As a Bug/Flying type, Vivillon has 5 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 13 other Pokémon share the Bug/Flying typing.

Base stats

HP: 80
Attack: 52
Defense: 50
Sp. Atk: 90
Sp. Def: 50
Speed: 89
Total: 411

Vivillon has a base stat total of 411, higher than 38% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (90) well above Attack (52), it works best as a special attacker. Its Speed of 89 is middling (faster than 71% of Pokémon). With 80 HP, 50 Defense and 50 Sp. Def it is frail.

Vivillon can have the abilities Shield Dust, Compound Eyes and Friend Guard.

How to beat Vivillon

The best way to beat Vivillon is with Rock moves, which deal 4× damage. Flying, Fire, Electric and Ice moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Bug and Grass moves are resisted.

Good counters: Diancie hits for 4× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Bug and Flying moves. Nihilego hits for 4× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Bug and Flying moves. Stakataka hits for 4× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Bug and Flying moves.