Type matchups
Damage Vigoroth takes from each attacking type.
As a Normal type, Vigoroth has 1 weakness, 0 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Normal typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 80
- Attack
- 80
- Defense
- 80
- Sp. Atk
- 55
- Sp. Def
- 55
- Speed
- 90
- Total
- 440
Vigoroth has a base stat total of 440, higher than 43% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (90). With Attack (80) well above Sp. Atk (55), it works best as a physical attacker. Its Speed of 90 is middling (faster than 71% of Pokémon). With 80 HP, 80 Defense and 55 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against physical hits.
Vigoroth's only ability is Vital Spirit.
How to beat Vigoroth
Vigoroth takes 2× damage from Fighting moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ghost moves have no effect on it.
Good counters: Marshadow hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and is immune to Vigoroth's Normal moves. Annihilape hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and is immune to Vigoroth's Normal moves. Crowned Zamazenta hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Normal moves.
Evolution
Vigoroth is the middle stage of its line (Slakoth → Vigoroth → Slaking): it evolves from Slakoth and into Slaking.
Best counters to Vigoroth
Other Normal Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Vigoroth weak to?
As a Normal type, Vigoroth takes super-effective damage from Fighting moves.
What is Vigoroth resistant to?
Vigoroth has no type resistances. It is immune to Ghost.
What are the best counters to Vigoroth?
Strong type-based picks include Marshadow, Annihilape and Crowned Zamazenta, which hit Vigoroth with super-effective attacks.