Zangoose
TL;DR. Zangoose is a pure normal-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 458. It has feuded with Seviper for many generations. Its sharp claws are its biggest weapons.
It has feuded with Seviper for many generations. Its sharp claws are its biggest weapons.
Stat spread.
Total of 458. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Zangoose in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Zangoose reaches 2,418 CP at level 40 and 2,766 CP as a best buddy.
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Zangoose in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Zangoose across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #549 in the Great League.
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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Zangoose.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Zangoose, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Zangoose?
Zangoose is a pure Normal-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Zangoose weak to?
Zangoose takes 2× damage from Fighting. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Zangoose resistant to?
Zangoose is immune to Ghost. It also resists no other types.
Does Zangoose evolve?
Zangoose does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Zangoose from?
Zangoose was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0335.
What are Zangoose's base stats?
Zangoose has HP 73, Attack 115, Defense 60, Special Attack 60, Special Defense 60, and Speed 90. Total base stat total: 458.
What are Zangoose's abilities?
Zangoose can have the ability Immunity, plus the Hidden Ability Toxic Boost.
Is Zangoose legendary or mythical?
No. Zangoose is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Zangoose's best stat?
Zangoose's highest base stat is Attack at 115, which ranks 10th of 131 Normal-type Pokémon.
Is Zangoose good?
Zangoose has a base stat total of 458, the 490th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 50th among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Zangoose as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Zangoose is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Zangoose vs. the average Normal-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 131 Normal-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Zangoose | Normal avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 73 | 77 | -4 |
| Attack | 115 | 74 | +41 |
| Defense | 60 | 60 | +0 |
| Special Attack | 60 | 59 | +1 |
| Special Defense | 60 | 64 | -4 |
| Speed | 90 | 69 | +21 |
| Total | 458 | 403 | +55 |
Zangoose appears in 22 games.
Every mainline release where Zangoose is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Zangoose in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 11 games have a known habitat.
Zangoose appears in 9 episodes.
From AG048 (2003-10-23) through JN110 (2022-05-13).
- AG048 ZigZag Zangoose! Advanced Generation 2004-10-23
- AG060 Delcatty Got Your Tongue Advanced Generation 2004-12-04
- AG190 Pace – The Final Frontier! Advanced Generation 2007-02-17
- DP081 Chim-Charred! Diamond & Pearl 2008-10-25
- DP135 Beating the Bustle and Hustle! Diamond & Pearl 2009-12-12
- DP189 The Semi-Final Frontier! Diamond & Pearl 2011-01-22
- BW114 Saving Braviary! Black & White 2013-05-25
- BW120 Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals! Black & White 2013-07-06
- JN110 Narrowing the Chaser Chase! Journeys 2023-02-24
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Zangoose card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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