Stats & Training
Everything pushes toward physical damage here. Zangoose's Attack does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 2 Attack EVs per KO. Moderately hard to find, on a standard growth curve.
It’s Seviper’s archrival. To threaten those it encounters, it fans out the claws on its front paws.
It’s Seviper’s archrival. To threaten those it encounters, it fans out the claws on its front paws.
Zangoose Weakness
Zangoose's Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. Zangoose leans offensive (base 115 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x129-152%KO Rock Smash 2x58-69% Double Kick 2x45-53% | ||
 Mienshao Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Mienshao builds →High Jump Kick 2x180-213%KO Jump Kick 2x139-164%KO Aura Sphere 2x89-105%KO Drain Punch 2x105-124%KO | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x96-114%KO Rock Smash 2x45-53% Double Kick 2x34-41% | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x96-114%KO Rock Smash 2x45-53% Double Kick 2x34-41% | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Emboar builds →Hammer Arm 2x138-162%KO Brick Break 2x103-122%KO Rock Smash 2x57-67% Arm Thrust 2x22-26% | ||
 Riolu Fighting | D | |
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x56-68% Rock Smash 2x40-48% | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Scraggy builds →Brick Break 2x71-84% Rock Smash 2x41-48% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x55-65% Rock Smash 2x38-45% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x162-190%KO Brick Break 2x103-121%KO Rock Smash 2x56-66% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x114-136%KO Brick Break 2x68-81% Rock Smash 2x38-46% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Riolu builds →Brick Break 2x65-78% Force Palm 2x54-63% Rock Smash 2x37-43% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x162-191%KO Brick Break 2x103-122%KO Rock Smash 2x56-66% | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x116-137%KO Brick Break 2x88-104%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x84-99% Rock Smash 2x49-58% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x116-137%KO Brick Break 2x69-81% Rock Smash 2x38-46% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Riolu builds →Brick Break 2x64-76% Force Palm 2x52-61% Rock Smash 2x36-43% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x96-114%KO Rock Smash 2x44-53% Double Kick 2x34-40% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x96-114%KO Rock Smash 2x44-53% Double Kick 2x34-40% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x165-194%KO Brick Break 2x104-123%KO Rock Smash 2x57-68% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x120-142%KO Hammer Arm 2x120-142%KO Brick Break 2x92-108%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x84-99% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x118-139%KO Brick Break 2x70-82% Rock Smash 2x37-44% | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x129-152%KO Rock Smash 2x58-69% Double Kick 2x45-53% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x96-114%KO Rock Smash 2x45-53% Double Kick 2x34-41% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x96-114%KO Rock Smash 2x45-53% Double Kick 2x34-41% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x167-197%KO Brick Break 2x105-124%KO Rock Smash 2x57-67% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x120-142%KO Hammer Arm 2x120-142%KO Brick Break 2x91-107%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x86-101%KO | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Conkeldurr can KO Zangoose with Drain Punch (151-178%).
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x151-178%KO Mach Punch 2x81-95% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Zangoose 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 13 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Zangoose easily with 181 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Counter, Curse, Disable and 10 more to offspring.
Black 2 & White 2 Zangoose Best Moveset
Toxic Orb buys the setup turn. Zangoose clicks Swords Dance, then starts cleaning with Facade and the remaining moves. Jolly nature with max Attack and Speed EVs makes sure nothing tanks a boosted hit comfortably.
Best Build
Zangoose best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Swords Dance
- Facade
- Quick Attack
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Zangoose won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 14 types means it always has an effective option. Last Resort and Double-Edge anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Black 2 & White 2 Zangoose Locations
12 encounter spots for Zangoose at decent spawn rates starting from late-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Best Locations to Catch Zangoose in Black 2 & White 2
Which version you're playing matters for Zangoose. 12 walking spots at Lv. 32-43 spread across White 2 and Black 2, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
Zangoose Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Zangoose works as a cannon with 458 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Black 2 & White 2's meta. Close Combat with Toxic Orb is the standard set.
In Black 2 & White 2, watch for Blaziken (Fighting) when using Zangoose. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Immunity prevents poison. That's the one you want on Zangoose. Toxic Boost is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Zangoose is a physical attacker with base 115 Attack. Speed tells the real story. Base 90 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the cannon role.
In Black 2 & White 2, run Close Combat, Swords Dance, Facade, and Quickattack on Zangoose. Close Combat is the most common pick at 20% usage. Facade provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Zangoose appears in 15 games across 8 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through wild encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
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 7SM
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