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National No. 335

Zangoose

Cat Ferret Pokémon

Normal
Generation III
1.3 m Size
40.3 kg Weight
2 Abilities
#0335
Zangoose

Description

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.

Abilities

Ability 1

Immunity

Prevents poison.

Hidden Ability

Toxic Boost

Increases Attack to 1.5× when poisoned.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 1.3 m / 4'27"
Weight 40.3 kg / 88.85 lbs
Color White
Body
Upright Pokémon with a bipedal, tailed form
Habitat
grassland
Training & Growth
Base happiness 70
Base experience 160
Maximum Experience 600.000
Experience Rated as erratic
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Field
Base Egg Cycle 20
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 5120 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 50% / Female: 50%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 90
Catch Chances
Poké Ball Poké Ball

has a 20.1% capture chance

Great Ball Great Ball

has a 27.2% capture chance

Ultra Ball Ultra Ball

has a 33.8% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation III / Hoenn
Available since Ruby / Sapphire · Generation III
Form Zangoose
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Zangoose
French Mangriff
German Sengo
Spanish Zangoose
Italian Zangoose
Japanese ザングース Zangoose
Korean 쟝고 Zanggo
Chinese 貓鼬斬 / 猫鼬斩 Māoyòuzhǎn

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

Memories of battling its archrival Seviper are etched into every cell of Zangoose’s body. This Pokémon adroitly dodges attacks with incredible agility.

18 descriptions 1 historical period Classic game data

Held Items (Wild Drops)

These items have a chance of being found with this Pokémon in the wild:

Quick Claw
Quick Claw
5% · Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Silk Scarf
Silk Scarf
100% · XD

Evolutionary Chain

Zangoose
Zangoose
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Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Zangoose

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
73
-
133 - 180
256 - 350
Attack
115
+2 EV
108 - 183
211 - 361
Defense
60
-
58 - 123
112 - 240
Sp Attack.
60
-
58 - 123
112 - 240
Defense Esp.
60
-
58 - 123
112 - 240
Speed
90
-
85 - 156
166 - 306
Total
458
+2 EV
-
-
Life
73
Lv 50: 133 - 180 Lv 100: 256 - 350
At. +2 EV
115
Lv 50: 108 - 183 Lv 100: 211 - 361
Df.
60
Lv 50: 58 - 123 Lv 100: 112 - 240
At. Esp.
60
Lv 50: 58 - 123 Lv 100: 112 - 240
Df. Esp.
60
Lv 50: 58 - 123 Lv 100: 112 - 240
Vel.
90
Lv 50: 85 - 156 Lv 100: 166 - 306
Total +2 EV
458

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

When attacking

Damage dealt by Zangoose’s Types against each opposing Type.

Super effective

Deals increased damage.

No Types in this relation.

Not very effective

Deals reduced damage.

Stone ×0.5 Metallic ×0.5

No effect

Does not deal damage.

Ghost ×0

When defending

Damage received by Zangoose based on its combination of Types.

Weak to

Receives increased damage.

Fighting ×2

Resists

Receives reduced damage.

No Types in this relation.

Immune to

Receives no damage.

Ghost ×0

Moves

Scratch No.10 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 35
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Leer No.43 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 30
Attack -
Hit 100%
Quick Attack No.98 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 5
Latest record
PP 30
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Swords Dance No.14 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 47
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Fury Cutter No.210 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 8
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 40
Hit 95%
Slash No.163 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 19
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 70
Hit 100%
Pursuit No.228 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 12
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Crush Claw No.306 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 26
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 75
Hit 95%
Taunt No.269 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 43
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit 100%
Detect No.197 · Level up
Type Fighting
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 36
Latest record
PP 5
Attack -
Hit -
False Swipe No.206 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 29
Latest record
PP 40
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Embargo No.373 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 33
Latest record
PP 15
Attack -
Hit 100%
X-Scissor No.404 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 40
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 80
Hit 100%
Close Combat No.370 · Level up
Type Fighting
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 50
Latest record
PP 5
Attack 120
Hit 100%
Revenge No.279 · Level up
Type Fighting
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 22
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Hone Claws No.468 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 15
Latest record
PP 15
Attack -
Hit -
Aerial Ace No.332 · Level up
Type Flying
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 15
PP 20
Attack 60
Hit -
Facade No.263 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 33
PP 20
Attack 70
Hit 100%
Metal Claw No.232 · Level up
Type Metallic
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 12
PP 35
Attack 50
Hit 95%
Power Trip No.681 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 22
PP 10
Attack 20
Hit 100%
Switcheroo No.415 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 33
PP 10
Attack -
Hit 100%