vigoroth

Vigoroth is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Type: Normal

Abilities:

• Vital Spirit: Prevents the Pokémon from falling asleep.
• Hidden Ability: None

Physical Characteristics:

• Vigoroth is a white, bipedal Pokémon with a muscular build.
• It has a red crest on its head and a red stripe running down its back.
• Its arms are long and powerful with sharp claws that it uses for climbing and attacking.
• Vigoroth's eyes are large and intense, often conveying its boundless energy.
• Its overall appearance is sleek and agile, reflecting its quick movements.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Vigoroth is known for its hyperactive nature and restlessness.
• It is constantly on the move and cannot sit still for even a moment.
• Typically found in dense forests where it can freely swing from branch to branch.
• Vigoroth's energetic behavior is a stark contrast to its pre-evolution, Slakoth, which is known for its laziness.

In Battle:

• Vigoroth is a fast and aggressive physical attacker.
• It has access to moves like Slash, Fury Swipes, and Uproar, which take advantage of its speed and strength.
• Being a Normal-type, it is only weak to Fighting-type moves.
• Its Vital Spirit ability makes it immune to sleep-inducing moves, allowing it to remain active throughout battles.

Evolution:

• Evolves from Slakoth starting at level 18.
• Evolves into Slaking starting at level 36.

Interesting Facts:

• Vigoroth’s relentless energy prevents it from sleeping, which is unusual for most Pokémon.
• It often appears in the Pokémon anime, showcasing its hyperactive personality.
• Vigoroth represents a transitional phase between the sluggish Slakoth and the powerful, albeit lazy, Slaking.
• Its design and behavior may be inspired by certain hyperactive animals known for their energy and constant movement, such as certain species of monkeys or sloths in their active phases.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• 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: It is always hungry because it won’t stop rampaging. Even while it is eating, it can’t keep still.
• Diamond: Its heart beats at a tenfold tempo, so it cannot sit still for even a moment.
• Pearl: Its heart beats at a tenfold tempo, so it cannot sit still for even a moment.
• Platinum: Its heart beats at a tenfold tempo, so it cannot sit still for even a moment.
• Heartgold: Its stress level rises if it cannot keep moving constantly. Too much stress makes it feel sick.
• Soulsilver: Its stress level rises if it cannot keep moving constantly. Too much stress makes it feel sick.
• Black: Its heart beats at a tenfold tempo, so it cannot sit still for even a moment.
• White: Its heart beats at a tenfold tempo, so it cannot sit still for even a moment.
• Black-2: Its heartbeat is fast and its blood so agitated that it can’t sit still for one second.
• 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.