Competitive Information for Vigoroth [X/Y]
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This Pokemon cannot fall asleep. Gaining this Ability while asleep cures it.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Vigoroth? These builds are optimized for X/Y Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the X/Y metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Vigoroth is here! This sensational Pokémon is Normal-typed and ready to shine! Vigoroth is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. Its only type-related weakness is Fighting. Discover Vigoroth's movesets below and unleash its potential in battles!
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Vital Spirit
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 36 SpD / 220 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Earthquake
- Night Slash / Sucker Punch
- Shadow Claw
Vigoroth stands out as an incredible Physical Sweeper in single battles. It tries to overwhelm foes with brute physical moves. 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.
◆ Return is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ 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).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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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 X/Y 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 X/Y metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Vital Spirit
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 36 SpD / 220 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Rock Slide
- Night Slash
For double battles, Vigoroth is a high-quality Physical Sweeper. This strategy is built to take down the opponent's team with devastating physical moves. 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.
◆ Return is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Bulldoze is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
◆ 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).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Vigoroth can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon X/Y 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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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Vigoroth can perform in X/Y. 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 XY 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
- Hone Claws
- Power-Up Punch
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Vigoroth
- Earthquake
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rest
- Taunt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Vigoroth in X and Y
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Vigoroth's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon X and Y
Usage Data
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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