Zangoose (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
0334MS.png #0334: Altaria
Pokémon
#0336: Seviper 0336MS.png
Zangoose
Cat Ferret Pokémon
ザングース
Zangoose
#0335
Zangoose



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Normal Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Immunity Cacophony
Cacophony
Toxic Boost
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
90 (20.1%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Field
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
4'03" 1.3 m
Zangoose
0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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Weight
88.8 lbs. 40.3 kg
Zangoose
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
165
Gen. III-IV
Unknown
IV
160
V+
Leveling rate
Erratic
EV yield
Total: 2
Zangoose
0
HP
2
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
White
Base friendship
70
External Links

Zangoose (Japanese: ザングース Zangoose) is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

It is well known for its ongoing feud against Seviper.

Biology

 
Zangoose on all fours

Zangoose is a bipedal Pokémon resembling a cross between a mongoose and a cat. Despite being classified as a bipedal Pokémon, it usually walks on all fours. Its fur is mostly white with deep red, scar-like markings on the face, chest, and forepaws. Its fur stands up on end when it smells its arch-enemy Seviper nearby. It has two long, black claws on its forepaws, which curl underneath the forepaws when not in use, and pink paw pads on its hind feet. It has pink eyes, long ears, and a small red nose. When it opens its mouth, two sharp fangs can be seen on its upper jaw. There are small tufts of white fur on its shoulders, and it has a large, fluffy tail.

Zangoose is bitter enemies with Seviper, which it has battled for many generations. It is agile enough to easily dodge incoming threats, and it attacks foes with its sharp claws. Despite its hot-blooded and brave nature, it has been known to enjoy peaceful activities, such as listening to ocean waves. Zangoose has a strong immune system and is resistant to venom. It lives in grasslands and savannas.

Zangoose is the only known Pokémon that can have Toxic Boost as an Ability. In Generation III, Crush Claw was its signature move, but other Pokémon could still inherit it via breeding.

In the anime

Main series

 
Zangoose in the anime

Major appearances

Zangoose debuted in ZigZag Zangoose, under the ownership of Nicholai. It battled Ash and his Treecko, but suddenly, Zangoose noticed Jessie's Seviper and started to battle it instead. Ash, his friends, and even Team Rocket did not know what was going on, but it was Zangoose and Seviper's natural rivalry that got the two fighting. They were suddenly knocked into a river and Seviper then used Poison Tail, knocking Zangoose unconscious. Brock nursed Zangoose back to health with herbal medicine and left it to rest. Later, Seviper reappeared and engaged it in battle again. After a long and fierce battle, Zangoose finally knocked out the Fang Snake Pokémon with a Crush Claw.

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness, a Zangoose was a member of Team Razor Wind, along with Scyther and Sandslash. The trio of clawed Pokémon were first seen being blasted out of the Wigglytuff Guild. Team Razor Wind overheard that Team Poképals were assigned with the task of traveling to the Labyrinth Cave to get a Gabite Scale for an ailing Shinx, and decided to attempt beating Team Poképals. Unfortunately for Team Razor Wind, Gabite beat them up. The team reappeared in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness.

In Glory Blaze!, it was revealed that Paul found Chimchar while it was being attacked by multiple Zangoose. Due to the amazing power Chimchar used while fighting the Zangoose, Paul decided to catch it. Also in this episode, Chimchar faced off against a Black Belt's Zangoose and nearly lost to it during the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition.

In Tears For Fears!, multiple Zangoose confronted Team Rocket and fought Jessie's Seviper. Later, Chimchar found the courage to defeat them.

In Beating the Bustle and Hustle!, Crimson used a Zangoose in a battle against Ash and Officer Jenny. It was able to defeat Buizel but then fell to Pikachu's Iron Tail.

In Saving Braviary!, Weiss sent out a Zangoose after he and Schwarz caught N getting away with an injured Braviary. It was then used to battle Ash and his friends, and was eventually defeated in a battle by Ash's Pikachu with help from the same Braviary.

Minor appearances

In a flashback in Delcatty Got Your Tongue, a Coordinator's Zangoose was defeated by Dr. Abby's Skitty during the Grand Festival.

In A Double Dilemma, a Zangoose was living at North Petalburg.

A Trainer's Zangoose appeared in Destiny Deoxys.

A Zangoose appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

A Coordinator's Zangoose appeared in Thinning the Hoard! and Channeling the Battle Zone!.

A Zangoose appeared in a flashback in Pace - The Final Frontier!.

A Zangoose appeared in a flashback in Chim - Charred!.

In The Semi-Final Frontier!, a Trainer's Zangoose went up against Tobias during the Lily of the Valley Conference finals. It battled his Darkrai off-screen, but as with the other five Pokémon owned by its Trainer, it was easily defeated by the Pitch-Black Pokémon.

In Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals!, Team Plasma Grunts used multiple Zangoose during Team Plasma's assault on the White Ruins.

A Trainer's Zangoose appeared in A Festival Reunion!.

A Zangoose appeared in Narrowing the Chaser Chase!, under the ownership of a Project Mew Challenger.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
AG048 Zangoose Ash's Pokédex Zangoose, the Cat Ferret Pokémon. Zangoose usually walks around on all fours, but stands on its hind legs when angry. It's very quick and can easily dodge most enemy attacks.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP051 Zangoose Dawn's Pokédex Zangoose, the Cat Ferret Pokémon. Zangoose have battled against Seviper for many generations, and their sharp claws are their best weapons.

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer

 
Zangoose (rear right) in the animated trailer

In the Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer, a Team Plasma Grunt's Zangoose surrounded Nate, Hugh, and Cheren aboard the Plasma Frigate.

In the manga

Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl

A Zangoose appeared in PDP15.

Pokémon Adventures

Zangoose debuted in On the Loose and Hyper With Zangoose and Seviper I, where it fought a wild Seviper.

Sidney owns a Zangoose, which he used to try and awaken the legendary giants. It first appeared in The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon XIII.

The Battle Tower rented a Zangoose, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII.

A Trainer's Zangoose appeared in Getting the Drop on Gallade I.

A Zangoose appeared in a flashback as one of the Pokémon trained by the International Police in Innocent Scientist.

Pokémon Battle Frontier

Enta obtained a Zangoose before he entered the Battle Frontier. It first appeared in The Predestined Battle!.

In the TCG

Main article: Zangoose (TCG)

In the TFG

One Zangoose figure has been released.

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Hoenn
#123
Kanto
#—
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 If it comes across a Seviper, its fur bristles and it assumes its battle pose. Its sharp claws are its best weapon.
LeafGreen
Generation IV Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#—
Diamond It has feuded with Seviper for many generations. Its sharp claws are its biggest weapons.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold Its fur would all stand on end if it smelled a Seviper nearby. Its sharp claws tear up its foes.
SoulSilver
Generation V Unova
B2W2: #186
Black It has feuded with Seviper for many generations. Its sharp claws are its biggest weapons.
White
Black 2 It's Seviper's archrival. To threaten those it encounters, it fans out the claws on its front paws.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Coastal #005
Hoenn
#128
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.
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar
#—
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword, Shield, and Legends: Arceus.
Brilliant Diamond It has feuded with Seviper for many generations. Its sharp claws are its greatest weapons.
Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea
#217
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#70
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.


   
Zangoose in the Paldea Pokédex Zangoose in the Blueberry Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Ruby
Route 114
Sapphire
Trade, Event
Emerald
Trade, Event
FireRed LeafGreen
Trade, Event
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Cipher Key Lair (Shadow)
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Routes 208 and 210 (Ruby)
Platinum
Routes 208 and 210 (Ruby)
HeartGold SoulSilver
Safari Zone (Peak with 12 Plains points; Plains with 15 Peak points)
Pal Park
Field
Generation V
Black White
Route 11, Village Bridge
Black 2 White 2
Routes 7 and 11, Village Bridge
Routes 7 and 23 (Hidden Grotto)
Dream World
Dream Park
Generation VI
X Y
Route 8
Omega Ruby
Route 114
Alpha Sapphire
Trade
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Pokémon Bank
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Pokémon Bank
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Unobtainable
Brilliant Diamond
Grand Underground - Grassland Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Swampy Cave, Bogsunk Cavern, Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
Shining Pearl
Trade
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
South Province: Area Three, Area Five
Tera Raid Battles (3★, 4★)
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Coastal Biome, Torchlit Labyrinth


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Pinball: R&S
Plains (Ruby Field)
Trozei!
Secret Storage 3, Huge Storage 3, Endless Level 22, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Mt. Freeze (7F-12F), Wish Cave (65F-71F)
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Crevice Cave (B1F-B10F, Lower Crevice Cave B1F-B4F), Mt. Avalanche (1F-19F)
MD Sky
Crevice Cave (B1F-B10F, Lower Crevice Cave B1F-B4F), Mt. Avalanche (1F-19F)
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Meadow: Everspring Valley
Rumble U
Entranceway: A Fateful Showdown!
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Safari Jungle: Stage 3Mo
Rumble World
Legend Terrain: Meteorite Parkland (All Areas, Entrance Boss)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Celebi Sea, Zygarde Sea, Butterfree Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Celebi SeaFinal, Zygarde SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Mt. Freeze (1F-5F), Wish Cave (65F-71F), Purity Forest (65F-70F)
Fainted Pokémon: Lightning Field
Strong Foe: Western Cave (1F-19F) 
New Snap
Blushing BeachNight
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Event: The Daily Pokémon (#4)


In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
RS Pokémon Center New York Campaign 4 Zangoose English United States 18 August 7 to 13, 2004
RSEFRLG Gather More Pokémon! Fifth Campaign Zangoose Japanese Japan 10 March 21 to April 9, 2006

Held items

Games Held items
XD
  Silk Scarf (100%)
Diamond Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold SoulSilver
Black White
Black 2 White 2
X Y
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
73
133 - 180 256 - 350
115
108 - 183 211 - 361
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
Total:
458
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
2/3 ★★
Power
4/5 ★★★★
Skill
3/4 ★★★
Stamina
4/5 ★★★★
Jump
3/3 ★★★
Total
16/20 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
Rem.Rem. Double Kick Fighting Physical 03030 100100% 30
Rem.Rem. Disable Normal Status 0000 100100% 20
Rem.Rem. Counter Fighting Physical 0000 100100% 20
Rem.Rem. Fury Swipes Normal Physical 01818 08080% 15
Rem.Rem. Curse Ghost Status 0000 00——% 10
Rem.Rem. Flail Normal Physical 0000 100100% 15
Rem.Rem. Belly Drum Normal Status 0000 00——% 10
Rem.Rem. Feint Normal Physical 03030 100100% 10
Rem.Rem. Night Slash Dark Physical 07070 100100% 15
Rem.Rem. Double Hit Normal Physical 03535 09090% 10
Rem.Rem. Quick Guard Fighting Status 0000 00——% 15
Rem.Rem. Final Gambit Fighting Special 0000 100100% 5
055 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30
088 Fury Cutter Bug Physical 04040 09595% 20
1212 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 09595% 35
1515 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000 00——% 15
1919 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20
2222 Power Trip Dark Physical 02020 100100% 10
2626 Crush Claw Normal Physical 07575 09595% 10
2929 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100100% 40
3333 Switcheroo Dark Status 0000 100100% 10
3636 Detect Fighting Status 0000 00——% 5
4040 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100100% 15
4343 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100100% 20
4747 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 00——% 20
5050 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100100% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zangoose
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zangoose
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001  TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM004  TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM007  TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM012  TM012 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM018  TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM025  TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM027  TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM031  TM031 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 095}}95% 35
TM032  TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM034  TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM036  TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM039  TM039 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
TM043  TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM047  TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049  TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM050  TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM055  TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM057  TM057 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40
TM058  TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM059  TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15
TM061  TM061 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
TM066  TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM067  TM067 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM068  TM068 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM069  TM069 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM070  TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM071  TM071 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM081  TM081 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
TM082  TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 090}}90% 20
TM083  TM083 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20
TM085  TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM086  TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM087  TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM088  TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM102  TM102 Gunk Shot Poison Physical 120120 080}}80% 5
TM103  TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM105  TM105 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM112  TM112 Aura Sphere Fighting Special 08080 00—}}—% 20
TM114  TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM123  TM123 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM125  TM125 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM126  TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM130  TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM132  TM132 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 40
TM134  TM134 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 15
TM135  TM135 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM141  TM141 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TM143  TM143 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
TM152  TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM158  TM158 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
TM163  TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM166  TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM167  TM167 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5
TM168  TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM171  TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM172  TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM181  TM181 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
TM192  TM192 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20
TM204  TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM205  TM205 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 5
TM221  TM221 Throat Chop Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM224  TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM229  TM229 Upper Hand Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zangoose
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Zangoose
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Zangoose
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zangoose
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zangoose
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS
   
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
 
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 7.2%
Friend Area: Wild Plains
Phrases
51%-100% HP Cooperating with Seviper is one thing I won't do!
26%-50% HP Dang it... My health is down by half already...
1%-25% HP I've had it... My claws are chipping...
Level up Hah, I leveled up! I can't fall behind Seviper!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
  Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 6.4%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
  Walking Speed: 1.42 seconds Base HP: 54
Base Attack: 78 Base Defense: 51 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Normal
Attack Power: ★★★★★

 

Pokémon Shuffle
 
Normal
  Attack Power: 60 - 105   5

#270
 

Hitting Streak
Increases damage when it is triggered in a row.


Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 177 Base Attack: 222 Base Defense: 124
Egg Distance: 5 km Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Fury Cutter, Shadow Claw
Charged Attacks: Close Combat, Night Slash, Dig
New Pokémon Snap
 
Photodex entry #084
Zangoose certainly has a brave side, using its sharp claws to fight back against foes. But it actually seems to enjoy peaceful activities, like listening to the sound of the ocean waves or nearby singing.

Evolution data

 
Unevolved
Zangoose
 Normal 



Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
       
       
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Front Back Front Back
Cross-Generation
HOME
   
  For other sprites and images, please see Zangoose images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

  • Zangoose and its rival Seviper share several characteristics, such as being in the Field Egg Group, residing in the same Friend Area, and being the only two Pokémon with a base stat total of 458.
    • Zangoose and Seviper also have the exact opposite Experience group, with Zangoose being in the Erratic group and Seviper being in the Fluctuating group.
  • In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, most of Zangoose's Egg Moves from previous generations are learned through the Move Reminder, thus it learns no moves through breeding.

Origin

Zangoose is likely based on the mongoose, a cat-like carnivore that is well known for its ability to hunt and kill venomous snakes. It also bears a physical resemblance to the Turkish Angora and Persian cat breeds. The rivalry Zangoose shares with Seviper is based on the relationship mongooses have towards snakes.

Name origin

Zangoose may be a combination of 斬 zan (slash) and mongoose.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese ザングース Zangoose From zan and mongoose
  French Mangriff From mangouste and griffe
  Spanish Zangoose Same as English/Japanese name
  German Sengo From Sense and Mungo
  Italian Zangoose Same as English/Japanese name
  Korean 쟝고 Zanggo Similar to the Japanese name
  Mandarin Chinese 貓鼬斬 / 猫鼬斩 Māoyòuzhǎn From 貓鼬 / 猫鼬 māoyòu and 斬 / 斩 zhǎn
  Cantonese Chinese 貓鼬斬 Māauyauhjáam From 貓鼬 māauyauh and jáam


External links


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