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. As mentioned in the Sleep Style Dex, despite Vigoroth appearing to be fast alseep at first glance, it is unable to sleep deeply.[1]
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.)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Generation III
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Hoenn #037
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Kanto #—
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Ruby
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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
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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.
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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It is always hungry because it won't stop rampaging. Even while it is eating, it can't keep still.
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LeafGreen
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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Its heart beats at a tenfold tempo, so it cannot sit still for even a moment.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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Its stress level rises if it cannot keep moving constantly. Too much stress makes it feel sick.
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SoulSilver
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Generation V
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Unova B2 W2 : #277
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Black
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Its heart beats at a tenfold tempo, so it cannot sit still for even a moment.
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White
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Black 2
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Its heartbeat is fast and its blood so agitated that it can't sit still for one second.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos #—
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Hoenn #038
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X
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Its heartbeat is fast and its blood so agitated that it can't sit still for one second.
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Y
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Its stress level rises if it cannot keep moving constantly. Too much stress makes it feel sick.
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Omega Ruby
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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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Alpha Sapphire
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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.
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Generation IX
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Paldea #79
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Kitakami #—
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Blueberry #60
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Scarlet
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Its stress level rises if it cannot keep moving constantly. Too much stress makes it feel sick.
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Violet
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It is always hungry because it won't stop rampaging. Even while it is eating, it can't keep still.
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Game locations
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In side games
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Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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80
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140 - 187
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270 - 364
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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Total: 440
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger
Group:
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Poké Assist:
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None
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Field move:
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(Cut ×2)
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Loops: 12
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Min. exp.: 50
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Max. exp.: 70
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Browser entry R-163
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One punch of Vigoroth's clawed paw is powerful enough to cut a Metal Fence.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds
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Base HP: 55
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Base Attack: 76
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Base Defense: 52
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Base Speed: 60
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Pokémon Sleep
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Sleep type: Dozing
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Pokémon type: Normal
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Points to befriend: 12
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Specialty: Berries
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Berry: Persim Berry ×2
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Primary ingredient: Snoozy Tomato ×1
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Possible ingredients:
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Snoozy Tomato
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Honey
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Fancy Apple
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Main skill: Ingredient Magnet S
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Base carry limit: 9
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Gets you 6 ingredients chosen at random.
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Evolution requirements:
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Slakoth Candy ×80, Lv. 27
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This Pokémon is incapable of sitting still. It's said that Vigoroth's blood is so agitated that it's unable to sleep deeply, even when it seems at first glance to be fast asleep.
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Impatient Sleep
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Exercising Sleep
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Slacking Sleep
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Atop-Belly Sleep
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★★★★★
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★★★★★
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★★★★★
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★★★★★
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Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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In animation
Main series
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 Song Within the Mist. It reappeared in Lapras's Feelings for its Friends.
Pokédex entries
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Entry
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AG003
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Vigoroth
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Ash's Pokédex
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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.
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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 mangaIn the TCGTrivia
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 languagesReferences
- ↑ Sleep Style Dex entry: "This Pokémon is incapable of sitting still. It's said that Vigoroth's blood is so agitated that it's unable to sleep deeply, even when it seems at first glance to be fast asleep."
External links
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