Virizion (Pokémon)

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Virizion (Japanese: ビリジオン Virizion) is a dual-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
It is not known to evolve into or from any Pokémon.
Along with , , and , Virizion is a member of the Swords of Justice. In the Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, they are also associated with .
The Paradox Pokémon is said to be either a future relative of Virizion or a counterpart of it from a parallel timeline.
==Biology==
Virizion is a stag or -like, quadrupedal that is primarily green. On the sides of its head are long horns that end in dull, curled points. It has a pointed snout with a black blaze running from its nose to the back of its head. Its face, hind legs, and underside are white. There is a pinked-tipped leaf on each side of its neck, and leafy tufts on its shoulders. On its back, there are pointed tufts of fur forming a medium-long tail. Its lower legs resemble knee-high boots with pink highlights at the knees, and it has black hooves.
According to legend, Virizion, alongside the other Swords of Justice had challenged the humans in order to protect other Pokémon from losing their homes to the humans's expansion. During the battle, Virizion used its speed to shield the other Pokémon from sparks and embers. The three Swords distrust humans because of a war that resulted in a forest fire in Moor of Icirrus. Virizion attacks its opponents by first darting around them with whirlwind-like speed, before using its sharp, sword-like horns to swiftly cut them down. In Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, Virizion is depicted as the most intelligent member of the Swords of Justice. As seen in both Pokémon the Series and Pokémon Adventures, it can create an out of its head. Virizion loves Virizion Treats made by Snacksworth, who once encountered and talked to it in the past. shares a resemblance to Virizion and is believed to be a futuristic Virizion.
In Generation V, was its signature move.
==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity: is a very popular Pokémon among the Post Town inhabitants, even though she has turned them all down at some point. The first meets her after rescuing . Dunsparce had gotten lost looking for a crystal to give to Virizion as a gift, because he wanted to be her friend. Virizion turns him down, saying she doesn't have friends. This hurts Dunsparce's feelings, causing him to run away. After rescuing Dunsparce again, she asks to join the team. The player's partner immediately accepts, much to 's chagrin. Virizion proves to be a calm and collected addition to the team, rarely outwardly expressing her emotions, but she changes as more and more is revealed about her past with her last friend, . She later admits that she likes Emolga.
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===Held items===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
===Type effectiveness===
===Learnset===
Virizion is available in Version 3.0.0+.
====By leveling up====
====By TM====
====By ====
====-only moves====
Move	Card
 	Virizion (Everyone's Exciting Battle 5)
===Side game data===
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===Evolution data===
===Sprites===
==In animation==
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
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Virizion debuted in Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, being one of its stars alongside , , , and . Along with Cobalion, Terrakion, Keldeo, and Kyurem, Virizion can speak through telepathy.
=====Other=====
Virizion made its animated series debut in The Mew from Here!, where Horace was revealed to have one during his last Project Mew Trial Mission. It reappeared in the next episode.
====Minor appearances====
A silhouetted Virizion appeared in a fantasy in Healing the Healer!.
====Pokédex entries====
===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
In The Gathering of Stars, Sonia picked up a book with images of Virizion, , and on the cover.
==In the manga==
===Be the Best! Pokémon B+W===
Monta owns a Virizion, which he used in an attempt to weaken for capture.
===Pokémon Adventures===
Virizion was the first of the Swords of Justice to debut in Pokémon Adventures, appearing in A Direct Attack and a Daunting Defense, where it attacked and in Pinwheel Forest, cutting up their clothing. Virizion later appeared alongside Terrakion in Mistralton Cave. Both would later follow Cobalion to Pledge Grove to meet Keldeo.
===Pokémon RéBURST===
Virizion, along with Cobalion and Terrakion, were captured by Great Gavel. Later, it was sealed into a Burst Heart and became the Burst form of Rovy.
==In the TCG==
==Other appearances==
===Super Smash Bros. Ultimate===
Virizion appears as a alongside and .
==Trivia==
* Virizion is the only member of the Swords of Justice that:
** Is not weak to the types of any of the other members.
** Has a type advantage over all of the other members.
** Has a double weakness.
* Virizion's and stats are the reverse of 's, while their other stats are identical.
* Virizion, Cobalion, and Terrakion were all designed by Takao Unno.Nintendo Dream Vol. 204, April 2011 (Shellspider's blog (Japanese), Translation by Dr. Lava)
===Origin===
Virizion is based on the character of from the novel . Like Aramis, it is the best at swordplay. Aramis in the novels was also the most feminine, vain, and romantic — qualities that Virizion possesses relative to its comrades. The shape of its head overall resembles a hat, commonly worn by Spanish and French musketeers in the 17th and 18th centuries. It physically resembles s, such as the or other species of . It may also be based on a . Like its comrades, its nose resembles that of a sheep or a goat.
====Name origin====
Virizion may be a combination of (a bluish-green color) or viridis (Latin for green) and champion.
==In other languages==
==Related articles==
*Virizion (M15)
* Virizion (Gates to Infinity)
*Swords of Justice
*Swords of Justice (Adventures)
* Legendary Pokémon
==References==
==External links==
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