Zangoose (Pokémon)

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Zangoose ザングース Zangoose #335
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Type  Normal   Normal   Normal   Normal   Normal   Normal	Species Cat Ferret Pokémon
Abilities Immunity ----- Toxic Boost Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 600,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #— Hoenn #123 Sinnoh #— Unova #— Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia R— Oblivia (past) N— Not in any regional Browser
Height 4'03" Imperial 1.3m Metric 4'03"/1.3m 0.0m	Weight 88.8lbs Imperial 40.3kg Metric 88.8lbs/40.3kg 0.0kg
Dex color White	Footprint
Body style	Catch rate 90 11.8%
Gender ratio Genderless Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Field group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 2 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 165 Battle Exp.: 1651*
External links On Legendary Pokémon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V On Eevee's Pokédex On Psypoke Pokédex On Pokecharms Pokédex (Gen. III-IV) On Marriland Pokédex Generation IV Generation V Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Zangoose (Japanese: ザングース Zangoose) is a Normal-type Pokémon.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

It is well-known for its ongoing feud against Seviper.

Contents 1 Biology 1.1 Physiology 1.1.1 Gender differences 1.1.2 Special abilities 1.2 Behavior 1.3 Habitat 1.4 Diet 2 In the anime 2.1 Major appearances 2.2 Minor appearances 2.3 Pokédex entries 3 In the manga 3.1 Pokémon Adventure 4 In the TCG 5 In the TFG 6 Game data 6.1 NPC appearances 6.2 Pokédex entries 6.3 Game locations 6.3.1 In side games 6.4 Held items 6.5 Stats 6.5.1 Base stats 6.5.2 Pokéathlon stats 6.6 Type effectiveness 6.7 Learnset 6.7.1 By leveling up 6.7.2 By TM/HM 6.7.3 By breeding 6.7.4 By tutoring 6.7.5 Special moves 6.8 Side game data 6.9 Evolution 6.10 Sprites 7 Trivia 7.1 Origin 7.1.1 Name origin 8 In other languages 9 External links

Biology

Physiology

Zangoose are fairly large Pokémon that have the characteristics of both mongooses and cats. Their fur is mostly white in color, but they possess deep red markings on the face, chest, and forepaws, which have sharp turns and edges. These markings make it appear that Zangoose has been involved in a vicious fight and is covered in blood and scars. They have two apparently retractable, long, sharp, black claws on their forepaws that are their main weapons in battle. Zangoose have large pink eyes, small tufts of white fur on their shoulders, somewhat rabbitlike ears, and a large, furry, white tail. They also have a pattern of four pink circles on the underside of their hind feet in a "paw-pad"-like arrangement. When a Zangoose opens its mouth, two sharp fangs can be seen.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Zangoose's Immunity and Toxic Boost abilities make it immune to poison or raises its attack when poisoned respectively. This is possibly an adaptation that was developed over time to deal with the poisonous fangs and tail of its nemesis, Seviper.

Behavior

Zangoose are bitter enemies with Seviper, and the two will battle each other to the end. It is suggested this rivalry has lasted for ages. It will usually walk on all fours, but when angry, it will stand on its hind legs.

Habitat

This Pokémon is found on Route 114 in Hoenn, and more rarely on Route 210 and Route 11, so it presumably prefers to live in mountainous areas with grass, trees, and flowing rivers with waterfalls.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Zangoose is an active hunter, and its prey may include Seviper.

In the anime

Major appearances

Zangoose first appeared in ZigZag Zangoose under the control of Nicholai.

Another Zangoose appeared in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness as the leader of Team Razor Wind.

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.

Minor appearances

In Glory Blaze, 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.

A powerful Zangoose appeared in Beating the Bustle and Hustle! under the ownership of Crimson.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG048 Zangoose Ash's Pokédex Zangoose, the Cat Ferret Pokémon. Zangoose usually walks on all fours, but stands on its hind legs when angry. It's very quick and can easily dodge most enemy attacks. This concludes the entries from the Advanced Generation series.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP051 Zangoose Dawn's Pokédex Zangoose, the Cat Ferret Pokémon. Zangoose have battled against Seviper for many generations, and their sharp claws are their best weapons. This concludes the entries from the Diamond & Pearl series.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventure

In the Ruby & Sapphire chapter of Pokémon Adventures, Zangoose first appears in VS. Zangoose & Seviper I, where it fought against its sworn enemy. However, both of them soon noticed that Ruby and the swimmer he was with were watching, and then proceeded to attack them together. With Ruby's three party Pokémon's balls broken from their claws and fangs, it looked hopeless before the Feebas he fished earlier saved the two with a Light Screen. Despite Ruby's protests, it was this feat that had the "ugly" fish join his party.

Zangoose appeared later on as Elite Four Sidney's only Pokémon, despite the fact that he specializes in the Dark type.

In the TCG

Main article: Zangoose (TCG)

In the TFG

One Zangoose figure has been released.

• Next Quest: Zangoose

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Zangoose is the leader of Team Razor Wind.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. Generation I Red Blue {{{redbluedex}}} Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}} Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald {{{rsedex}}} Ruby Sapphire {{{rsdex}}} 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 LeafGreen If it comes across a Seviper, its fur bristles and it assumes its battle pose. Its sharp claws are its best weapon. FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}} Generation IV Diamond Pearl {{{dpdex}}} Diamond Pearl Platinum It has feuded with Seviper for many generations. Its sharp claws are its biggest weapons. Diamond {{{diamonddex}}} Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold SoulSilver Its fur would all stand on end if it smelled a Seviper nearby. Its sharp claws tear up its foes. HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}} Generation V Black White It has feuded with Seviper for many generations. Its sharp claws are its biggest weapons. Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}}  ??? No Pokédex data is available.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade Generation III Ruby Sapphire Uncommon Route 114 (Ruby only) Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD One Cipher Key Lair (Shadow) Generation IV Diamond Pearl Dongle Route 208, Route 210 (Ruby) Platinum Dongle Route 208, Route 210 (Ruby) HeartGold SoulSilver Uncommon Safari Zone Pal Park Field Generation V Black White Rare Route 11, Village Bridge

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 Red/Blue Rescue Team	Mt. Freeze (7F-12F) Wish Cave (65F-71F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Crevice Cave (B1-B10) Lower Crevice Cave (B1-B4) Mt. Avalanche (B1-B19)
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Meadow: Everspring Valley

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Pokémon XD		Silk Scarf (100%)
Diamond	Pearl	Quick Claw (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Quick Claw (5%)
Black	White	Quick Claw (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat	Range
	At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 73	133 - 180	256 - 350
Attack: 115	108 - 183	211 - 361
Defense: 60	58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp.Atk: 60	58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp.Def: 60	58 - 123	112 - 240
Speed: 90	85 - 156	166 - 306
Total: 458   Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/3 ★★☆	Power 4/5 ★★★★☆
Skill 3/4 ★★★☆	Stamina 4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump 3/3 ★★★	Total 16/20 ★★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Weak to Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Resistant against Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Unaffected by Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Damaged normally by Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Start	Scratch	Normal	Physical	40	100%	35
Start	Leer	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
5	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100%	30
9	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	—	—%	30
14	Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	20	95%	20
18	Slash	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
22	Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100%	20
27	Embargo	Dark	Status	—	100%	15
31	Crush Claw	Normal	Physical	75	95%	10
35	Taunt	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
40	Detect	Fighting	Status	—	—%	5
44	False Swipe	Normal	Physical	40	100%	40
48	X-Scissor	Bug	Physical	80	100%	15
53	Close Combat	Fighting	Physical	120	100%	5
A level of "Start" indicates a move that will be known by a Zangoose obtained at level 1 in Generation V Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zangoose Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zangoose Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM01	Hone Claws	Dark	Status	—	—%	15
	TM05	Roar	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	—	90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	—	100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	—	—%	5
	TM12	Taunt	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
	TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100%	10
	TM14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	—	—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100%	10
	TM24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	95	100%	15
	TM25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120	70%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100%	10
	TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100%	15
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	—	—%	15
	TM35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100%	15
	TM38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120	85%	5
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80%	10
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	—%	20
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100%	15
	TM52	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120	70%	5
	TM54	False Swipe	Normal	Physical	40	100%	40
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	—	100%	10
	TM59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	30	100%	15
	TM63	Embargo	Dark	Status	—	100%	15
	TM65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	70	100%	15
	TM66	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100%	10
	TM67	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	70	100%	5
	TM75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	—	—%	30
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90%	10
	TM81	X-Scissor	Bug	Physical	80	100%	15
	TM83	Work Up	Normal	Status	—	—%	30
	TM84	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	—	90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zangoose Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zangoose Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Counter	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
	Curse	Ghost	Status	—	—%	10
	Disable	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	Double Hit	Normal	Physical	35	90%	10
	Double Kick	Fighting	Physical	30	100%	30
	Feint	Normal	Physical	30	100%	10
	Final Gambit	Fighting	Special	—	100%	5
	Flail	Normal	Physical	—	100%	15
	Fury Swipes	Normal	Physical	18	80%	15
	Iron Tail*	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
	Metal Claw	Steel	Physical	55	95%	35
	Night Slash	Dark	Physical	70	100%	15
	Razor Wind	Normal	Special	80	100%	10
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Zangoose in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Zangoose in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zangoose Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zangoose Click on the generation numbers at the top to see egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
Game		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Zangoose can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Zangoose cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zangoose Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zangoose Click on the generation numbers at the top to see move tutor moves from other generations

Special moves

Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
Shadow moves		Level 28+	Purified moves
Shadow Shed	Shadow		Refresh	Normal
Shadow Rush	Shadow		Brick Break	Fighting
--			Counter	Fighting
--			Crush Claw	Normal

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available	Pokémon Pinball RS     Acquisition: Catch	Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team 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! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Hah, I leveled up! I can't fall behind Seviper!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.

Evolution

Does not evolve Zangoose  Normal

Sprites

Gen	Game
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
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White				Back

For other sprites and images, please see Zangoose images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Although it is stated that Seviper and Zangoose are bitter enemies, they share several characteristics, such as being in the Field egg group, residing in the same Friend Area, and having a base stat total of 458 (which is unique to only them).
• Despite its sharp claws, as well as the basis of its name (see below), Zangoose is unable to learn Cut.
• Before Generation IV, Zangoose was the only Pokémon to learn Crush Claw by leveling up.
• Zangoose is compatible with the Generation III move tutor that teaches Thunder Wave, but not the TM that teaches the move that was introduced in Generation IV.
• Every one of Zangoose's Pokédex entries mention Seviper.
• Zangoose is the only Hoenn-dex Pokémon not present in Sapphire or Emerald versions. Like Lunatone (which can not be found in Ruby or Emerald), it can be found in XD.

Origin

Zangoose, as its name implies, is based on a mongoose, as well as cats. It bears the most physical resmeblance to the Angora and Persian breeds. The rivalry it shares with Seviper is based on the relationship between both cats and mongooses towards snakes.

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. The word for "mongoose" in Japan translates literally to "cat ferret", which explains its felid appearance and its nickname in the Pokedex. It may also come from 残痕 "zankon", scars due to the markings in its body. It may also be a portmanteau of "mongoose" with "zangado", Portuguese for "angry", due to its ferocious behavior and look.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Sengo From Sense and Mungo. French Mangriff From mangouste and griffe. Korean 쟝고 Zyango Chinese (Taiwan) 貓鼬斬 Māo Yòu Zhǎn 貓鼬 refers to mongoose. 斬 may come from 刪 san. Literally "Mongoose chops".

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