Victini (Pokémon)


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

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

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 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 allows 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 that befriends it. It produces an infinite amount of energy within itself and can share it with others by touch. It can also become invisible. As shown in White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram, it can send visions to people. It has been shown to enjoy eating s, although it sometimes chokes on them. In the same movie, it has also been seen near an Oran Berry bush. Victini is the only known Pokémon that can learn.

Victini (M14)
Victini appeared 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 s. 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
A Victini appeared in Pikachu, What's This Key?. It was one of the Mythical Pokémon visited by and his friends, courtesy of 's keys. It rescued Pikachu and brought him back to safety as he was falling into a chasm.

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

In the Pokémon Adventures manga
In At Liberty on Liberty Garden, Victini was seen on Liberty Garden where a woman from Team Plasma attempted to catch it, but this was thwarted by.

In the Be the Best! Pokémon B+W manga
Monta owns a Victini.

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, which causes fighters (and teammates, if any) who send it out to gain immunity to knockback and have their attack power boosted.

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, where it gives the summoner their Final Smash with Victory Star. It also appears as a.

NPC appearances

 * : is a lively and ecstatic Pokémon who runs the V-Wheel and shows the V-Wavecast in Pokémon Paradise and is shown to get overly excited, especially about his wheel.

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Trivia

 * Victini was first shown in a preview for the 14th Pokémon movie at the end of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
 * Victini's 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 starter Pokémon of its home region.
 * Consequently, Victini is the only Mythical Pokémon of a later generation to appear next to Mythical Pokémon of an earlier generation in the National Pokédex.
 * According to an interview, Victini is Junichi Masuda's favorite Generation V Pokémon.
 * Victini was designed by Mana Ibe and it was meant to appeal more to girls than to boys.
 * In, if Victini is taken to Liberty Garden, it will come out of its Poké Ball and dance around happily.

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. Conceptually, it might draw inspiration from, the Greek, winged goddess of victory, or , the Roman equivalent of Nike. Its tail wings may be a reference to Nike's wings.

Its theme of "V" could be linked to it being somewhat of the fifth Generation's mascot, "V" being the Roman numeral for 5. "V" could also derive from.

Name origin
Victini may be a combination of victory and destiny, teeny, or tiny.

Related articles

 * Victini (M14)
 * Victini (Gates to Infinity)