vigoroth

vigoroth

Attributes

  • Species: Vigoroth
  • Base Experience: 154
  • Height: 14
  • Weight: 465
  • Is Default: True
  • Order: 391
  • Base Happiness: 70
  • Capture Rate: 120
  • Color: White
  • Egg Groups: Ground
  • Gender Rate: 4
  • Has No Gender Differences
  • Hatch Counter: 15
  • Habitat: Forest
  • Is Baby: False
  • Is Legendary: False
  • Is Mythical: False
  • Shape: Upright

Stats

  • HP
    80
  • Attack
    80
  • Defense
    80
  • Special Attack
    55
  • Special Defense
    55
  • Speed
    90

Abilities

Held items

    None

Summary

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

Type: Normal

Abilities:

  • Vital Spirit: Prevents the Pokémon from falling asleep.

Physical Characteristics:

  • Vigoroth is a bipedal, white-furred Pokémon with a robust and agile body.
  • It has long arms with three sharp claws on each hand, which it often uses for climbing and slashing.
  • Its face is characterized by a red stripe running vertically from its forehead to the tip of its nose, and it has a pair of red eyes that give it a fierce expression.
  • Vigoroth's ears are pointed, and it has a tuft of red fur on top of its head and a similar tuft at the end of its long tail.

Behavior and Habitat:

  • Vigoroth is known for its hyperactive and restless nature; it cannot stay still and is constantly on the move.
  • It typically inhabits lush forests where it has ample space to run and climb.
  • Due to its energetic behavior, it is often seen swinging from branches and running through the forest at high speeds.
  • It needs to constantly expend energy to prevent itself from becoming stressed or ill.

In Battle:

  • Vigoroth is a strong physical attacker and is often used for its high-speed and aggressive battle style.
  • Notable moves include Slash, which takes advantage of its sharp claws, and Fury Swipes for multiple hits.
  • It can learn the move Uproar, which prevents it and other Pokémon from sleeping, aligning with its Vital Spirit ability.
  • Vigoroth is effective against Ghost types due to its Normal typing but is vulnerable to Fighting-type moves.

Evolution:

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

Interesting Facts:

  • Vigoroth is known for its unique evolutionary line, where it transitions from a lethargic Slakoth to a hyperactive Vigoroth, and finally to a powerful but often lazy Slaking.
  • Due to its constant activity, Vigoroth is said to have a heart that beats at a rapid pace, keeping it perpetually energized.
  • Trainers often appreciate Vigoroth for its reliable speed and strength in battles, making it a popular choice for those looking for a vigorous and energetic partner.

Pokémon Sprites

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Evolution Chain

Slakoth - 287
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Vigoroth - 288
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Min. Lvl 18

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Slaking - 289
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Min. Lvl 36

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Flavor Text 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.
  • 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.

Cards

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Created by Hajime Kusajima for the Power Keepers set.

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Created by Mitsuhiro Arita for the Deoxys set.

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Created by Kagemaru Himeno for the Ruby & Sapphire set.

Vigoroth
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Created by Ken Sugimori for the Sandstorm set.

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Created by Kouki Saitou for the Platinum set.

Vigoroth
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Created by Masakazu Fukuda for the Mysterious Treasures set.

Vigoroth
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Created by Suwama Chiaki for the Furious Fists set.

Vigoroth
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Created by Match for the Dragons Exalted set.

Vigoroth
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Created by Kagemaru Himeno for the Celestial Storm set.

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Created by Midori Harada for the Unified Minds set.

Vigoroth
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Created by Nagimiso for the Evolving Skies set.

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Created by Gidora for the Paldea Evolved set.

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Created by None for the Surging Sparks set.