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.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Zangoose first appeared on September 26, 2019, during World Tourism Day 2019.
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: May 4 to May 9, 2024, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| May 4 to May 9, 2024 | 3-star | Rivals Week |
Zangoose in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Zangoose across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #749 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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
How to get Zangoose.
Every main-series game Zangoose is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: Area Three, Area Five
- RaidTera Raid Battles (3★, 4★)
- WildCoastal Biome, Torchlit Labyrinth (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.0+)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (2★ Normal-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Brilliant DiamondObtainable
- WildGrand Underground - Grassland Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Swampy Cave, Bogsunk Cavern, Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
- Shining PearlTrade
Generation VIITransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoute 8
- Omega RubyObtainable
- WildRoute 114
- Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildRoute 11, Village Bridge
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildRoutes 7 and 11, Village Bridge
- WildRoutes 7 and 23 (Hidden Grotto)
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoutes 208 and 210 (Ruby)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildSafari Zone (Peak with 12 Plains points; Plains with 15 Peak points)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- RubyObtainable
- WildRoute 114
- SapphireTrade
- Event
- Emerald · FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Event
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Brilliant Diamond, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Zangoose appears in 9 episodes.
From AG048 (2003-10-23) through JN110 (2022-05-13).
TCG Pocket appearances
Zangoose in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Zangoose
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.