#335

Zangoose

normal

Abilities

ImmunityToxic Boost(Hidden)

Height: 1.3 m (4'03")

Weight: 40.3 kg (88.8 lbs)

Base Exp: 160

Base Stats

HP73

Atk115

Def60

SpA60

SpD60

Spe90

BST458

EV Yield: 2 Atk

Stat Ranges at Lv. 100

Stat

Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)

256350

Atk

211361

Def

112240

SpA

112240

SpD

112240

Spe

166306

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info

Generation: III (Hoenn)
Color: White
Shape: Upright
Habitat: Grassland
Growth Rate: Slow Then Very Fast
Capture Rate: 90 (35.3%)
Gender Ratio: 50% Male / 50% Female
Egg Groups: Ground
Hatch Counter: 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
Base Experience: 160
EV Yield: 2 Atk
Height: 1.3 m (4'03")
Weight: 40.3 kg (88.8 lbs)

Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type.

nor—

fir—

wat—

ele—

gra—

ice—

fig2

poi—

gro—

fly—

psy—

bug—

roc—

gho0

dra—

dar—

ste—

fai—

Weak to: Fighting

Immune to: Ghost

Abilities

Immunity

Prevents poison.

Toxic BoostHidden Ability

Increases Attack to 1.5× when poisoned.

Pokedex Entries12 entries

Generation V

Black, White

It has feuded with Seviper for many generations. Its sharp claws are its biggest weapons.

Black 2, White 2

It’s Seviper’s archrival. To threaten those it encounters, it fans out the claws on its front paws.

Generation VI

It has feuded with Seviper for many generations. Its sharp claws are its biggest weapons.

Its fur would all stand on end if it smelled a Seviper nearby. Its sharp claws tear up its foes.

Omega Ruby

Memories of battling its archrival Seviper are etched into every cell of Zangoose’s body. This Pokémon adroitly dodges attacks with incredible agility.

Alpha Sapphire

Zangoose usually stays on all fours, but when angered, it gets up on its hind legs and extends its claws. This Pokémon shares a bitter rivalry with Seviper that dates back over generations.

Show older entries (Gen III, IV)

Generation III

Ruby

Memories of battling its arch-rival SEVIPER are etched into every cell of ZANGOOSE’s body. This POKéMON adroitly dodges attacks with incredible agility.

Sapphire

ZANGOOSE usually stays on all fours, but when angered, it gets up on its hind legs and extends its claws. This POKéMON shares a bitter rivalry with SEVIPER that dates back over generations.

Emerald

When it battles, it stands on its hind legs and attacks with its sharply clawed forelegs. Its fur bristles if it encounters any SEVIPER.

FireRed, LeafGreen

If it comes across a SEVIPER, its fur bristles and it assumes its battle pose. Its sharp claws are its best weapon.

Generation IV

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

It has feuded with SEVIPER for many generations. Its sharp claws are its biggest weapons.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

Its fur would all stand on end if it smelled a SEVIPER nearby. Its sharp claws tear up its foes.

Moves (Gen 9)116 moves

Level Up

18 moves

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Pow	Acc	PP
1	ScratchSTAB	nor	P	40	100%	35
4	Leer	nor	N	—	100%	30
7	Quick AttackSTAB	nor	P	40	100%	30
12	Metal Claw	ste	P	50	95%	35
14	Fury Cutter	bug	P	40	95%	20
15	Aerial Ace	fly	P	60	—	20
15	Hone Claws	dar	N	—	—	15
19	SlashSTAB	nor	P	70	100%	20
22	Power Trip	dar	P	20	100%	10
31	Crush ClawSTAB	nor	P	75	95%	10
33	FacadeSTAB	nor	P	70	100%	20
33	Switcheroo	dar	N	—	100%	10
43	Taunt	dar	N	—	100%	20
46	Detect	fig	N	—	—	5
47	Swords Dance	nor	N	—	—	20
48	X Scissor	bug	P	80	100%	15
53	Close Combat	fig	P	120	100%	5
55	False SwipeSTAB	nor	P	40	100%	40

TM / HM

64 moves

Move	Type	Cat.	Pow	Acc	PP
Aerial Ace	fly	P	60	—	20
Agility	psy	N	—	—	30
Aura Sphere	fig	S	80	—	20
Baton Pass	nor	N	—	—	40
Blizzard	ice	S	110	70%	5
Body SlamSTAB	nor	P	85	100%	15
Brick Break	fig	P	75	100%	15
Close Combat	fig	P	120	100%	5
Curse	gho	N	—	—	10
Dig	gro	P	80	100%	10
Double EdgeSTAB	nor	P	120	100%	15
EndeavorSTAB	nor	P	—	100%	5
Endure	nor	N	—	—	10
FacadeSTAB	nor	P	70	100%	20
False SwipeSTAB	nor	P	40	100%	40
Fire Blast	fir	S	110	85%	5
Fire Punch	fir	P	75	100%	15
Flamethrower	fir	S	90	100%	15
Fling	dar	P	—	100%	10
Focus Blast	fig	S	120	70%	5
Focus Punch	fig	P	150	100%	20
Giga ImpactSTAB	nor	P	150	90%	5
Grass Knot	gra	S	—	100%	20
Gunk Shot	poi	P	120	80%	5
Helping Hand	nor	N	—	—	20
Hone Claws	dar	N	—	—	15
Hyper BeamSTAB	nor	S	150	90%	5
Ice Beam	ice	S	90	100%	10
Ice Punch	ice	P	75	100%	15
Icy Wind	ice	S	55	95%	15
Knock Off	dar	P	65	100%	20
Low Kick	fig	P	—	100%	20
Low Sweep	fig	P	65	100%	20
Metal Claw	ste	P	50	95%	35
Poison Jab	poi	P	80	100%	20
Protect	nor	N	—	—	10
Rain Dance	wat	N	—	—	5
Rest	psy	N	—	—	5
Reversal	fig	P	—	100%	15
Roar	nor	N	—	—	20
Rock Slide	roc	P	75	90%	10
Rock Tomb	roc	P	60	95%	15
Seed Bomb	gra	P	80	100%	15
Shadow Ball	gho	S	80	100%	15
Shadow Claw	gho	P	70	100%	15
Sleep Talk	nor	N	—	—	10
Solar Beam	gra	S	120	100%	10
Substitute	nor	N	—	—	10
Sunny Day	fir	N	—	—	5
Surf	wat	S	90	100%	15
SwiftSTAB	nor	S	60	—	20
Swords Dance	nor	N	—	—	20
Take DownSTAB	nor	P	90	85%	20
Taunt	dar	N	—	100%	20
Tera BlastSTAB	nor	S	80	100%	10
Thief	dar	P	60	100%	25
Throat Chop	dar	P	80	100%	15
Thunder	ele	S	110	70%	10
Thunder Punch	ele	P	75	100%	15
Thunder Wave	ele	N	—	90%	20
Thunderbolt	ele	S	90	100%	15
Upper Hand	fig	P	65	100%	15
X Scissor	bug	P	80	100%	15
Zen Headbutt	psy	P	80	90%	15

Egg Moves

14 moves

Move	Type	Cat.	Pow	Acc	PP
Belly Drum	nor	N	—	—	10
Counter	fig	P	—	100%	20
Curse	gho	N	—	—	10
Disable	nor	N	—	100%	20
Double HitSTAB	nor	P	35	90%	10
Double Kick	fig	P	30	100%	30
FeintSTAB	nor	P	30	100%	10
Final Gambit	fig	S	—	100%	5
FlailSTAB	nor	P	—	100%	15
Fury SwipesSTAB	nor	P	18	80%	15
Metal Claw	ste	P	50	95%	35
Night Slash	dar	P	70	100%	15
Quick Guard	fig	N	—	—	15
Roar	nor	N	—	—	20

Move Tutor

20 moves

Move	Type	Cat.	Pow	Acc	PP
Body SlamSTAB	nor	P	85	100%	15
Counter	fig	P	—	100%	20
Double EdgeSTAB	nor	P	120	100%	15
EndeavorSTAB	nor	P	—	100%	5
Endure	nor	N	—	—	10
Fire Punch	fir	P	75	100%	15
Focus Punch	fig	P	150	100%	20
Fury Cutter	bug	P	40	95%	20
Ice Punch	ice	P	75	100%	15
Icy Wind	ice	S	55	95%	15
Knock Off	dar	P	65	100%	20
Low Kick	fig	P	—	100%	20
Rock Slide	roc	P	75	90%	10
Sleep Talk	nor	N	—	—	10
Substitute	nor	N	—	—	10
SwiftSTAB	nor	S	60	—	20
Swords Dance	nor	N	—	—	20
Throat Chop	dar	P	80	100%	15
Thunder Punch	ele	P	75	100%	15
Thunder Wave	ele	N	—	90%	20

Wild Held Items

Items that wild Zangoose may be holding when encountered.

Quick Claw

5% in Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Pokedex Numbers

National#335

Hoenn#123

Unova (B2W2)#186

Kalos Coastal#005

Hoenn (ORAS)#128

Paldea#217

Blueberry#070

Hyperspace#106

Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

norGiga Impact150 powP

norHyper Beam150 powS

norDouble Edge120 powP

norTake Down90 powP

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

figFocus Punch150 powP

figClose Combat120 powP

figFocus Blast120 powS

poiGunk Shot120 powP

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About Zangoose

Zangoose is a Normal-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 3 (Hoenn). It has feuded with Seviper for many generations. Its sharp claws are its biggest weapons. Zangoose stands 1.3 m (4'03") tall and weighs 40.3 kg (88.8 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.

Zangoose Base Stats

Zangoose has a base stat total of 458, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokemon. Its highest stat is Attack at 115 (very good), while its lowest is Defense at 60 (average). Zangoose excels as a physical attacker. Zangoose is moderately fast with a base Speed of 90.

Zangoose Weaknesses & Resistances

As a Normal-type, Zangoose is weak to Fighting-type moves, , and is completely immune to Ghost-type moves. This gives Zangoose 1 weakness, 0 resistances, and 1 immunity.

Zangoose Abilities

Zangoose's abilities include Immunity, Toxic Boost. Immunity prevents poison. Its Hidden Ability is Toxic Boost, which increases Attack to 1.5× when poisoned.

Zangoose Moves & Learnset

Zangoose can learn 116 moves in Generation 9, including 18 by leveling up, 64 via TM/HM, 14 through breeding, and 20 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Giga Impact (Normal, 150 power), Hyper Beam (Normal, 150 power), Double Edge (Normal, 120 power), Take Down (Normal, 90 power). For coverage, Zangoose can learn Focus Punch (Fighting), Close Combat (Fighting), Focus Blast (Fighting).

Training Zangoose

Zangoose has a moderate capture rate of 90 (35.3%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Zangoose yields 2 Attack EVs. It has a slow then very fast growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Zangoose belongs to the Ground egg group. Wild Zangoose may be found holding Quick Claw.

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