The Essentials on Zangoose
- Type
- Normal
- Weaknesses
- ×2 Fighting Table
- Resistances
- immune: Ghost
- Evolution
- Zangoose does not evolve and has no pre-evolution.
- Shiny
Alternate, rare colors: in the main games since X and Y, an encounter has a 1 in 4,096 chance of being Shiny, excluding hunting bonuses. Available as a Shiny in Pokémon GO. View- Stats
- Total 458 · top stat: Attack (115) Detail
- In Current Games
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A: No. 106 in the Extradimensional Pokédex (Mega Dimension)
- Scarlet and Violet: No. 217 in the Paldea Pokédex, No. 70 in the Blueberry Pokédex
- Pokémon GO: available, Shiny
- Other Names
- Mangriff in French · ザングース, Zangoose in Japanese · Sengo in German All Languages
Overview
Zangoose is a Normal-type Pokémon, No. 335 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 3. Category: Cat Ferret Pokémon. Height: 1.3 m, weight: 40.3 kg.
Ability: Immunity. Hidden Ability: Toxic Boost. Zangoose is weak to Fighting-type moves (×2 damage). Zangoose takes no damage from Ghost-type moves.
Generation
Generation 3
Ruby / Sapphire
National No.
#335
National Pokédex
Category
Cat Ferret Pokémon
Status
Standard
Base Stats
The total determines a Pokémon's overall power.
HP
73
255
Attack
115
255
Defense
60
255
Special Attack
60
255
Special Defense
60
255
Speed
90
255
Total
458
Min HP (Lv. 100)
256
0 IV, 0 EV, neutral nature
Max HP (Lv. 100)
350
31 IV, 252 EV, beneficial nature
Gen Changes
Stable
Unchanged recently
Type Effectiveness
Multipliers received depending on the type of the opposing move (Normal). See the type chart
Weak (×2) — 1 type
Fighting
×2
Normal (×1) — 16 types
Normal
×1
Fire
×1
Water
×1
Electric
×1
Grass
×1
Ice
×1
Poison
×1
Ground
×1
Flying
×1
Psychic
×1
Bug
×1
Rock
×1
Dragon
×1
Dark
×1
Steel
×1
Fairy
×1
Immune (×0) — 1 type
Ghost
×0
Abilities
Ability 1
The Pokémon's immune system prevents it from being poisoned.
Powers up physical moves when the Pokémon is poisoned.
Zangoose Evolution
This Pokémon does not evolve and does not come from any evolution.
Zangoose Forms and Shiny
Standard Form
Normal
Shiny Availability
Shiny form available
Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096.
With Shiny Charm: 1/1365.
Masuda Method: 1/683.
Zangoose Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.
Lv.
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
1
Scratch
Normal
Phys.
100%
40
35
1
Leer
Normal
Stat
100%
—
30
5
Quick Attack
Normal
Phys.
100%
40
30
8
Fury Cutter
Bug
Phys.
95%
40
20
12
Metal Claw
Steel
Phys.
95%
50
35
12
Pursuit
Dark
Phys.
100%
40
20
15
Aerial Ace
Flying
Phys.
—
60
20
15
Hone Claws
Dark
Stat
—
—
15
19
Slash
Normal
Phys.
100%
70
20
22
Power Trip
Dark
Phys.
100%
20
10
22
Revenge
Fighting
Phys.
100%
60
10
26
Crush Claw
Normal
Phys.
95%
75
10
29
False Swipe
Normal
Phys.
100%
40
40
33
Embargo
Dark
Stat
100%
—
15
33
Facade
Normal
Phys.
100%
70
20
33
Switcheroo
Dark
Stat
100%
—
10
36
Detect
Fighting
Stat
—
—
5
40
X-Scissor
Bug
Phys.
100%
80
15
43
Taunt
Dark
Stat
100%
—
20
47
Swords Dance
Normal
Stat
—
—
20
50
Close Combat
Fighting
Phys.
100%
120
5
Advanced Breeding
Egg Groups
Field
Gender
♂ 50.0 / ♀ 50.0%
Ditto Compatibility
✓ Yes
Pokérus
Susceptible
EV ×2 if infected
Max Characteristic
Attack
Highest base stat
Hyper Training & Mints
Available from level 50. Cost: 1 Gold Bottle Cap per IV set to 31 or 3 Silver Bottle Caps per IV. Mints let you change the effect of a Nature without changing the base Nature.
Where to Find Zangoose
Available in 13 games, 63 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.
Natively obtainable:
Ruby
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Black
Black 2
White
White 2
X
Y
Scarlet
Violet
Generation III
Ruby 4 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(4)
Route 114
Lv. 15 4%
Route 114
Lv. 16 10%
Route 114
Lv. 17 4%
Route 114
Lv. 17 1%
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness 1 encounter
Available
▼
Snag
(1)
Cipher Key Lair
Lv. 28 100%
Generation IV
Diamond 4 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(4)
Route 208
Lv. 18 4%
Route 208
Lv. 18 4%
Route 210
Lv. 26 4%
Route 210
Lv. 26 4%
Pearl 4 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(4)
Route 208
Lv. 18 4%
Route 208
Lv. 18 4%
Route 210
Lv. 26 4%
Route 210
Lv. 26 4%
Platinum 4 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(4)
Route 208
Lv. 20 4%
Route 208
Lv. 20 4%
Route 210
Lv. 29 4%
Route 210
Lv. 30 4%
Generation V
Black 8 encounters
Available
▼
Dark grass
(4)
Route 11
Lv. 58 10%
Village Bridge
Lv. 58 10%
Village Bridge
Lv. 60 1%
Village Bridge
Lv. 60 4%
Tall grass
(4)
Village Bridge
Lv. 48 10%
Route 11
Lv. 48 10%
Village Bridge
Lv. 50 4%
Village Bridge
Lv. 50 1%
Black 2 12 encounters
Available
▼
Dark grass
(5)
Route 7
Lv. 35 5%
Village Bridge
Lv. 41 10%
Route 11
Lv. 42 10%
Village Bridge
Lv. 43 4%
Village Bridge
Lv. 43 1%
Hidden bush
(2)
Route 7
Lv. 30-34 38%
Route 23
Lv. 50-54 38%
Tall grass
(5)
Route 7
Lv. 32 5%
Village Bridge
Lv. 37 10%
Route 11
Lv. 38 10%
Village Bridge
Lv. 39 1%
Village Bridge
Lv. 39 4%
White 8 encounters
Available
▼
Dark grass
(4)
Village Bridge
Lv. 58 10%
Route 11
Lv. 58 10%
Village Bridge
Lv. 60 1%
Village Bridge
Lv. 60 4%
Tall grass
(4)
Village Bridge
Lv. 48 10%
Route 11
Lv. 48 10%
Village Bridge
Lv. 50 4%
Village Bridge
Lv. 50 1%
White 2 12 encounters
Available
▼
Dark grass
(5)
Route 7
Lv. 35 5%
Village Bridge
Lv. 41 10%
Route 11
Lv. 42 10%
Village Bridge
Lv. 43 4%
Village Bridge
Lv. 43 1%
Hidden bush
(2)
Route 7
Lv. 30-34 38%
Route 23
Lv. 50-54 38%
Tall grass
(5)
Route 7
Lv. 32 5%
Village Bridge
Lv. 37 10%
Route 11
Lv. 38 10%
Village Bridge
Lv. 39 1%
Village Bridge
Lv. 39 4%
Generation VI
X 3 encounters
Available
▼
Horde encounter
(1)
Route 8
Lv. 8 35%
Tall grass
(1)
Route 8
Lv. 14 10%
Yellow flowers
(1)
Route 8
Lv. 14 10%
Y 1 encounter
Available
▼
Horde encounter
(1)
Route 8
Lv. 8 35%
Generation IX
Scarlet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Picnic
(1)
Paldea
Violet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Picnic
(1)
Paldea
Transfer to Pokémon HOME
How to bring this Pokémon to HOME depending on the game of origin.
Ruby
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Diamond
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Pearl
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Platinum
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Black
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
White
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Black 2
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
White 2
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
X
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Y
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Scarlet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Violet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Note:
Some transfers are irreversible (Bank → HOME). Check the legality of moves in the target game — HOME may replace an illegal move with a basic move.
Competitive & Meta
Zangoose in Pokémon GO
- 2,418Max CP (Lv. 40)
- 1,381Perfect CP in Raids
- 3 kmper Candy as Buddy
Pokédex Entries
Description by game, with language selection.
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
“If it comes across a SEVIPER, its fur bristles and it assumes its battle pose. Its sharp claws are its best weapon.”
Diamond
“It has feuded with SEVIPER for many generations. Its sharp claws are its biggest weapons.”
Pearl
“It has feuded with SEVIPER for many generations. Its sharp claws are its biggest weapons.”
Platinum
“It has feuded with SEVIPER for many generations. Its sharp claws are its biggest weapons.”
HeartGold
“Its fur would all stand on end if it smelled a SEVIPER nearby. Its sharp claws tear up its foes.”
SoulSilver
“Its fur would all stand on end if it smelled a SEVIPER nearby. Its sharp claws tear up its foes.”
Black
“It has feuded with Seviper for many generations. Its sharp claws are its biggest weapons.”
White
“It has feuded with Seviper for many generations. Its sharp claws are its biggest weapons.”
Black 2
“It’s Seviper’s archrival. To threaten those it encounters, it fans out the claws on its front paws.”
White 2
“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.”
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.”
Multilingual Names
🇫🇷 Français
Mangriff
🇬🇧 English
Zangoose
🇯🇵 漢字
ザングース
🇯🇵 Kana
ザングース
🇯🇵 Romaji
Zangoose
🇩🇪 Deutsch
Sengo
🇪🇸 Español
Zangoose
🇮🇹 Italiano
Zangoose
🇰🇷 한국어
쟝고
🇨🇳 ZH-Hans
猫鼬斩
🇹🇼 ZH-Hant
貓鼬斬
Category (Genus)
🇫🇷 FR
Pokémon Chat Furet
🇬🇧 EN
Cat Ferret Pokémon
🇯🇵 JP
ネコイタチポケモン
🇩🇪 DE
Frettkatz
Media & Gallery
Audio Cries
Frequently asked questions about Zangoose
What type is Zangoose?
Zangoose is a Normal-type Pokémon.
What are Zangoose's weaknesses?
Zangoose is weak to Fighting-type moves (×2 damage). Zangoose takes no damage from Ghost-type moves.
What is Zangoose's Hidden Ability?
Zangoose's Hidden Ability is Toxic Boost. Its regular Ability is Immunity.
Can you get a Shiny Zangoose in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Zangoose is available in Pokémon GO. Its Pokémon GO entry
