Pokemon GO Virizion counters & weaknesses to beat Raid boss
Trainers looking for the best Virizion counters and weaknesses to beat the 5-Star Raid boss in Pokemon GO can find all the info they need to know here.
With Virizion back as a 5-Star Raid boss, Pokemon GO trainers are wondering what the best counters for the legendary are, and what its weaknesses are as well.
While the Grassland Pokemon makes for a tough challenge, we've got everything you need for victory. So, let's get into the best Virizion counters and the weaknesses you'll need to know to beat the Raid boss in Pokemon GO.
Virizion weaknesses in Pokemon GO
As a dual Grass and Fighting type, the biggest Virizion weakness you should keep in mind is Flying-type attacks, being 256% effective against the legendary Pokemon.
If you're short on strong party members with Flying-type moves, Virizion is also 160% weak to Poison, Fire, Psychic, Ice, and Fairy-types.
Best counters to beat Virizion
Considering Flying types as its biggest weakness, the best Virizion counters and moves to beat the 5-Star Raid boss are as follows:
| Counter | Fast Move | Charge move |
| Staraptor | Gust | Brave Bird |
| Moltres | Wing Attack | Sky Attack |
| Rayquaza | Air Slash | Hurricane |
| Honchkrow | Peck | Brave Bird |
| Braviary | Air Slash | Brave Bird |
| Tornadus (Therian) | Gust | Hurricane |
How to find & catch Virizion
You'll be able to find and catch Virizion in Pokemon GO by beating one of its 5-Star Raid battles on the map, available from Thursday, November 9, 2023, until Thursday, November 16, 10 AM local time.
Can Virizion be Shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes, Shiny Virizion can be found in Pokemon GO. When you encounter the legendary in 5-Star Raids whilst it's available, you'll have a 1-in-20 chance of coming across a Shiny Virizion, as is usually the case for Mythical and Legendary Pokemon Raids in the game.
Although the odds are much better than the standard 1-in-500 chance of a regular Shiny encounter, I'd still say you might have to find a fair few of the Raids before you come across a Shiny Virizion. Nevertheless, your patience will be worth it.
That's everything you need to know about the best Virizion counters and weaknesses to beat the Raid boss in Pokemon GO.
Whilst you're here, be sure to check out the latest Pokemon GO promo codes for free items. Better yet, find out which other bosses you can take on with our Pokemon GO Raid schedule.
Otherwise, be sure to visit our Pokemon GO guides homepage for even more essentials right here at GGRecon.
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