Zangoose are fairly large mammalian Pokémon that have the characteristics of mongooses and cats. They are mostly white in color, but possess deep red markings on its face, chest and paws. These markings make it appear that it has been involved in a vicious fight and is covered in "blood". They have two long, sharp black claws on their forepaws that are their main weapons. In earlier sprites, these claws were purple in color. Zangoose has pink eyes, small tufts of white fur on its shoulders, and a large, thick furry white tail. It also has a pattern of four pink circles on the underside of its three-toed feet in a 'paw-pad'-like arrangment.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Zangoose's Immunity ability makes it immune to poison. This is possibly an adaptation that was developed over time to deal with the fangs and tail of its nemesis, Seviper.
Behavior
Zangoose are bitter enemies with Seviper, and the two will battle each other to the end. It is suggested this rivalry has lasted for ages. It will usually walk on all fours but when angry it with stand on its hind legs.
In Glory Blaze, it is discovered that Paul found Chimchar being attacked by a group of Zangoose. Because of the amazing power it used fighting the Zangoose, Paul decided to capture it. Later, Chimchar was to fight another Zangoose and nearly lost to it.
Zangoose, the Cat Ferret Pokémon. Zangoose usually walks on all fours, but stands on its hind legs when angry. It's very quick and can easily dodge most enemy attacks.
Memories of battling its arch-rival Seviper are etched into every cell of Zangoose's body. This Pokémon adroitly dodges attacks with incredible agility.
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.
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Despite being based on a mongoose, the Pokédex entry says that it is the "Cat Ferret Pokémon."
Although it is stated that Seviper and Zangoose are bitter enemies, they are both in the Ground egg group, meaning that they can breed in the games.
Despite its sharp claws, as well as the basis of its name (see below), Zangoose is unable to learn Cut.
The rivalry between Seviper and Zangoose is based on the relationship between the mongoose and the king cobra - the cobra is the longest venomous snake in the world, and the mongoose is one of its few predators.
Zangoose is compatible with the RSE move tutor that teaches Thunder Wave, but not the TM that teaches the move that was introduced in Generation IV.
Every one of Zangoose's Pokédex entries mention Seviper.
Despite being enemies with Seviper, they live in the same friend area.
Seviper and Zangoose have the same base stat total, 458. They are the only two Pokémon to have this amount.
Origin
Zangoose, as its name implies, is based off of a mongoose.
Name origin
Zangoose's name is a portmanteau of mongoose, a small, cat-like carnivore that is well known for its ability to hunt and kill venomous snakes, and 刪 san, cut down. It may also come from 残痕 "zankon", scars due to the markings in its body. It may also be a portmanteau of "mongoose" with "zangado", Portuguese for "angry", due to its ferocious behavior and look.
In other languages
German: Sengo - From Sense (scythe) and Mungo (mongoose).
French: Mangriff - From mangouste (mongoose) and griffe (claw).
This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
Silk Scarf (100%)
Quick Claw (5%)
For other sprites and images, please see Zangoose images on Bulbagarden Archives.
