Vigoroth (ex16-41) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Vigoroth is an Uncommon Stage 1 Colorless Pokémon from the Power Keepers set, numbered 41. With 70 HP, the Strikes Back Poké-Body, and the Ambush attack, it brings reactive pressure and coin-flip potential to the field.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Stage 1
• Evolves From: Slakoth
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Ability: Strikes Back (Poké-Body) — Places a damage counter on the attacking Pokémon when Vigoroth is damaged
• Attack: Ambush — Flip a coin; if heads, does 40 damage total

Card Mechanics

• Poké-Body — Strikes Back: Punishes opponents by placing a damage counter on the attacker when Vigoroth takes damage.
• Attack — Ambush: A coin-flip attack that reaches 40 total damage on heads.

Printing Notes

This exact printing is from the ex16 Power Keepers set, numbered 41. It is an Uncommon card illustrated by Hajime Kusajima and features the Strikes Back Poké-Body and the Ambush attack.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are known for this card. Identification is straightforward via its set code “ex16-41,” Uncommon rarity, and Hajime Kusajima’s unique artwork. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/ex16/ex16-41.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its reactive Poké-Body that places damage counters on the attacking Pokémon may interest collectors who enjoy gameplay mechanics, though tournament use is not applicable.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. As an Uncommon with distinctive artwork, preserving sharp corners and a clean surface helps retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Power Keepers (ex16): Vigoroth appears as a Stage 1 Colorless Pokémon with a reactive Poké-Body and a coin-flip based attack, highlighted by Hajime Kusajima’s vivid illustration. The release date is unknown.