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:
- Archipelago Pattern
- Continental Pattern
- Elegant Pattern
- Garden Pattern
- High Plains Pattern
- Icy Snow Pattern
- Jungle Pattern
- Marine Pattern
- Meadow Pattern
- Modern Pattern
- Monsoon Pattern
- Ocean Pattern
- Polar Pattern
- River Pattern
- Sandstorm Pattern
- Savanna Pattern
- Sun Pattern
- Tundra Pattern
- Poké Ball Pattern (event)
- Fancy Pattern (event)
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) 0017 (Legends: Z-A) |
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.
Evolution chart
Vivillon changes
- In Generations 6-7, Vivillon has a base experience yield of 185.
- In Generations 6-7, Vivillon has a base Friendship value of 70.
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 Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poison Powder | Poison | — | 75 | |
| 1 | Sleep Powder | Grass | — | 75 | |
| 1 | Stun Spore | Grass | — | 75 | |
| 10 | Infestation | Bug | 20 | 100 | |
| 12 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 15 | Draining Kiss | Fairy | 50 | 100 | |
| 17 | Supersonic | Normal | — | 55 | |
| 21 | Psybeam | Psychic | 65 | 100 | |
| 25 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
| 28 | Air Slash | Flying | 75 | 95 | |
| 35 | Bug Buzz | Bug | 90 | 100 | |
| 40 | Hurricane | Flying | 110 | 70 | |
| 40 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
| 45 | Whirlwind | Normal | — | — |
Egg moves
Vivillon does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Move Tutor moves
Vivillon can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Z-A from move tutors (details):
Moves learnt by TM
Vivillon is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 27 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 35 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 42 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
| 44 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 55 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 63 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 64 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 80 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 85 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 92 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 80 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Vivillon learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poison Powder | Poison | — | 75 | |
| 1 | Sleep Powder | Grass | — | 75 | |
| 1 | Struggle Bug | Bug | 50 | 100 | |
| 1 | Stun Spore | Grass | — | 75 | |
| 12 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 17 | Psybeam | Psychic | 65 | 100 | |
| 21 | Supersonic | Normal | — | 55 | |
| 25 | Draining Kiss | Fairy | 50 | 100 | |
| 31 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
| 35 | Bug Buzz | Bug | 90 | 100 | |
| 45 | Quiver Dance | Bug | — | — | |
| 50 | Hurricane | Flying | 110 | 70 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Vivillon learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).
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 Powder | Poison | — | 75 | |
| Rage Powder | Bug | — | — |
Moves learnt by TM
Vivillon is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 14 | Acrobatics | Flying | 55 | 100 | |
| 15 | Struggle Bug | Bug | 50 | 100 | |
| 16 | Psybeam | Psychic | 65 | 100 | |
| 17 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| 18 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 21 | Pounce | Bug | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 32 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 37 | Draining Kiss | Fairy | 50 | 100 | |
| 40 | Air Cutter | Flying | 60 | 95 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 49 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 50 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 60 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
| 65 | Air Slash | Flying | 75 | 95 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 75 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 104 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 111 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
| 113 | Tailwind | Flying | — | — | |
| 119 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 120 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 131 | Pollen Puff | Bug | 90 | 100 | |
| 152 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 160 | Hurricane | Flying | 110 | 70 | |
| 162 | Bug Buzz | Bug | 90 | 100 | |
| 163 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 168 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 182 | Bug Bite | Bug | 60 | 100 | |
| 193 | Weather Ball | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 219 | Skitter Smack | Bug | 70 | 90 |
Vivillon sprites
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 |
| Legends: Z-A | Location data not yet available |
Answers to Vivillon questions
- What is a good moveset for Vivillon?
- How many Vivillon patterns are available in Legends: Z-A?
- What if you live in one of the blank spots on the vivillion map?
- Does vivillons pattern match its personality or something?
- Would it be possible to get every Vivillon form on my North American 2DS?
- Does anyone know which locations give which vivillons?
- Can I breed a different pattern vivillion?
- Is this Vivillon shiny?
- How do you pronounce "Vivillon"?
- Glitch in friend safari?
View more questions on PokéBase »
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
- vivid
- brightly colored
- papillon
- French for ‘butterfly’


