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Pangoro

Daunting Pokémon

Pangoro official artwork
Official art

Pangoro is a Fighting/Dark-type Pokémon, 4× weak to Fairy and 2× weak to Fighting and Flying, with a base stat total of 495. In Pokémon Champions it’s #209 on the Doubles ladder and #211 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.

Height
2.1 m 6′11″
Weight
136 kg 299.8 lbs
Base stat total
495 Higher than 67% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VI X & Y
Abilities
Champions#209 Doubles ▼7 · #211 Singles =Usual set Life Orb · Adamant · HP 32 / Atk 32 / SpD 2Full set →
Using its leaf, Pangoro can predict the moves of its opponents. It strikes with punches that can turn a dump truck into scrap with just one hit.
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Base stats

HP95170–202300–394
Atk124129–193227–381
Def7888–143144–280
SpA6980–133128–260
SpD7181–135132–265
Spe5870–121108–236
Total495Higher than 67% of Pokémon
HP95Atk124Def78Spe58SpD71SpA69

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

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Type matchups

FightingDarkshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×
Fairy (because of Fighting and Dark)
2×
Fighting (because of Dark)Flying (because of Fighting)

Resists

½×
Ghost (because of Dark)Rock (because of Fighting)
¼×
Dark (because of Fighting and Dark)

Immune to

0×
Psychic (because of Dark)
Takes normal damage from 11 types
NormalPoisonGroundBugSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragon

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 58); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+121Max110No SP78Min70Scarf181Tailwind242

At max Speed, Pangoro outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Pangoro against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
121Pangoro · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
110Pangoro · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
78Pangoro · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#209 of 262 used

▼ 7 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Life Orb (23.3%) · (75.0%) · Adamant (43.9%) · HP 32 / Atk 32 / SpD 2 (19.8%)

MovesDarkest LariatKnock OffProtectStorm Throw

Singles

#211 of 262 used

Same as Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (35.8%) · (48.9%) · Adamant (74.3%) · HP 32 / Atk 32 / Def 2 (15.3%)

MovesBullet PunchDarkest LariatDrain PunchClose Combat

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Usage over time

Values
Pangoro, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,2220.1%
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,6190.1%
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,315<0.1%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,686<0.1%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,250<0.1%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,943<0.1%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Not in this format’s stats at this level.

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games0.1%
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
National DexRU

Evolution

  1. #0674PanchamFighting
    1. Level 32 with a Dark-type in the party
      #0675PangoroFightingDark

Moves

Level up 17

EvoNight SlashHigh critical hit ratio.DarkPhys70100%15
1Arm ThrustHits 2-5 times in one turn.FightingPhys15100%20
1Bullet PunchUsually goes first.SteelPhys40100%30
1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
1Night SlashHigh critical hit ratio.DarkPhys70100%15
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
12Circle ThrowForces the target to switch to a random ally.FightingPhys6090%10
16Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.FightingPhys65100%20
20Work UpRaises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.NormalStatus——30
24SlashHigh critical hit ratio.NormalPhys70100%20
28Vital ThrowThis move does not check accuracy. Goes last.FightingPhys70—10
35Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
40Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
46Parting ShotLowers target's Atk, Sp. Atk by 1. User switches.DarkStatus—100%20
52EntrainmentThe target's Ability changes to match the user's.NormalStatus—100%15
58Hammer ArmLowers the user's Speed by 1.FightingPhys10090%10

TM / HM / TR 67

TM00Mega PunchNo additional effect.NormalPhys8085%20
TM01Mega KickNo additional effect.NormalPhys12075%5
TM03Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15
TM04Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15
TM05Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15
TM08Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM09Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM15DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM21RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM22Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM23ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM24SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.NormalSpec50100%15
TM25ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM26Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM31AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.NormalStatus—100%15
TM33Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM34Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM37Beat UpAll healthy allies aid in damaging the target.DarkPhys—100%10
TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM41Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM42RevengePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.FightingPhys60100%10
TM43Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
TM48Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TM57PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target.DarkPhys50100%10
TM59FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
TM63Drain PunchUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.FightingPhys75100%10
TM65Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15
TM75Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.FightingPhys65100%20
TM76RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.NormalSpec60100%15
TM79RetaliatePower doubles if an ally fainted last turn.NormalPhys70100%5
TM81Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
TM85Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpec5595%15
TM94False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.NormalPhys40100%40
TM98Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TR00Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TR01Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TR04SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15
TR07Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhys—100%20
TR10EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TR13Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.NormalStatus——30
TR20SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TR21ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15
TR22Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10
TR24OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10
TR26EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TR27Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TR32Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
TR35UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10
TR37TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TR39SuperpowerLowers the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingPhys120100%5
TR42Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpec90100%10
TR47Dragon ClawNo additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15
TR48Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20
TR53Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhys120100%5
TR57Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20
TR58Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TR60X-ScissorNo additional effect.BugPhys80100%15
TR64Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpec12070%5
TR69Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TR73Gunk Shot30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5
TR74Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TR75Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5
TR77Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20
TR81Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.DarkPhys95100%15
TR85Work UpRaises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.NormalStatus——30
TR93Darkest LariatIgnores the target's stat stage changes.DarkPhys85100%10
TR95Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.DarkPhys80100%15

Tutor 2

TutorCoachingRaises an ally's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——10
TutorLash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5

Biology

Pangoro is a cantankerous Pokémon, but it has a strong heart and does not forgive those who pick on the weak.

Design & origin

Pangoro was designed by Hitoshi Ariga, and its design may be based on Japanese delinquents.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VI Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Daunting Pokémon
Kalos · X & Y
Color
White
—
Central Kalos#092Original Alola#221Original Ula’ula#093Updated Alola#285Updated Ula’ula#106Galar#112Lumiose#048
  1. Using its leaf, Pangoro can predict the moves of its opponents. It strikes with punches that can turn a dump truck into scrap with just one hit.

    Shield
  2. This Pokémon is quick to anger, and it has no problem using its prodigious strength to get its way. It lives for duels against Obstagoon.

    Sword
  3. Pangoro is the type to talk with its fists. It doesn’t say much as it pummels opponents with enough force to send a dump truck flying.

    Ultra Moon
  4. This rowdy Pokémon boasts great physical strength. Many Trainers are also smitten by its lively character.

    Ultra Sun
  5. From the slight twitches of its bamboo leaf, it deduces its opponent’s movements. It’s eager to tussle but kindhearted toward its companions.

    Moon
  6. It boasts superb physical strength. Those who wish to become Pangoro’s Trainer have no choice but to converse with their fists.

    Sun
  7. It charges ahead and bashes its opponents like a berserker, uncaring about any hits it might take. Its arms are mighty enough to snap a telephone pole.

    Y · Alpha Sapphire
  8. Although it possesses a violent temperament, it won’t put up with bullying. It uses the leaf in its mouth to sense the movements of its enemies.

    X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English
Pangoro
Japanese
ゴロンダ
Japanese (romaji)
Goronda
Korean
부란다
Chinese (Traditional)
流氓熊貓
Chinese (Simplified)
霸道熊猫
French
Pandarbare
German
Pandagro
Spanish
Pangoro
Italian
Pangoro

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Training

2 Atk
65 ≈8.5% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
173
Medium

Breeding

FieldHuman-Like
♂ 50%♀ 50%
25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Pancham: Level 32 with a Dark-type in the party.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield 12 areas
  • Bridge FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 42–60
  • Bridge Field (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Dappled GroveSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 34–60
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Rolling Fields (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 32–60
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Sword 12 areas
  • Bridge FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 42–60
  • Bridge Field (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Dappled GroveSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 34–60
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Rolling Fields (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 32–60
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Ultra Moon 2 areas
  • Route 10SOS Battle · Lv 26–29
  • Route 11SOS Battle · Lv 26–29
Ultra Sun 2 areas
  • Route 10SOS Battle · Lv 26–29
  • Route 11SOS Battle · Lv 26–29
Moon 3 areas
  • Route 10SOS Battle · Lv 24–27
  • Route 11SOS Battle · Lv 24–27
  • Route 17SOS Battle · Lv 31–34
Sun 3 areas
  • Route 10SOS Battle · Lv 24–27
  • Route 11SOS Battle · Lv 24–27
  • Route 17SOS Battle · Lv 31–34

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.