Zangoose (Pokémon)

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Zangoose Cat Ferret Pokémon ザングース Zangoose #335 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 {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 88.8 lbs. 40.3 kg Zangoose 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
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	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   White	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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 is a bipedal Pokémon resembling a cross between a mongoose and cat. Although it is 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. It has two long, black claws on its forepaws, 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. Its claws are its best weapons, and can be used for its former signature move, Crush Claw. It lives in grasslands and savannas.

In the anime

In the 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, 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. It reappeared alongside its team in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness.

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

In Tears For Fears!, another group of Zangoose appeared before Team Rocket and fought with Jessie's Seviper. Later, Chimchar found the courage to defeat them.

A powerful Zangoose appeared in Beating the Bustle and Hustle!, under the ownership of Crimson. During the battle against Ash and Officer Jenny, Zangoose was able to defeat Buizel but fell to Pikachu's Iron Tail.

A Zangoose appeared in Saving Braviary!, under the ownership of the Team Plasma Grunt Weiss. Weiss sent it out 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. Additional Team Plasma Grunts used several Zangoose in Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals!, during Team Plasma's assault on the White Ruins.

Minor appearances

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

A Zangoose appeared in A Double Dilemma as a resident of 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!.

Multiple Zangoose appeared in Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals!, under the ownership of several Team Plasma Grunts. They were used during Team Plasma's assault on the White Ruins.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG048 Zangoose Ash's Pokédex 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.

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.

In the Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer

Zangoose (rear right) in the animated trailer

A Zangoose appeared in the Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer, under the ownership of a Team Plasma Grunt. It surrounded Nate, Hugh, and Cheren aboard the Plasma Frigate.

In the manga

Zangoose in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Zangoose debuts 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 titans. 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.

In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga

Enta obtained a Zangoose before he entered the Battle Frontier.

In the TCG

Main article: Zangoose (TCG)

In the TFG

One Zangoose figure has been released.

• Next Quest: Zangoose

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Zangoose is the leader of Team Razor Wind. The same Zangoose reappears in Super Mystery Dungeon.

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.

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 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

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 Shuffle Event: The Daily Pokémon (#4) Rumble World Legend Terrain: Meteorite Parkland (All Areas, Entrance Boss)

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
RS	Christmas Day Zangoose	English	United States	18	December 25, 2003
RSEFRLG	Gather More Pokémon! Fifth Campaign Zangoose	Japanese	Japan	10	March 21 to April 9, 2006

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Pokémon XD		Silk Scarf (100%)
Diamond	Pearl	Quick Claw (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Quick Claw (5%)
Black	White	Quick Claw (5%)
Black 2	White 2	Quick Claw (5%)
X	Y	Quick Claw (5%)
Omega Ruby	Alpha Sapphire	Quick Claw (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 73		133 - 180	256 - 350
Attack: 115		108 - 183	211 - 361
Defense: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Atk: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Def: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Speed: 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 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 055 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 088 Fury Cutter Bug Physical 04040 09595% 20 1212 Pursuit Dark Physical 04040 100100% 20 1515 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000— ——% 15 1919 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 2222 Revenge Fighting Physical 06060 100100% 10 2626 Crush Claw Normal Physical 07575 09595% 10 2929 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100100% 40 3333 Embargo Dark Status 0000— 100100% 15 3636 Detect Fighting Status 0000— ——% 5 4040 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100100% 15 4343 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100100% 20 4747 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— ——% 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/HM

Generation VII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM01 TM01 Work Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM05 TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM12 TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM13 TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM14 TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM22 TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM24 TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM30 TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM31 TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM35 TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM38 TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TM39 TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM52 TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM54 TM54 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 TM56 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM63 TM63 Embargo Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM65 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM66 TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 TM75 TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM80 TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM81 TM81 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM84 TM84 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

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 TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Belly DrumUSUM Normal Status — —% 10 Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Curse Ghost Status — —% 10 Disable Normal Status — 100% 20 Double Hit Normal Physical 35 90% 10 Double Kick Fighting Physical 30 100% 30 Feint Normal Physical 30 100% 10 Final Gambit Fighting Special — 100% 5 Flail Normal Physical — 100% 15 Fury Swipes Normal Physical 18 80% 15 Iron Tail* Steel Physical 100 75% 15 Metal Claw Steel Physical 50 95% 35 Night Slash Dark Physical 70 100% 15 Quick Guard Fighting Status — —% 15 Razor Wind Normal Special 80 100% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Zangoose in Generation VII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Zangoose in that game. 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

By tutoring

Generation VII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  S M US UM Endeavor Normal Physical — 100% 5 S M US UM Fire Punch Fire Physical 75 100% 15 S M US UM Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20 S M US UM Giga Drain Grass Special 75 100% 10 S M US UM Ice Punch Ice Physical 75 100% 15 S M US UM Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15 S M US UM Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 S M US UM Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 20 S M US UM Last Resort Normal Physical 140 100% 5 S M US UM Low Kick Fighting Physical — 100% 20 S M US UM Shock Wave Electric Special 60 —% 20 S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 S M US UM Throat Chop Dark Physical 80 100% 15 S M US UM Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 100% 15 S M US UM Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Zangoose can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Zangoose cannot be tutored the move in that game 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 Move Tutor 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 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: 146 Base Attack: 222 Base Defense: 124 Egg Distance: ? km Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Fury Cutter, Shadow Claw Charged Attacks: Close Combat, Night Slash, Dig

Evolution

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

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.

Origin

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

Name origin

Zangoose is a combination of 刪 san (cut down) and mongoose. It may also derive from 残痕 zankon (scar) due to the markings on its body.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ザングース Zangoose From 刪 san, 残痕 zankon, zangado, and mongoose French Mangriff From mangouste and griffe Spanish Zangoose Same as English name German Sengo From Sense and Mungo Italian Zangoose Same as English name Korean 쟝고 Zanggo Corruption of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 貓鼬斬 / 猫鼬斩 Māoyòuzhǎn From 貓鼬 māoyòu and 斬 zhǎn Cantonese Chinese

More languages

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