No. 0335

Zangoose

Cat Ferret Pokémon

Official art

Zangoose is a Normal-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Fighting, with a base stat total of 458. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Normal

Height: 1.3 m 4′03″
Weight: 40.3 kg 88.8 lbs
Base stat total: 458 Higher than 52% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen III Ruby & Sapphire

Abilities

Pokédex entrySapphire / 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.

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Base stats

HP73148–180256–350

Atk115121–183211–361

Def6072–123112–240

SpA6072–123112–240

SpD6072–123112–240

Spe9099–156166–306

Total458Higher than 52% of Pokémon

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

Weak to

2×

Fighting

Immune to

0×

Ghost

Takes normal damage from 16 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

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 90); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+156Max142No SP110Min99Scarf234Tailwind312

At max Speed, Zangoose outspeeds 16 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

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

This Pokémon cannot be . Gaining this Ability while poisoned cures it.
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While this Pokémon is , its physical attacks have 1.5× power.
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Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

0.1% of teams · rank #257 · Singles, one type per team · 1630 weighting · 63,572 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Toxic Orb
Ability
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All games0.2%
1500 weighting0.1%
1630 weighting0.1%
1760 weighting0%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.1%

Moves

Items

Abilities

100.0%
0%

EV spreads

Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe93.7%
Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe3.9%
Adamant 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Spe1.5%
Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe0.4%
Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe0.3%

Common teammates

Evolution

Zangoose does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 16


1	LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
1	ScratchNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	35
5	Quick AttackUsually goes first.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	30
8	Fury CutterPower doubles with each hit, up to 160.	Bug	Phys	40	95%	20
12	Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.	Steel	Phys	50	95%	35
15	Hone ClawsRaises the user's Attack and accuracy by 1.	Dark	Status	—	—	15
19	SlashHigh critical hit ratio.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
22	Power Trip + 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts.	Dark	Phys	20	100%	10
26	Crush Claw50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Normal	Phys	75	95%	10
29	False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	40
33	SwitcherooUser switches its held item with the target's.	Dark	Status	—	100%	10
36	DetectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Fighting	Status	—	—	5
40	X-ScissorNo additional effect.	Bug	Phys	80	100%	15
43	TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
47	Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
50	Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.	Fighting	Phys	120	100%	5

TM / HM / TR 63


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Phys	90	85%	20
TM04	AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM12	Low KickMore power the heavier the target.	Fighting	Phys	—	100%	20
TM18	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	25
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM27	Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.	Flying	Phys	60	—	20
TM31	Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.	Steel	Phys	50	95%	35
TM32	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Spec	60	—	20
TM34	Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.	Ice	Spec	55	95%	15
TM36	Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Rock	Phys	60	95%	15
TM39	Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Fighting	Phys	65	100%	20
TM43	FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.	Dark	Phys	—	100%	10
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM55	DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.	Ground	Phys	80	100%	10
TM57	False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	40
TM58	Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.	Fighting	Phys	75	100%	15
TM59	Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.	Psychic	Phys	80	90%	15
TM61	Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.	Ghost	Phys	70	100%	15
TM66	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Phys	85	100%	15
TM67	Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.	Fire	Phys	75	100%	15
TM68	Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Phys	75	100%	15
TM69	Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Phys	75	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM71	Seed BombNo additional effect.	Grass	Phys	80	100%	15
TM81	Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.	Grass	Spec	—	100%	20
TM82	Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.	Electric	Status	—	90%	20
TM83	Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Phys	80	100%	20
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM86	Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.	Rock	Phys	75	90%	10
TM87	TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
TM88	Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM102	Gunk Shot30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Phys	120	80%	5
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM105	X-ScissorNo additional effect.	Bug	Phys	80	100%	15
TM112	Aura SphereThis move does not check accuracy.	Fighting	Spec	80	—	20
TM114	Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ghost	Spec	80	100%	15
TM123	SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.	Water	Spec	90	100%	15
TM125	Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.	Fire	Spec	90	100%	15
TM126	Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Spec	90	100%	15
TM130	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM132	Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.	Normal	Status	—	—	40
TM134	ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.	Fighting	Phys	—	100%	15
TM135	Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Spec	90	100%	10
TM141	Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.	Fire	Spec	110	85%	5
TM143	Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.	Ice	Spec	110	70%	5
TM152	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Phys	150	90%	5
TM158	Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Fighting	Spec	120	70%	5
TM163	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Spec	150	90%	5
TM166	Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.	Electric	Spec	110	70%	10
TM167	Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.	Fighting	Phys	120	100%	5
TM168	Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.	Grass	Spec	120	100%	10
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
TM172	RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM181	Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.	Dark	Phys	65	100%	20
TM192	Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.	Fighting	Phys	150	100%	20
TM204	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Phys	120	100%	15
TM205	EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.	Normal	Phys	—	100%	5
TM221	Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.	Dark	Phys	80	100%	15
TM224	CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.	Ghost	Status	—	—	10
TM229	Upper Hand100% flinch. Fails unless target using priority attack.	Fighting	Phys	65	100%	15

Egg moves 12


Egg	Belly DrumUser loses 50% max HP. Maximizes Attack.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
Egg	CounterIf hit by physical attack, returns double damage.	Fighting	Phys	—	100%	20
Egg	CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.	Ghost	Status	—	—	10
Egg	DisableFor 4 turns, disables the target's last move used.	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
Egg	Double HitHits 2 times in one turn.	Normal	Phys	35	90%	10
Egg	Double KickHits 2 times in one turn.	Fighting	Phys	30	100%	30
Egg	FeintNullifies Detect, Protect, and Quick/Wide Guard.	Normal	Phys	30	100%	10
Egg	Final GambitDoes damage equal to the user's HP. User faints.	Fighting	Spec	—	100%	5
Egg	FlailMore power the less HP the user has left.	Normal	Phys	—	100%	15
Egg	Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Normal	Phys	18	80%	15
Egg	Night SlashHigh critical hit ratio.	Dark	Phys	70	100%	15
Egg	Quick GuardProtects allies from priority attacks this turn.	Fighting	Status	—	—	15

Biology

Zangoose is covered in scars from its constant fights with Seviper. Its immune system makes it resistant to Seviper's venom.

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

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#291 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

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

Pokédex entries

: Cat Ferret Pokémon
: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: White

: Grassland
Pal Park area: Field

Original Hoenn#123Updated Unova#186Coastal Kalos#005New Hoenn#128Paldea#217Blueberry#070Hyperspace#106

It’s Seviper’s archrival. To threaten those it encounters, it fans out the claws on its front paws.
Black 2 · White 2
Its fur would all stand on end if it smelled a SEVIPER nearby. Its sharp claws tear up its foes.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y
It has feuded with SEVIPER for many generations. Its sharp claws are its biggest weapons.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · X
If it comes across a SEVIPER, its fur bristles and it assumes its battle pose. Its sharp claws are its best weapon.
FireRed · LeafGreen
When it battles, it stands on its hind legs and attacks with its sharply clawed forelegs. Its fur bristles if it encounters any SEVIPER.
Emerald
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.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
Memories of battling its arch-rival SEVIPER are etched into every cell of ZANGOOSE’s body. This Pokémon adroitly dodges attacks with incredible agility.
Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English: Zangoose
Japanese: ザングース
Japanese (romaji): Zangoose
Korean: 쟝고
Chinese (Traditional): 貓鼬斬
Chinese (Simplified): 猫鼬斩
French: Mangriff
German: Sengo
Spanish: Zangoose
Italian: Zangoose

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Generation IV

Generation III

Training

: 2 Atk
: 90 ≈11.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 160
: Erratic

Breeding

: Field
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Y 1 area

Road 8Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 8

X 1 area

Road 8Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 8–14

White 2 5 areas

Road 11Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–42
Road 7Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–35
Route 23 (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 50–54
Route 7 (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 30–34
Village BridgeWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–43

Black 2 5 areas

Road 11Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–42
Road 7Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–35
Route 23 (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 50–54
Route 7 (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 30–34
Village BridgeWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–43

XD 1 area

Cipher Key Lair (Outside)Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 28

White 2 areas

Road 11Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–58
Village BridgeWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–60

Black 2 areas

Road 11Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–58
Village BridgeWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–60

SoulSilver 2 areas

Safari Zone PeakWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43–45
Safari Zone PlainsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43–45

HeartGold 2 areas

Safari Zone PeakWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43–45
Safari Zone PlainsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43–45

Platinum 2 areas

Road 208Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20
Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–30

Pearl 2 areas

Road 208Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18
Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26

Diamond 2 areas

Road 208Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18
Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26

Ruby 1 area

Road 114Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17

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.