Zangoose
#335 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Zangoose
The best moves for Zangoose are Shadow Claw and Close Combat when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Shadow Claw | 12.9 dps |
| Close Combat | 43.5 dps |
Defense
| Shadow Claw | 12.9 dps |
| Dig | 21.3 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
Zangoose currently has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
Where to find Zangoose
Zangoose will only normally appear in the wild in Europe, Asia, Australasia.
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Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Zangoose, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Zangoose is a regional Normal Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Fighting moves. Zangoose's strongest moveset is Shadow Claw & Close Combat and it has a Max CP of 2,418. This Pokémon is only found in Europe, Asia, Australasia.
About
"Memories of battling its archrival Seviper are etched into every cell of Zangoose's body. This Pokémon adroitly dodges attacks with incredible agility."
Base stats
| Attack | 222 | |
| Defense | 124 | |
| Stamina | 177 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,036 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,381 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,072 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 2,418 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,727 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,245 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 151 |
Size
| Height | 1.3 m |
| Weight | 40.3 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Best moveset for Zangoose
The best moves for Zangoose are Shadow Claw and Close Combat when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Shadow Claw | 12.9 dps |
| Close Combat | 43.5 dps |
Defense
| Shadow Claw | 12.9 dps |
| Dig | 21.3 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fury Cutter | 3 | 15 | 7.5 |
| Shadow Claw | 9 | 8.6 | 12.9 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dig | 100 | -10.6 | 21.3 |
| Night Slash | 50 | -15 | 22.7 |
| Close Combat | 100 | -43.5 | 43.5 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Zangoose?
Zangoose is a Normal type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Fighting moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Zangoose are:
- Terrakion,
- Pheromosa,
- Lucario,
- Urshifu (Single Strike),
- Keldeo (Ordinary).
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrakion | Double Kick | Sacred Sword | 100% |
| Pheromosa | Low Kick | Focus Blast | 99% |
| Lucario | Counter | Aura Sphere | 95% |
| Pheromosa | Low Kick | Close Combat | 92% |
| Urshifu (Single Strike) | Counter | Dynamic Punch | 92% |
| Keldeo (Ordinary) | Low Kick | Sacred Sword | 92% |
| Urshifu (Rapid Strike) | Counter | Dynamic Punch | 92% |
| Keldeo (Resolute) | Low Kick | Sacred Sword | 92% |
| Pheromosa | Bug Bite | Focus Blast | 90% |
| Conkeldurr | Counter | Dynamic Punch | 88% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Zangoose
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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