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VictiniVictory Pokémon ビクティニVictini #0494 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Psychic Fire Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Ability Victory Star Cacophony Cacophony Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Gender unknown	Catch rate 3 (1.6%)
Breeding Egg Group No Eggs Discovered Hatch time 120 cyclesEgg not obtainable
Height 1'04" 0.4 m Victini 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 8.8 lbs. 4.0 kg Victini 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield UnknownGen. IV UnknownIV 270	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Victini 3HP 0Atk 0Def 0Sp.Atk 0Sp.Def 0Speed 0HP 0Atk 0Def 0Sp.Atk 0Sp.Def 0Speed 0HP 0Atk 0Def 0Sp.Atk 0Sp.Def 0Speed 0HP 0Atk 0Def 0Sp.Atk 0Sp.Def 0Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Yellow	Base friendship 100
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Victini (Japanese: ビクティニ Victini) is a dual-type Psychic/Fire Mythical Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

Contents

• 1 Biology
• 2 Game data
  • 2.1 NPC appearances
  • 2.2 Pokédex entries
  • 2.3 Game locations
    • 2.3.1 In side games
    • 2.3.2 In events
  • 2.4 Held items
  • 2.5 Stats
    • 2.5.1 Base stats
  • 2.6 Type effectiveness
  • 2.7 Learnset
    • 2.7.1 By leveling up
    • 2.7.2 By TM/TR
    • 2.7.3 By breeding
    • 2.7.4 By tutoring
    • 2.7.5 By transfer from another generation
    • 2.7.6 TCG-only moves
  • 2.8 Side game data
  • 2.9 Evolution data
  • 2.10 Sprites
• 3 In animation
  • 3.1 Major appearances
    • 3.1.1 Victini (M14)
    • 3.1.2 Other
  • 3.2 Minor appearances
• 4 In the manga
  • 4.1 Be the Best! Pokémon B+W
  • 4.2 Movie adaptations
  • 4.3 Pocket Monsters BW
  • 4.4 Pokémon Adventures
• 5 Other appearances
  • 5.1 Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
    • 5.1.1 Trophy information
  • 5.2 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
• 6 In the TCG
• 7 Trivia
  • 7.1 Origin
    • 7.1.1 Name origin
• 8 In other languages
• 9 See also
• 10 References
• 11 External links

Biology

Victini is a small, rabbit-like Pokémon with large, pointed ears which form the letter V. It has large, blue eyes and a round, cream-colored head, which is comparatively large compared to its small, cream body, while the tops of its ears, crest, and extremities are all orange. Its bulbous arms and legs are rounded to make a sort of "cuff" before ending with small, three-fingered hands and two-toed feet. It has two pointed teeth that can be seen on its upper jaw. It also has two cream winglike tails, which allow it to fly. Though timid, it is a caring Pokémon; it will fight if its friends are in danger.

Victini is said to bring victory to the Trainer that befriends it. It also produces an infinite amount of energy within itself and can even share it with others by touch. Victini can also become invisible. In White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram, Victini is shown sending visions to people and enjoying macarons. In Pokémon Adventures, it's stated that people who believed the legends of Victini's power waged war to get their hands on it.

Victini is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Searing Shot. Victini is also the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move V-create by leveling up. Additionally, Victini is the only known Pokémon that can have Victory Star as an Ability.

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity: Victini is a lively and ecstatic Pokémon who shows the V-Wavecast in Pokémon Paradise and can change the day's V-Wave with the V-Wheel.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Unova #000 Black This Pokémon brings victory. It is said that Trainers with Victini always win, regardless of the type of encounter. White It creates an unlimited supply of energy inside its body, which it shares with those who touch it. Black 2 When it shares the infinite energy it creates, that being's entire body will be overflowing with power. White 2
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #— X This Pokémon brings victory. It is said that Trainers with Victini always win, regardless of the type of encounter. Y When it shares the infinite energy it creates, that being's entire body will be overflowing with power. Omega Ruby This Pokémon brings victory. It is said that Trainers with Victini always win, regardless of the type of encounter. Alpha Sapphire When it shares the infinite energy it creates, that being's entire body will be overflowing with power.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #— Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— Blueberry #— Lumiose #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Liberty Garden (requires Liberty Pass) (Only one) Black 2 White 2 Trade, Event
Generation VI X Y Event Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Event
Generation VII Sun Moon Event Ultra Sun Ultra Moon TradePokémon Bank Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Pokémon HOMEVersion 1.3.0+ Event Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Unobtainable Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet Unobtainable Legends: Z-A Unobtainable

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Rumble Blast Beginner's Park, Tower: World Axle - B2F*, Field: Sun-Dappled Bank* PokéPark 2 Crag Area Rumble U Wonder Area: Go Big or Go Home! (Boss), Secret Warehouse: Fighters on Ice (Reward)NFC Figurine
Generation VI Battle Trozei Dragon Hill: Stage 6 Rumble World Starlight Islands: Volcanic Ravine (Special Boss) Super MD Talk to Victini in Serene Village Picross Area 24: Stage 13 (As a Mythical Pokémon)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Jirachi SeaFinal
Generation VIII This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation Shuffle Event: Exp. Points from Victini! Masters EX Poké Fair sync pair scout: Sygna Suit Hilda & Victini

In events

Games	Event	Language/Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
BW	Eind Victini	Japanese	Japan	50	April 16 to August 31, 2011
BW	Movie 14 Victini	English	Wi-Fi	50	December 3, 2011 to January 14, 2012;June 12 to 26, 2012
BW	Eind Victini	Korean	South Korea	50	December 22, 2011 to January 8, 2012
BW	Movie 14 Victini	German	Wi-Fi	50	April 10 to 30, 2012
BW	Movie 14 Victini	Italian	Wi-Fi	50	April 10 to 30, 2012
BW	Movie 14 Victini	Spanish	Wi-Fi	50	April 10 to 30, 2012
BW	Movie 14 Victini	French	Wi-Fi	50	June 1 to 30, 2012
BWB2W2	Pokémon Center Tohoku Victini	Japanese	Japan	100	November 25, 2012 to January 6, 2013
ORAS	Pokémon Scrap Victini	Japanese region	Online	15	December 1, 2014 to May 15, 2015
XYORAS	Pokémon 20th Anniversary Victini	American region	Online	100	September 1 to 24, 2016
XYORAS	Pokémon 20th Anniversary Victini	PAL region	Online	100	September 1 to 24, 2016
XYORAS	New Adventure Victini	Korean region	Online	15	October 1 to November 30, 2016
SM	Pokémon Center Tohoku Victini	All	Japan	15	June 30 to September 3, 2017
SwSh	Victory Victini	All	All	50	August 18 to 22, 2022

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Events*		Fire Gem (100%)	Soothe Bell (100%)
		Starf Berry (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP:100	160 - 207	310 - 404
Attack:100	94 - 167	184 - 328
Defense:100	94 - 167	184 - 328
Sp. Atk:100	94 - 167	184 - 328
Sp. Def:100	94 - 167	184 - 328
Speed:100	94 - 167	184 - 328
Total:600	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damagednormally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 2× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy ½× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 2× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy ½× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 2× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy ½× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 2× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy ½× None

Learnset

Victini is available in Sword and Shield Version 1.3.0+.

By leveling up

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 V-create Fire Physical 180180 09595% 5 011 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 011 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100100% 20 011 Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25 011 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— 00——% 30 077 Work Up Normal Status 0000— 00——% 30 1414 Incinerate Fire Special 06060 100100% 15 2121 Stored Power Psychic Special 02020 100100% 10 2828 Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100100% 15 3535 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00——% 10 4242 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 09090% 15 4949 Inferno Fire Special 100100 05050% 5 5656 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100100% 15 6363 Searing Shot Fire Special 100100 100100% 5 7070 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100100% 15 7777 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120120 100100% 15 8484 Overheat Fire Special 130130 09090% 5 9191 Final Gambit Fighting Special 0000— 100100% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Victini Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Victini Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM00 TM00 Mega Punch Normal Physical 08080 085}}85% 20 TM01 TM01 Mega Kick Normal Physical 120120 075}}75% 5 TM03 TM03 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM05 TM05 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM11 TM11 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM13 TM13 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 085}}85% 15 TM14 TM14 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM17 TM17 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM19 TM19 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 25 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM38 TM38 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM40 TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM41 TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM43 TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM52 TM52 Bounce Flying Physical 08585 085}}85% 5 TM56 TM56 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM59 TM59 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM60 TM60 Power Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM61 TM61 Guard Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM62 TM62 Speed Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM70 TM70 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM92 TM92 Mystical Fire Fire Special 07575 100}}100% 10 TR02 TR02 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR08 TR08 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR09 TR09 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TR11 TR11 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR13 TR13 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR15 TR15 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR21 TR21 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 TR25 TR25 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR29 TR29 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 TR30 TR30 Encore Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 5 TR33 TR33 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TR34 TR34 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TR35 TR35 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR36 TR36 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 090}}90% 10 TR37 TR37 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TR38 TR38 Trick Psychic Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TR40 TR40 Skill Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR41 TR41 Blaze Kick Fire Physical 08585 090}}90% 10 TR43 TR43 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TR55 TR55 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TR64 TR64 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TR65 TR65 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR69 TR69 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15 TR77 TR77 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TR82 TR82 Stored Power Psychic Special 02020 100}}100% 10 TR85 TR85 Work Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR86 TR86 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15 TR92 TR92 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Victini Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Victini Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Victini in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Victini in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Victini Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Victini Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Expanding Force Psychic Special 80 100% 10 Sw Sh EP BD SP Scorching Sands Ground Special 70 100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Victini Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Victini Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII Other generations: VI - VII - IX

Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  V VI VII Blue Flare Fire Special 130130 085}}85% 5 V VI VII Bolt Strike Electric Physical 130130 085}}85% 5 V VI VII Celebrate Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 V VI VII Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 V VI VII Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 V VI VII Embargo × Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 V VI VII Flame Burst × Fire Special 07070 100}}100% 15 V VI VII Flash × Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Fusion Bolt Electric Physical 100100 100}}100% 5 V VI VII Fusion Flare Fire Special 100100 100}}100% 5 V VI VII Glaciate Ice Special 06565 095}}95% 10 V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 V VI VII Laser Focus Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 V VI VII Last Resort Normal Physical 140140 100}}100% 5 V VI VII Magic Coat Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 V VI VII Power-Up Punch Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Psych Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 V VI VII Role Play Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Shock Wave Electric Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 V VI VII Signal Beam × Bug Special 07575 100}}100% 15 V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 V VI VII Telekinesis × Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 V VI VII Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10

Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Victini Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Victini × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Me First	Victini (Roaring Skies 13)

Side game data

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Talk to in Serene Village Connected to: Glaceon Connection Orb Set: 3 Phrases Normal Ta-daaa! Victini's here! Huh? What did I do with the V-Wheel? I didn't bring it! Low HP (< 50%) It's hard, but at the same time, it's fun! ♪

Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●●●

Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds Base HP: 59 Base Attack: 83 Base Defense: 59 Base Speed: 70

PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: Weak: PokéPark Pad entry: Tepig's childhood friend. While he is worried about the cowardly Tepig, he's on Tepig's side and always cheers him on.

Pokémon Battle Trozei Psychic Attack Power: ★★★★★ Power of Six Increases the damage dealt by matching six Pokémon.

Pokémon Shuffle Psychic Attack Power: 80 - 145 20 #245 Hitting Streak Increases damage when it is triggered in a row. Swappable Skill(s): Last-Ditch Effort

Pokémon GO Base HP: 225 Base Attack: 210 Base Defense: 210 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Confusion, Quick Attack Charged Attacks: Overheat, Focus Blast, Psychic, V-create, Psyshock*

In Pokémon GO, Victini can be obtained by completing 4/6 of the Special Research, Investigate a Mysterious Energy.

Evolution data

Unevolved Victini Psychic  Fire

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Sword Shield
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Victini images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In animation

Major appearances

Victini (M14)

Victini debuted in White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram. It lived in Eindoak Town, where it was a friend of the King of the People of the Vale one thousand years prior to the movies. In the present day, it was targeted by Damon in his plan to fly the Sword of the Vale back to the Kingdom of the Vale and resurrect his peoples' glory.

Other

In Pikachu, What's This Key?, Pikachu and his friends visited a Victini courtesy of Klefki's keys. It rescued Pikachu and brought him back to safety as he was falling into a chasm.

Minor appearances

In the manga

Be the Best! Pokémon B+W

Monta received a Victini from an event in Victini - A New Friend!. It reappeared in The Birth of the Best Pokémon Trainer!.

Movie adaptations

Main article: Victini (M14)

Victini is a major character in White—Victini and Zekrom. Likewise, it appears in the manga adaptation of the film by Momota Inoue that was serialized in CoroCoro.

Pocket Monsters BW

A Victini appeared in PMBW13.

Pokémon Adventures

In At Liberty on Liberty Garden, Victini was seen on Liberty Garden, where Team Plasma attempted to catch it, but were thwarted by Black. Two years later in The Final Battle, Victini returned the favor by helping Blake defeat Colress.

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

Victini appears as a Poké Ball Pokémon, after playing 100-Man Smash at least once. It uses Victory Star, which causes fighters (and teammates, if any) who send it out to gain immunity to knockback and have their attack power boosted.

Victini also appears as a trophy in both versions of the game.

Trophy information

NA: This Psychic/Fire-type Pokémon shares the limitless energy it creates with others. In Smash Bros., Victini uses Victory Star to power up the fighter that brought it into battle. The fighter won't flinch from damage and will launch foes easier, as well as glow with power. They aren't invincible, though...

PAL: Victini can create an endless supply of energy and share it with others. Its Victory Star move makes the other fighter who summoned it glow with power from head to toe. As long as they're glowing, their launch ability will shoot up and they'll never flinch. That said, they're not invincible - Victini isn't a miracle-worker.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Victini returns as a Pokémon summoned from the Poké Ball, where it gives the summoner their Final Smash with Victory Star. It also appears as a Spirit.

In the TCG

Main article: Victini (TCG)

Trivia

• Victini was first revealed in a preview for the fourteenth Pokémon movie at the end of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
• Victini has several unique attributes:
  • Its Unova Pokédex number is 000, making it the only Pokémon to legitimately have the number 000 in any Pokédex listing.
    • Victini is the only Pokémon to be listed before the first partner Pokémon of its home region.
    • Consequently, Victini is the only Mythical Pokémon of a later generation to appear next to a Mythical Pokémon of an earlier generation in the National Pokédex.
  • It is the only Mythical Pokémon from Generation V to not have a form change.
  • Victini is the only Mythical Pokémon in Generation V to be caught in a battle instead of received via Mystery Gift.
  • It is the only Pokémon from Generation V that has yet to be legitimately available Shiny in a later Pokémon game.
• Victini appears in Pokémon Battle Chess BW Version. To use it, one must have their Egg damaged three times, then Victini hatches and behaves like a king piece in chess. When the player loses their Victini, they lose. Along with Emboar, it is the only Pokémon that has its power raised when damaged.
• Victini was added at the request of Junichi Masuda.[1][2] Masuda himself mentioned in multiple interviews that Victini is his favorite Generation V Pokémon.[2][3][4]
  • In a 2011 interview with Eurogamer, Junichi Masuda mentioned Mana Ibe as Victini's designer, and that it was meant to appeal more to girls than to boys.[4]
• Pokémon Sword and Shield's The Crown Tundra expansion contains an unused Victini encounter, suggesting it was planned to be made available in the game without an event.

Origin

Victini's appearance seems to be based on うさぎリンゴ usagi-ringo, a method of cutting apple slices to make them look similar to rabbits — this may ultimately be reference to "The Big Apple", one of the nicknames for New York City, which the Unova region is based on. Conceptually, it might draw inspiration from Nike, the Greek goddess of victory; or her Roman equivalent, Victoria. Its tail wings may be a reference to Nike's wings. Its Fire typing may draw from the concept of the eternal flame, given the Pokédex describes it as having infinite energy and the eternal flame has been used to represent competition and victory, such as for the Olympics. More specifically, given Victini's location on Liberty Garden (inspired by Liberty Island), it could be a personification of the torch held by the Statue of Liberty. The torch itself has a large number of symbolic associations and meanings.

Victini's "V" theme could be linked to it being introduced in Generation V, "V" being the Roman numeral for 5. "V" could also be a reference to the V sign.

Name origin

Victini is derived from victory,[2] and also possibly destiny, teeny, or tiny.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ビクティニ Victini From victory and destiny, teeny, or tiny French Victini Same as English/Japanese name Spanish Victini Same as English/Japanese name German Victini Same as English/Japanese name Italian Victini Same as English/Japanese name Korean 비크티니 Victini Transcription of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 比克提尼 Bǐkètíní Transcription of Japanese name Cantonese Chinese 比克提尼 Béihāktàihnèi Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name

More languages Greek Βικτίνη Viktíni Transcription of Japanese name Hindi विक्टिनी Victini Transcription of its English/Japanese name Russian Виктини Viktini Transcription of English name Thai วิคทินี Wikthini Transcription of Japanese name

See also

• Victini (M14)
• Victini (Gates to Infinity)
• Mythical Pokémon

References

1. ↑ Nintendo Dream Vol. 201, January 2011 (Translation by Dr. Lava)
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 MacDonald, Keza (16 February 2011). "Pokemon's Master Speaks". IGN.
3. ↑ Skrebels, Joe (19 October 2016). "Pokemon Creator Picks His 6 Favourites". IGN.
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Yin-Poole, Wesley (23 February 2011). "The brains behind Pokemon Black and White." (Page 2). Eurogamer.

External links

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