Type matchups
Damage Victini takes from each attacking type.
As a Psychic/Fire type, Victini has 5 weaknesses, 7 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 4 other Pokémon share the Psychic/Fire typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 100
- Attack
- 100
- Defense
- 100
- Sp. Atk
- 100
- Sp. Def
- 100
- Speed
- 100
- Total
- 600
Victini has a base stat total of 600, higher than 90% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (100). Its Attack (100) and Sp. Atk (100) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. A Speed of 100 beats 81% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 100 HP, 100 Defense and 100 Sp. Def it is bulky.
Victini's only ability is Victory Star.
How to beat Victini
Victini takes 2× damage from Ground, Rock, Ghost, Water and Dark moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Steel, Fire, Grass, Psychic, Ice and Fairy moves are resisted.
Good counters: Tyranitar hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and is immune to Victini's Psychic moves and resists its Fire moves. Hydreigon hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Victini's Psychic moves and resists its Fire moves. Roaring Moon hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Victini's Psychic moves and resists its Fire moves.
Evolution
Victini does not evolve.
Best counters to Victini
Other Psychic/Fire Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Victini weak to?
As a Psychic/Fire type, Victini takes super-effective damage from Ground, Rock, Ghost, Water and Dark moves.
What is Victini resistant to?
Victini resists Fighting, Steel, Fire, Grass, Psychic, Ice and Fairy moves.
What are the best counters to Victini?
Strong type-based picks include Tyranitar, Hydreigon and Roaring Moon, which hit Victini with super-effective attacks.