Vivillon Evolution
Vivillon Abilities
Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.
Increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.
Friend GuardHidden
Decreases all direct damage taken by friendly Pokémon to 0.75×.
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Vivillon Moves
Category
Type
| Move▲ | Type▲ | Cat.▲ | Pow▲ | Acc▲ | Method▲ | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gust | flying | special | 40 | 100 | Level 1 | A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage. |
| Poison Powder | poison | status | – | 75 | Level 1 | The user scatters a cloud of poisonous dust that poisons the target. |
| Stun Spore | grass | status | – | 75 | Level 1 | The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target. |
| Sleep Powder | grass | status | – | 75 | Level 1 | The user scatters a cloud of soporific dust that puts the target to sleep. |
| Struggle Bug | bug | special | 50 | 100 | Level 1 | The user attacks by struggling against opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Sp. Atk stats. |
| Light Screen | psychic | status | – | – | Level 12 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special moves for five turns. |
| Psybeam | psychic | special | 65 | 100 | Level 17 | The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also confuse the target. |
| Supersonic | normal | status | – | 55 | Level 21 | The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target. |
| Draining Kiss | fairy | special | 50 | 100 | Level 25 | The user steals the target's HP with a kiss. The user's HP is restored by over half the damage taken by the target. |
| Safeguard | normal | status | – | – | Level 31 | The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns. |
| Bug Buzz | bug | special | 90 | 100 | Level 35 | The user vibrates to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| Quiver Dance | bug | status | – | – | Level 45 | The user lightly performs a beautiful, mystic dance. This boosts the user's Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats. |
| Hurricane | flying | special | 110 | 70 | Level 50 | The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind. This may also confuse the target. |
| Acrobatics | flying | physical | 55 | 100 | TM | The user nimbly strikes the target. This attack does massive damage if the user isn't holding an item. |
| Air Cutter | flying | special | 60 | 95 | TM | The user launches razor-like wind to slash opposing Pokémon. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
| Air Slash | flying | special | 75 | 95 | TM | The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Bug Bite | bug | physical | 60 | 100 | TM | The user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| Confuse Ray | ghost | status | – | 100 | TM | The target is exposed to a sinister ray that causes confusion. |
| Endure | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession. |
| Energy Ball | grass | special | 90 | 100 | TM | The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| Facade | normal | physical | 70 | 100 | TM | This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| Giga Drain | grass | special | 75 | 100 | TM | A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. |
| Giga Impact | normal | physical | 150 | 90 | TM | The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| Hyper Beam | normal | special | 150 | 90 | TM | The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| Iron Defense | steel | status | – | – | TM | The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply boosting its Defense stat. |
| Pollen Puff | bug | special | 90 | 100 | TM | The user attacks the enemy with a pollen puff that explodes. If the target is an ally, it gives the ally a pollen puff that restores its HP instead. |
| Pounce | bug | physical | 50 | 100 | TM | The user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat. |
| Protect | normal | status | – | – | TM | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Psychic | psychic | special | 90 | 100 | TM | The target is hit with a strong telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| Rain Dance | water | status | – | – | TM | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks. |
| Rest | psychic | status | – | – | TM | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions. |
| Skitter Smack | bug | physical | 70 | 90 | TM | The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat. |
| Sleep Talk | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep. |
| Solar Beam | grass | special | 120 | 100 | TM | The user gathers light on the first turn, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn. |
| Substitute | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. |
| Sunny Day | fire | status | – | – | TM | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks. |
| Swift | normal | special | 60 | – | TM | Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. |
| Tailwind | flying | status | – | – | TM | The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that boosts the Speed stats of itself and its allies for four turns. |
| Tera Blast | normal | special | 80 | 100 | TM | If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user. |
| Thief | dark | physical | 60 | 100 | TM | The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item. |
| U Turn | bug | physical | 70 | 100 | TM | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
| Weather Ball | normal | special | 50 | 100 | TM | This move's type and power change depending on the weather at the time the move is used. |
Vivillon Sprites
Normal
Shiny
X
Vivillon with many different patterns are found all over the world. These patterns are affected by the climate of their habitat.
Y
The patterns on this Pokémon’s wings depend on the climate and topography of its habitat. It scatters colorful scales.
Vivillon's Japanese name is Viviyon (ビビヨン). Here are all the official names for Vivillon across different languages:
JapaneseビビヨンViviyon
Korean비비용
Chinese (Traditional)彩粉蝶
FrenchPrismillon
GermanVivillon
SpanishVivillon
ItalianVivillon
Chinese (Simplified)彩粉蝶
Vivillon Breeding
Catch Rate45
Base Friendship70
Growth RateMedium
Base Experience185
How to Get Vivillon
Vivillon can be encountered in the wild across multiple Pokemon games. Here is how to obtain Vivillon in every game where it is available:
Regional Pokedex Numbers
About Vivillon
Vivillon is a Bug/Flying-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 6. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 411, Vivillon is classified as a Scale Pokémon and is part of the Scatterbug → Spewpa → Vivillon evolution line.
In competitive play, Vivillon is placed in the AG tier where it holds a 0.51% usage rate. Its key abilities are Shield Dust and Compound Eyes and Friend Guard, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Vivillon is weak to Rock, Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.
Vivillon can learn 67 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Sleep Powder, Quiver Dance, Substitute, Hurricane. Standing at 1.2m tall and weighing 17kg, Vivillon has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Kalos region games.