Vigoroth

#37 in the Ruby and Sapphire Pokédex • Wild Monkey Pokémon

Vigoroth

#37 in the Ruby and Sapphire Pokédex • Wild Monkey Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

270

364

Attack

148

284

Defense

148

284

Sp. Atk

103

229

Sp. Def

103

229

Speed

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.

Slakoth

Slaking

Normal

Shiny

Vigoroth

Wild Monkey Pokémon

#37

Height

1.4 m (4'07")

Weight

46.5 kg (102.5 lbs)

Abilities

Vital Spirit

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Vigoroth takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

2×

Resists

0×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

EV yield	2 Spe
Catch rate	120
Base Exp.	154

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Field
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	15 (3,840 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

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.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Slakoth #36	Level 18	Vigoroth #37
Vigoroth #37	Level 36	Slaking #38

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Scratch	Physical	40	100	35	Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
Start	Focus Energy	Status	-	-	30	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
Start	Encore	Status	-	100	5	Makes the foe repeat its last move over 2 to 6 turns.
Start	Uproar	Physical	50	100	10	Causes an uproar for 2 to 5 turns and prevents sleep.
7	Encore	Status	-	100	5	Makes the foe repeat its last move over 2 to 6 turns.
13	Uproar	Physical	50	100	10	Causes an uproar for 2 to 5 turns and prevents sleep.
19	Fury Swipes	Physical	18	80	15	Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times.
25	Endure	Status	-	-	10	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
31	Slash	Physical	70	100	20	Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
37	Counter	Physical	-	100	20	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
43	Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.
49	Reversal	Physical	-	100	15	Inflicts more damage when the user’s HP is down.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.

		Class				Description
TM01	Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.
TM03	Water Pulse	Special	60	100	20	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe
TM05	Roar	Status	-	100	20	Makes the foe flee to end the battle.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	85	10	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TM08	Bulk Up	Status	-	-	20	Bulks up the body to boost both ATTACK and DEFENSE.
TM10	Hidden Power	Physical	1	100	15	The effectiveness varies with the user.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	Boosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns.
TM12	Taunt	Status	-	100	20	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
TM13	Ice Beam	Special	95	100	10	Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it.
TM14	Blizzard	Special	120	70	5	Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
TM22	Solar Beam	Special	120	100	10	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
TM24	Thunderbolt	Special	95	100	15	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
TM25	Thunder	Special	120	70	10	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
TM26	Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10	A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
TM30	Shadow Ball	Physical	80	100	15	Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe’s SP. DEF.
TM31	Brick Break	Physical	75	100	15	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
TM34	Shock Wave	Special	60	-	20	A fast and unavoidable electric attack.
TM35	Flamethrower	Special	95	100	15	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
TM38	Fire Blast	Special	120	85	5	A fiery blast that scorches all. May cause a burn.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Physical	60	-	20	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43	Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
HM01	Cut	Physical	50	95	30	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
HM04	Strength	Physical	80	100	15	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
HM06	Rock Smash	Physical	20	100	15	A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.