#0335 · Generation 3

Zangoose

The Cat Ferret Pokémon

Normal

When it battles, it stands on its hind legs and attacks with its sharply clawed forelegs. Its fur bristles if it encounters any Seviper.

Height 1.3 m

Weight 40.3 kg

Catch rate 90

Base EXP 160

Battle profile

Base stats

HP 73

Attack 115

Defense 60

Sp. Attack 60

Sp. Defense 60

Speed 90

Base stat total 458

Traits

Abilities

Immunity

The Pokémon's strong immune system prevents it from being poisoned.

Toxic Boost

Hidden

Powers up the Pokémon's physical moves when it is poisoned.

Battle matchups

Type effectiveness

Damage matchups for Zangoose based on its Normal typing. Abilities may change some matchups.

Weak against

Takes increased damage

Fighting ×2

Resists

Takes reduced damage

None

Immune to

Takes no damage

Ghost ×0

Evolution family

Evolution chain

Zangoose does not evolve.

Learnset

Level-up moves

Moves Zangoose learns by gaining levels in Pokemon Nova.

28 moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP
Other	Double Kick The user attacks by kicking the target twice in a row using two feet.	Fighting	Physical	30	100	30
Other	Disable For four turns, the target will be unable to use whichever move it last used.	Normal	Status	—	100	20
Other	Counter A retaliatory attack that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken by the user.	Fighting	Physical	1	100	20
Other	Fury Swipes The user attacks by raking the target with claws, scythes or the like. This move hits two to five times in a row.	Normal	Physical	18	80	15
Other	Curse A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type.	Ghost	Status	—	—	10
Other	Flail The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move's power.	Normal	Physical	1	100	15
Other	Belly Drum The user maximizes its Attack stat but loses HP equal to half its max HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
Other	Feint This attack can hit a target using a move such as Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves.	Normal	Physical	30	100	10
Other	Night Slash The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.	Dark	Physical	70	100	15
Other	Double Hit The user slams the target with a tail or the like. The target is hit twice in a row.	Normal	Physical	35	90	10
Other	Quick Guard The user protects itself and its allies from priority moves.	Fighting	Status	—	—	15
Other	Final Gambit The user risks everything to attack the target. The user faints but inflicts damage equal to its own HP.	Fighting	Special	1	100	5
1	Scratch Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.	Normal	Physical	40	100	35
1	Leer The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers their Defense stats.	Normal	Status	—	100	30
5	Quick Attack The user lunges at the target to inflict damage, moving at blinding speed. This move always goes first.	Normal	Physical	40	100	30
8	Fury Cutter The user attacks by slashing the target with scythes, claws, or the like. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.	Bug	Physical	40	95	20
12	Metal Claw The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user's Attack stat.	Steel	Physical	50	95	35
15	Hone Claws The user sharpens its claws to raise its Attack stat and accuracy.	Dark	Status	—	—	15
19	Slash The target is attacked with a slash of claws, scythes or the like. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.	Normal	Physical	70	100	20
22	Power Trip The user boasts its strength and attacks the target. The more the user's stats are raised, the greater this move's power.	Dark	Physical	20	100	10
26	Crush Claw The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.	Normal	Physical	75	95	10
29	False Swipe A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Physical	40	100	40
33	Switcheroo The user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow.	Dark	Status	—	100	10
36	Detect This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	Fighting	Status	—	—	5
40	X-Scissor The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors.	Bug	Physical	80	100	15
43	Taunt The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.	Dark	Status	—	100	20
47	Swords Dance A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user's Attack stat.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
50	Close Combat The user attacks by fighting the target up close without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats.	Fighting	Physical	120	100	5

Breeding learnset

Egg moves

13 moves available

Belly Drum Status
Normal
Counter Physical
Fighting
Curse Status
Ghost
Disable Status
Normal
Double Hit Physical
Normal
Double Kick Physical
Fighting
Feint Physical
Normal
Final Gambit Special
Fighting
Flail Physical
Normal
Fury Swipes Physical
Normal
Metal Claw Physical
Steel
Night Slash Physical
Dark
Quick Guard Status
Fighting

Extended learnset

Compatible moves

98 moves available

Aerial Ace Physical
Flying
Agility Status
Psychic
Attract Status
Normal
Aura Sphere Special
Fighting
Baton Pass Status
Normal
Blizzard Special
Ice
Body Slam Physical
Normal
Brick Break Physical
Fighting
Captivate Status
Normal
Close Combat Physical
Fighting
Confide Status
Normal
Counter Physical
Fighting
Curse Status
Ghost
Defense Curl Status
Normal
Dig Physical
Ground
Double-Edge Physical
Normal
Double Team Status
Normal
Dynamic Punch Physical
Fighting
Embargo Status
Dark
Endeavor Physical
Normal
Endure Status
Normal
Facade Physical
Normal
False Swipe Physical
Normal
Fire Blast Special
Fire
Fire Punch Physical
Fire
Flamethrower Special
Fire
Fling Physical
Dark
Focus Blast Special
Fighting
Focus Punch Physical
Fighting
Frustration Physical
Normal
Fury Cutter Physical
Bug
Giga Impact Physical
Normal
Grass Knot Special
Grass
Gunk Shot Physical
Poison
Headbutt Physical
Normal
Helping Hand Status
Normal
Hidden Power Special
Normal
Hone Claws Status
Dark
Hyper Beam Special
Normal
Ice Beam Special
Ice
Ice Punch Physical
Ice
Icy Wind Special
Ice
Incinerate Special
Fire
Iron Tail Physical
Steel
Knock Off Physical
Dark
Last Resort Physical
Normal
Low Kick Physical
Fighting
Low Sweep Physical
Fighting
Mega Kick Physical
Normal
Mega Punch Physical
Normal
Metal Claw Physical
Steel
Mimic Status
Normal
Natural Gift Physical
Normal
Payback Physical
Dark
Poison Jab Physical
Poison
Power-Up Punch Physical
Fighting
Protect Status
Normal
Rain Dance Status
Water
Rest Status
Psychic
Retaliate Physical
Normal
Return Physical
Normal
Reversal Physical
Fighting
Roar Status
Normal
Rock Climb Physical
Normal
Rock Slide Physical
Rock
Rock Smash Physical
Fighting
Rock Tomb Physical
Rock
Rollout Physical
Rock
Round Special
Normal
Secret Power Physical
Normal
Seed Bomb Physical
Grass
Seismic Toss Physical
Fighting
Shadow Ball Special
Ghost
Shadow Claw Physical
Ghost
Shock Wave Special
Electric
Sleep Talk Status
Normal
Snore Special
Normal
Solar Beam Special
Grass
Strength Physical
Normal
Substitute Status
Normal
Sunny Day Status
Fire
Surf Special
Water
Swagger Status
Normal
Swift Special
Normal
Swords Dance Status
Normal
Take Down Physical
Normal
Taunt Status
Dark
Tera Blast Special
Normal
Thief Physical
Dark
Throat Chop Physical
Dark
Thunder Special
Electric
Thunderbolt Special
Electric
Thunder Punch Physical
Electric
Thunder Wave Status
Electric
Upper Hand Physical
Fighting
Work Up Status
Normal
X-Scissor Physical
Bug
Zen Headbutt Physical
Psychic

Species information

Training and breeding

Growth rate: Erratic
Gender ratio: Female50Percent
Egg groups: Field
Hatch steps: 5,120
Base happiness: 50
Color: White
Shape: Bipedal Tail
Habitat: Grassland