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Virizion from raids will have exactly 1770 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Virizion?
The best counter for Virizion is Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Hurricane, dealing 43.161 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Tornadus (Therian) (42.240 DPS) and Shadow Toucannon (41.867 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Virizion?
Virizion can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Virizion weak to?
Virizion is weak to Flying (double weak), Fairy, Fire, Ice, Poison, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Dark, Electric, Grass, Ground, Rock, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Virizion be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Virizion's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Virizion from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Virizion from raids will have 1770 CP at level 20, or 2202 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1690. If you see 1770 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Virizion worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Virizion is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Virizion?
For the best moveset for Virizion itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Virizion stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Virizion without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Virizion can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Enamorus (Incarnate) (35.667 DPS) and Tornadus (Therian) (35.200 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Virizion in raids?
Weather boost information for Virizion is not currently available. Grass-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.