How to Catch Virizion in Pokémon Black and White

Reviewed by Ishrak

Last Updated: February 6, 2025

Virizion can be hard to find at first, since it is a rare legendary Pokémon. However, it's not only necessary to complete the Pokédex, but it can also be a wonderful addition to any Pokémon trainer's team, making it a rewarding catch. Listed below is how to find catch the legendary Pokémon Virizion!

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Virizion is level 42 and has Sacred Sword, Retaliate, Giga Drain, and Helping Hand in its moveset.

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Save before battling. If you accidentally faint it or run out of Poké Balls, you can restart the game and try again.

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Have Pokémon with moves that inflict status effects such as Sleep and Paralysis. Status effects will make it easier to catch it.

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If possible, a Pokémon with the move False Swipe can help bring Virizion down to 1 HP without making it faint.

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If met at level 42, Virizion knows Giga Drain, which may make it difficult to keep it at 1 HP.

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Virizion is 4x weak to Flying-type moves, so be wary of an OHKO with moves of this type.

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Rock-type Pokémon are weak to two of Virizion's moves, Sacred Sword and Giga Drain.

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