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 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.
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)
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Scraggy builds →Focus Blast 2x74-88% Brick Break 2x74-88% Low Sweep 2x66-78% | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 2x129-152%KO Rock Smash 2x45-53% Double Kick 2x34-41% | ||
 Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x62-74% Vital Throw 2x84-99% Low Sweep 2x79-95% Revenge 2x73-86% | ||
 Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x62-74% Low Sweep 2x93-111%KO Rock Smash 2x59-70% Double Kick 2x45-53% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Scraggy builds →Focus Blast 2x70-82% Brick Break 2x73-86% Low Sweep 2x62-74% Rock Smash 2x41-49% | ||
 Timburr Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Timburr builds →Focus Blast 2x59-70% Wake-Up Slap 2x70-82% Low Sweep 2x66-78% Rock Smash 2x41-49% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 2x124-146%KO Rock Smash 2x45-54% Double Kick 2x33-39% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x61-71% Vital Throw 2x81-96% Low Sweep 2x75-89% Revenge 2x69-82% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x61-71% Low Sweep 2x87-104%KO Karate Chop 2x69-82% Rock Smash 2x57-68% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Scraggy builds →Focus Blast 2x67-79% Brick Break 2x69-82% Low Sweep 2x61-71% Rock Smash 2x39-46% | ||
Timburr Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Timburr builds →Focus Blast 2x54-64% Wake-Up Slap 2x67-79% Low Sweep 2x63-75% Rock Smash 2x39-46% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 2x128-152%KO Rock Smash 2x45-54% Double Kick 2x35-41% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x61-73% Vital Throw 2x83-98% Low Sweep 2x77-92% Revenge 2x72-85% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x61-73% Brick Break 2x104-123%KO Low Sweep 2x91-107%KO Karate Chop 2x72-85% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x120-142%KO Focus Blast 2x66-79% Brick Break 2x72-85% Low Sweep 2x61-73% | ||
Timburr Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Timburr builds →Focus Blast 2x56-66% Wake-Up Slap 2x69-82% Low Sweep 2x64-76% Rock Smash 2x42-51% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 2x129-153%KO Rock Smash 2x45-54% Double Kick 2x36-42% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x62-74% Vital Throw 2x84-99% Low Sweep 2x79-93% Revenge 2x72-85% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x62-74% Brick Break 2x108-127%KO Low Sweep 2x93-110%KO Karate Chop 2x72-85% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x123-144%KO Focus Blast 2x67-79% Brick Break 2x72-85% Low Sweep 2x62-74% | ||
Timburr Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Timburr builds →Focus Blast 2x58-68% Dynamic Punch 2x98-116%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x69-82% Low Sweep 2x64-76% | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodMistralton Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Cobalion builds →Focus Blast 2x125-147%KO Rock Smash 2x43-51% Double Kick 2x34-41% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 2x125-147%KO Rock Smash 2x43-51% Double Kick 2x34-41% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x58-69% Brick Break 2x86-102%KO Vital Throw 2x80-94% Low Sweep 2x75-89% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x58-69% Brick Break 2x103-122%KO Low Sweep 2x88-104%KO Karate Chop 2x69-81% | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Gurdurr builds →Focus Blast 2x71-84% Dynamic Punch 2x116-137%KO Brick Break 2x88-104%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x84-99% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodMistralton Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Cobalion builds →Focus Blast 2x126-149%KO Sacred Sword 2x96-114%KO Rock Smash 2x43-51% Double Kick 2x33-40% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 2x126-149%KO Sacred Sword 2x96-114%KO Rock Smash 2x43-51% Double Kick 2x33-40% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x61-72% Brick Break 2x87-102%KO Vital Throw 2x83-98% Low Sweep 2x77-91% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x61-72% Brick Break 2x105-123%KO Low Sweep 2x91-107%KO Karate Chop 2x71-84% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Gurdurr builds →Focus Blast 2x71-84% Dynamic Punch 2x120-142%KO Brick Break 2x91-107%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x84-100%KO | ||
In Black & White, 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 & White 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 & White 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. Double-Edge and Mega Kick anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Black & White Zangoose Locations
Zangoose starts showing up in endgame routes at decent spawn rates across 8 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations to Catch Zangoose in Black & White
8 spots to find Zangoose at Lv. 48-60 via walking. Not all of them exist in both Black and White versions, so filter by your copy below.
Zangoose Guide
In Black & White, Zangoose works as a cannon with 458 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Black & White's meta. Close Combat with Toxic Orb is the standard set.
In Black & White, 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 & White, 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