Vigoroth in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
#38 in the Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Pokédex • Wild Monkey Pokémon
Vigoroth in the National PokédexPokédex entries
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.
Pokémon details
Type

Category
Abilities
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Pokédex
Vigoroth in Other Games
National Dex pageMin
Max
HP
80
270
364
Attack
80
148
284
Defense
80
148
284
Sp. Atk
55
103
229
Sp. Def
55
103
229
Speed
90
166
306
Total
440
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
| Pokédexes | New Hoenn #38 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 2 Spe |
| Catch rate | 120 |
| Base Exp. | 154 |
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Slakoth #37 | Level 18 | ![]() Vigoroth #38 |
![]() Vigoroth #38 | Level 36 | ![]() Slaking #39 |
Evolution
Evolve Slakoth (Level 18). Slakoth is caught in the grass of Petalburg Woods.
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Scratch Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| Start | Focus Energy The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 30 |
| Start | Reversal An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 |
| Start | Encore The user compels the target to keep using only the move it last used for three turns. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 5 |
| Start | Uproar The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no one can fall asleep. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| 6 | Encore The user compels the target to keep using only the move it last used for three turns. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 5 |
| 9 | Uproar The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no one can fall asleep. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| 14 | Fury Swipes The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row. | ![]() | ![]() | 18 | 80 | 15 |
| 17 | Endure The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| 23 | Slash The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| 27 | Chip Away Looking for an opening, the user strikes consistently. The target’s stat changes don’t affect this attack’s damage. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| 33 | Counter A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 |
| 37 | Focus Punch The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used. | ![]() | ![]() | 150 | 100 | 20 |
| 43 | Reversal An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 |
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Hone Claws The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 15 |
| TM05 | Roar The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 |
| TM06 | Toxic A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 90 | 10 |
| TM08 | Bulk Up The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, raising both its Attack and Defense stats. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 5 |
| TM12 | Taunt The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| TM14 | Blizzard A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen. | ![]() | ![]() | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| TM18 | Rain Dance The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 5 |
| TM21 | Frustration A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM22 | Solar Beam A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn. | ![]() | ![]() | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| TM25 | Thunder A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| TM26 | Earthquake The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it. | ![]() | ![]() | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| TM27 | Return A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| TM31 | Brick Break The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| TM32 | Double Team By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 15 |
| TM35 | Flamethrower The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| TM38 | Fire Blast The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn. | ![]() | ![]() | 110 | 85 | 5 |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | - | 20 |
| TM42 | Facade An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| TM45 | Attract If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 |
| TM47 | Low Sweep The user makes a swift attack on the target’s legs, which lowers the target’s Speed stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| TM48 | Round The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| TM52 | Focus Blast The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. | ![]() | ![]() | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| TM56 | Fling The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 10 |
| TM59 | Incinerate The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| TM67 | Retaliate The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move becomes more powerful. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| TM78 | Bulldoze The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| TM80 | Rock Slide Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| TM87 | Swagger The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 90 | 15 |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| TM90 | Substitute The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| TM94 | Secret Power An attack whose additional effects depend upon where it was used. Can also be used to make a Secret Base. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM98 | Power-Up Punch Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| TM100 | Confide The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 |
| HM01 | Cut The target is cut with a scythe or claw. This can also be used to cut down thin trees. | ![]() | ![]() | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| HM04 | Strength The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| HM06 | Rock Smash The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| Class | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| After You The user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 15 |
| Covet The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| Fire Punch The target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| Focus Punch The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used. | ![]() | ![]() | 150 | 100 | 20 |
| Gunk Shot The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target. | ![]() | ![]() | 120 | 80 | 5 |
| Ice Punch The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| Icy Wind The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats. | ![]() | ![]() | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| Low Kick A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 |
| Shock Wave The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | - | 20 |
| Snore An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| Thunder Punch The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| Uproar The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no one can fall asleep. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| Water Pulse The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| Class | Acquisition source | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amnesia The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 | Slakoth — level up (level 17) |
| Body Slam The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | 85 | 100 | 15 | Slakoth — breeding |
| Crush Claw The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 95 | 10 | Slakoth — breeding |
| Curse A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Slakoth — breeding |
| Feint Attack The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | - | 20 | Slakoth — level up (level 14) |
| Flail The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 | Slakoth — level up (level 33) |
| Hammer Arm The user swings and hits with its strong and heavy fist. It lowers the user’s Speed, however. | ![]() | ![]() | 100 | 90 | 10 | Slakoth — breeding |
| Night Slash The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 15 | Slakoth — breeding |
| Play Rough The user plays rough with the target and attacks it. This may also lower the target’s Attack stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 90 | 10 | Slakoth — level up (level 38) |
| Pursuit An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 20 | Slakoth — breeding |
| Slack Off The user slacks off, restoring its own HP by up to half of its max HP. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Slakoth — level up (level 9) |
| Tickle The user tickles the target into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 | Slakoth — breeding |
| Yawn The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Slakoth — level up (level 1) |
| Class | Acquisition source | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amnesia The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Amnesia The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 | Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable |
| Body Slam The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | 85 | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Body Slam The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | 85 | 100 | 15 | Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable |
| Captivate If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Crush Claw The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 95 | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Crush Claw The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 95 | 10 | Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable |
| Curse A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Curse A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable |
| Double-Edge A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot. | ![]() | ![]() | 120 | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Dynamic Punch The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits. | ![]() | ![]() | 100 | 50 | 5 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Feint Attack The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | - | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Feint Attack The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | - | 20 | Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable |
| Flail The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Flail The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 | Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable |
| Fury Cutter The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 95 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Hammer Arm The user swings and hits with its strong and heavy fist. It lowers the user’s Speed, however. | ![]() | ![]() | 100 | 90 | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Hammer Arm The user swings and hits with its strong and heavy fist. It lowers the user’s Speed, however. | ![]() | ![]() | 100 | 90 | 10 | Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable |
| Headbutt The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Mega Kick The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power. | ![]() | ![]() | 120 | 75 | 5 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Mega Punch The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 85 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Mimic The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Mud-Slap The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. | ![]() | ![]() | 20 | 100 | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Natural Gift The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Night Slash The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Night Slash The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 15 | Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable |
| Pursuit An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Pursuit An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 20 | Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable |
| Seismic Toss The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Slack Off The user slacks off, restoring its own HP by up to half of its max HP. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Slack Off The user slacks off, restoring its own HP by up to half of its max HP. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable |
| Sucker Punch This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 5 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Tickle The user tickles the target into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Tickle The user tickles the target into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 | Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable |
| Work Up The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 30 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Yawn The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Yawn The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable |
Vital Spirit
Ability Slot 1
Prevents the Pokémon from falling asleep.
Prevents sleep.





















































