Zangoose (Pokémon)

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Zangoose ザングース Zangoose #335
Artwork from R/S/E
Type Normal ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Cat Ferret Pokémon
Ability Immunity Blue-Striped -----	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
Height 4′03″ Imperial 1.3 m Metric 4′03″/1.3 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 88.8 lbs. Imperial 40.3 kg Metric 88.8 lbs./40.3 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color White	Catch rate 90 (11.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Ground group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 165 Battle Exp.: 1651*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Zangoose (Japanese: ザングース Zangoose) is a Normal-type Pokémon. It is well-known for its ongoing feud against Seviper.

Biology

Physiology

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Zangoose's Immunity ability makes it immune to poison. This is possibly an evolution 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.

In the TFG

One Zangoose figure has been released.

• Next Quest: Zangoose

Game data

Pokédex entries

Pokémon 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.

Pokémon 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.

Pokémon 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.

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen

If it comes across a Seviper, its fur bristles and it assumes its battle pose. Its sharp claws are its best weapon.

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 Uncommon Route 208 with Pokémon Ruby inserted into the DS Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park None Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

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

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 (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Learnset

By leveling up

• Lv1 Scratch
• Lv4 Leer
• Lv7 Quick Attack
• Lv10 Swords Dance
• Lv13 Fury Cutter
• Lv19 Slash
• Lv25 Pursuit
• Lv31 Crush Claw
• Lv37 Taunt
• Lv46 Detect
• Lv55 False Swipe

By breeding

• Flail
• Double Kick
• Razor Wind
• Counter
• Roar
• Curse

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.

Trivia

Origin

Zangoose is, as its name implies, based on a mongoose.

Name origin

Zangoose's name is based on mongoose, a small, cat-like carnivore that is well known for its ability to hunt and kill venomous snakes.

In other languages

• German: Sengo
• French: Mangriff
• Korean: ???

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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