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No. 0288 · Generation III · Hoenn

Vigoroth

The Wild Monkey Pokémon

TL;DR. Vigoroth is a pure normal-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 440. 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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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.

Height1.4 m

Weight46.5 kg

AbilitiesVital Spirit

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 440. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 80

Attack 80

Defense 80

Sp. Attack 55

Sp. Defense 55

Speed 90

Total440

440 base stat total, the 527th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 59th among Normal-types.

90 base Speed, Vigoroth's strongest stat, ranking 31st of 131 Normal-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Vigoroth in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Vigoroth reaches 1,968 CP at level 40 and 2,251 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack159

GO Defense145

GO Stamina190

Max CP (L40)1,968

Max CP (L50)2,225

Best buddy (L51)2,251

Raid catch CP 1,061–1,124 (L20). Weather boosted 1,327–1,405 (L25).

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Competitive

Vigoroth in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Vigoroth across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #425 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #425 79 score

Ultra League #695 63.9 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Vigoroth.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Vigoroth, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Vigoroth?

Vigoroth is a pure Normal-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Vigoroth weak to?

Vigoroth takes 2× damage from Fighting. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Vigoroth resistant to?

Vigoroth is immune to Ghost. It also resists no other types.

How does Vigoroth evolve?

Vigoroth evolves from Slakoth (Level 18). Vigoroth evolves into Slaking (Level 36).

What generation is Vigoroth from?

Vigoroth was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0288.

What are Vigoroth's base stats?

Vigoroth has HP 80, Attack 80, Defense 80, Special Attack 55, Special Defense 55, and Speed 90. Total base stat total: 440.

What are Vigoroth's abilities?

Vigoroth can have the ability Vital Spirit.

Is Vigoroth legendary or mythical?

No. Vigoroth is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Vigoroth's best stat?

Vigoroth's highest base stat is Speed at 90, which ranks 31st of 131 Normal-type Pokémon.

Is Vigoroth good?

Vigoroth has a base stat total of 440, the 527th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 59th among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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