One Five-Star Raid Boss that Trainers might encounter while exploring the AR realm of Pokémon GO during December 2022 is Virizion, a lesser-known Grass- and Fighting-type Grassland Legendary from the Unovan region. Virizion first appeared in Generation V as a member of the Swords of Justice, along with Keldeo, Terrakion, and Cobalion. However, due to its odd pair of dual elemental types, Virizion can be countered by many pocket monsters, making it a weaker Legendary choice compared to a Pokémon like Latias or Mewtwo. Nevertheless, it is not usual that Virizion appears in Pokémon GO; therefore, Trainers are encouraged to try their hand at obtaining this rare Grassland Legendary.
Whether Trainers are planning to enter the Virizion Raid with other players or solo, it is always important to have a general understanding of this rare Legendary Pokémon’s strengths and weaknesses in Pokémon GO. As a Grass- and Fighting-type pocket monster Virizion has no problem going up against Ground-, Rock-, Water-, Grass, Electric-, or Dark-type opponents. But, on the other hand, it is susceptible to Flying-, Poison-, Fire-, Psychic-, Ice-, and Fairy-type Moves. Flying-type attacks, in particular, are Super Effective against this Legendary Raid Boss.
Best Counters for Virizion in Pokémon GO
Based on findings by Pokebattler, the index below displays a list of pocket monsters that would serve as the best counters for the Virizion Raid in Pokémon GO. In addition, optimal Movesets are also included to further aid Raid participants in achieving success in defeating this Grassland Legendary.
No. | Pokémon | Type | Evolution Requirement(s) | Best Moveset against Virizion |
1 | Honchkrow | Flying and Dark |
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2 | Staraptor | Flying and Normal |
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3 | Braviary in Pokémon GO | Flying and Normal |
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4 | Unfezant | Flying and Normal |
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5 | Toucannon | Flying and Normal |
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6 | Togekiss | Flying and Fairy |
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7 | Yanmega | Flying and Bug |
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8 | Blaziken | Fire and Fighting |
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9 | Swellow | Flying and Normal |
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10 | Pidgeot in Pokémon GO | Flying and Normal |
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Source: Pokebattler