Vigoroth

Vigoroth is a Normal type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.

Pokédex data

National № 0288
Type Normal
Species Wild Monkey Pokémon
Height 1.4 m (4′07″)
Weight 46.5 kg (102.5 lbs)
Abilities 1. Vital Spirit
Local № 0037 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
0277 (Black 2/White 2)
0038 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
0079 (Scarlet/Violet)
0060 (The Indigo Disk)

Training

EV yield 2 Speed
Catch rate 120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 154
Growth Rate Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 15 (3,599–3,855 steps)

Base stats

HP 80
270 364
Attack 80
148 284
Defense 80
148 284
Sp. Atk 55
103 229
Sp. Def 55
103 229
Speed 90
166 306
Total 440 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Vigoroth.

Evolution chart

(Level 18) (Level 36)

Vigoroth changes

Pokédex entries

Ruby VIGOROTH is always itching and agitated to go on a wild rampage. It simply can’t tolerate sitting still for even a minute. This POKéMON’s stress level rises if it can’t be moving constantly.
Sapphire VIGOROTH is simply incapable of remaining still. Even when it tries to sleep, the blood in its veins grows agitated, compelling this POKéMON to run wild throughout the jungle before it can settle down.
FireRed
LeafGreen
It is always hungry because it won’t stop rampaging. Even while it is eating, it can’t keep still.
Emerald It can’t keep still because its blood boils with energy. It runs through the fields and mountains all day to calm itself. If it doesn’t, it can’t sleep at night.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Its heart beats at a tenfold tempo, so it cannot sit still for even a moment.
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Its stress level rises if it cannot keep moving constantly. Too much stress makes it feel sick.
Black
White
Its heart beats at a tenfold tempo, so it cannot sit still for even a moment.
Black 2
White 2
Its heartbeat is fast and its blood so agitated that it can’t sit still for one second.
X Its heartbeat is fast and its blood so agitated that it can’t sit still for one second.
Y Its stress level rises if it cannot keep moving constantly. Too much stress makes it feel sick.
Omega Ruby Vigoroth is always itching and agitated to go on a wild rampage. It simply can’t tolerate sitting still for even a minute. This Pokémon’s stress level rises if it can’t be moving constantly.
Alpha Sapphire Vigoroth is simply incapable of remaining still. Even when it tries to sleep, the blood in its veins grows agitated, compelling this Pokémon to run wild throughout the jungle before it can settle down.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Its heart beats at 10 times its previous rate, so it cannot sit still for even a moment.
Scarlet Its stress level rises if it cannot keep moving constantly. Too much stress makes it feel sick.
Violet It is always hungry because it won’t stop rampaging. Even while it is eating, it can’t keep still.

Moves learned by Vigoroth

Moves learnt by level up

Vigoroth learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1EncoreNormalStatus 100
1Focus EnergyNormalStatus
1ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
1UproarNormalSpecial 90 100
14Fury SwipesNormalPhysical 18 80
17EndureNormalStatus
23SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
27Throat ChopDarkPhysical 80 100
33CounterFightingPhysical 100
37Focus PunchFightingPhysical 150 100
43ReversalFightingPhysical 100

Egg moves

Vigoroth learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Vigoroth gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
After YouNormalStatus
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
Crush ClawNormalPhysical 75 95
CurseGhostStatus
Hammer ArmFightingPhysical 100 90
Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
TickleNormalStatus 100

Moves learnt by TM

Vigoroth is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
05Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
06Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
07ProtectNormalStatus
12Low KickFightingPhysical 100
18ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
20TrailblazeGrassPhysical 50 100
22Chilling WaterWaterSpecial 50 100
25FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
27Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60
28BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
31Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
34Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
35Mud ShotGroundSpecial 55 95
36Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
39Low SweepFightingPhysical 65 100
43FlingDarkPhysical 100
47EndureNormalStatus
49Sunny DayFireStatus
50Rain DanceWaterStatus
55DigGroundPhysical 80 100
57False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
58Brick BreakFightingPhysical 75 100
59Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
61Shadow ClawGhostPhysical 70 100
64Bulk UpFightingStatus
66Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
67Fire PunchFirePhysical 75 100
68Thunder PunchElectricPhysical 75 100
69Ice PunchIcePhysical 75 100
70Sleep TalkNormalStatus
71Seed BombGrassPhysical 80 100
73Drain PunchFightingPhysical 75 100
80MetronomeNormalStatus
82Thunder WaveElectricStatus 90
83Poison JabPoisonPhysical 80 100
84Stomping TantrumGroundPhysical 75 100
85RestPsychicStatus
86Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
87TauntDarkStatus 100
102Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical 120 80
103SubstituteNormalStatus
105X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
114Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
117Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial 90 100
122EncoreNormalStatus 100
125FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
126ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100
127Play RoughFairyPhysical 90 90
128AmnesiaPsychicStatus
130Helping HandNormalStatus
134ReversalFightingPhysical 100
135Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100
141Fire BlastFireSpecial 110 85
143BlizzardIceSpecial 110 70
149EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
156OutrageDragonPhysical 120 100
158Focus BlastFightingSpecial 120 70
166ThunderElectricSpecial 110 70
168Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100
171Tera BlastNormalSpecial 80 100

Moves learnt by level up

Vigoroth learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1AmnesiaPsychicStatus
1CovetNormalPhysical 60 100
1EncoreNormalStatus 100
1FlailNormalPhysical 100
1Focus EnergyNormalStatus
1Play RoughFairyPhysical 90 90
1RestPsychicStatus
1ReversalFightingPhysical 100
1ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
1Slack OffNormalStatus
1UproarNormalSpecial 90 100
1YawnNormalStatus
6EncoreNormalStatus 100
9UproarNormalSpecial 90 100
14Fury SwipesNormalPhysical 18 80
17EndureNormalStatus
23SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
27HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100
33CounterFightingPhysical 100
37Focus PunchFightingPhysical 150 100
43ReversalFightingPhysical 100

Egg moves

Vigoroth learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Vigoroth gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
After YouNormalStatus
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
Crush ClawNormalPhysical 75 95
CurseGhostStatus
Hammer ArmFightingPhysical 100 90
Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
TickleNormalStatus 100

Moves learnt by TM

Vigoroth is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

Vigoroth sprites

Type Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Vigoroth sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Vigoroth sprite from Diamond & Pearl Vigoroth sprite from Black & White Vigoroth sprite from X & Y Vigoroth sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Vigoroth Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Vigoroth Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Vigoroth Shiny sprite from Black & White Vigoroth Shiny sprite from X & Y

Where to find Vigoroth

Ruby
Sapphire
Evolve Slakoth
FireRed
LeafGreen
Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald Evolve Slakoth
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Evolve Slakoth
Black Trade/migrate from another game
White Evolve Slakoth
Black 2
White 2
Pinwheel Forest
X
Y
Trade/migrate from another game
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Slakoth
Sun
Moon
Route 11
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Not available in this game
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Evolve Slakoth
Legends: Arceus Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
South Province (Area Five), West Province (Area Three)

Other languages

English Vigoroth
Japanese ヤルキモノ (Yarukimono)
German Muntier
French Vigoroth
Italian Vigoroth
Spanish Vigoroth
Korean 발바로 (balbaro)
Chinese (Simplified) 过动猿
Chinese (Traditional) 過動猿

 

English Wild Monkey Pokémon
Japanese あばれザルポケモン
German Wildaffen-Pokémon
French Pokémon Turbusinge
Italian Pokémon Indocile
Spanish Pokémon Mono Feroz
Korean 성난원숭이포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 暴猿宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 暴猿寶可夢

Name origin

vigor
energy, strength
sloth
a mammal commonly known for being slow