Zangoose
The Normal type Pokemon. Discover comprehensive stats, moves, and evolutions across all games.
National #335• Available in 6 game versions

Pokemon Details
Species: Cat Ferret Pokémon
Height: 1.3 m
Weight: 40.3 kg
Abilities:
- Immunity
- Toxic Boost (Hidden Ability)
Training
EV Yield: 2 Attack
Catch Rate: 90
Base Friendship: 50
Base Exp: 160
Growth Rate: Erratic
Breeding
Egg Groups:
- Field
Egg Cycles (Steps):
- Min: 4884
- Max: 5140
Gender:
- Male: 50%
- Female: 50%
Available Game Versions
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Type Guide
See the full type chart →This Pokémon's type(s) are highlighted below. Read across a highlighted row for its move effectiveness, and down a highlighted column for how much damage it takes.
| Atk ⬇ / Def ➡ | Normal | Fire | Water | Electric | Grass | Ice | Fighting | Poison | Ground | Psychic | Bug | Rock | Ghost | Dragon | Dark | Steel | Fairy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ½× | 0× | — | — | ½× | — |
| Fire | — | ½× | ½× | — | 2× | 2× | — | — | — | — | — | 2× | ½× | — | ½× | — | 2× | — |
| Water | — | 2× | ½× | — | ½× | — | — | — | 2× | — | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | — | — | — |
| Electric | — | — | 2× | ½× | ½× | — | — | — | 0× | 2× | — | — | — | — | ½× | — | — | — |
| Grass | — | ½× | 2× | — | ½× | — | — | ½× | 2× | ½× | — | ½× | 2× | — | ½× | — | ½× | — |
| Ice | — | ½× | ½× | — | 2× | ½× | — | — | 2× | 2× | — | — | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | — |
| Fighting | 2× | — | — | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | — | ½× | ½× | ½× | 2× | 0× | — | 2× | 2× | ½× |
| Poison | — | — | — | — | 2× | — | — | ½× | ½× | — | — | — | ½× | ½× | — | — | 0× | 2× |
| Ground | — | 2× | — | 2× | ½× | — | — | 2× | — | 0× | — | ½× | 2× | — | — | — | 2× | — |
| — | — | — | ½× | 2× | — | 2× | — | — | — | — | 2× | ½× | — | — | — | ½× | — | |
| Psychic | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2× | 2× | — | — | ½× | — | — | — | — | 0× | ½× | — |
| Bug | — | ½× | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | ½× | — | ½× | 2× | — | — | ½× | — | 2× | ½× | ½× |
| Rock | — | 2× | — | — | — | 2× | ½× | — | ½× | 2× | — | 2× | — | — | — | — | ½× | — |
| Ghost | 0× | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2× | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | — | — |
| Dragon | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | 0× |
| Dark | — | — | — | — | — | — | ½× | — | — | — | 2× | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | — | ½× |
| Steel | — | ½× | ½× | ½× | — | 2× | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2× | — | — | — | ½× | 2× |
| Fairy | — | ½× | — | — | — | — | 2× | ½× | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2× | 2× | ½× | — |
Try a matchup
Pick the opponent’s types to see how your moves perform.
Tip: Dual-type opponents combine both types. For example, an Electric move deals ×4 to a Water/Flying opponent.
Pokémon Moves by Learning Method
Moves from All Games
The moves shown below are collected from all games where Zangoose appears. These may not match the specific moveset available in your game. Select a specific game version above to see the exact moves for that game.
| Name | Level | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scratch | 1 | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| Leer | 4 | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| Quick Attack | 7 | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| Swords Dance | 10 | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Metal Claw | 12 | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95 |
| Fury Cutter | 13 | Bug | Physical | 10 | 95 |
| Hone Claws | 15 | Dark | Status | - | - |
| Slash | 19 | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| Embargo | 19 | Dark | Status | - | 100 |
| Power Trip | 22 | Dark | Physical | 20 | 100 |
| Pursuit | 25 | Dark | Special | 40 | 100 |
| Revenge | 26 | Fighting | Physical | 60 | 100 |
| Crush Claw | 31 | Normal | Physical | 75 | 95 |
| Switcheroo | 33 | Dark | Status | - | 100 |
| X Scissor | 36 | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| Taunt | 37 | Dark | Status | - | 100 |
| Detect | 46 | Fighting | Status | - | - |
| Close Combat | 47 | Fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 |
| False Swipe | 55 | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 |
Game Locations
| Game | Location |
|---|---|
| Ruby | Route 114 - Wild hoenn-route-114-area - Walk |
| Sapphire | Trade/migrate From Another Game - Wild |
| Emerald | Trade/migrate From Another Game - Wild special-encounter - Special-method |
| Black2 | 11 - Wild Route 7 - Wild Village Bridge - Wild unova-route-11-area - Dark-grass unova-route-11-area - Walk unova-route-23-hidden-grotto - Hidden-grotto unova-route-7-area - Dark-grass unova-route-7-area - Walk unova-route-7-hidden-grotto - Hidden-grotto village-bridge-area - Dark-grass village-bridge-area - Walk |
| X | Route 8 - Wild kalos-route-8-area - Horde kalos-route-8-area - Walk kalos-route-8-area - Yellow-flowers |
| Y | Route 8 - Wild kalos-route-8-area - Horde |
| OmegaRuby | Route 114 - Wild special-encounter - Special-method |
| Scarlet | South Province (Area Five) - Wild special-encounter - Special-method |
Pokedex Entries
| Game | Entry |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Black2 | It’s Seviper’s archrival. To threaten those it encounters, it fans out the claws on its front paws. |
| White2 | 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. |
| OmegaRuby | Memories of battling its archrival Seviper are etched into every cell of Zangoose’s body. This Pokémon adroitly dodges attacks with incredible agility. |
| AlphaSapphire | 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. |
| 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. |