Zangoose (#0335) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP73133–180256–350

Atk115108–183211–361

Def6058–123112–240

SpA6058–123112–240

SpD6058–123112–240

Spe9085–156166–306

Total458Higher than 52% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 90). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+156Max142No SP110Min99Scarf234Tailwind312

At max Speed, Zangoose outspeeds 16 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fighting2×

Immune to

Ghost0×

Takes normal damage from 16 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Immunity
Prevents poison.
Toxic BoostHidden ability
Increases Attack to 1.5× when poisoned.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

0.05% of teams · rank #257 · Singles, one type per team · 1630+ rating · 63,572 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Toxic Orb
Ability: Toxic Boost
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

Facade
Quick Attack
Knock Off
Close Combat

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.24%
Rated 1500+0.11%
Rated 1630+0.05%
Rated 1760+0%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.05%

Moves

Facade100%
Quick Attack99.5%
Knock Off95.6%
Close Combat89.5%
Swords Dance5.2%
Detect3.9%
Fling3.9%
Agility1.5%
X-Scissor0.3%
Protect0.2%

Items

Toxic Orb100%
Choice Band0%
Focus Sash0%
Sitrus Berry0%
Assault Vest0%
Leftovers0%

Abilities

100%
0%

EV spreads

Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe93.7%
Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe3.9%
Adamant 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Spe1.5%
Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe0.4%
Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe0.3%

Common teammates

Evolution

Zangoose does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1ScratchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

5Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

8Fury CutterPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.BugPhys4095%20

12Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

15Hone ClawsRaises the user’s Attack and accuracy by one stage.DarkStatus——15

19SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20

22Power TripPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.DarkPhys20100%10

26Crush ClawHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalPhys7595%10

29False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

33SwitcherooUser and target swap items.DarkStatus—100%10

36DetectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.FightingStatus——5

40X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

43TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

47Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

50Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TM / HM / TR 63

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM31Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM39Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM57False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM67Fire PunchHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

TM68Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM69Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM71Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM102Gunk ShotHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM105X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

TM112Aura SphereNever misses.FightingSpec80—20

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM166ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM167Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

TM229Upper HandThe user reacts to the target's movement and strikes with the heel of its palm, making the target flinch. This move fails if the target is not readying a priority move.FightingPhys65100%15

Egg moves 12

EggBelly DrumUser pays half its max HP to max out its Attack.NormalStatus——10

EggCounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20

EggCurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

EggDisableDisables the target’s last used move for 1-8 turns.NormalStatus—100%20

EggDouble HitHits twice in one turn.NormalPhys3590%10

EggDouble KickHits twice in one turn.FightingPhys30100%30

EggFeintHits through Protect and Detect.NormalPhys30100%10

EggFinal GambitInflicts damage equal to the user’s remaining HP. User faints.FightingSpec—100%5

EggFlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15

EggFury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1880%15

EggNight SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15

EggQuick GuardPrevents any priority moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.FightingStatus——15

Pokédex entries

Category: Cat Ferret Pokémon
Debut: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: White
Shape
Habitat: Grassland
Pal Park area: Field

Original Hoenn#123Updated Unova#186Coastal Kalos#005New Hoenn#128Paldea#217Blueberry#070Hyperspace#106

It’s Seviper’s archrival. To threaten those it encounters, it fans out the claws on its front paws.
Black 2 · White 2
Its fur would all stand on end if it smelled a SEVIPER nearby. Its sharp claws tear up its foes.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y
It has feuded with SEVIPER for many generations. Its sharp claws are its biggest weapons.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · X
If it comes across a SEVIPER, its fur bristles and it assumes its battle pose. Its sharp claws are its best weapon.
FireRed · LeafGreen
When it battles, it stands on its hind legs and attacks with its sharply clawed forelegs. Its fur bristles if it encounters any SEVIPER.
Emerald
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.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
Memories of battling its arch-rival SEVIPER are etched into every cell of ZANGOOSE’s body. This Pokémon adroitly dodges attacks with incredible agility.
Ruby · Omega Ruby