#666 · BugFlying · Regulation M-A · Updated May 2026

Vivillon in Pokemon Champions: Stats, Best Moveset & How to Get

Vivillon is a fragile but disruptive Bug/Flying special attacker in Pokemon Champions, best known for pairing Compound Eyes with Sleep Powder to land near-guaranteed sleep on an opposing threat. With Quiver Dance and dual STAB spread moves, it doubles as a special sweeper once the field is softened. This guide covers Vivillon's stats, type matchups, best moveset, an SP spread, its role in Regulation M-A doubles, and how to get it.

Dex No.#666
TypeBug/Flying
AbilitiesShield Dust / Compound Eyes / Friend Guard
Evolves fromSpewpa (Lv. 12)
Egg groupsBug
Height / Weight1.2 m / 17 kg
Best roleSpecial sweeper / Sleep Powder disruptor

Base Stats

Vivillon's stats are tilted toward offense and utility: 90 Special Attack and 89 Speed are its working numbers, supported by 80 HP. Its defenses are poor (50/50), so it cannot afford to take much. The combination of decent Speed and a strong special attack means it can throw out spread moves or Sleep Powder before slower foes act, but a single super-effective hit usually ends it.

FormHPAtkDefSpASpDSpeBST
Vivillon805250905089411

Type Matchups

Weak to: Rock Fire Electric Ice Flying
Resists: Bug Grass¼× Fighting¼×
Immune to: Ground

Abilities

  • Shield Dust — blocks the added effects of attacks (flinch, burn chance, etc.); a niche defensive ability.
  • Compound Eyes — raises move accuracy by 30%. This is the signature pick: it turns Sleep Powder (75% base) into a near-certain hit, making Vivillon one of the most reliable sleep-inducers in the format.
  • Friend Guard — reduces damage taken by allies in doubles; a genuine support option on bulkier teams.

Best Moveset

Vivillon's two main jobs are disruption and sweeping:

Compound Eyes disruptor

  • Sleep Powder — with Compound Eyes this is effectively accurate; sleeping a key threat at the open can decide the game.
  • Bug Buzz / Hurricane — dual STAB; Hurricane's accuracy also benefits from Compound Eyes.
  • Tailwind — extra speed support for the team.
  • Protect — doubles staple while a partner does work.

Quiver Dance sweeper

  • Quiver Dance — boosts Special Attack, Special Defense and Speed at once.
  • Bug Buzz + Hurricane — boosted STAB.
  • Energy Ball or Giga Drain — coverage and recovery.

Other tools include Air Slash, Psychic, Calm Mind, Roost, Light Screen, U-turn, Weather Ball and Tera Blast.

Suggested SP Spread

With the Champions SP system (66 points, max 32 per stat), Vivillon wants Speed and Special Attack: outrun the relevant tier so Sleep Powder lands first, then top up Special Attack with a Speed- or SpA-boosting Stat Alignment. A little HP helps it survive one hit to keep clicking. Tune the exact Level 50 stats in the PikaChampions team builder.

Competitive Role in Regulation M-A

Vivillon's niche in Regulation M-A doubles is reliable sleep. Compound Eyes Sleep Powder removes an opposing Pokemon from the game for several turns with almost no risk of a miss, which is enormous tempo for an offensive team. Behind a redirection partner like a Follow Me user, it can fire Sleep Powder safely and then transition into a Quiver Dance sweep or spread Hurricane/Bug Buzz pressure. Its paper-thin bulk is the catch — it must land its disruption and either pivot out or snowball before it gets revenge-killed. Friend Guard also gives it a quieter support identity on bulkier cores.

Evolution Line

Scatterbug → Spewpa (Level 9) → Vivillon (Level 12). Vivillon does not Mega Evolve.

How to Get Vivillon in Pokemon Champions

  • Evolve Scatterbug — raise Scatterbug to Spewpa at Level 9, then to Vivillon at Level 12.
  • Roster Ranch recruitment — available during the Regulation M-A season (around April–June 2026); permanently recruitable with Teammate Tickets.
  • Transfer via Pokemon HOME — move a Vivillon from another title into Pokemon Champions.

Obtaining details via Game8.

Plan your Vivillon build

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