Vivillon in Pokémon X and Y: locations, stats and moves
Find Vivillon’s X/Y locations, Bug/Flying typing, base stats, abilities, evolution and level-up, TM and Egg moves.
Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this guide.
Kalos Pokédex identity and base stats
Vivillon is Kalos Central #022 and National #666. Its Pokémon X and Y typing is Bug / Flying.
Base stats describe the species. Level, individual values, effort values, nature and Super Training determine an individual Pokémon’s actual stats.

| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| HP | 80 |
| Attack | 52 |
| Defense | 50 |
| Sp. Atk | 90 |
| Sp. Def | 50 |
| Speed | 89 |
| Total | 411 |
Where to find it in X and Y
The wing pattern depends on the player’s real-world region set in the Nintendo 3DS. Other patterns can be traded in.
Rows marked “X only” or “Y only” are version-specific. Friend Safari rows need the postgame Kiloude City safari and a friend whose safari contains this Pokémon.
Encounter methods · Version exclusives
| Location | Version | Method | Level | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friend Safari — Bug | X and Y | Tall grass, caves or dungeon floors | 30 | Friend Safari slot 3 (postgame; depends on a registered friend’s safari) |
Evolution family
| From | Into | X / Y method |
|---|---|---|
| Scatterbug | Spewpa | Level 9 |
| Spewpa | Vivillon | Level 12; the wing pattern depends on the player’s real-world region set in the Nintendo 3DS |
Friendship evolutions need high friendship (220 or more); feeding Poké Puffs in Pokémon-Amie raises affection, which is a separate value used by Sylveon.
Abilities, breeding and training
| Ability | Slot |
|---|---|
| Shield Dust | Regular ability |
| Compound Eyes | Regular ability |
| Friend Guard | Hidden Ability |
Hidden Abilities in X and Y come mainly from the Friend Safari, Horde Encounters and certain gifts or events. Breeding can pass a Hidden Ability from a female parent.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Gender ratio | 50% female / 50% male |
| Egg group(s) | Bug |
| Base hatch cycles | 15 |
| Experience growth | medium |
| Base capture rate | 45 /255 (not a percentage chance) |
| Base friendship | 70 |
| EV yield | HP +1, Sp. Atk +1, Speed +1 |
| Height / weight | 1.2 m / 17 kg |
The Pokémon Day Care on Route 7 accepts two parents. In X and Y, a Destiny Knot passes five IVs from the parents, and an Everstone passes the holder’s nature.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 / start | Gust |
| 1 / start | Light Screen |
| 1 / start | Poison Powder |
| 1 / start | Powder |
| 1 / start | Sleep Powder |
| 1 / start | Stun Spore |
| 12 | Struggle Bug |
| 17 | Psybeam |
| 21 | Supersonic |
| 25 | Draining Kiss |
| 31 | Aromatherapy |
| 35 | Bug Buzz |
| 41 | Safeguard |
| 45 | Quiver Dance |
| 50 | Hurricane |
| 55 | Powder |
All rows use the X and Y learnset. The Move Reminder in Dendemille Town teaches forgotten level-up moves in exchange for a Heart Scale.
Compatible TMs and HMs
| Machine | Move | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM04 | Calm Mind | Psychic | Status |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special |
| TM16 | Light Screen | Psychic | Status |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status |
| TM19 | Roost | Flying | Status |
| TM20 | Safeguard | Normal | Status |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | Grass | Special |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical |
| TM29 | Psychic | Psychic | Special |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark | Physical |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special |
| TM53 | Energy Ball | Grass | Special |
| TM62 | Acrobatics | Flying | Physical |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical |
| TM70 | Flash | Normal | Status |
| TM76 | Struggle Bug | Bug | Special |
| TM77 | Psych Up | Normal | Status |
| TM83 | Infestation | Bug | Special |
| TM85 | Dream Eater | Psychic | Special |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status |
| TM89 | U-turn | Bug | Physical |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status |
TMs are reusable in X and Y. Each move has its own physical, special or status category regardless of type.
Egg moves and move tutors
No Egg moves are recorded for this species in X and Y.
No move tutor moves are recorded for this species in X and Y.
In X and Y, both parents can pass Egg moves to the offspring.
Related species
Check Vivillon’s version label and encounter method before travelling.
References
Covered edition: Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this wiki.
