Vigoroth
#288 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Vigoroth
The best moves for Vigoroth are Scratch and Return when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Slakoth family. Vigoroth evolves from Slakoth for 25 Candy, and into Slaking for 100 Candy.
Game images
Vigoroth, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Vigoroth is a Normal Pokémon which evolves from Slakoth. It is weak to Fighting moves. Vigoroth's best moveset is Scratch & Return and it has a Max CP of 2,225. Vigoroth evolves into Slaking.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Scratch | 6 | 14.4 |
| Counter | 13 | 13 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | 50 | 3 | 1.82 |
| Bulldoze | 80 | 2 | 1.6 |
| Rock Slide | 75 | 2 | 1.5 |
| Brick Break | 40 | 3 | 1.21 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.91 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.36 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Scratch
14.4 DPS
|
Return
Purified
60 DPS
|
8.4 | 102% |
|
Scratch
14.4 DPS
|
Body Slam
30 DPS
|
8.2 | 100% |
|
Scratch
14.4 DPS
|
Rock Slide
30 DPS
|
8 | 97% |
|
Counter
13 DPS
|
Return
Purified
60 DPS
|
7.7 | 94% |
|
Counter
13 DPS
|
Body Slam
30 DPS
|
7.7 | 94% |
|
Scratch
14.4 DPS
|
Brick Break
26.7 DPS
|
7.6 | 92% |
|
Counter
13 DPS
|
Rock Slide
30 DPS
|
7.4 | 90% |
|
Scratch
14.4 DPS
|
Bulldoze
22.9 DPS
|
7.4 | 90% |
|
Counter
13 DPS
|
Brick Break
26.7 DPS
|
6.9 | 85% |
|
Counter
13 DPS
|
Bulldoze
22.9 DPS
|
6.8 | 83% |
|
Scratch
14.4 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
6 DPS
|
6.5 | 79% |
|
Counter
13 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
6 DPS
|
5.5 | 67% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Vigoroth?
Vigoroth is weak to Fighting moves.
The best counter to Vigoroth is Mega Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere, followed by Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Blaziken and Mega Mewtwo Y.
The top Vigoroth counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Lucario | 100% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 99% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 96% | |
| Mega Blaziken | 94% | |
| Mega Lucario | 89% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 85% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 83% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 82% | |
| Keldeo (Resolute Form) | 82% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 81% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
159 |
| Defense |
|
145 |
| Stamina |
|
190 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 162 |
Size
| Height | 1.4 m |
| Weight | 46.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
843 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,124 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,687 |
|
Level 40 |
1,968 |
|
Level 50 |
2,225 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,405 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,827 |
Costumes
