Vigoroth
Vigoroth is a Normal type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3. It is known as the Wild Monkey Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 288 |
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Type | Normal |
Species | Wild Monkey Pokémon |
Height | 1.4 m (4′07″) |
Weight | 46.5 kg (102.5 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Vital Spirit |
Local № | 037 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 277 (Black 2/White 2) 038 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) |
Training
EV yield | 2 Speed |
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Catch rate | 120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 154 |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Field |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 80 | 270 | 364 | |
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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.
Evolution chart
Vigoroth changes
- In Generations 3-4, Vigoroth has a base experience yield of 126.
- In Generations 3-7, Vigoroth has a base Friendship value of 70.
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. |
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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. |
Moves learned by Vigoroth
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. |
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1 | Amnesia | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Covet | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
1 | Encore | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Flail | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Focus Energy | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Play Rough | Fairy | ![]() | 90 | 90 |
1 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Reversal | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Scratch | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Slack Off | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Uproar | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
1 | Yawn | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
6 | Encore | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
9 | Uproar | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
14 | Fury Swipes | Normal | ![]() | 18 | 80 |
17 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
23 | Slash | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
27 | Headbutt | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
33 | Counter | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
37 | Focus Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 150 | 100 |
43 | Reversal | Fighting | ![]() | — | 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 egg moves page.
Moves learnt by TM
Vigoroth is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Focus Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 150 | 100 |
03 | Water Pulse | Water | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
05 | Roar | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
08 | Bulk Up | Fighting | ![]() | — | — |
10 | Work Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
12 | Taunt | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
13 | Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
14 | Blizzard | Ice | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
22 | Solar Beam | Grass | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
25 | Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
26 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
27 | Low Sweep | Fighting | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
31 | Brick Break | Fighting | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
34 | Shock Wave | Electric | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
35 | Flamethrower | Fire | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
38 | Fire Blast | Fire | ![]() | 110 | 85 |
39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 95 |
40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
52 | Focus Blast | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 70 |
56 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
58 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
80 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
83 | Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
93 | Cut | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 95 |
96 | Strength | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
100 | Rock Climb | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
Moves learnt by level up
Vigoroth learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Encore | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Focus Energy | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Reversal | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Scratch | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Uproar | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
6 | Encore | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
9 | Uproar | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
14 | Fury Swipes | Normal | ![]() | 18 | 80 |
17 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
23 | Slash | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
27 | Chip Away | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
33 | Counter | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
37 | Focus Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 150 | 100 |
43 | Reversal | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
Egg moves
Vigoroth learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Vigoroth egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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After You | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
Crush Claw | Normal | ![]() | 75 | 95 |
Curse | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
Hammer Arm | Fighting | ![]() | 100 | 90 |
Night Slash | Dark | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Pursuit | Dark | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Slash | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Tickle | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Vigoroth can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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After You | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Covet | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Fire Punch | Fire | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Focus Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 150 | 100 |
Gunk Shot | Poison | ![]() | 120 | 80 |
Ice Punch | Ice | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
Low Kick | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
Shock Wave | Electric | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Thunder Punch | Electric | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Uproar | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Water Pulse | Water | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Pre-evolution moves
These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon by a previous evolution of Vigoroth. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.
Moves learnt by TM
Vigoroth is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Work Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
05 | Roar | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
06 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
08 | Bulk Up | Fighting | ![]() | — | — |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
12 | Taunt | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
13 | Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
14 | Blizzard | Ice | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Frustration | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
22 | Solar Beam | Grass | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
25 | Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
26 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
27 | Return | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
31 | Brick Break | Fighting | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
35 | Flamethrower | Fire | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
38 | Fire Blast | Fire | ![]() | 110 | 85 |
39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 95 |
40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
47 | Low Sweep | Fighting | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
48 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
52 | Focus Blast | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 70 |
56 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
78 | Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
80 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
100 | Confide | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Vigoroth can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Dynamic Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 100 | 50 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Mega Kick | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 75 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Mega Punch | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 85 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Mimic | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Seismic Toss | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Captivate | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Natural Gift | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Fury Cutter | Bug | ![]() | 40 | 95 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Headbutt | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Mud-Slap | Ground | ![]() | 20 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Sucker Punch | Dark | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Hone Claws | Dark | ![]() | — | — | Generation 6 — TM |
Incinerate | Fire | ![]() | 60 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Power-Up Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Retaliate | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Rock Smash | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Secret Power | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Cut | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 95 | Generation 6 — HM |
Strength | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — HM |
Vigoroth sprites
Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Normal |
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Shiny |
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Where to find Vigoroth
Ruby Sapphire |
Evolve Slakoth |
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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 |
Answers to Vigoroth questions
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Vigoroth |
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Japanese | ヤルキモノ (Yarukimono) |
German | Muntier |
French | Vigoroth |
Name origin
- vigor
- energy, strength
- sloth
- a mammal commonly known for being slow