Stats & Training
Oranguru's spread favors special bulk over offense. Sp. Def leads the defensive side, Attack eats the cost. Yields 2 Sp. Def EVs per defeat. Slow 1.25M XP grind to level.
Known for its extreme intelligence, this Pokémon will look down on inexperienced Trainers, so it’s best suited to veteran Trainers.
Deep in the jungle, high in the lofty canopy, this Pokémon abides. On rare occasions, it shows up at the beach to match wits with Slowking.
Oranguru Weakness
Bug and Dark moves hit Oranguru for super-effective damage. The upside? Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all. Oranguru's special bulk (base 110 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Psychic |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Oranguru View Hydreigon builds →Crunch 2x71-84% Bite 2x54-64% Brutal Swing 2x54-64% Thief 2x54-64% | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Oranguru View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x80-95% Throat Chop 2x75-89% Bite 2x57-67% Brutal Swing 2x57-67% | ||
 Umbreon Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Oranguru View Umbreon builds →Feint Attack 2x37-44% Assurance 2x37-44% Pursuit 2x24-29% | ||
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Oranguru View Mandibuzz builds →Dark Pulse 2x34-40% Feint Attack 2x37-44% Thief 2x37-44% | ||
 Sableye DarkGhost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Oranguru View Sableye builds →Foul Play 2x63-75% Knock Off 2x44-53% Feint Attack 2x41-49% Thief 2x41-49% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Scizor can KO Oranguru with U-turn (92-108%). Hydreigon's Dark Pulse hits Oranguru for 60-70%.
 Scizor BugSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Oranguru View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch26-31% Superpower52-61% U Turn 2x92-108%KO | ||
Hydreigon DarkDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Oranguru View Hydreigon builds →Draco Meteor48-57% Dark Pulse 2x60-70% U Turn 2x23-27% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Oranguru View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain20-23% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Oranguru View Tyranitar builds →Crunch 2x72-84% Rock Slide34-39% | ||
Sun & Moon Evolution
Oranguru doesn't evolve, so breeding's where the action is. You'll find a massive partner pool across one egg group, and eggs are average hatch time. It's got 3 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Oranguru easily with 218 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Extrasensory, Psychic Terrain, Wonder Room to offspring.
Sun & Moon Oranguru Best Moveset
Start with flexible EVs. Relaxed nature gives Oranguru the right slow wall lean, Mental Herb adds one-time Taunt or Encore immunity, and Innerfocus works in the background. Instruct is the main damage option.
Best Build
Oranguru best EVs are Defense and Sp. Def
Doubles Screens Setter Moveset
- Instruct
- Trick Room
- Ally Switch
- Light Screen
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Nasty Plot
- Energy Ball
- Psyshock
- Hidden Power Fire
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without breeding, Oranguru misses out on Extrasensory and Psychic Terrain. That's 3 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Giga Impact and Future Sight, with coverage across 7 types rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Sun & Moon Oranguru Locations
You'll want mid-game access before hunting Oranguru. Moderate rates across 3 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
Best Locations to Catch Oranguru in Sun & Moon
3 walking spots at Lv. 18-21 for Oranguru, all with tough odds. Lock in the highest-rate location from the list and grind it out.
Oranguru Guide
In Sun & Moon, Oranguru has a 490 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Sun & Moon's meta. It works best as a balanced. Instruct with Mental Herb is the standard set.
Inner Focus prevents flinching. That's the one you want on Oranguru. Symbiosis is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Telepathy works too if your team needs something different.
In Sun & Moon, Oranguru fills the balanced role. It's a special attacker with base 90 Sp. Atk. At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
For Sun & Moon, Oranguru has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Bug and Dark-type attackers hit hardest.
Game Availability
Introduced in Sun & Moon, Oranguru has appeared in 4 games across 4 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves