Zangoose

Zangoose is a Normal type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.

Pokédex data

National № 0335
Type Normal
Species Cat Ferret Pokémon
Height 1.3 m (4′03″)
Weight 40.3 kg (88.8 lbs)
Abilities 1. Immunity
Toxic Boost (hidden ability)
Local № 0123 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
0186 (Black 2/White 2)
0005 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos)
0128 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
0217 (Scarlet/Violet)
0070 (The Indigo Disk)

Training

EV yield 2 Attack
Catch rate 90 (11.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 160
Growth Rate Erratic

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP 73
256 350
Attack 115
211 361
Defense 60
112 240
Sp. Atk 60
112 240
Sp. Def 60
112 240
Speed 90
166 306
Total 458 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Zangoose.

Evolution chart

Zangoose changes

Pokédex entries

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.
FireRed
LeafGreen
If it comes across a SEVIPER, its fur bristles and it assumes its battle pose. Its sharp claws are its best weapon.
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.
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.
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.
X It has feuded with Seviper for many generations. Its sharp claws are its biggest weapons.
Y 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.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
It has feuded with Seviper for many generations. Its sharp claws are its greatest weapons.
Scarlet It’s Seviper’s archrival. To threaten those it encounters, it fans out the claws on its front paws.
Violet If it comes across a Seviper, its fur bristles and it assumes its battle pose. Its sharp claws are its best weapon.

Moves learned by Zangoose

Moves learnt by level up

Zangoose learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
5Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
8Fury CutterBugPhysical 40 95
12Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
15Hone ClawsDarkStatus
19SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
22Power TripDarkPhysical 20 100
26Crush ClawNormalPhysical 75 95
29False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
33SwitcherooDarkStatus 100
36DetectFightingStatus
40X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
43TauntDarkStatus 100
47Swords DanceNormalStatus
50Close CombatFightingPhysical 120 100

Moves learnt by reminder

Zangoose learns the following extra moves when using the Remember Moves feature in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Belly DrumNormalStatus
CounterFightingPhysical 100
CurseGhostStatus
DisableNormalStatus 100
Double HitNormalPhysical 35 90
Double KickFightingPhysical 30 100
FeintNormalPhysical 30 100
Final GambitFightingSpecial 100
FlailNormalPhysical 100
Fury SwipesNormalPhysical 18 80
Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
Quick GuardFightingStatus

Egg moves

Zangoose does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.

Moves learnt by TM

Zangoose is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

Moves learnt by level up

Zangoose learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
5Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
8Fury CutterBugPhysical 40 95
12Hone ClawsDarkStatus
15Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60
19SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
22RevengeFightingPhysical 60 100
26Crush ClawNormalPhysical 75 95
29False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
33FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
36DetectFightingStatus
40X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
43TauntDarkStatus 100
47Swords DanceNormalStatus
50Close CombatFightingPhysical 120 100

Egg moves

Zangoose learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Zangoose gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Belly DrumNormalStatus
CounterFightingPhysical 100
CurseGhostStatus
DisableNormalStatus 100
Double HitNormalPhysical 35 90
Double KickFightingPhysical 30 100
FeintNormalPhysical 30 100
Final GambitFightingSpecial 100
FlailNormalPhysical 100
Fury SwipesNormalPhysical 18 80
Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
Quick GuardFightingStatus

Moves learnt by TM

Zangoose is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

Zangoose sprites

Type Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Zangoose sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Zangoose sprite from Diamond & Pearl Zangoose sprite from Black & White Zangoose sprite from X & Y Zangoose sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Zangoose Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Zangoose Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Zangoose Shiny sprite from Black & White Zangoose Shiny sprite from X & Y

Where to find Zangoose

Ruby Route 114
Sapphire
FireRed
LeafGreen
Emerald
Trade/migrate from another game
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Route 208, 210
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Trade/migrate from another game
Black
White
Route 11, Village Bridge
Black 2
White 2
Route 7, 11, Village Bridge
X
Y
Route 8
Omega Ruby Route 114
Alpha Sapphire Trade/migrate from another game
Sun
Moon
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Not available in this game
Brilliant Diamond Grassland Cave, Swampy Cave, Dazzling Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Stargleam Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern
Shining Pearl Trade/migrate from another game
Legends: Arceus Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
South Province (Area Five)

Other languages

English Zangoose
Japanese ザングース (Zangoose)
German Sengo
French Mangriff
Italian Zangoose
Spanish Zangoose
Korean 쟝고 (jyanggo)
Chinese (Simplified) 猫鼬斩
Chinese (Traditional) 貓鼬斬

 

English Cat Ferret Pokémon
Japanese ネコイタチポケモン
German Frettkatz-Pokémon
French Pokémon Chat Furet
Italian Pokémon Furogatto
Spanish Pokémon Gato Hurón
Korean 고양이족제비포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 猫鼬宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 貓鼬寶可夢

Name origin

san
Japanese for ‘cut down’
mongoose
weasel-like mammal