Vigoroth

ヤルキモノ · Vigoroth

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.

Type: Normal
Stage: 2 of 3

Category: Wild Monkey Pokémon
Japanese: ヤルキモノ
Height: 1.4 m
Weight: 46.5 kg
Habitat: Forest
Color: White
Shape: Upright

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 3-stage line — walk through the morphology of Vigoroth.

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Slakoth

Stage 1

Base form

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Vigoroth

Stage 2

From Slakoth

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Slaking

Stage 3

From Vigoroth

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 080

/255
Attack 080

/255
Defense 080

/255
Sp. Atk 055

/255
Sp. Def 055

/255
Speed 090

/255

§ III

Best Vigoroth cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 13 cards.

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§ IV

Vigoroth through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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01 KH

Kagemaru Himeno

Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

2 cards
Base era → Sun & Moon era
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02 G

GIDORA

GIDORA has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards since 2019, with artwork appearing through 2025. Their illustrations span Sword & Shield and Scarlet & Violet releases, including appearances in Paldea Evolved and Obsidian Flames, marked by vibrant color and dynamic, character-forward scenes.

1 card
Scarlet & Violet era
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03 HK

Hajime Kusajima

Hajime Kusajima is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2018, spanning E-Card and EX-era releases. The work favors vibrant, contrasting color with playful, energetic moods, using balanced, character-forward compositions that keep action clear and readable.

1 card
EX era
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04 KS

Ken Sugimori

Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

1 card
Base era
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05 KS

Kouki Saitou

Kouki Saitou has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2003, with artwork appearing through 2024. Their illustrations span sets including Platinum, Black & White, and Scarlet & Violet, often using vibrant color, clear character focus, and lively, balanced compositions.

1 card
Diamond & Pearl era
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