Note on TTV (True Total Value): TTV is a total sum of all stats except the unused attack stat. It includes either Attack or Special Attack, depending on which is more likely to be used in battles.
Competitive Information for Vigoroth [Diamond/Pearl]
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Weakness Chart for Normal-type:
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
Grass
2x
0x
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Vigoroth? These builds are optimized for Diamond/Pearl Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Diamond/Pearl metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unveil the power of Vigoroth, an extraordinary Pokémon known for its Normal typing! Vigoroth is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. Don't underestimate it; it can be a hidden gem in the meta. Its only type-related weakness is Fighting. Delve into Vigoroth's movesets below and strategize for victory!
Vigoroth proves to be a stunning Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is designed to crush rivals using forceful physical attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Vigoroth from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Vigoroth's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Vital Spirit, Vigoroth cannot fall asleep. Gaining this ability while asleep cures it.
◆ Slash is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio). ◆ Double-Edge is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil). ◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio). ◆ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio). ◆ Sucker Punch is a physical priority-increased 80-base power Dark-type move (usually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking). ◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Power doubles on dig).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Vigoroth? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Diamond/Pearl Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Diamond/Pearl metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
For double battles, Vigoroth is an impressive Physical Sweeper. It's purpose is to crush rivals using destructive physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Vigoroth from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Vigoroth's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Vital Spirit, Vigoroth cannot fall asleep. Gaining this ability while asleep cures it.
◆ Slash is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio). ◆ Double-Edge is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil). ◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Power doubles on dig). ◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch). ◆ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio). ◆ Sucker Punch is a physical priority-increased 80-base power Dark-type move (usually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Vigoroth can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Diamond/Pearl generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Vigoroth.
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Vigoroth can perform in Diamond/Pearl. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive DP Move and Ability Combos for Vigoroth
Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
Moves: Endure + Flail
Moves: Endure + Reversal
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Moves: Rest + Snore
Moves: Substitute + Reversal
Moves: Thunderbolt + Ice beam
Moves: Yawn + Protect
Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Sucker Punch
Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
Moves that inflict status: Yawn, Toxic
Moves that boost Vigoroth's stats
Amnesia
Bulk Up
Curse
Most notable and possible best moves for Vigoroth
Earthquake
Ice Beam
Protect
Rest
Taunt
Toxic
Common Effort Values for Vigoroth in Diamond and Pearl
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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