#0288 Vigoroth

Artwork: PokéAPI.

Normal

Abilities

Vital SpiritPrevents the Pokémon from falling asleep.

Hidden ability

HustlePowers up physical moves but lowers accuracy.

Capture

Easy catch

Gender

50.0% female

Egg groups

Field

Growth

Slow

EV yield

2 Speed

Vigoroth’s base stats

HP	80
Attack	80
Defense	80
Sp. Atk	55
Sp. Def	55
Speed	90
Total	440

Where to find it

Evolve Slakoth

Evolution

Evolves from Slakoth at Lv 30.

Evolves into Slaking at Lv 50.

Level-up moves

“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.

Vigoroth’s level-up moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Effect and notes
1	Reversal	Fighting	Physical	var.	100	15	An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
1	Scratch	Normal	Physical	40	100	35	Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage.
1	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	—	—	30	The user takes a deep breath and focuses. Raises its critical-hit ratio by 2 stages.
1	Encore	Normal	Status	—	100	5	The foe is compelled to keep using only the move it last used for 3 to 7 turns.
1	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100	10	The user attacks in an uproar for 2 to 5 turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.
6	Encore	Normal	Status	—	100	5	The foe is compelled to keep using only the move it last used for 3 to 7 turns.
9	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100	10	The user attacks in an uproar for 2 to 5 turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.
14	Fury Swipes	Normal	Physical	18	80	15	The foe is raked with sharp claws 2 to 5 times in quick succession.
17	Endure	Normal	Status	—	—	10	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
23	Slash	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
27	Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100	15	The user sticks out its head and charges. It has a 30% chance to make the foe flinch.
33	Counter	Fighting	Physical	var.	100	20	A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
37	Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100	20	The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.
43	Reversal	Fighting	Physical	var.	100	15	An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

TMs and HMs

TMs and HMs Vigoroth can learn

TM / HM	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Effect and notes
TM01	Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100	20	The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.
TM03	Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100	20	The user attacks with a pulsing blast of water. It has a 20% chance to confuse the foe.
TM05	Roar	Normal	Status	—	—	20	The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
TM08	Bulk Up	Fighting	Status	—	—	20	The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body. Raises its Attack and Defense by 1 stage.
TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	60	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	—	—	5	The user intensifies the sun for 5 turns. Fire-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM12	Taunt	Dark	Status	—	100	20	The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for 2 to 4 turns.
TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	90	100	10	The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
TM14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	110	70	5	A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	—	—	10	It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	—	—	5	The user summons a heavy rain for 5 turns. Water-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	var.	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM22	Solar Beam	Grass	Special	120	100	10	The user gathers light on turn 1, then blasts a bundled beam on turn 2.
TM24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	90	100	15	A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
TM25	Thunder	Electric	Special	110	70	10	A wicked thunderbolt strikes the foe. It is more accurate in rain. 30% chance to paralyze the target.
TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100	10	The user sets off an earthquake that hits all Pokémon in battle. It can hit a foe using Dig.
TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	var.	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100	15	The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. 20% chance to lower its Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100	15	The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	—	—	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself. Raises its evasiveness by 1 stage.
TM34	Shock Wave	Electric	Special	60	—	20	The user strikes the foe with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.
TM35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	90	100	15	The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It has a 10% chance to burn the target.
TM38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	110	85	5	The foe is hit by an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It has a 10% chance to burn the target.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	60	95	15	Boulders are hurled at the foe, hindering its movement. Lowers its Speed by 1 stage.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	—	20	The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	—	—	5	The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	—	100	15	The user charms a foe of the opposite gender. The foe has a 50% chance of being unable to act.
TM52	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120	70	5	The user unleashes all of its power. 10% chance to lower the target’s Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	var.	100	10	The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
TM58	Endure	Normal	Status	—	—	10	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	70	100	15	The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90	10	Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	—	85	15	The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also raises the foe’s Attack by 2 stages.
TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—	10	The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM97	Low Sweep	Fighting	Physical	65	100	20	Targets the opponent’s legs with a quick kick, lowering Speed.
TM103	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100	20	Stomps the ground, attacking nearby Pokémon and lowering their Speed.
HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95	30	The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.
HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100	15	The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
HM06	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	60	100	15	Attacks with a punch. May lower the target’s Defense.
HM08	Rock Climb	Normal	Physical	90	85	20	A charging attack with a 20% chance to confuse the foe. It can also be used to scale rocky walls.

Move tutors

Moves Vigoroth can learn from tutors

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Effect and notes	Tutor location, cost and requirements
Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100	15	The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It has a 30% chance to paralyze the foe.	Route 12 · Cost: Free Requirements: Route 12: wake the Snorlax (Poké Flute) the fat man on Route 12
Counter	Fighting	Physical	var.	100	20	A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.	Saffron Fighting Dojo · Cost: ₽10000 Requirements: Saffron City: the Hunyuan Dojo (beat the disciples → Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan) the Hunyuan martial-arts hall, Saffron City
Curse	Ghost	Status	—	—	10	Curses the foe. Non- Ghost types raise Attack and Defense by 1 stage and lower Speed by 1 stage.	Pokémon Tower, upper floors · Cost: Free Requirements: Pokémon Tower: side battles and extras the little girl in the Pokémon Tower, Lavender Town
Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100	15	The foe is punched with a fiery fist. It has a 10% chance to burn the target.	Saffron City · Cost: Free Requirements: Saffron City: show the dog lover a Growlithe (unlocks Fire Punch) Saffron City
Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100	15	The foe is punched with an icy fist. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target.	Celadon Pokémon Center · Cost: Friend Ball ×1 Celadon City Pokémon Center
Night Slash	Dark	Physical	70	100	15	The user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio.	Lavender House Of Memories · Cost: Heavy Ball ×1 Requirements: Route 10 / Lavender Town: the girl who waits (the Lavender curse) Lavender Town
Thunder Punch	Electric	Physical	75	100	15	The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.	Route 13 · Cost: Free Requirements: Route 13: the Southeast League (eight representatives and a Champion) Route 13
Yawn	Normal	Status	—	—	10	The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the foe into falling asleep on the next turn.	Route 18 · Cost: Free Requirements: Route 15 → Route 14: the Cape Battle Marathon (missable)

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