Zangoose

No. 0335

Type: Normal

Zangoose usually stays on all fours, but when angered, it gets up on its hind legs and extends its claws. This Pokémon shares a bitter rivalry with Seviper that dates back over generations.

Base stats

HP73
Attack115
Defense60
Sp. Attack60
Sp. Defense60
Speed90

Total 458

What to answer with

Attacking types that hit what hits it hard, and the best move of each one it learns.

  • Flying — Covers 1 weakness (Fighting) — Aerial Ace
  • Psychic — Covers 1 weakness (Fighting) — Zen Headbutt
  • Fairy — Covers 1 weakness (Fighting) — It learns nothing of that type

Abilities

Moves

What the optimizer would run

Rules: Gen 9 OU (singles)

Role
Setup sweeper
Ability
Toxic Boost
Item
Life Orb
Nature
Adamant
EVs
4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moves
Focus Punch, Agility, Double-Edge, Gunk Shot

Frequently asked questions

What type is Zangoose?
Zangoose is a Normal type Pokémon.
What are Zangoose's base stats?
HP 73, Attack 115, Defense 60, Sp. Attack 60, Sp. Defense 60, Speed 90. That is a base stat total of 458.
What is Zangoose weak to?
Zangoose takes extra damage from Fighting moves. It is immune to Ghost.
What abilities does Zangoose have?
Zangoose can have Immunity and Toxic Boost. Its hidden ability is Toxic Boost.
Does Zangoose evolve?
Zangoose does not evolve.
What moves does Zangoose learn?
Zangoose learns 16 moves by levelling up and 63 by TM.