Normal
#0335
— Cat Ferret Pokémon
Zangoose
Height1.3 m
Weight40.3 kg
Base Exp160
BST458
Abilities
Immunity
Toxic Boosthidden
It has feuded with Seviper for many generations. Its sharp claws are its biggest weapons.
Base Stats
HP
73
Atk
115
Def
60
SpA
60
SpD
60
Spe
90
BST458
Evolution Chain
Zangoose does not evolve.
Move Learnset
Select a generation to see the moves Zangoose can learn in those games
Learnset for Gen IX games · PWR = base power · ACC = accuracy (%) · Cat = physical/special/status
Move
TypeCategoryPwrAcc
Lv1Leer
Normal—100%
Lv1Scratch
Normal40100%
Lv5Quick Attack
Normal40100%
Lv8Fury Cutter
Bug4095%
Lv12Metal Claw
Steel5095%
Lv15Hone Claws
Dark——
Lv19Slash
Normal70100%
Lv22Power Trip
Dark20100%
Lv26Crush Claw
Normal7595%
Lv29False Swipe
Normal40100%
Lv33Switcheroo
Dark—100%
Lv36Detect
Fighting——
Lv40X Scissor
Bug80100%
Lv43Taunt
Dark—100%
Lv47Swords Dance
Normal——
Lv50Close Combat
Fighting120100%
Pokédex Entries
In-game descriptions of Zangoose across different games
- Pokémon X
- "It has feuded with Seviper for many generations. Its sharp claws are its biggest weapons."
- Pokémon 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."
- Pokémon 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."
- Pokémon 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."
- Pokémon FireRed
- "If it comes across a SEVIPER, its fur bristles and it assumes its battle pose. Its sharp claws are its best weapon."
- Pokémon Diamond
- "It has feuded with SEVIPER for many generations. Its sharp claws are its biggest weapons."
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About Zangoose
Zangoose is the Cat Ferret Pokémon a Normal type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 458 with Immunity as its ability.
What is Zangoose weak to?
Zangoose is a Normal-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Fighting. It is immune to Ghost.
How to counter Zangoose
To counter Zangoose in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Fighting moves and can withstand its Normal STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Zangoose in competitive teams
Zangoose can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Zangoose on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
