Zangoose (Pokémon)
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| Zangoose ザングース Zangoose | |
 Artwork from R/S/E | |
| National Dex | #335 |
|---|---|
| Johto Dex | #— |
| Hoenn Dex | #123 |
| Sinnoh Dex | #— |
| Fiore Browser | R— |
| Almia Browser | R— |
| Type | Normal |
| Species | Cat Ferret Pokémon |
| Height | 4′03″ (1.3m) |
| Weight | 88.8 lbs. (40.3kg) |
| Ability | Immunity |
| Egg group | Ground |
| Time to hatch | 5,120 steps |
| Effort yield | 2 Atk |
| Exp. yield | 165 base exp. |
| Lv100 at | 600,000 exp. |
| Gender | 50% ♀ / 50% ♂ |
| Pokédex color | White |
| Catch rate | 90 |
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Zangoose (Japanese: ザングース Zangoose) is a Normal-type Pokémon. It is well-known for its ongoing feud against Seviper.
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Biology
Physiology
Zangoose are fairly large mammalian Pokémon that have the characteristics of mongooses and cats. They are mostly white in color, but possess deep red markings on its face, chest and paws. These markings make it appear that it has been involved in a vicious fight and is covered in "blood". They have long sharp claws that are their main weapons. In earlier sprites, these claws were purple in color.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Zangoose's Immunity ability makes it immune to poison. This is possibly an adaptation that was developed over time to deal with the fangs and tail of its nemesis, Seviper.
Behavior
Zangoose are bitter enemies with Seviper, the two will battle each other to the bitter end. It is suggested this rivalry has lasted since the beginning of time.
Habitat
Unknown, though this Pokémon is found on Route 114 in Hoenn, so presumably grasslands with sparse trees and mountains.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Zangoose first appeared in Zig Zag Zangoose under the control of Nicolai.
Another Zangoose appeared in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2 special as the leader of Team Razor Wind.
In Smells Like Team Spirit, it is discovered that Paul found Chimchar being attacked by a group of Zangoose. Because of the amazing power it used fighting the Zangoose, Paul decided to capture it. Later, Chimchar was to fight another Zangoose and nearly lost to it.
In Tears For Fears! another group of Zangoose appeared before Team Rocket and fought with Jessie's Seviper. Later, Chimchar found the courage to defeat them.
In the TCG
- Main article: Zangoose (TCG)
In the TFG
One Zangoose figure has been released.
Game data
Pokédex entries
| Gen | Game | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|---|
| III | Ruby | Memories of battling its arch-rival Seviper are etched into every cell of Zangoose's body. This Pokémon adroitly dodges attacks with incredible agility. |
| Sapphire | 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. | |
| Emerald | When it battles, it stands on its hind legs and attacks with its sharply clawed forelegs. Its fur bristles if it encounters any Seviper | |
| FireRed | If it comes across a Seviper, its fur bristles and it assumes its battle pose. Its sharp claws are its best weapon. | |
| LeafGreen | If it comes across a Seviper, its fur bristles and it assumes its battle pose. Its sharp claws are its best weapon. | |
| IV | Diamond | It has feuded with Seviper for many generations. Its sharp claws are its biggest weapons. |
| Pearl | It has feuded with Seviper for many generations. Its sharp claws are its biggest weapons. |
Game locations
| Gen | Game | Rarity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| III | Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire | Uncommon | Route 114 (Ruby only) |
| Pokémon Emerald | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon Colosseum | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness | One | Cipher Key Lair (Shadow) | |
| IV | Pokémon Diamond and Pearl | Uncommon | Route 208 (dongle method: Ruby) |
| Pokémon Platinum | Unknown | ||
| Pal Park | Field |
In side games
| Game | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire | Plains (Ruby Field) |
| Pokémon Trozei! | Secret Storage 3 Huge Storage 3 Endless Level 22 Mr. Who's Den |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | Mt. Freeze (7F-12F) Wish Cave (65F-71F) |
Base stats
| HP: | 73 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack: | 115 | |
| Defense: | 60 | |
| SpAtk: | 60 | |
| SpDef: | 60 | |
| Speed: | 90 |
Type effectiveness
| Weakness | Resistance | |
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Learnset
By leveling up
| Level | Generation III | Generation IV |
|---|---|---|
| Start | Scratch | Scratch Leer Quick Attack Swords Dance Fury Cutter Slash |
| 4 | Leer | |
| 7 | Quick Attack | |
| 10 | Swords Dance | |
| 13 | Fury Cutter | |
| 19 | Slash | |
| 22 | Pursuit | |
| 25 | Pursuit | |
| 27 | Embargo | |
| 31 | Crush Claw | Crush Claw |
| 35 | Taunt | |
| 37 | Taunt | |
| 40 | Detect | |
| 44 | False Swipe | |
| 46 | Detect | |
| 48 | X-Scissor | |
| 53 | Close Combat | |
| 55 | False Swipe |
By TM/HM
By breeding
Generation IV only:
By tutoring
Special moves
In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Zangoose knows Shadow Shed and Shadow Wave as a Shadow Pokémon, and learns Refresh after being purified.
Side game data
| Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire | ||
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| Acquisition: Catch | 
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| Pokémon Trozei! | ||
| Rarity: Common |
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| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | ||
| Body size: 1 | Recruit Rate: 7.2% | Friend Area: Wild Plains |
| Phrases | ||
| 51%-100% HP | Cooperating with Seviper is one thing I won't do! | |
| 26%-50% HP | Dang it... My health is down by half already... | |
| 1%-25% HP | I've had it... My claws are chipping... | |
| Level Up | Hah, I leveled up! I can't fall behind Seviper!
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Evolution
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Basic
Zangoose
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Sprites
| Gen | Game | ||||||
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| I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back | |
| This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I. | |||||||
| II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | |||
| This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II. | |||||||
| III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
| Image:Spr 3r 335.png | 
| Image:Spr 3f 335.png | 
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| Image:Spr 3r 335 s.png | Image:Spr 3e 335 s.gif | Image:Spr 3f 335 s.png | Image:Spr b g3 335 s.png | ||||
| IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | Back | |||
| Image:Spr 4d 335.png | Image:Spr 4p 335.png | 
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| Image:Spr 4p 335 s.png | Image:Spr b g4 335 s.png | |||||
For other sprites and images, please see Zangoose images on Bulbagarden Archives.Trivia
- Despite being based on a mongoose, the Pokédex entry says that it is the "Cat Ferret Pokémon".
- Although it is stated that Seviper and Zangoose are bitter enemies, they are both in the Ground egg group, meaning that they can breed in the games.
- Despite its sharp claws, as well as the basis of its name (see below), Zangoose is unable to learn Cut.
- The rivalry between Seviper and Zangoose is based on the relationship between the mongoose and the king cobra - the cobra is the largest venomous snake in the world, and the mongoose is one of its few predators.
Origin
Zangoose is, as its name implies, based on a mongoose.
Name origin
Zangoose's name is a portmanteau of mongoose, a small, cat-like carnivore that is well known for its ability to hunt and kill venomous snakes, and 刪 san, cut down.
In other languages
External links
- Article on Wikipedia
- Crush Claw, the fanlisting for Zangoose at The Anime Fanlistings Network
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