Victini

Legal regulations: regulation-m-a

Victini is one of the most flexible non-restricted Pokémon in Regulation M-A thanks to its signature move, V-Create, and its ability, Victory Star, which boosts the accuracy of its teammates. It can be built as a physical or special attacker, and its Fire/Psychic typing gives it unique coverage that punishes the format's Steel and Fighting cores. Its speed tier is respectable, and its access to support moves makes it a genuine team player rather than a one-note breaker. Its weaknesses are real: it is vulnerable to Ground, Rock, Water and Dark coverage, and its bulk is not designed to absorb hits, so it relies on positioning. It also fears the format's faster attackers and Choice Scarf users. It functions best as a breaker that comes in after the opponent has committed their answers, or as a support piece that boosts its team's accuracy while applying pressure. Victini pairs well with physical partners and with redirection that protects it through critical turns. It is a reliable, flexible choice for balanced teams that want coverage and support in a single slot.

Use this page to understand Victini's role in the current VGC metagame. Check the base stats and Level 50 benchmarks to plan your EV spreads. Review common moves, items, abilities and Tera types to see what the community uses most. The partners section shows which Pokémon pair well with Victini, while counters and checks highlight what to watch out for in team preview.

Last updated: July 2026 (Regulation Set M-A). Data is based on available competitive trends and editorial review.

Victini performs best when its role is clearly defined in team preview. As a Physical Attacker and Special Attacker Pokémon, focus on positioning it where it can execute its job without being forced into unfavorable exchanges.

When teambuilding, pair Victini with Pokémon that cover its type weaknesses (see counters section below) and provide the speed control or redirection it needs to function. Review the common moves and items section for established sets, then adjust based on your team's specific needs.