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Victini is a Psychic / Fire-type Pokemon known for its Unova-era role, evolution method, abilities and matchup profile. This guide covers Victini’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Victini guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Victini is a Psychic / Fire-type Pokemon from the Unova era. It is known for its distinctive design, battle role, evolution requirements and useful movepool across different Pokemon games.
Competitive Overview
Victini can be useful in competitive Pokemon depending on the format, available moves and ruleset. Its typing, abilities and movepool give it specific matchups where it can pressure opponents or support a team.
Like many Pokemon, Victini performs best when its weaknesses are covered by teammates and its strongest moves are used in the right matchup.
Here are the key facts to know about Victini, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Victini
National Dex
#0494
Type
Psychic / Fire
Species
Victory Pokemon
Height
1’04” / 0.4 m
40 cm
Weight
8.8 lbs / 4.0 kg
4.0 kg
Abilities
Victory Star
Victini has a stat profile built around its battle role and typing. Use the stat section below to compare its HP, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense and Speed.
These are some of Victini’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
V-create is one of Victini’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Zen Headbutt is one of Victini’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Psychic is one of Victini’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Psyshock is one of Victini’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Blue Flare is one of Victini’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Bolt Strike is one of Victini’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
U-turn is one of Victini’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Will-O-Wisp is one of Victini’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Use the section below to view Victini’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield
Victini is a Psychic / Fire-type Pokemon. Its typing determines which attacks are super effective, resisted or blocked.
Type
Psychic, Fire
Weaknesses
Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, Dark
Resistances
Fighting, Steel, Fire, Grass, Psychic, Ice, Fairy
Immunities
None
Victini’s abilities can affect how it handles matchups, disruption, damage or team support.
Victory Star gives Victini an important battle trait depending on the game, format and ruleset.
This section shows the Victini evolution line and how each stage is obtained.
Single Stage
Does not evolve
Victini’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Older games are still listed for consistency, including games where Victini had not been introduced yet.
| Game | Where to Find Victini |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Victini had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Victini had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Victini had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Victini |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Victini had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Victini had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Victini had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Victini |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Victini had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Victini had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Victini had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Victini had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Victini had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Victini |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Victini had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Victini had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Victini had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Victini had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Victini had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Victini |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Liberty Garden through the Liberty Pass event, or trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White |
Liberty Garden through the Liberty Pass event, or trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Victini |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Victini |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Victini |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Victini |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Victini |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Victini. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Victini is a Psychic / Fire-type Pokemon.
Victini is weak to Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, Dark-type moves.
Victini does not evolve.
Victini’s abilities are Victory Star.
Victini’s best moves often include V-create, Zen Headbutt, Psychic, Psyshock, Blue Flare, Bolt Strike, U-turn, Will-O-Wisp.
Victini can be useful depending on the game and format thanks to its typing, abilities and movepool.
Check the location section above because Victini availability changes by game.
Not available in this game.
Final Output Note:
Removed the Featured Competitive Build section because no confirmed The Game Haus Pokemon Champions build link was provided or confirmed for Victini.
Removed Mega or alternate form sections where not applicable. Kept alternate form coverage where applicable.
Stats, image and move tables are shortcode-driven. Description, abilities, locations, FAQ and form notes are manually written.
Pokemon Legends Z-A rows should receive human review before publishing if TGH requires exact spawn verification beyond the current availability/location guides.
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