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Vivillon in Pokémon X & Y

#22 in the X and Y Pokédex • Scale Pokémon

Vivillon in the National Pokédex
Vivillon sprite

Normal

Shiny Vivillon sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon X

Vivillon with many different patterns are found all over the world. These patterns are affected by the climate of their habitat.

Pokémon Y

The patterns on this Pokémon’s wings depend on the climate and topography of its habitat. It scatters colorful scales.

Pokémon details

Types

BugFlying

Category

Scale Pokémon

Height

1.2 m (3'11")

Weight

17 kg (37.5 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0666

Pokédex

#22

Vivillon in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

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

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Vivillon, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Central Kalos #22
EV yield
1 HP, 1 SpA, 1 Spe
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
185

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
15

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Scatterbug

Scatterbug

#20

Level 9

Spewpa

Spewpa

#21

Spewpa

Spewpa

#21

Level 12

Vivillon

Vivillon

#22

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
X
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Friend Safari

Friend Safari (Bug)

Walking in tall grass or a cave30-

Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 3, Requires a registered 3DS friend. Each unlocked encounter slot has equal probability: 50% with two slots or approximately 33.3% with three. The candidate depends on that friend’s Safari., Friend must enter the Hall of Fame and meet you in the PSS. Since Nintendo Network closed in April 2024, new third-slot and Hidden Ability unlocks require local play together; earlier online unlocks remain available.

Y
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Friend Safari

Friend Safari (Bug)

Walking in tall grass or a cave30-

Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 3, Requires a registered 3DS friend. Each unlocked encounter slot has equal probability: 50% with two slots or approximately 33.3% with three. The candidate depends on that friend’s Safari., Friend must enter the Hall of Fame and meet you in the PSS. Since Nintendo Network closed in April 2024, new third-slot and Hidden Ability unlocks require local play together; earlier online unlocks remain available.

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartGust

A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.

Flying4010035
StartPoison Powder

The user scatters a cloud of poisonous dust on the target. This may also poison the target.

Poison-7535
StartStun Spore

The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target.

Grass-7530
StartSleep Powder

The user scatters a big cloud of sleep-inducing dust around the target.

Grass-7515
StartLight Screen

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.

Psychic--30
StartPowder

The user covers the target in a powder that explodes and damages the target if it uses a Fire-type move.

Bug-10020
12Struggle Bug

While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit.

Bug5010020
17Psybeam

The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also leave the target confused.

Psychic6510020
21Supersonic

The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target.

Normal-5520
25Draining Kiss

The user steals the target’s energy with a kiss. The user’s HP is restored by over half of the damage taken by the target.

Fairy5010010
31Aromatherapy

The user releases a soothing scent that heals all status conditions affecting the user’s party.

Grass--5
35Bug Buzz

The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Bug9010010
41Safeguard

The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.

Normal--25
45Quiver Dance

The user lightly performs a beautiful, mystic dance. This boosts the user’s Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats.

Bug--20
50Hurricane

The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky. This may also confuse the target.

Flying1107010
55Powder

The user covers the target in a powder that explodes and damages the target if it uses a Fire-type move.

Bug-10020

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon X and Y.
Class
TM04Calm Mind

The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.

Psychic--20
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

Normal6010015
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

Fire--5
TM15Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM16Light Screen

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.

Psychic--30
TM17Protect

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

Water--5
TM19Roost

The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

Flying--10
TM20Safeguard

The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.

Normal--25
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM22Solar Beam

A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.

Grass12010010
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM29Psychic

The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Psychic9010010
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM40Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

Flying60-20
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM46Thief

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.

Dark6010025
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM53Energy Ball

The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Grass9010010
TM62Acrobatics

The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.

Flying5510015
TM68Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM70Flash

The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy.

Normal-10020
TM76Struggle Bug

While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit.

Bug5010020
TM77Psych Up

The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.

Normal--10
TM83Infestation

The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time.

Bug2010020
TM85Dream Eater

The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal its own HP.

Psychic10010015
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM88Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TM89U-turn

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

Bug7010020
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM100Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Normal--20

Learn these before evolving. The source identifies the original method and level where applicable.
Class
Acquisition source
Bug Bite

The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

Bug6010020

Scatterbug — level up (level 15)

Harden

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

Normal--30

Spewpa — level up (level 1)

Rage Powder

The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opponents aim only at the user.

Bug--20

Scatterbug — breeding

String Shot

The opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.

Bug-9540

Scatterbug — level up (level 1)

Tackle

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.

Normal5010035

Scatterbug — level up (level 1)

These require the labeled trade, transfer or breeding route. Generation III/IV imports must first reach Generation V; Virtual Console Pokémon cannot be imported into X/Y. Kyurem must be unfused for transfer. Individual options do not certify every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition source
Bug Bite

The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

Bug6010020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Electroweb

The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stat.

Electric559515

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Endeavor

An attack move that cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP.

Normal-1005

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Giga Drain

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Grass7510010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Hold Hands

The user and an ally hold hands. This makes them very happy.

Normal--40

Historical GTS event; Fancy Pattern Vivillon only

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Signal Beam

The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target.

Bug7510015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Tailwind

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stat of the user and its allies for four turns.

Flying--15

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Shield Dust

Ability Slot 1

Blocks the additional effects of attacks taken.

Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.

Compound Eyes

Ability Slot 2

Boosts the Pokémon’s accuracy.

Increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.

Friend Guard(Hidden Ability)

Reduces damage done to allies.

Decreases all direct damage taken by friendly Pokémon to 0.75×.

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