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vivillon
Generation VI · #0666 — Scale Pokémon
Vivillon, the Scale Pokémon, is a Bug/Flying-type introduced in Generation VI that has captivated trainers worldwide with its extraordinary diversity. This remarkable species stands 1.2 meters tall and weighs 17.0 kilograms, making it a graceful aerial presence in battle. What truly distinguishes Vivillon from most Pokémon is its unprecedented regional variation system—the meadow form is just one of twenty distinct wing patterns found across different real-world geographic locations. The meadow pattern specifically reflects habitats where flowers bloom abundantly, creating a visually distinct and botanically-inspired variant. With a base stat total of 411, Vivillon emphasizes Special Attack (90) and Speed (89), making it an agile special attacker despite its moderate defenses. The species evolved from the caterpillar Spewpa at level 12, completing a three-stage evolutionary line that begins with Scatterbug.
Base Stats
Height
1.2m
Weight
17.0kg
Category
Scale Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
white
Shape
bug-wings
Abilities
Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.
Increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.
Decreases all direct damage taken by friendly Pokémon to 0.75×.
Vivillon Biology & Physical Characteristics
The meadow-form Vivillon maintains the characteristic butterfly-like physiology of its species, featuring a round grayish head adorned with large black pixelated eyes and a pair of slender antennae topped with dark and beige ovoid scales. Its thorax consists of three gray segments of varying shades, while its legs display the species' trademark coloration with dark gray lower halves, beige upper halves, and black bands across the middle. The defining feature of the meadow form is its distinctive wing pattern, which displays colors and markings that echo the floral abundance of temperate garden and meadow regions. Like all Vivillon, the meadow form possesses black-edged wings with intricate pixelated markings, though the specific coloration palette of the meadow variant reflects cooler, more temperate climates compared to tropical or arctic forms. The Pokédex entries confirm that "the patterns on this Pokémon's wings depend on the climate and topography of its habitat," and the meadow form exemplifies this principle through its flora-inspired aesthetic.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Vivillon Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Vivillon maintains a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50% male to 50% female, allowing trainers equal opportunity to breed either sex without genetic preference complications. The species belongs solely to the Bug Egg Group, meaning it can only breed with other Pokémon sharing this classification, such as Scyther, Heracross, or fellow Bug-types. A Vivillon egg requires fifteen cycles to hatch, translating to approximately 3,599 to 3,855 steps of in-game travel before a new Scatterbug emerges. The base happiness value of 70 indicates that Vivillon has moderate friendliness toward trainers and breeding partners, making it relatively straightforward to encourage breeding behavior through standard care and battling. When breeding Vivillon or its pre-evolutions, trainers should note that the meadow pattern will transfer to offspring only if the parent was originally set to a temperate region in Generation VI or VII, as this characteristic is permanently locked upon initial capture or hatching. The species' medium growth rate means it requires moderate experience accumulation to reach higher levels, balancing accessibility with meaningful progression. Trainers seeking specific Vivillon patterns through breeding should understand that obtaining certain forms may require trading with players from different geographic regions or transferring Pokémon through Pokémon HOME in later generation games.
Sprites
Forms
meadow
continental
sun
tundra
elegant
monsoon
garden
sandstorm
polar
marine
modern
savanna
archipelago
river
ocean
icy-snow
high-plains
jungle
fancy
poke-ballTMs & HMs
tm04
emerald
tm04
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tm04
ruby sapphire
tm04
diamond pearl
tm04
xd
tm04
heartgold soulsilver
tm04
black white
tm04
colosseum
tm04
platinum
tm04
sun moon
tm04
ultra sun ultra moon
tm04
x y
tm04
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm04
black 2 white 2
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm06
yellow
tm06
gold silver
tm06
red blue
tm06
crystal
tm06
emerald
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Forms
icy-snowpolartundracontinentalgardenelegantmeadowDefaultmodernmarinearchipelagohigh-plainssandstormrivermonsoonsavannasunoceanjunglefancypoke-ballvivillon's Evolution Chain
Vivillon Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Vivillon represents the final stage of a three-part evolutionary line beginning with the tiny Scatterbug, a caterpillar Pokémon that evolves into Spewpa at level 9. The progression culminates when Spewpa reaches level 12, transforming into the fully-fledged Vivillon with its distinctive regional pattern determined by the game's geographic location settings. The meadow form specifically manifests when the game is set to a region characterized by temperate climates with abundant flowering vegetation. Unlike some Pokémon species, Vivillon does not undergo Mega Evolution or Gigantamax transformation, remaining in its standard form throughout competitive and casual play. The evolutionary process represents a dramatic transformation from a crawling caterpillar to an airborne butterfly, symbolizing complete metamorphosis. This evolution line is exclusive to Generation VI and beyond, making Vivillon a flagship Pokémon of the Kalos region introduced in Pokémon X and Y. The base form Scatterbug can be encountered relatively early in the games, making Vivillon an accessible addition to most players' teams.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Vivillon Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Vivillon thrives in habitats characterized by abundant flowering vegetation, making meadows, grasslands, and temperate gardens its natural home. The meadow pattern Vivillon has adapted to environments where seasonal blooms dominate the landscape, allowing it to remain camouflaged among colorful wildflowers and cultivated ornamental plants. As a Flying-type, Vivillon is an accomplished aerial predator and pollinator, utilizing its high Speed stat of 89 to pursue prey and forage efficiently across open spaces. The species employs a fascinating defensive strategy by scattering colorful, toxic scales from its wings during battle, which not only inflict damage but can also poison opponents—a characteristic reflected in its Pokédex entries across multiple generations. Meadow-form Vivillon would typically be found in temperate regions with moderate climates, where seasonal variations support diverse flowering plants. The species demonstrates social behavior, as indicated by its base happiness of 70, suggesting that individual Vivillon form bonds with their trainers relatively quickly and remain loyal companions.
Pokedex Entries
Generation VI
Vivillon with many different patterns are found all over the world. These patterns are affected by the climate of their habitat.
The patterns on this Pokémon’s wings depend on the climate and topography of its habitat. It scatters colorful scales.
Vivillon with many different patterns are found all over the world. These patterns are affected by the climate of their habitat.
The patterns on this Pokémon’s wings depend on the climate and topography of its habitat. It scatters colorful scales.
Vivillon Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Vivillon's name derives from "vivid" combined with "papillon," the French word for butterfly, perfectly capturing the species' defining characteristic of spectacular color variation. The meadow pattern specifically represents the designer's intent to create a botanical aesthetic that mirrors temperate garden habitats, with wing markings reminiscent of flower petals and garden landscapes. The pixelated visual style of Vivillon's wings reflects early computer graphics and digital art aesthetics, creating a unique fusion of natural butterfly morphology with digital presentation. The species' classification as the "Scale Pokémon" refers to the iconic scale-scattering mechanic displayed in battle, where Vivillon disperses its colorful scales as both offensive and defensive tools. The meadow form's coloration palette typically emphasizes soft pastels and green tones that evoke spring and summer meadows in bloom. The character design philosophy behind Vivillon demonstrates Game Freak's commitment to creating Pokémon that feel grounded in real-world biology and ecology while maintaining the fantastical elements essential to the franchise. The introduction of regional forms years before official alternate forms became standardized showcases the creative vision behind Vivillon's conception.
Learnable Moves
Vivillon can learn 67 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| acrobatics | flying | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 |
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| air cutter | flying | Special | 60 | 95 | 25 |
| air slash | flying | Special | 75 | 95 | 15 |
| aromatherapy | grass | Status | — | — | 5 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| bug bite | bug | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| bug buzz | bug | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| confuse ray | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| defog | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| draining kiss | fairy | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| dream eater | psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| electroweb | electric | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| endeavor | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| energy ball | grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga drain | grass | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| gust | flying | Special | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hurricane | flying | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| infestation | bug | Special | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| iron defense | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| laser focus | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| poison powder | poison | Status | — | 75 | 35 |
| pollen puff | bug | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| pounce | bug | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| powder | bug | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psybeam | psychic | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| quiver dance | bug | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| roost | flying | Status | — | — | 5 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| signal beam | bug | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| skitter smack | bug | Physical | 70 | 90 | 10 |
| sleep powder | grass | Status | — | 75 | 15 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| struggle bug | bug | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| stun spore | grass | Status | — | 75 | 30 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| supersonic | normal | Status | — | 55 | 20 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| tailwind | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| u turn | bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| weather ball | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
Vivillon Competitive Battle Guide
Vivillon's competitive viability centers around its excellent Special Attack (90) and Speed (89) stats, positioning it as a hit-and-run special attacker in the Bug/Flying niche. The meadow form benefits from Compound Eyes, which boosts move accuracy to 1.3×, making otherwise unreliable moves like Hurricane significantly more dependable in competitive formats. Alternatively, Shield Dust provides passive protection against secondary move effects, negating stat reductions and status conditions from moves like Close Combat or Scald—a valuable defensive utility that extends Vivillon's survivability. The hidden ability Friend Guard offers team support by reducing all direct damage taken by friendly Pokémon to 0.75×, transforming Vivillon into an unexpected defensive pivot in double and triple battles. With respectable bulk metrics (80 HP and 50 in both defensive stats), Vivillon functions best in formats emphasizing speed and special offense rather than prolonged defensive positioning. Popular competitive movesets leverage Vivillon's move pool to include Hurricane, Bug Buzz, Psychic, and coverage moves like Roost for sustainability or Sleep Powder for utility. While Vivillon rarely dominates upper-tier competitive play in modern formats, it remains viable in lower competitive tiers and casual formats, particularly in team compositions emphasizing speed-based offense. The meadow form's specific competitive role depends largely on the metagame, though its speed tier of 89 allows it to outpace many bulkier Pokémon while still remaining vulnerable to common priority moves.
Commonly Asked Questions About Vivillon
What type is Vivillon?
Vivillon is a bug and flying type Pokemon.
What does Vivillon evolve from?
Vivillon evolved from spewpa that evolved from scatterbug.
What are Vivillon's weaknesses?
Vivillon is weak to flying, rock, fire, electric and ice type moves.
Vivillon Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Vivillon achieved remarkable cultural significance within the Pokémon community through its innovative regional variation system, which predated the official alternate forms introduced in later generations. The existence of twenty distinct patterns created an unprecedented collecting phenomenon, with players worldwide exchanging Vivillon patterns to complete their regional variant collections—a practice that helped sustain engagement with Pokémon X and Y long after release. The meadow pattern, representing temperate garden habitats, resonated particularly with trainers in European and North American regions, becoming an iconic representation of Pokémon's relationship with real-world geography. Event-exclusive patterns like Fancy and Poké Ball Pattern Vivillon became highly sought collectibles, with Poké Ball Pattern achieving legendary status as one of the rarest and most valuable event Pokémon due to its limited distribution window. The species' butterfly aesthetics and beautiful wing patterns made Vivillon a favorite subject for fan art and cosplay, contributing significantly to its cultural presence beyond competitive gameplay. Game Freak's decision to feature Vivillon prominently in the Kalos region's narrative, combined with its role as a region-exclusive discovery element, elevated the species' status as a symbolic Pokémon of Generation VI's innovations. The meadow pattern continues to represent the franchise's commitment to environmental diversity and geographic authenticity in Pokémon design philosophy.
Where to Find Vivillon in Every Pokémon Game
The meadow-form Vivillon can be obtained throughout Pokémon X and Y by capturing Scatterbug in temperate regions of the Kalos Pokédex and evolving it through the standard progression (Scatterbug at level 9 to Spewpa, then Spewpa at level 12 to Vivillon). In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the meadow pattern becomes available to players whose game cartridges or system settings correspond to temperate climate regions. Transfer to Pokémon Sun and Moon maintains the meadow pattern through the standard regional form mechanics that operated in Generations VI and VII. However, in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, the mechanics changed dramatically—Spewpa will evolve exclusively into Fancy Pattern Vivillon unless the Spewpa was transferred from another game via Pokémon HOME or received a Postcard from Pokémon GO that changes its available pattern. For players seeking the meadow form in modern games, transferring a meadow-pattern Vivillon from earlier generations through Pokémon HOME represents the most direct method. The species has a catch rate of 45, making it moderately difficult to capture in the wild, and it appears with a base happiness of 70, indicating reasonable rapport upon capture. Trading with players from regions corresponding to temperate climates during Generations VI and VII offered the most efficient pattern acquisition method, though this approach becomes impractical in current generation games that have deprecated regional form systems.