Pokemon #18-Virizion

Virizion is a Pokemon that was introduced in Generation 5 (Black,White).It is number 146 in the Unova Pokedex and number 640 in the National Pokedex.It is said that from its head sprouts horns as sharp as blades and by using whirlwind-like movements,it confounds and swiftly cuts opponents.
I am using Virizion since the begining of Generation 5 and it really works.Very good stats,decent movepool and an ok type.It comes with 91/72/129 on the defensive side and 90/90/108 on the offensive side.Its typing is not really the best defensively but at least it's good offensively.The resistance to Spikes and Stealth Rock is also pretty cool.Virizion gets only one ability,Justified,which raises its attack stat by one stage every time it gets hit from a Dark-type move.So,let's see some sets.

Swords Dance
-Swords Dance
-Leaf Blade
-Sacred Sword
-Stone Edge
Item:Leftovers/Life Orb
Ability:Justified
EVs,Nature:
252 Attack,252 Speed,4 HP
Jolly(+Speed,-Sp.Att)

This is the set that I've been using and really worked.Pretty much this is a late game sweeping set.Bring it as late as you can set up a Swords Dance and finish off your opponent.Make sure you run max Speed though.Both Leftovers and Life Orb work great.Life Orb though can be slightly helpful giving you that bit of extra damage which can really play big role in the game.Leaf Blade is STAB and has a nice high ratio of critical hit which is always nice.Sacred Sword is your second STAB,and I really prefer it from Close Combat,just because it gives Virizion higher survivability,and also hits through the stat boosts,which is nice.Stone Edge is there for more type coverage.

Calm Mind
-Calm Mind
-Giga Drain
-Focus Blast
-Hidden Power Ice/Fire
Item:Leftovers
Ability:Justified
EVs,Nature:
252 Defense,252 HP,4 Special Attack
Bold(+Def,-Att)

A set that I was using for quite a while,not as effective as the other one,but can also work.Run max Defense and HP,and with that natural Special defensive bulk that Virizion packs,you will be just fine defensively.Set up a few Calm Minds and then hit hard,without worrying defensively being able to take hits yourself with some overall ease.Giga Drain gained a nice boost in this Gen,and now is a pretty decent Grass move to have,giving you health back and also hitting with STAB.Focus Blast,sadly is the only fighting special attacking move that Virizion gets.I say sadly because of that low accuracy.Though it's a great move and also it's STAB.Hidden Power Ice is there to hit Dragons and other Grass types,but HP Fire is also greatly helpful to hit certain Pokemon for super effective damage.

Counters
Latios,Latias,Reuniclus,Thundurus,all can outspeed(Reuniclus in Trick Room only) and hit Virizion hard.Multiscale Dragonite is awesome able to take both Virizion's STABs and KO with Hurricane.Forretress is great against the Swords Dance set able to take hits all day,set up entry hazards and force Virizion out.Gliscor is amazing against the Swords Dance,being able to take hits for days and easily OHKO with Acrobatics,which is very common these days.Virizion generally hates Status problems,so if you paralyze it or Toxic poison,it won't be any threat at all.

Cool Info:Virizion has the highest Special Defense of all Grass and Fighting type Pokemon.

Have a nice day.