Shadow Vigoroth

Shadow Vigoroth is a Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Shadow Vigoroth has a maximum CP of 2,225. It is weak to Fighting-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Shadow Vigoroth is Scratch and Rock Slide.

Shadow Vigoroth Stats and Max CP

159 ATK

145 DEF

190 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

2225 CP

Lvl 40

1968 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

1405 CP

Lvl 20 Raids

1124 CP

Lvl 15 Research

843 CP

Shadow Vigoroth's Tier Ranking

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Normal-type

#201

Great League

#39

Ultra League

#562

Shadow Vigoroth Type Chart

Shadow Vigoroth takes increased damage from:

Fighting160.0%

Shadow Vigoroth takes reduced damage from:

Ghost39.1%

Shadow Vigoroth best moveset

Scratch + Rock Slide

Scratch

Rock Slide

The best Normal-type moveset for Shadow Vigoroth is Scratch and Rock Slide (10.08 DPS, 144.9 TDO). In raids, Shadow Vigoroth ranks #201 among Normal-type attackers (D Tier).

10 of 10 matches

Data table

1.	Scratch	Body Slam	9.01	10.56	151.8
2.	Scratch	Rock Slide	8.60	10.08	144.9
3.	Counter	Body Slam	8.50	9.95	143.2
4.	Scratch	Brick Break	8.21	9.62	138.4
5.	Counter	Rock Slide	8.02	9.40	135.2
6.	Scratch	Bulldoze	7.90	9.26	133.2
7.	Counter	Brick Break	7.60	8.91	128.1
8.	Counter	Bulldoze	7.35	8.61	123.9

Rows per page1–8 of 10

Fast Attacks

Counter1391.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Normal160%
Rock160%
Steel160%
Ice160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Psychic62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 13
Energy 9
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.8s - 1.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 8
Energy 6

Effects
Counter has no special effects.
See Counter details page ↗
Scratch640.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 6
Energy 4
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 4

Effects
Scratch has no special effects.
See Scratch details page ↗

Damage	13
Energy	9
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 1.0s

Damage	8
Energy	6

Damage	6
Energy	4
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	4

Charged Attacks

Brick Break40331.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Normal160%
Rock160%
Steel160%
Ice160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Psychic62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 40
Energy 33
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 0.7s - 1.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 50
Energy 40

Effects
Special
Brick Break has a 100.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Brick Break details page ↗
Bulldoze80503.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Poison160%
Rock160%
Steel160%
Fire160%
Electric160%
Resisted by
Flying39.1%
Bug62.5%
Grass62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 80
Energy 50
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 2.6s - 3.1s
Trainer Battles
Damage 80
Energy 55

Effects
Special
Bulldoze has a 100.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Bulldoze details page ↗
Body Slam50332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 50
Energy 33
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.3s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 65
Energy 40

Effects
Body Slam has no special effects.
See Body Slam details page ↗
Frustration10332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 33
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.0s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 10
Energy 70

Effects
Frustration has no special effects.
See Frustration details page ↗
Rock Slide75502.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Bug160%
Fire160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Ground62.5%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 75
Energy 50
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.3s - 2.4s
Trainer Battles
Damage 75
Energy 45

Effects
Rock Slide has no special effects.
See Rock Slide details page ↗

Damage	40
Energy	33
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	0.7s - 1.3s

Damage	50
Energy	40

Damage	80
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	2.6s - 3.1s

Damage	80
Energy	55

Damage	50
Energy	33
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.3s - 1.8s

Damage	65
Energy	40

Damage	10
Energy	33
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.0s - 1.8s

Damage	10
Energy	70

Damage	75
Energy	50
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.3s - 2.4s

Damage	75
Energy	45

More information

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Shadow Vigoroth can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.

Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Shadow Vigoroth can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Shadow Vigoroth CP Chart

At Level 50, Shadow Vigoroth maxes out at 2,225 CP. Raid catches are 1,013 to 1,124 CP, or 1,266 to 1,405 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 796 to 843 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	2225 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	796 CP - 843 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	1061 CP - 1124 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	1013 CP - 1124 CP
	Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
	1266 CP - 1405 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Vigoroth’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	27 CP	2	87 CP	3	146 CP
4	206 CP	5	265 CP	6	324 CP
7	384 CP	8	443 CP	9	503 CP
10	562 CP	11	618 CP	12	674 CP
13	731 CP	14	787 CP	15	843 CP
16	899 CP	17	956 CP	18	1012 CP
19	1068 CP	20	1124 CP	21	1180 CP
22	1237 CP	23	1293 CP	24	1349 CP
25	1405 CP	26	1462 CP	27	1518 CP
28	1574 CP	29	1630 CP	30	1687 CP
31	1715 CP	32	1743 CP	33	1771 CP
34	1799 CP	35	1827 CP	36	1855 CP
37	1883 CP	38	1911 CP	39	1940 CP
40	1968 CP	41	1993 CP	42	2018 CP
43	2043 CP	44	2069 CP	45	2094 CP
46	2120 CP	47	2146 CP	48	2172 CP
49	2198 CP	50	2225 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without a weather boost are always Level 20, with a 6/6/6 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25, with a 6/6/6 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to 30, with no IV floor.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5-level boost, to Level 6 to 35, and a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Vigoroth

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Vigoroth’s Normal-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Shadow Vigoroth.

Normal

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#288
Height	1.4 m
Weight	46.5 kg
Region	Generation 3
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female
Buddy distance	5 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	5 300
Additional Move Cost	75 75000

How to purify Shadow Vigoroth

Purification cost	3 Candy
Purification cost	3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged Attack	Frustration
Purified Charged Attack	Return

Family and Evolution

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Slakoth	25 Candy	Vigoroth
Vigoroth	100 Candy	Slaking

Slakoth evolves into Vigoroth which costs 25 Candy.
Vigoroth evolves into Slaking which costs 100 Candy.

Shadow Vigoroth family

Shadow Vigoroth’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.

Size information

The illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.69 m	0.7 m	1.4 m	2.1 m	2.17 m

Size bounds

Shadow Vigoroth's height ranges from 0.686 m to 2.17 m, with the average being 1.4 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.686 m2′03″	0.7 m2′04″
XS	0.7 m2′04″	1.05 m3′05″
M	1.05 m3′05″	1.75 m5′09″
XL	1.75 m5′09″	2.1 m6′11″
XXL	2.1 m6′11″	2.17 m7′01″

Encounter data

Movement type: Jumping
Movement Timer: 11s
Jump Time: 1.1s
Attack Probability: 70%
Attack Timer: 20s
Dodge Probability: 20%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	624,000	406	360
40	336,000	406	12
35	228,000	274	-
30	150,000	185	-
25	96,000	136	-
20	57,000	97	-
15	30,600	67	-
10	13,200	38	-
5	3,600	18	-

Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Shadow Vigoroth from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy and 360 Candy XL.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Shadow Vigoroth

Shadow Vigoroth high resolution sprites

High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Shadow Vigoroth. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.

List of Shadow Vigoroth costumes

A list of Shadow Vigoroth costumes available in Pokémon GO.

Artwork and Wallpaper

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

Shadow Vigoroth Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Ruby	VIGOROTH is always itching and agitated to go on a wild rampage. It simply can’t tolerate sitting still for even a minute.This POKéMON’s stress level rises if it can’t be moving constantly.
Sapphire	VIGOROTH is simply incapable of remaining still. Even when it tries to sleep, the blood in its veins growsagitated, compelling this POKéMON to run wild throughout the jungle before it can settle down.
Emerald	It can’t keep still because its blood boils with energy. It runs through the fields and mountains all day to calm itself. If it doesn’t, it can’t sleep at night.
FireRed, LeafGreen	It is always hungry because it won’t stop rampaging. Even while it is eating, it can’t keep still.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White	Its heart beats at a tenfold tempo, so it cannot sit still for even a moment.
HeartGold, SoulSilver	Its stress level rises if it cannot keep moving constantly. Too much stress makes it feel sick.
Black 2, White 2	Its heartbeat is fast and its blood so agitated that it can’t sit still for one second.
X	Its heartbeat is fast and its blood so agitated that it can’t sit still for one second.
Y	Its stress level rises if it cannot keep moving constantly. Too much stress makes it feel sick.
Omega Ruby	Vigoroth is always itching and agitated to go on a wild rampage. It simply can’t tolerate sitting still for even a minute. This Pokémon’s stress level rises if it can’t be moving constantly.
Alpha Sapphire	Vigoroth is simply incapable of remaining still. Even when it tries to sleep, the blood in its veins grows agitated, compelling this Pokémon to run wild throughout the jungle before it can settle down.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Shadow Vigoroth in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Vigoroth’s best moves are Scratch and Rock Slide, for 10.08 DPS and 144.9 TDO.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Shadow Vigoroth’s strengths and weaknesses?

Normal-type Pokémon are weak to Fighting-type moves. They take reduced damage from Ghost-type moves.

How does Shadow Vigoroth perform in Raids?

Shadow Vigoroth ranks #201 among Normal-type attackers (D Tier).

What is Shadow Vigoroth’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shadow Vigoroth tops out at 1,968 CP at Level 40 and 2,225 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Vigoroth be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Vigoroth can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Vigoroth Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Vigoroth cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Vigoroth?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Vigoroth: Mega Pidgeot, Mega Kangaskhan, Mega Lopunny, and Mega Audino.

Shadow Vigoroth Stats and Max CP

Shadow Vigoroth's Tier Ranking

Shadow Vigoroth Type Chart

Shadow Vigoroth takes increased damage from:

Shadow Vigoroth takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Normal

Evolution Chart

Shadow Vigoroth family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Shadow Vigoroth

Shadow Vigoroth high resolution sprites

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Shadow Vigoroth in Pokémon GO?

What are Shadow Vigoroth’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Shadow Vigoroth perform in Raids?

What is Shadow Vigoroth’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Shadow Vigoroth be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Shadow Vigoroth Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Vigoroth?

Overview and stats

Shadow Vigoroth Stats and Max CP

Shadow Vigoroth's Tier Ranking

Shadow Vigoroth Type Chart

Shadow Vigoroth takes increased damage from:

Shadow Vigoroth takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Normal

Evolution Chart

Shadow Vigoroth family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Shadow Vigoroth

Shadow Vigoroth high resolution sprites

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Shadow Vigoroth in Pokémon GO?

What are Shadow Vigoroth’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Shadow Vigoroth perform in Raids?

What is Shadow Vigoroth’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Shadow Vigoroth be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Shadow Vigoroth Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Vigoroth?