Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Vigoroth is a Normal Type Wild Monkey Pokémon, with a 15.7% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Vigoroth can be found with Vital Spirit as an Ability and has a Slow growth rate with a 2 Speed EV Yield. We recommend the Jolly Nature, based on 440 combined Base Stats.
Vigoroth Stats and Abilities
Based on Vigoroth Base IVs we consider this pokemon D-Tier choice. Vigoroth Highest IV Stat is Speed 90 and the Lowest being Special Attack 55.
Tier | Stat | Base | Min | Max |
---|---|---|---|---|
E | HP | 80 | 270 | 364 |
D | Attack | 80 | 148 | 284 |
E | Defense | 80 | 148 | 284 |
E | Special Attack | 55 | 103 | 229 |
F | Special Defense | 55 | 103 | 229 |
D | Speed | 90 | 166 | 306 |
D | Total | 440 |
Vigoroth | Detail |
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Best Nature | Jolly
↑ +10% Speed↓ -10% Special Attack |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | |
Like/Dislikes |
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EV Yield | 2 Speed |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Catch Rate | 120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | Field |
Egg Cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Abilities | Description |
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Vital Spirit Ability 1 | Vital Spirit prevents the ability-bearer from falling asleep. This means that it also prevents the use of the move Rest. |
How To Evolve Vigoroth in BDSP
Slakoth requires (Level 18) to evolve into Vigoroth and then (Level 36) to evolve into Slaking.
Base Form | Evolution Requirement | First Evolution | Evolution Requirement | Final Evolution |
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Slakoth
![]() | Level 18 → |
Vigoroth
![]() | Level 36 → |
Slaking
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Where To Find Vigoroth in BDSP
Vigoroth has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.



Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() Slakoth
Lv. 10
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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Vigoroth Weakness
Vigoroth is a Normal Type pokemon. This will cause Vigoroth to take More Damage from Fighting Type Moves, and Less Damage from Ghost Type moves.
Damage | Types |
---|---|
4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage |
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0.5x Less Damage | |
0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage |
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What pokemon is Vigoroth Weak Against?
What pokemon is Vigoroth Strong Against?

Best Moves Vigoroth in BDSP
Best Moveset for Vigoroth Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
37 |
Focus Punch
| ![]() | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead. |
9 |
Uproar
| ![]() | Special | 135 | 100 | 10 | User attacks for 3 turns and prevents sleep. |
27 |
Headbutt
| ![]() | Physical | 105 | 100 | 15 | May cause flinching. |
23 |
Slash
| ![]() | Physical | 105 | 100 | 20 | High critical hit ratio. |
Best Moveset for Vigoroth TM Moves based on Power.
TM | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TM01 |
Focus Punch
| ![]() | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead. |
TM52 |
Focus Blast
| ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
TM22 |
Solar Beam
| ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | Charges on first turn, attacks on second. |
TM14 |
Blizzard
| ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | May freeze opponent. |


Vigoroth Level Up Moves
List of Moves Vigoroth can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
---|---|---|
43 |
Reversal
|
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
|
1 |
Scratch
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Power:
60 Acc: 100
PP: 35
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1 |
Focus Energy
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
![]() Increases critical hit ratio.
|
6 |
Encore
|
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() Forces opponent to keep using its last move for 3 turns.
|
9 |
Uproar
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Power:
135 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() User attacks for 3 turns and prevents sleep.
|
14 |
Fury Swipes
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Power:
27 Acc: 80
PP: 15
![]() Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
|
17 |
Endure
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
|
23 |
Slash
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Power:
105 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() High critical hit ratio.
|
27 |
Headbutt
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Power:
105 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May cause flinching.
|
33 |
Counter
|
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() When hit by a Physical Attack, user strikes back with 2x power.
|
37 |
Focus Punch
|
Power: 150
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
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Vigoroth TM Moves
List of Moves Vigoroth can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
---|---|---|
TM01 |
Focus Punch
|
Power: 150
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
|
TM03 |
Water Pulse
|
Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() May confuse opponent.
|
TM05 |
Roar
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
|
TM08 |
Bulk Up
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Raises user's Attack and Defense.
|
TM10 |
Work Up
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
![]() Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
|
TM11 |
Sunny Day
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
|
TM12 |
Taunt
|
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Opponent can only use moves that attack.
|
TM13 |
Ice Beam
|
Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May freeze opponent.
|
TM14 |
Blizzard
|
Power: 110
Acc: 70
PP: 5
![]() May freeze opponent.
|
TM17 |
Protect
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
|
TM18 |
Rain Dance
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it rain for 5 turns.
|
TM22 |
Solar Beam
|
Power: 120
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
|
TM24 |
Thunderbolt
|
Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May paralyze opponent.
|
TM25 |
Thunder
|
Power: 110
Acc: 70
PP: 10
![]() May paralyze opponent.
|
TM26 |
Earthquake
|
Power: 100
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
|
TM27 |
Low Sweep
|
Power: 65
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
|
TM30 |
Shadow Ball
|
Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
|
TM31 |
Brick Break
|
Power: 75
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
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TM32 |
Double Team
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
![]() Raises user's Evasiveness.
|
TM34 |
Shock Wave
|
Power: 60
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
|
TM35 |
Flamethrower
|
Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May burn opponent.
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TM38 |
Fire Blast
|
Power: 110
Acc: 85
PP: 5
![]() May burn opponent.
|
TM39 |
Rock Tomb
|
Power: 60
Acc: 95
PP: 15
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
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TM40 |
Aerial Ace
|
Power: 60
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
|
TM42 |
Facade
|
Power:
105 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
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TM44 |
Rest
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
|
TM45 |
Attract
|
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
|
TM52 |
Focus Blast
|
Power: 120
Acc: 70
PP: 5
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
|
TM56 |
Fling
|
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power depends on held item.
|
TM58 |
Endure
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
|
TM65 |
Shadow Claw
|
Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() High critical hit ratio.
|
TM80 |
Rock Slide
|
Power: 75
Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() May cause flinching.
|
TM82 |
Sleep Talk
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
|
TM83 |
Bulldoze
|
Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
|
TM87 |
Swagger
|
Power: —
Acc: 85
PP: 15
![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
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TM90 |
Substitute
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
|
TM93 |
Cut
|
Power:
75 Acc: 95
PP: 30
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TM96 |
Strength
|
Power:
120 Acc: 100
PP: 15
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TM98 |
Rock Smash
|
Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
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