Virizion

The Grassland Pokémon
#640 - Virizion
Debut	Pokémon: Black Version Pokémon: White Version
Species Info
Type	+ +
Height	2 m (6'07")
Weight	200 kg (440.9 lbs.)
Color	Gray
Gender Ratio	Genderless
Ability	Justified
Hidden Ability
Egg Group	Unbreedable
Icon		Sprite
File:I640.gif		File:640sprite.png
Footprint
30px
Base Statistics
Hit Points	91	Speed	108
Attack	90	Sp. Attack	90
Defense	72	Sp. Defense	129
Training Info
Catch Rate	003	Hatch Steps	10,240
Base Exp.	261	Effort Points	SpD
Happiness	35		SpD
To Lv.100	Slow		SpD

Kanto #	Johto #	Hoenn #	Sinnoh #
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Unova #	Johto (IV) #
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Virizion is one of three legendary musketeer Pokémon (which additionally seems to include Keldeo) that was introduced in the fifth generation games.

Information

Virizion, Cobalion and Terrakion were around during the time of ancient Unova, when people and Pokémon were separated. These powerful creatures appointed themselves the protectors of Pokémon. In one incident, they worked together to save Pokémon when warring humans had set a forest on fire. During this crisis, Virizion swiftly protected the Pokémon from the flames. The three of them then routed the humans whom had caused the war. However, they realized that human desires would constantly lead to more warfare and more Pokémon suffering. The three of them decided to cut themselves off from people and disappeared, living on as legends.

Virizion's head sprouts horns that are as sharp as blades. They use whirlwind-like movements to confound and swiftly cut their opponents. Cobalion, Terrakion and Virizion all seem to share a bond strong enough that they have a mental link on some level.

Appearances

Mainstream Games

In Pokémon: Black and White Versions, Virizion could be found in the hidden area of Pinwheel Forest called Rumination Field. The Rumination Field only appeared after Cobalion was captured, because at that point Cobalion was able to communicate with Virizion and Terrakion that the world had changed for the better, which convinced them to come out of hiding.

=Other Appearances

Video Games

• In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Cobalion, Terrakion and Virizion appeared together as a single shared Ace-rank Primary Spirit. When fought against in a Spirit battle, their Spirit would possess a trio of fighters each wielding a beam sword, with their melee weapons strengthened and with random chances of delivering critical hits. Cobalion was represented by a blue Yoshi, Terrakion by Duck Hunt and Virizion by a green Lucario.

Trivia

• Its name seems to a play on "viridian" (which is similar to its color) or "viridarium" (which is a Latin term for a garden) combined with the word "stallion" or "champion".
• This legendary trio is based on the three musketeers, which is hinted in their sword-based abilities and their hidden fourth member. Virizion in particular is based on Aramis, which is seen in Virizion's apparent fencing abilities as well as its somewhat effeminate appearance.