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 Held Items | |
Best Nature | Jolly ↑ +10% Speed↓ -10% Special Attack |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | |
Like/Dislikes | ![]() ![]() |
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 ![]() |

Where To Find Vigoroth in BDSP
Vigoroth has 1 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 10 Slakoth, within the Eterna Forest location using the Walking method.



Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() 5 - 1% ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Slakoth Lv. 10 |

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 |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage | ![]() |
0.5x Less Damage | |
0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage | ![]() |
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 |
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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 |
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43 | Reversal | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() The lower the user's HP, the higher the power. |
1 | Scratch | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 35 ![]() |
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 | Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() User attacks for 3 turns and prevents sleep. |
14 | Fury Swipes | 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 | Power: 105 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() High critical hit ratio. |
27 | Headbutt | 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. |
Vigoroth TM Moves
List of Moves Vigoroth can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
TM90 | Substitute | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits. |
TM93 | Cut | Power: 75 Acc: 95 PP: 30 ![]() |
TM96 | Strength | Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() |
TM98 | Rock Smash | Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May lower opponent's Defense. |
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