Vigoroth (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
0287MS.png #0287: Slakoth
Pokémon
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Vigoroth
Wild Monkey Pokémon
ヤルキモノ
Yarukimono
#0288
Vigoroth



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Normal Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Ability
Vital Spirit Cacophony
Cacophony
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
120 (24.9%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Field
Hatch time
15 cycles
Height
4'07" 1.4 m
Vigoroth
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Weight
102.5 lbs. 46.5 kg
Vigoroth
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
126
Gen. III-IV
Unknown
IV
154
V+
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 2
Vigoroth
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HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
2
Speed
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HP
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Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
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Sp.Def
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Speed
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HP
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Atk
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Speed
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HP
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Atk
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Speed
Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
White
Base friendship
70
External Links

Vigoroth (Japanese: ヤルキモノ Yarukimono) is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

It evolves from Slakoth starting at level 18 and evolves into Slaking starting at level 36.

Biology

Vigoroth is a white, sloth-like, bipedal Pokémon with a teardrop-shaped tuft of red fur on its forehead. It has stubby ears, two small, triangular teeth in each jaw, a brown lower jaw, and large eyes encircled by brown rings. There are two stripes on its back, which are also brown. Its arms are long, and its hands and feet have two sharp black claws. The undersides of its hands and feet have circular red pads, and its rear also has a baboon-like patch of red. The fur on its chest, tail, and sides of its maw are shaggy.

Vigoroth's heart beats ten times faster than it did as a Slakoth, and as such, it cannot sit still for even a minute. Attempting to stand still or sleep raises its stress level and agitates its blood. It likes to go berserk by spinning its arms to destroy anything in its path. It runs wild through the jungle. Due to its rampages, it is always hungry.

Evolution

Vigoroth evolves from Slakoth and evolves into Slaking.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

 
Unevolved
Slakoth
 Normal 

 
First evolution
Vigoroth
 Normal 

 
Second evolution
Slaking
 Normal 


In the anime

Main series

 
Vigoroth in the anime

Major appearances

Vigoroth debuted in There's no Place Like Hoenn, under the ownership of Norman. In Love, Petalburg Style and Balance of Power, it was used in a Gym battle against Ash. It defeated Torkoal due to its speed, but the match against Pikachu ended in a draw because it was paralyzed by Pikachu's Static Ability.

In The Garden of Eatin', a Snorlax was causing trouble for Marcel by eating the bananas in his Banana Slakoth Garden. No one was able to stop it until one of the Slakoth in the garden evolved into a Vigoroth and defeated Snorlax, allowing Marcel to catch it.

Minor appearances

Multiple Vigoroth appeared in Slaking Kong!.

In Zoroark: Master of Illusions, multiple Vigoroth were pursuing Zorua until they were driven away by Infernape and Mamoswine.

In The Journalist from Another Region!, a Trainer's Vigoroth was entered in the Pokémon Sumo Tournament on Harvest Island.

In Crowning the Chow Crusher!, a Lady's Vigoroth competed in the Pokémon Grand Eating Contest. Another Vigoroth was seen in the poster promoting the competition.

A Vigoroth appeared in The Pendant That Starts It All: Part One.

A Vigoroth appeared in HZ031. It reappeared in HZ032.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
AG003 Vigoroth Ash's Pokédex Vigoroth, the Wild Monkey Pokémon. Vigoroth is only comfortable going berserk, will destroy anything in its path by spinning both arms, and goes more berserk when done.

Pokémon Generations

In The Adventure, a wild Vigoroth encountered and battled Pikachu near the Weather Institute.

In The Cavern, a wild Vigoroth was fleeing from a storm that a Primal Kyogre was creating.

In the manga

Ash & Pikachu

Norman's Vigoroth appeared in I'll Win With My Own Battle Style!!.

Pokémon Adventures

Vigoroth debuted in Nixing Nuzleaf, under the ownership Norman, who used it as one of his most valued fighters.

The Battle Tower rented a Vigoroth, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII.

In the TCG

Main article: Vigoroth (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Hoenn
#037
Kanto
#—
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.
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.
FireRed It is always hungry because it won't stop rampaging. Even while it is eating, it can't keep still.
LeafGreen
Generation IV Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#—
Diamond Its heart beats at a tenfold tempo, so it cannot sit still even for a moment.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold Its stress level rises if it cannot keep moving constantly. Too much stress makes it feel sick.
SoulSilver
Generation V Unova
B2W2: #277
Black Its heart beats at a tenfold tempo, so it cannot sit still even for a moment.
White
Black 2 Its heartbeat is fast and its blood is so agitated that it can't sit still for one second.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
#—
Hoenn
#038
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.
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar
#—
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword, Shield, and Legends: Arceus.
Brilliant Diamond Its heart beats at 10 times its previous rate, so it cannot sit still for even a moment.
Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea
#79
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#60
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.


   
Vigoroth in the Paldea Pokédex Vigoroth in the Blueberry Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Evolve Slakoth
Emerald
Evolve Slakoth
FireRed LeafGreen
Trade
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Evolve Slakoth
Platinum
Evolve Slakoth
HeartGold SoulSilver
Safari Zone (Peak with 56 Forest points and 28 Plains points)
Pal Park
Forest
Generation V
Black
Trade
White
Evolve Slakoth
Black 2 White 2
Pinwheel Forest (inner)
Generation VI
X Y
Trade
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Slakoth
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Route 11 (Island Scan)Fr
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Trade
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Unobtainable
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Evolve Slakoth
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
South Province: Area One, Area Three, Area Five
West Province: Area Three
North Province: Area One, Dalizapa Passage
Tera Raid Battles (4★)
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Coastal Biome


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Pinball: R&S
Evolve Slakoth
Trozei!
Endless Level 57, Endless Level 65, Forever Level 7, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Mt. Freeze (7F-11F), Mt. Faraway (10F-19F)
Ranger
Olive Jungle
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Blizzard Island (1F-20F), Crevice Cave (B1F-B10F, Lower Crevice Cave B1F-B4F), Mt. Avalanche (1F-19F)
MD Sky
Blizzard Island (1F-20F), Crevice Cave (B1F-B10F, Lower Crevice Cave B1F-B4F), Mt. Avalanche (1F-19F)
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Canyon: Rugged Flats
Rumble U
Magical Lake: Dual Launchers
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Safari Jungle: Stage 1Mo
Rumble World
Legend Terrain: Bastion of Beginnings (Entrance Boss, Center, Back)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Rayquaza Sea, Celebi SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Mt. Freeze (1F-4F)
Fainted Pokémon: Marvelous Sea
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Blau Salon: Stage 440


Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
80
140 - 187 270 - 364
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
Total:
440
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
4/5 ★★★★
Power
2/3 ★★
Skill
2/4 ★★☆☆
Stamina
3/4 ★★★
Jump
3/4 ★★★
Total
14/20 ★★☆☆


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000 00——% 30
011 Encore Normal Status 0000 100100% 5
011 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100100% 10
1414 Fury Swipes Normal Physical 01818 08080% 15
1717 Endure Normal Status 0000 00——% 10
2323 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20
2727 Throat Chop Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15
3333 Counter Fighting Physical 0000 100100% 20
3737 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100100% 20
4343 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000 100100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Vigoroth
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Vigoroth
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001  TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM005  TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10
TM006  TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM007  TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM012  TM012 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM018  TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM020  TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM022  TM022 Chilling Water Water Special 05050 100}}100% 20
TM025  TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM027  TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM028  TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM031  TM031 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 095}}95% 35
TM034  TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM035  TM035 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM036  TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM039  TM039 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
TM043  TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM047  TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049  TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM050  TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM055  TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM057  TM057 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40
TM058  TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM059  TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15
TM061  TM061 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
TM064  TM064 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM066  TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM067  TM067 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM068  TM068 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM069  TM069 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM070  TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM071  TM071 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM073  TM073 Drain Punch Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 10
TM080  TM080 Metronome Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM082  TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 090}}90% 20
TM083  TM083 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20
TM084  TM084 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10
TM085  TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM086  TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM087  TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM102  TM102 Gunk Shot Poison Physical 120120 080}}80% 5
TM103  TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM105  TM105 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM114  TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM117  TM117 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM122  TM122 Encore Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 5
TM125  TM125 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM126  TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM127  TM127 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 090}}90% 10
TM128  TM128 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM130  TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM134  TM134 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 15
TM135  TM135 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM141  TM141 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TM143  TM143 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
TM149  TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TM156  TM156 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10
TM158  TM158 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
TM166  TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM168  TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM171  TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM172  TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM181  TM181 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
TM191  TM191 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM192  TM192 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20
TM199  TM199 Lash Out Dark Physical 07575 100}}100% 5
TM204  TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM205  TM205 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 5
TM221  TM221 Throat Chop Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM224  TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Vigoroth
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Vigoroth
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
After You Normal Status —% 15
Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15
Crush Claw Normal Physical 75 95% 10
Curse Ghost Status —% 10
Hammer Arm Fighting Physical 100 90% 10
Night Slash Dark Physical 70 100% 15
Slash Normal Physical 70 100% 20
Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15
Tickle Normal Status 100% 20
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Vigoroth
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Vigoroth
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Vigoroth
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation IX
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
  Yawn Normal Status —% 10
  Slack Off Normal Status —% 10
  Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15
  Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25
  Flail Normal Physical 100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Vigoroth
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Vigoroth
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS
 
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
 
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -19%
Friend Area: Energetic Forest
Phrases
51%-100% HP I get this feeling that I'll just keel over if I stop!
26%-50% HP Kwaah! My HP's gone down to half so soon?
1%-25% HP I'm done... But I have one good rampage left in me!
Level up Leveled up! Yes! Watch how I can rampage now!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
  Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -10%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
 

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Escort to open the locked door at Berry Forest
Connected to: Hitmontop, Conkeldurr
Connection Orb Set: 3

Phrases
Normal I'm too excited! What do I do? What do I do?
Low HP (< 50%) I'm just too excited to faint!
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Normal
Poké Assist: None Field move:   
(Cut ×2)
Loops: 12 Min. exp.: 50 Max. exp.: 70
Browser entry R-163
One punch of Vigoroth's clawed paw is powerful enough to cut a Metal Fence.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
  Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds Base HP: 55
Base Attack: 76 Base Defense: 52 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Normal
Attack Power: ★★★★★

 

Pokémon Shuffle
 
Normal
  Attack Power: 60 - 105   5

#596
 

Relentless
Increases damage done by combos if foe has any status condition.


Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 190 Base Attack: 159 Base Defense: 145
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement:   100
Fast Attacks: Scratch, Counter
Charged Attacks: Body Slam, Bulldoze, Brick Break, Rock Slide*

Evolution data

 
Unevolved
Slakoth
 Normal 
 
Level 18
 
First evolution
Vigoroth
 Normal 
 
Level 36
 
Second evolution
Slaking
 Normal 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
       
       
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Front Back Front Back
Cross-Generation
HOME
   
  For other sprites and images, please see Vigoroth images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

Origin

Vigoroth seems to be based on sloths, exhibiting traits most similar to two-toed sloths and ground sloths in particular. It also exhibits some similarities to Old World monkeys, particularly to baboons who have bright red rumps, short tails, and are known for violent outbursts just like Vigoroth.

Vigoroth's evolutionary line goes through three stages of energy, where Slakoth is lazy, Vigoroth becomes extraordinarily energetic, and later Slaking becomes lazy again. This may be a reference to the Sphinx's riddle, in which the baby crawls on four legs, the adult has the most energy and walks on two legs, and the old man walks on three legs, one of which is a cane. In the case of Slaking, two legs and an arm touch the ground in its most preferable position.

Name origin

Vigoroth may be a combination of vigor or vigorous and sloth.

Yarukimono may be a combination of やる気 yaruki (motivation) and 樹懶 namakemono (sloth).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese ヤルキモノ Yarukimono From やる気 yaruki and 樹懶 namakemono
  French Vigoroth Same as English name
  Spanish Vigoroth Same as English name
  German Muntier From munter and Faultier
  Italian Vigoroth Same as English name
  Korean 발바로 Balbaro From 발발 balbal and 바로 baro
  Mandarin Chinese 過動猿 / 过动猿 Guòdòngyuán From 過動 / 过动 guòdòng and yuán
  Cantonese Chinese 過動猿 Gwoduhngyùhn From 過動 gwoduhng and yùhn


External links


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