Vivillon

Vivillon is a Bug/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 6.

Vivillon has 18 different forms, depending on the region set on the 3DS. (Once encountered, changing the region does not change the form found.) There are also two event-exclusive patterns. The forms are:

Pokédex data

National № 0666
Type Bug Flying
Species Scale Pokémon
Height 1.2 m (3′11″)
Weight 17.0 kg (37.5 lbs)
Abilities 1. Shield Dust
2. Compound Eyes
Friend Guard (hidden ability)
Local № 0022 (X/Y — Central Kalos)
0037 (Scarlet/Violet)

Training

EV yield 1 HP, 1 Sp. Atk, 1 Speed
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 206
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Bug
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 15 (3,599–3,855 steps)

Base stats

HP 80
270 364
Attack 52
98 223
Defense 50
94 218
Sp. Atk 90
166 306
Sp. Def 50
94 218
Speed 89
164 304
Total 411 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Vivillon.

Evolution chart

(Level 9)
Spewpa#0665
Spewpa
Bug
(Level 12)

Vivillon changes

Pokédex entries

Vivillon

X
Omega Ruby
Vivillon with many different patterns are found all over the world. These patterns are affected by the climate of their habitat.
Y
Alpha Sapphire
The patterns on this Pokémon’s wings depend on the climate and topography of its habitat. It scatters colorful scales.

Jungle Pattern

Scarlet The patterns on this Pokémon depend on the climate and topography of the land it was born in. This form is from lands of tropical rain forests.
Violet This Pokémon was born in a land of tropical rain forests. It scatters colorful, toxic scales from its wings during battle.

Meadow Pattern

Scarlet The patterns on this Pokémon depend on the climate and topography of the land it was born in. This form is from lands where flowers bloom.
Violet This Pokémon was born in a land where flowers bloom. It scatters colorful, toxic scales from its wings during battle.

Marine Pattern

Scarlet The patterns on this Pokémon depend on the climate and topography of the land it was born in. This form is from lands with ocean breezes.
Violet This Pokémon was born in a land with ocean breezes. It scatters colorful, toxic scales from its wings during battle.

Modern Pattern

Scarlet The patterns on this Pokémon depend on the climate and topography of the land it was born in. This form is from sun-drenched lands.
Violet This Pokémon was born in a sun-drenched land. It scatters colorful, toxic scales from its wings during battle.

Monsoon Pattern

Scarlet The patterns on this Pokémon depend on the climate and topography of the land it was born in. This form is from lands with intense rainfall.
Violet This Pokémon was born in a land with intense rainfall. It scatters colorful, toxic scales from its wings during battle.

Ocean Pattern

Scarlet The patterns on this Pokémon depend on the climate and topography of the land it was born in. This form is from lands of perpetual summer.
Violet This Pokémon was born in a land of perpetual summer. It scatters colorful, toxic scales from its wings during battle.

Poké Ball Pattern

Scarlet The patterns on this Pokémon depend on the climate and topography of the land it was born in. This form is from a special land.
Violet This Pokémon was born in a special land. It scatters colorful, toxic scales from its wings during battle.

Polar Pattern

Scarlet The patterns on this Pokémon depend on the climate and topography of the land it was born in. This form is from snowy lands.
Violet This Pokémon was born in a snowy land. It scatters colorful, toxic scales from its wings during battle.

River Pattern

Scarlet The patterns on this Pokémon depend on the climate and topography of the land it was born in. This form is from lands where large rivers flow.
Violet This Pokémon was born in a land where large rivers flow. It scatters colorful, toxic scales from its wings during battle.

Sandstorm Pattern

Scarlet The patterns on this Pokémon depend on the climate and topography of the land it was born in. This form is from parched lands.
Violet This Pokémon was born in a parched land. It scatters colorful, toxic scales from its wings during battle.

Savanna Pattern

Scarlet The patterns on this Pokémon depend on the climate and topography of the land it was born in. This form is from lands with a tropical climate.
Violet This Pokémon was born in a land with a tropical climate. It scatters colorful, toxic scales from its wings during battle.

Sun Pattern

Scarlet The patterns on this Pokémon depend on the climate and topography of the land it was born in. This form is from lands bathed in light.
Violet This Pokémon was born in a land bathed in light. It scatters colorful, toxic scales from its wings during battle.

Tundra Pattern

Scarlet The patterns on this Pokémon depend on the climate and topography of the land it was born in. This form is from lands of severe cold.
Violet This Pokémon was born in a land of severe cold. It scatters colorful, toxic scales from its wings during battle.

Icy Snow Pattern

Scarlet The patterns on this Pokémon depend on the climate and topography of the land it was born in. This form is from frigid lands.
Violet This Pokémon was born in frigid lands. It scatters colorful, toxic scales from its wings during battle.

Archipelago Pattern

Scarlet The patterns on this Pokémon depend on the climate and topography of the land it was born in. This form is from places with many islands.
Violet This Pokémon was born in a place with many islands. It scatters colorful, toxic scales from its wings during battle.

Continental Pattern

Scarlet The patterns on this Pokémon depend on the climate and topography of the land it was born in. This form is from lands of vast space.
Violet This Pokémon was born in a land of vast space. It scatters colorful, toxic scales from its wings during battle.

Elegant Pattern

Scarlet The patterns on this Pokémon depend on the climate and topography of the land it was born in. This form is from lands with distinct seasons.
Violet This Pokémon was born in a land with distinct seasons. It scatters colorful, toxic scales from its wings during battle.

Fancy Pattern

Scarlet The patterns on this Pokémon depend on the climate and topography of the land it was born in. This form is from a mysterious land.
Violet This Pokémon was born in a mysterious land. It scatters colorful, toxic scales from its wings during battle.

Garden Pattern

Scarlet The patterns on this Pokémon depend on the climate and topography of the land it was born in. This form is from verdant lands.
Violet This Pokémon was born in a verdant land. It scatters colorful, toxic scales from its wings during battle.

High Plains Pattern

Scarlet The patterns on this Pokémon depend on the climate and topography of the land it was born in. This form is from lands with little rain.
Violet This Pokémon was born in a land with little rain. It scatters colorful, toxic scales from its wings during battle.

Moves learned by Vivillon

Moves learnt by level up

Vivillon learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Poison PowderPoisonStatus 75
1Sleep PowderGrassStatus 75
1Struggle BugBugSpecial 50 100
1Stun SporeGrassStatus 75
12Light ScreenPsychicStatus
17PsybeamPsychicSpecial 65 100
21SupersonicNormalStatus 55
25Draining KissFairySpecial 50 100
31SafeguardNormalStatus
35Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
45Quiver DanceBugStatus
50HurricaneFlyingSpecial 110 70

Moves learnt on evolution

Vivillon learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
GustFlyingSpecial 40 100

Egg moves

Vivillon learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Vivillon gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Poison PowderPoisonStatus 75
Rage PowderBugStatus

Moves learnt by TM

Vivillon is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

Moves learnt by level up

Vivillon learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1GustFlyingSpecial 40 100
1Poison PowderPoisonStatus 75
1PowderBugStatus 100
1Sleep PowderGrassStatus 75
1Struggle BugBugSpecial 50 100
1Stun SporeGrassStatus 75
12Light ScreenPsychicStatus
17PsybeamPsychicSpecial 65 100
21SupersonicNormalStatus 55
25Draining KissFairySpecial 50 100
31AromatherapyGrassStatus
35Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
41SafeguardNormalStatus
45Quiver DanceBugStatus
50HurricaneFlyingSpecial 110 70
55PowderBugStatus 100

Moves learnt on evolution

Vivillon learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
GustFlyingSpecial 40 100

Egg moves

Vivillon learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Vivillon gen 7 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Poison PowderPoisonStatus 75
Rage PowderBugStatus
Stun SporeGrassStatus 75

Move Tutor moves

Vivillon can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
DefogFlyingStatus
ElectrowebElectricSpecial 55 95
EndeavorNormalPhysical 100
Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
Laser FocusNormalStatus
Signal BeamBugSpecial 75 100
SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
TailwindFlyingStatus

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon by a previous evolution of Vivillon. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100 Level up
HardenNormalStatus Level up
ProtectNormalStatus Level up
String ShotBugStatus 95 Level up
TackleNormalPhysical 40 100 Level up
Iron DefenseSteelStatus Move tutor
ProtectNormalStatus Evolution

Moves learnt by TM

Vivillon is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

Transfer-only moves

Vivillon can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
FlashNormalStatus 100 Generation 6 — TM
Secret PowerNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 6 — TM
Hold HandsNormalStatus Generation 6 — Special

Vivillon sprites

Type Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Vivillon sprite from X & Y Vivillon sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Vivillon Shiny sprite from X & Y

Where to find Vivillon

X
Y
Evolve Scatterbug/Spewpa
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
Sun
Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Evolve Scatterbug/Spewpa
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus
Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Tagtree Thicket, Asado Desert, North Province (Area One), North Province (Area Two), North Province (Area Three), South Province (Area One), South Province (Area Two), South Province (Area Four), South Province (Area Five), South Province (Area Six), West Province (Area One), Glaseado Mountain, East Paldean Sea, The Pokémon League

Other languages

English Vivillon
Japanese ビビヨン (Viviyon)
German Vivillon
French Prismillon
Italian Vivillon
Spanish Vivillon
Korean 비비용 (bibiyong)
Chinese (Simplified) 彩粉蝶
Chinese (Traditional) 彩粉蝶

 

English Scale Pokémon
Japanese りんぷんポケモン
German Flügelstaub-Pokémon
French Pokémon Lépidécaille
Italian Pokémon Farfascaglia
Spanish Pokémon Escamaposa
Korean 인분포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 鳞粉宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 鱗粉寶可夢

Name origin

vivify
bring to life, animate
papillon
French for ‘butterfly’