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Vigoroth
Wild Monkey Pokémon |
ヤルキモノ
Yarukimono |
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#288 |
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation III
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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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 at a tenfold tempo, and 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.
In the anime
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.
Pokédex entries
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. |
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Pokémon Generations
Vigoroth in
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 causing.
In the manga
Vigoroth in
Pokémon Adventures
Ash & Pikachu
Norman's Vigoroth appeared in I'll Win With My Own Battle Style!!.
Pokémon Adventures
Vigoroth debuts in Nixing Nuzleaf, under the ownership Norman, who uses it as one of his most valued fighters. Its battling method mainly makes usage of its adroit speed, with which it often shoots the enemy's attacks back at them.
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
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: A Vigoroth hangs around Treasure Town, next to Kangaskhan Storage.
- Pokémon Ranger: Clyde uses a Vigoroth to back up his Slaking.
- The Vigoroth were used as Pokémon movers in Emerald.
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
Generation III |
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Hoenn
#037 |
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Kanto
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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. |
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Generation IV |
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Sinnoh
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Johto
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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. |
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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 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
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Hoenn
#038 |
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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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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. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
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Kanto
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
Generation III |
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Emerald |
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FireRed |
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Colosseum |
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XD |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Pal Park |
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Black |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
Generation III |
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Pinball: R&S |
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Trozei! |
Endless Level 57, Endless Level 65, Forever Level 7, Mr. Who's Den |
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MD Red |
MD Blue |
Mt. Freeze (7F-11F), Mt. Faraway (10F-19F) |
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Ranger |
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Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
Blizzard Island (1F-20F), Crevice Cave (B1F-B10F, Lower Crevice Cave B1F-B4F), Mt. Avalanche (1F-19F) |
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MD Sky |
Blizzard Island (1F-20F), Crevice Cave (B1F-B10F, Lower Crevice Cave B1F-B4F), Mt. Avalanche (1F-19F) |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
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Rumble U |
Magical Lake: Dual Launchers |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
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Shuffle |
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Rumble World |
Legend Terrain: Bastion of Beginnings (Entrance Boss, Center, Back) |
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Rumble Rush |
Rayquaza Sea, Celebi SeaFinal |
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Stats
Base stats
Stat |
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HP:
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140 - 187 |
270 - 364 |
Attack:
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76 - 145 |
148 - 284 |
Defense:
80
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76 - 145 |
148 - 284 |
Sp. Atk:
55
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54 - 117 |
103 - 229 |
Sp. Def:
55
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54 - 117 |
103 - 229 |
Speed:
90
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85 - 156 |
166 - 306 |
Total:
440
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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.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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- If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of Ghost-type moves is 1×.
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Learnset
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Vigoroth's learnsets from other generations. |
Side game data
Evolution
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Level 18
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Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
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Generation IV |
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Sun |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Vigoroth images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- Because the only Ability Vigoroth can have is Vital Spirit, it was impossible to tuck in a Vigoroth into the Pokémon Dream World while it was available.
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.
Name origin
Vigoroth is a combination of vigor and sloth. It may also be a play on vigorous.
Yarukimono may be a combination of やる気 yaruki (willingness) and 樹懶 namakemono (sloth).
In other languages
Language |
Title |
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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 |
Likely from 발 bal, 발발 balbal and 바로 baro |
Cantonese Chinese |
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Mandarin Chinese |
過動猿 / 过动猿 Guòdòngyuán |
Literally "Hyperactive ape" |
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[hide]More languages |
Hindi |
भीगोरोथ Vigoroth |
Transcription of English name |
Russian |
Вигорот Vigorot |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
ยารุคิโมโนะ Yarukhimono |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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External links
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