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 ten times faster than it did as a Slakoth, and as such, 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. As mentioned in the Sleep Style Dex, despite Vigoroth appearing to be fast alseep at first glance, it is unable to sleep deeply.[1]

Evolution

Vigoroth evolves from Slakoth and evolves into Slaking.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

Game locations

In side games

Stats

Base stats

Pokéathlon stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

By leveling up

By TM

By breeding

By a prior evolution

Side game data

Pokémon Ranger Group: Poké Assist: None Field move: (Cut ×2) Loops: 12 Min. exp.: 50 Max. exp.: 70 Browser entry R-163 One punch of Vigoroth's clawed paw is powerful enough to cut a Metal Fence.
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds Base HP: 55 Base Attack: 76 Base Defense: 52 Base Speed: 60

Evolution data

Sprites

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.

A Vigoroth appeared in The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One).

A Vigoroth appeared in Song Within the Mist. It reappeared in Lapras's Feelings for its Friends.

Pokédex entries

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 creating.

In the manga

Ash & Pikachu

Norman's Vigoroth appeared in I'll Win With My Own Battle Style!!.

Pokémon Adventures

Vigoroth debuted in Nixing Nuzleaf, under the ownership Norman, who used it as one of his most valued fighters.

The Battle Tower rented a Vigoroth, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII.

In the TCG

Trivia

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.

Vigoroth's evolutionary line goes through three stages of energy, where Slakoth is lazy, Vigoroth becomes extraordinarily energetic, and later Slaking becomes lazy again. This may be a reference to the Sphinx's riddle, in which the baby crawls on four legs, the adult has the most energy and walks on two legs, and the old man walks on three legs, one of which is a cane. In the case of Slaking, two legs and an arm touch the ground in its most preferable position.

Name origin

Vigoroth may be a combination of vigor or vigorous and sloth.

Yarukimono may be a combination of やる気 yaruki (motivation) and 樹懶 namakemono (sloth).

In other languages

More languages Hindi बुलचुला Bullchula Russian Вигорот Vigorot Transcription of English name Thai ยารุคิโมโนะ Yarukhimono Transcription of Japanese name

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