Contents
- Vigoroth – A rare Pokémon
- Etymology
- biology
- Evolution
- History
- Pokedex Description
- Location
- movements
- combat characteristics
- Weaknesses and Resistances
- how to capture
- generations
- Curiosities
- examples
- Vigoroth
- Etymology
- biology
- Evolution
- History
- Pokedex Description
- Location
- movements
- combat characteristics
- Weaknesses and resistances
- how to capture
- generations
- Curiosities
- examples
Vigoroth – A rare Pokémon
Etymology
Vigoroth comes from the English word “vigor” or strength, and from “roth” which is the English suffix for the names of monsters and creatures.
biology
Vigoroth is a slender-looking macaque with a white wig and a gray torso. His legs are joined to form a slightly tapered body, and his arms are short and muscular. His ears are pointed and they put a yellowish helmet on him.
Evolution
Vigoroth evolves from Slakoth and evolves into Slaking. This chain of evolution is known as the Revitalization line.
History
Vigoroth was introduced in the Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire video game. Vigoroth is the mid-range Pokémon of this evolution line. Vigoroth’s goal is to feel good, so he never stops moving and is always ready for combat.
Pokedex Description
Vigoroth is constantly moving at incredible speed. If he takes a break, he’ll start to get desperate. This makes him unpredictable in combat.
Location
Vigoroth can be found in the Hoenn region, on Route 112.
movements
- melee attacks: Silver Sword or Biceps Kick.
- Normal type attacks: Slap or Psy Circle.
- defense attacks: Protection or Luminous Screen.
combat characteristics
Vigoroth is primarily noted for its agility and speed, as well as its stamina, air punch, and strength for melee attacks.
Weaknesses and Resistances
Vigoroth is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Electric-type attacks. Vigoroth is resistant to Rock and Ground-type attacks.
how to capture
It is recommended to catch Vigoroth with an Ultra Pokeball. This is because Vigoroth is extremely mobile and difficult to catch.
generations
Vigoroth is a Pokémon belonging to the third generation of Pokémon introduced in the game Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.
Curiosities
- Vigoroth has a high affinity for the Aphrodite attack.
- Vigoroth is one of the few Pokémon that were originally created by the Game Freak development team.
- Vigoroth is one of the strongest monsters of his generation.
examples
An example of Vigoroth in the anime series was the Vigoroth used by the legendary Pokémon Trainer May. This Vigoroth was used to take on the Slaking of her brother, Max. There are also several examples of Vigoroth in the game Pokémon X and Y.
Players can find various Vigoroths in Cyan City. These Vigoroth have varied lines of movement and attacks.
Vigoroth
Etymology
Vigoroth derives from the English terms “vigor” and “growth”, which mean ‘vigor’ and ‘growth’ respectively. This represents your aggressive nature and endless energy.
biology
Vigoroth is a brown mammal with a pointed snout, quite hairy, and a straight crest on its head. It has four fingers on each of its hands, three claws on each of its paws, and a braided tail.
Evolution
Vigoroth evolves into Slaking after being exposed to a Moonstone.
History
Vigoroth was created for the third generation of Pokémon games in the Hoenn region. It is an evolution of Slakoth.
Pokedex Description
Vigoroth is impetuous and is always in constant motion. When he is sent into a fight, he persists in it even after his opponent surrenders.
Location
Vigoroth is a Normal-type Pokémon. It is found in the Hoenn region, in the turquoise forests and on the rainy coast.
movements
- Bite: A damaging move that can paralyze the target.
- Sharp claw: A damaging move that can stun the target.
- lurking: A damaging move that can confuse the target.
- Defiant Shout: A move that reduces the target’s special attack.
combat characteristics
Vigoroth stands out for its stamina and agility, which makes it a difficult Pokémon to beat. He is capable of using a variety of offensive moves to gain an advantage over his opponents.
Weaknesses and resistances
Vigoroth is vulnerable to Fighting, Fire, Ice, Flying, and Rock-type attacks. It is resistant to attacks of normal, dark and psychic types.
how to capture
To capture Vigoroth, it’s best to use a Poke Ball. It can also be caught with a Great Ball, Ultra Ball, or Master Bal if its energy level is low.
generations
Vigoroth was created for the third generation of Pokémon games.
Curiosities
Vigoroth was formerly known as Raguraji.
examples
- One of the most prominent examples of Vigoroth is that of Pokémon Movie 6, “Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of Spring”, where Vigoroth is seen fighting against the charge of Pokémon rangers.
- Another prominent example is that of Team Go-Rock in the Super Smash Bros. saga, where Vigoroth is part of Team Jazzy.
