Zangoose pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

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Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
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Name origin

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

Pokedex data

National №	335
Type	Normal
Species	Cat Ferret Pokémon
Height	4′3″ (1.30m)
Weight	88.8 lbs (40.3 kg)
Abilities	Immunity Toxic Boost (Dream World)
Local №	123 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald)
Japanese	Zangusu

Breeding

Egg Groups	Field
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield	2 Attack
Catch rate	90 (11.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	165
Growth Rate	Erratic

Type defenses

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
						2							0

Zangoose stats

The base stats for Zangoose are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature for said stat, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

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

Pokedex descriptions

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.
Diamond Pearl Platinum Black White	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.

Evolution chart

Zangoose does not evolve.

Moves learnt by level up

Zangoose learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Leer	Normal	Status	-	100
1	Scratch	Normal	Physical	40	100
5	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100
9	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-
14	Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	20	95
18	Slash	Normal	Physical	70	100
22	Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100
27	Embargo	Dark	Status	-	100
31	Crush Claw	Normal	Physical	75	95
35	Taunt	Dark	Status	-	100
40	Detect	Fighting	Status	-	-
44	False Swipe	Normal	Physical	40	100
48	X-Scissor	Bug	Physical	80	100
53	Close Combat	Fighting	Physical	120	100

Other generations: III IV V

Zangoose learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Zangoose egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Counter	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-
Disable	Normal	Status	-	100
Double Hit	Normal	Physical	35	90
Double Kick	Fighting	Physical	30	100
Feint	Normal	Physical	30	100
Flail	Normal	Physical	-	100
Fury Swipes	Normal	Physical	18	80
Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75
Metal Claw	Steel	Physical	50	95
Night Slash	Dark	Physical	70	100
Razor Wind	Normal	Special	80	100
Final Gambit	Fighting	Special	-	100

Zangoose learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Zangoose egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Counter	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-
Disable	Normal	Status	-	100
Double Hit	Normal	Physical	35	90
Double Kick	Fighting	Physical	30	100
Flail	Normal	Physical	-	100
Fury Swipes	Normal	Physical	18	80
Metal Claw	Steel	Physical	50	95
Night Slash	Dark	Physical	70	100
Razor Wind	Normal	Special	80	100
Roar	Normal	Status	-	100

Zangoose learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Zangoose egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Counter	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-
Double Hit	Normal	Physical	35	90
Double Kick	Fighting	Physical	30	100
Flail	Normal	Physical	-	100
Fury Swipes	Normal	Physical	18	80
Metal Claw	Steel	Physical	50	95
Night Slash	Dark	Physical	70	100
Razor Wind	Normal	Special	80	100
Roar	Normal	Status	-	100

Other generations: III IV V

Move Tutor moves

HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Zangoose can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Endeavor	Normal	Physical	-	100
Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100
Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	20	95
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100
Last Resort	Normal	Physical	140	100
Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Thunderpunch	Electric	Physical	75	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Zangoose can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Endeavor	Normal	Physical	-	100
Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100
Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	20	95
Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100
Last Resort	Normal	Physical	140	100
Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Thunderpunch	Electric	Physical	75	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Other generations: III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Zangoose is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100

Zangoose is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100
6	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100
8	Rock Climb	Normal	Physical	90	85

Other generations: III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Zangoose is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Hone Claws	Dark	Status	-	-
5	Roar	Normal	Status	-	100
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
12	Taunt	Dark	Status	-	100
13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
22	Solarbeam	Grass	Special	120	100
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	95	100
25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120	70
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100
38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120	85
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
52	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120	70
54	False Swipe	Normal	Physical	40	100
56	Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100
59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	30	100
63	Embargo	Dark	Status	-	100
65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	70	100
66	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100
67	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	70	100
75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-
80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
81	X-Scissor	Bug	Physical	80	100
83	Work Up	Normal	Status	-	-
84	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-
94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Zangoose is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100
3	Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100
5	Roar	Normal	Status	-	100
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
12	Taunt	Dark	Status	-	100
13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
19	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
22	Solarbeam	Grass	Special	120	100
23	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	95	100
25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120	70
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
34	Shock Wave	Electric	Special	60	∞
35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100
38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120	85
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
52	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120	70
54	False Swipe	Normal	Physical	40	100
56	Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
63	Embargo	Dark	Status	-	100
65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	70	100
66	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100
75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
81	X-Scissor	Bug	Physical	80	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
84	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: III IV V

Zangoose sprites

NORMAL
Black/White

SHINY
Black/White

NORMAL
HG/SS

SHINY
HG/SS

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Where to find Zangoose

Ruby Sapphire	Route 114
Diamond Pearl	Route 208, 210
Platinum	Route 208, 210
Black White	Route 11, Village Bridge

Pokeathlon stats

Speed	★★★	3
Power	★★★★★	5
Skill	★★★★	4
Stamina	★★★★★	5
Jump	★★★	3
Total		20

Zangoose

Name origin

Pokedex data

Breeding

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Type defenses

Zangoose stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

Moves learnt by level up

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by HM

Moves learnt by TM

Zangoose sprites

Where to find Zangoose

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