Vigoroth Pokemon Guide

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Vigoroth Pokemon Guide

Vigoroth is a Normal-type Pokemon. This guide covers Vigoroth’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and future Pokemon game availability.

Normal Form

Vigoroth

Shiny Form

Shiny Vigoroth

Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Vigoroth guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

Vigoroth Guide Contents

Description	Quick Facts
Stats	Best Moves
All Moves	Weaknesses
Evolution	Locations
Abilities	FAQ

Vigoroth Description

Vigoroth is the middle evolution of Slakoth and Slaking. It is a Normal-type Pokemon known for constant movement, solid Attack and Speed for a middle-stage Pokemon and its Vital Spirit ability.

Competitive Overview

Is Vigoroth Good in Competitive?

Vigoroth can be useful in formats that value Eviolite bulk, reliable Normal-type attacks and immunity to sleep through Vital Spirit. It is much faster and more active than Slakoth and does not have Slaking’s Truant drawback.

Vigoroth’s biggest limitation is that it is still a middle evolution, so it often relies on Eviolite and careful support to compete with fully evolved attackers.

Vigoroth Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Vigoroth, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Vigoroth

National Dex

#0288

Type

Normal

Species

Wild Monkey Pokemon

Height

4’07” / 1.4 m

140 cm

Weight

102.5 lbs / 46.5 kg

46.5 kg

Abilities

Vital Spirit

Vigoroth Stats

Vigoroth has a stat spread that reflects its role in the Pokemon series. Use the shortcode below to view its latest stat data.

Attack

Defense

Special Attack

Special Defense

Speed

Vigoroth Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

These are some of Vigoroth’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

Slash

A reliable Normal-type attack that fits Vigoroth’s physical attacking style.

Body Slam

A useful Normal-type attack with a chance to paralyze opponents.

Facade

Pairs well with status situations and gives Vigoroth strong Normal-type damage.

Return

A classic high-power Normal-type option in games where it is available.

Earthquake

Coverage against Rock, Steel, Fire, Poison and Electric-type Pokemon.

Brick Break

Useful coverage against Rock, Steel, Ice, Dark and Normal-type Pokemon.

Night Slash

A coverage option that can pressure Ghost and Psychic-type Pokemon.

Yawn

A disruptive utility move that can force switches or create setup opportunities.

Vigoroth All Moves

Use the section below to view Vigoroth’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Encore	Normal	Status	–	100
1	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	–	–
1	Scratch	Normal	Physical	40	100
1	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100
14	Fury Swipes	Normal	Physical	18	80
17	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
23	Slash	Normal	Physical	70	100
27	Throat Chop	Dark	Physical	80	100
33	Counter	Fighting	Physical	–	100
37	Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100
43	Reversal	Fighting	Physical	–	100

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	–
TM	Amnesia	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Blizzard	Ice	Special	110	70
TM	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
TM	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
TM	Bulk Up	Fighting	Status	–	–
TM	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100
TM	Chilling Water	Water	Special	50	100
TM	Curse	Ghost	Status	–	–
TM	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
TM	Double Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
TM	Drain Punch	Fighting	Physical	75	100
TM	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
TM	Encore	Normal	Status	–	100
TM	Endeavor	Normal	Physical	–	100
TM	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	False Swipe	Normal	Physical	40	100
TM	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	110	85
TM	Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100
TM	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	90	100
TM	Fling	Dark	Physical	–	100
TM	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120	70
TM	Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100
TM	Gunk Shot	Poison	Physical	120	80
TM	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Hyper Voice	Normal	Special	90	100
TM	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	90	100
TM	Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100
TM	Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
TM	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	65	100
TM	Lash Out	Dark	Physical	75	100
TM	Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	–	100
TM	Low Sweep	Fighting	Physical	65	100
TM	Metal Claw	Steel	Physical	50	95
TM	Metronome	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95
TM	Mud Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
TM	Outrage	Dragon	Physical	120	100
TM	Play Rough	Fairy	Physical	90	90
TM	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Rain Dance	Water	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Reversal	Fighting	Physical	–	100
TM	Roar	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
TM	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	60	95
TM	Scary Face	Normal	Status	–	100
TM	Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100
TM	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100
TM	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	70	100
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Solar Beam	Grass	Special	120	100
TM	Stomping Tantrum	Ground	Physical	75	100
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	–	–
TM	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
TM	Taunt	Dark	Status	–	100
TM	Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100
TM	Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100
TM	Throat Chop	Dark	Physical	80	100
TM	Thunder	Electric	Special	110	70
TM	Thunder Punch	Electric	Physical	75	100
TM	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	–	90
TM	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	90	100
TM	Trailblaze	Grass	Physical	50	100
TM	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100
TM	X Scissor	Bug	Physical	80	100
TM	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90

Vigoroth Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Vigoroth is a Normal-type Pokemon. This typing determines its weaknesses, resistances and immunities in battle.

Type

Normal

Weaknesses

Fighting

Resistances

None

Immunity

Ghost

Vigoroth Abilities

Vigoroth’s abilities shape how it performs in different Pokemon games and formats.

Vital Spirit

Prevents Vigoroth from falling asleep, helping it stay active against sleep-based strategies.

Vigoroth Evolution

The Slakoth evolution line is Slakoth, Vigoroth and Slaking. Slakoth evolves into Vigoroth at Level 18, and Vigoroth evolves into Slaking at Level 36.

Stage 1

Slakoth

Starting form

Stage 2

Vigoroth

Evolves from Slakoth at Level 18

Stage 3

Slaking

Evolves from Vigoroth at Level 36

Where to Find Vigoroth in Pokemon Games

Vigoroth’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Use the dropdowns below for game-by-game availability notes.

Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen

Game	Where to Find Vigoroth
Pokemon Ruby	Evolve Slakoth.
Pokemon Sapphire	Evolve Slakoth.
Pokemon Emerald	Evolve Slakoth.
Pokemon FireRed	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Trade or migrate from another game.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game	Where to Find Vigoroth
Pokemon Diamond	Evolve Slakoth.
Pokemon Pearl	Evolve Slakoth.
Pokemon Platinum	Evolve Slakoth.
Pokemon HeartGold	Evolve Slakoth.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Evolve Slakoth.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

Game	Where to Find Vigoroth
Pokemon Black	Trade or migrate from another game. White and Black 2 / White 2 may obtain through evolution or location depending on version.
Pokemon White	Trade or migrate from another game. White and Black 2 / White 2 may obtain through evolution or location depending on version.
Pokemon Black 2	Trade or migrate from another game. White and Black 2 / White 2 may obtain through evolution or location depending on version.
Pokemon White 2	Trade or migrate from another game. White and Black 2 / White 2 may obtain through evolution or location depending on version.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Game	Where to Find Vigoroth
Pokemon X	Trade or evolve Slakoth where supported.
Pokemon Y	Trade or evolve Slakoth where supported.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Trade or evolve Slakoth where supported.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Trade or evolve Slakoth where supported.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go

Game	Where to Find Vigoroth
Pokemon Sun	Route 11 in Sun and Moon, or trade/evolve where supported.
Pokemon Moon	Route 11 in Sun and Moon, or trade/evolve where supported.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Route 11 in Sun and Moon, or trade/evolve where supported.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Route 11 in Sun and Moon, or trade/evolve where supported.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Not available in this game.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

Game	Where to Find Vigoroth
Pokemon Sword	Not available in Sword and Shield. Evolve Slakoth in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Pokemon Shield	Not available in Sword and Shield. Evolve Slakoth in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Not available in Sword and Shield. Evolve Slakoth in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Not available in Sword and Shield. Evolve Slakoth in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Vigoroth
Pokemon Scarlet	South Province Area Five and West Province Area Three in Scarlet and Violet.
Pokemon Violet	South Province Area Five and West Province Area Three in Scarlet and Violet.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Location data not yet available.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Vigoroth
Pokemon Pokemon Winds and Waves	Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Vigoroth FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Vigoroth. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

What type is Vigoroth?

Vigoroth is a Normal-type Pokemon.

What is Vigoroth weak against?

Vigoroth is weak to Fighting-type moves.

What does Vigoroth evolve from?

Vigoroth evolves from Slakoth at Level 18 and evolves into Slaking at Level 36.

What are Vigoroth’s abilities?

Vigoroth’s abilities are Vital Spirit.

What are Vigoroth’s best moves?

Vigoroth’s best moves can include Slash, Body Slam, Facade, Return, Earthquake, Brick Break, depending on the game and format.

Is Vigoroth good in Pokemon?

How do you get Vigoroth?

The most common way to get Vigoroth is to evolve Slakoth at Level 18 or catch Vigoroth directly in games where it appears.

Does Vigoroth have a Mega Evolution?

No, Vigoroth does not have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form or major regional form in official Pokemon games.

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