Virizion Raid Guide
Your complete resource for defeating Virizion in Pokémon GO raids.
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What is Virizion?
Virizion is a Tier 5 Legendary Raid Boss in Pokémon GO. As a Grass/Fighting-type Pokémon, Virizion is vulnerable to several powerful counter types that make this raid accessible even to small groups with the right lineup. This guide will help you prepare the best team, understand its moveset, and maximize your chances of catching Virizion once defeated.
📌 Virizion Type & Weaknesses
Type: Grass / Fighting
Weak to: Flying (2x), Poison, Fire, Psychic, Ice, Fairy
Resistant to: Ground, Rock, Water, Grass, Electric, Dark
Due to its double weakness to Flying, that’s the best strategy to focus on for fast takedowns.
Best Counters for Virizion
Top non‑Shadow counters: Yveltal, Rayquaza, Enamorus, Tornadus, Moltres, Lugia, Braviary
Top Shadow/Legendary counters: Shadow Moltres, Shadow Salamence, Shadow Lugia, Shadow Zapdos, Shadow Honchkrow
Raid CP caught level:
At Level 20 (no weather): ~1,649–1,727 CP
At Level 25 (Sunny weather boost): ~2,061–2,159 CP
Raid Boss having CP of 39,601
Virizion has a relatively wide catch circle, so use Golden Razz Berries and aim for a curveball throw. Wait for it to attack, then toss.
Type: Dragon/Flying
Fast: Fire Fang, Bite, Dragon Tail
Charged : Fly, Hydro Pump, Draco Meteor, Fire Blast
Elite: Outrage
Best moveset of Salamence are Dragon Tail(14) and Draco Meteor(150).
Type: Dark/Flying
Fast: Gust, Snarl, Punch
Charged: Hyper Beam, Focus Blast, Hurricane, Psychic, Dark Pulse
Elite: Oblivion Wing
Best moveset for Yveltal are Gust(25) and Hyper Beam(150)
Type: Dragon/Flying
Fast : Air Slash, Dragon Tail
Charged : Aerial Ace, Ancient Power, Outrage
Elite : Hurricane, Breaking Swipe
Rayquaza is a powerhouse in raids. With boosted stats, use Dragon Tail(14) and Outrage(110).
Type: Fairy/Flying
Fast: Zen Headbutt, Astonish, Fairy Wind
Charged: Dazzling Gleam, Grass Knot, Fly
Best moveset of Enamorus are Zen Headbutt(11) and Dazzling Gleam(100)
Type: Flying
Fast: Gust, Astonish
Charged: Focus Blast, Hurricane, Heat Wave, Psychic
Elite: Bleakwind Storm
Tornadus is one of the best counters, use Gust(25) and Focus Blast(140).
Type: Psychic/Flying
Fast : Psycho Cut, Confusion
Charged : Ancient Power, Brave Bird, Future Sight, Fly
Articuno is one of the best counters, use Confusion(19) and Brave Bird(130) .
Type: Fire/Flying
Fast: Wing Attack, Fire Spin
Charged: Ancient Power, Fire Blast, Heat Wave, Overheat
Elite: Sky Attack
Best moveset of Moltres are Fire Spin(13) and Overheat(160).
Type: Normal/Flying
Fast : Quick Attack, Sand Attack, Wing Attack
Charged : Close Combat, Brave Bird, Fly, Heat Wave
Elite : Gust
Best moveset of Staraptor are Gust(25) and Brave Bird(130).
Type: Normal/Flying
Fast: Air Slash, Steel Wing
Charged: Rock Slide, Close Combat, Fly, Brave Bird, Heat Wave
Best moveset for Braviary are Steel Wing(14) and Brave Bird(130)
Type: Psychic/Flying
Fast : Extrasensory, Dragon Tail
Charged : Sky Attack, Fly, Hydro Pump, Future Sight
Elite: Aeroblast
Best moveset of Lugia are Dragon Tail(14) and Aeroblast(180).
Type: Ground/Flying
Fast : Air Slash, Bite
Charged : Hyper Beam, Hurricane, Grass Knot, Dark Pulse
Tornadus is one of the best counters, use Air Slash(12) and Hyper Beam(150).
Type: Electric/Flying
Fast: Charge Beam, Shadow Claw, Metal Claw, Psycho Cut
Charged: Drill Peck, Ancient Power, Zap Cannon, Thunderbolt, Thunder
Elite: Thunder Shock
Best moveset for Zapdos are Charge Beam(7) and Zap Cannon(140)
Type: Dragon/Flying
Fast : Fire Fang, Bite, Dragon Tail
Charged: Fly, Hydro Pump, Draco Meteor, Fire Blast
Elite : Outrage
Shadow Salamence has boosted attack power, making it even more effective in raids. Use Dragon Tail(14) and Draco Meteor(150).
Type: Fire/Flying
Fast : Wing Attack, Fire Spin
Charged : Ancient Power, Fire Blast, Heat Wave, Overheat
Elite : Sky Attack
Shadow Moltres has boosted attack power, making it even more effective in raids. Use Fire Spin(13) and Overheat(160).
Type: Normal/Flying
Fast: Quick Attack, Sand Attack, Wing Attack
Charged: Close Combat, Brave Bird, Fly, Heat Wave
Elite: Gust
Shadow Staraptor has boosted attack power, making it even more effective in raids. Use Gust(25) and Brave Bird(130).
Type: Psychic/Flying
Fast: Extrasensory, Dragon Tail
Charged: Sky Attack, Fly, Hydro Pump, Future Sight
Elite : Aeroblast
Shadow Lugia has boosted attack power, making it even more effective in raids. Use Dragon Tail(14) and Aeroblast(180).
Type: Electric/Flying
Fast: Charge Beam, Shadow Claw, Metal Claw, Psycho Cut
Charged: Drill Peck, Ancient Power, Zap Cannon, Thunderbolt, Thunder
Elite : Thunder Shock
Shadow Zapdos has boosted attack power, making it even more effective in raids. Use Charge Beam(7) and Zap Cannon(140).
Type: Dark/Flying
Fast : Peck, Snarl
Charged : Brave Bird, Sky Attack, Psychic, Dark Pulse
Shadow Honchkrow has boosted attack power, use Snarl(11) and Brave Bird(130)
Type: Psychic
Fast: Psycho Cut, Confusion
Charged : Focus Blast, Flamethrower, Thunderbolt, Psychic, Ice Beam
Elite : Hyper Beam, Shadow Ball, Psystrike
Shadow Mewtwo has boosted attack power making it even more effective in raids, use Confusion(19) and Hyper Beam(150).
Type: Fire/Flying
Fast : Hidden Power, Steel Wing, Incinerate, Extrasensory
Charged : Brave Bird, Fire Blast, Solar Beam
Elite : Earthquake, Sacred Fire
Shadow Ho-Oh has boosted attack power, making it even more effective in raids. Use Incinerate(32) and Solar Beam(180).
Type: Normal/Flying
Fast : Air Slash, Steel Wing
Charged: Hyper Beam, Sky Attack, Heat Wave
Shadow Unfezant has boosted attack power, making it even more effective in raids. Use Steel Wing(14) and Hyper Beam(150).
Type: Dragon/Flying
Fast : Air Slash, Dragon Tail
Charged : Aerial Ace, Ancient Power, Outrage
Elite : Hurricane, Breaking Swipe
Mega Rayquaza is a powerhouse in raids. With boosted stats, use Dragon Tail(14) and Outrage(110).
Type: Dragon/Flying
Fast : Fire Fang, Bite, Dragon Tail
Charged: Fly, Hydro Pump, Draco Meteor, Fire Blast
Elite: Outrage
Mega Salamence is a powerhouse in raids. With boosted stats, use Dragon Tail(14) and Draco Meteor(150).
Type: Normal/Flying
Fast: Air Slash, Steel Wing
Charged: Hurricane, Aerial Ace, Brave Bird, Feather Dance
Elite: Wing Attack, Gust, Air Cutter
Mega Pidgeot is a powerhouse in raids. With boosted stats, use Gust(25) and Brave Bird(130).
Type: Fire/Flying
Fast : Dragon Breath,Wing Attack,Air Slash, Ember, Fire Spin
Charged : Flamethrower, Dragon Claw, Fire Blast, Overheat, Blast Burn
Mega Charizard Y is a powerhouse in raids. Use Fire Spin(13) and Overheat(160).
Type: Fighting/Fire
Fast : Counter, Fire Spin
Charged : Focus Blast, Brave Bird, Overheat, Blaze Kick
Elite : Stone Edge, Blast Burn
Mega Blaziken is a powerhouse in raids. With boosted stats, use Counter or Fire Spin(13) and Overheat(160).
Type: Psychic
Fast: Psycho Cut, Confusion
Charged: Focus Blast, Shadow Ball, Fire Punch, Future Sight
Elite : Counter, Psychic, Dazzling Gleam
Mega Alakazam is a powerhouse in raids. With boosted stats, use Confusion(19) and Focus Blast(140).
Virizion Moveset
Fast Moves: Quick Attack (Normal), Double Kick (Fighting), Zen Headbutt (Psychic)
Charged Moves: Close Combat (Fighting), Stone Edge (Rock), Leaf Blade (Grass)
Elite Moves:Sacred Sword (Fighting)
🎁 Shiny Virizion Availability
Yes, Virizion is available in its shiny form in Pokémon GO. Its shiny features a deeper green color. Shiny odds are roughly 1 in 20 for raid encounters.
✅ Final Tips
Use Flying-types to exploit the double weakness.
Try raiding in Windy weather for a major advantage.
Always use Golden Razz and curveballs to maximize catch chance.
FAQs
Can Virizion be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes, shiny Virizion is available in Pokémon GO raids.
What is the best weather to raid Virizion?
Windy weather boosts Flying-type counters, Sunny weather boosts Virizion’s Grass-type moves, Cloudy weather boosts Virizion’s Fighting-type moves
What are best moveset of Virizion?
Best movset of Virizion are Zen Headbutt which does damage of 11 under Fast Attack and Close Combat or Stone Edge of 105 under Charged Attack.
Are Shadow Pokémon better?
Yes—Shadow forms have +20% attack, making them excellent choices if available.
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