Zangoose

Zangoose is a Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Zangoose has a maximum CP of 2,733. It is weak to Fighting-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Zangoose is Fury Cutter and Close Combat.

Zangoose Stats and Max CP

222 ATK

124 DEF

177 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

2733 CP

Lvl 40

2418 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

1727 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

1381 CP

Lvl 15 Research

1036 CP

Zangoose's Tier Ranking

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Great League

#631

Ultra League

#545

Zangoose Type Chart

Zangoose takes increased damage from:

Fighting160.0%

Zangoose takes reduced damage from:

Ghost39.1%

Zangoose best moveset

Fury Cutter + Close Combat

Fury Cutter

Close Combat

The best moveset for Zangoose in raids is Fury Cutter and Close Combat (9.91 DPS, 139.0 TDO).

6 of 6 matches

Data table

1.	Fury Cutter	Close Combat	8.42	9.91	139.0
2.	Shadow Claw	Close Combat	8.28	9.73	136.6
3.	Shadow Claw	Dig	8.25	9.70	136.1
4.	Fury Cutter	Dig	8.14	9.57	134.3
5.	Shadow Claw	Night Slash	8.05	9.47	132.9
6.	Fury Cutter	Night Slash	7.79	9.17	128.6

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Fast Attacks

Fury Cutter480.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Psychic160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 4
Energy 8
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.2s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 4

Effects
Fury Cutter has no special effects.
See Fury Cutter details page ↗
Shadow Claw640.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ghost160%
Psychic160%
Resisted by
Normal39.1%
Dark62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 6
Energy 4
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.1s - 0.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 6
Energy 8

Effects
Shadow Claw has no special effects.
See Shadow Claw details page ↗

Damage	4
Energy	8
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.2s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	4

Damage	6
Energy	4
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.1s - 0.3s

Damage	6
Energy	8

Charged Attacks

Night Slash45332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ghost160%
Psychic160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Dark62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 45
Energy 33
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.1s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 50
Energy 35

Effects
Special
Night Slash has a 12.5% chance to:
Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
See Night Slash details page ↗
Close Combat1051002.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Normal160%
Rock160%
Steel160%
Ice160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Psychic62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 105
Energy 100
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.2s - 2.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 100
Energy 45

Effects
Special
Close Combat has a 100.0% chance to:
Decrease User's Defense by 33.3%
See Close Combat details page ↗
Dig100504.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Poison160%
Rock160%
Steel160%
Fire160%
Electric160%
Resisted by
Flying39.1%
Bug62.5%
Grass62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 100
Energy 50
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 4.5s
Damage window 2.6s - 4.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 70
Energy 50

Effects
Dig has no special effects.
See Dig details page ↗

Damage	45
Energy	33
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.1s - 1.8s

Damage	50
Energy	35

Damage	105
Energy	100
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.2s - 2.5s

Damage	100
Energy	45

Damage	100
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	4.5s
Damage window	2.6s - 4.3s

Damage	70
Energy	50

More information

The following chart shows Zangoose's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Zangoose's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Zangoose has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Zangoose CP Chart

At level 50, Zangoose can reach 2,733 CP. The raid CP range is 1,310 to 1,381 without a weather boost or 1,638 to 1,727 with one. For Field and Special Research, the range is 983 to 1,036 CP.

Max CP	2733 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	983 CP - 1036 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	1310 CP - 1381 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	1310 CP - 1381 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	1638 CP - 1727 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Zangoose Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	34 CP	2	107 CP	3	180 CP
4	253 CP	5	326 CP	6	399 CP
7	472 CP	8	545 CP	9	618 CP
10	691 CP	11	760 CP	12	829 CP
13	898 CP	14	967 CP	15	1036 CP
16	1105 CP	17	1174 CP	18	1243 CP
19	1312 CP	20	1381 CP	21	1450 CP
22	1519 CP	23	1589 CP	24	1658 CP
25	1727 CP	26	1796 CP	27	1865 CP
28	1934 CP	29	2003 CP	30	2072 CP
31	2107 CP	32	2141 CP	33	2176 CP
34	2210 CP	35	2245 CP	36	2280 CP
37	2314 CP	38	2349 CP	39	2383 CP
40	2418 CP	41	2448 CP	42	2479 CP
43	2510 CP	44	2542 CP	45	2573 CP
46	2605 CP	47	2637 CP	48	2669 CP
49	2701 CP	50	2733 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Zangoose

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Zangoose's Normal-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Zangoose.

Normal

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#335
Height	1.3 m
Weight	40.3 kg
Region	Generation 3
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female
Buddy distance	3 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	50 50000

Zangoose family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Zangoose in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

Zangoose

Size information

The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.64 m	0.65 m	1.3 m	1.95 m	2.28 m

Size bounds

Zangoose's height ranges from 0.637 m to 2.275 m, with the average being 1.3 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.637 m2′01″	0.65 m2′02″
XS	0.65 m2′02″	0.975 m3′02″
M	0.975 m3′02″	1.625 m5′04″
XL	1.625 m5′04″	1.95 m6′05″
XXL	1.95 m6′05″	2.275 m7′06″

Encounter data

Movement type: Jumping
Movement Timer: 11s
Jump Time: 1.1s
Attack Probability: 20%
Attack Timer: 20s
Dodge Probability: 15%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	520,000	304	296
40	280,000	304	10
35	190,000	196	-
30	125,000	126	-
25	80,000	87	-
20	47,500	58	-
15	25,500	38	-
10	11,000	19	-
5	3,000	9	-

Zangoose Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Zangoose from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Zangoose in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Zangoose

Zangoose high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Zangoose. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

Zangoose Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
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.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum	It has feuded with SEVIPER for many generations. Its sharp claws are its biggest weapons.
HeartGold, SoulSilver	Its fur would all stand on end if it smelled a SEVIPER nearby. Its sharp claws tear up its foes.
Black, White	It has feuded with Seviper for many generations. Its sharp claws are its biggest weapons.
Black 2, White 2	It’s Seviper’s archrival. To threaten those it encounters, it fans out the claws on its front paws.
X	It has feuded with Seviper for many generations. Its sharp claws are its biggest weapons.
Y	Its fur would all stand on end if it smelled a Seviper nearby. Its sharp claws tear up its foes.
Omega Ruby	Memories of battling its archrival Seviper are etched into every cell of Zangoose’s body. This Pokémon adroitly dodges attacks with incredible agility.
Alpha 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Zangoose in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Zangoose in Pokémon GO are Fury Cutter and Close Combat. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 9.91 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 139.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Zangoose’s strengths and weaknesses?

Normal-type Pokémon are weak to Fighting-type moves. They take reduced damage from Ghost-type moves.

What is Zangoose’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Zangoose’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2,418 CP and 2,733 CP at Level 50.

Can Zangoose be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Zangoose can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Zangoose Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Zangoose cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Zangoose?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Zangoose: Mega Pidgeot, Mega Kangaskhan, Mega Lopunny, and Mega Audino.

Pokémon

Overview and stats

ATK

DEF

Moves and best movesets

Data table

Fury Cutter

Close Combat

8.42

9.91

139.0

Shadow Claw

Close Combat

8.28

9.73

136.6

Shadow Claw

Dig

8.25

9.70

136.1

Fury Cutter

Dig

8.14

9.57

134.3

Shadow Claw

Night Slash

8.05

9.47

132.9

Fury Cutter

Night Slash

7.79

9.17

128.6

Damage	4
Energy	8
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.2s - 0.5s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Rain

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.2s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	4

Damage

Energy

Damage	6
Energy	4
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.1s - 0.3s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.1s - 0.3s

Damage	6
Energy	8

Damage

Energy

Damage	45
Energy	33
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.1s - 1.8s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.1s - 1.8s

Damage	50
Energy	35

Damage

Energy

Damage	105
Energy	100
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.2s - 2.5s

Damage

105

Energy

100

Weather boost

Cloudy

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

1.2s - 2.5s

Damage	100
Energy	45

Damage

100

Energy

Damage	100
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	4.5s
Damage window	2.6s - 4.3s

Damage

100

Energy

Weather boost

Sunny

Duration

4.5s

Damage window

2.6s - 4.3s

Damage	70
Energy	50

Damage

Energy

Max CP

2733 CP

Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs

Research

983 CP - 1036 CP

Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Eggs

1310 CP - 1381 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Raids

1310 CP - 1381 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

1638 CP - 1727 CP

Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

34 CP

107 CP

180 CP

253 CP

326 CP

399 CP

472 CP

545 CP

618 CP

691 CP

760 CP

829 CP

898 CP

967 CP

1036 CP

1105 CP

1174 CP

1243 CP

1312 CP

1381 CP

1450 CP

1519 CP

1589 CP

1658 CP

1727 CP

1796 CP

1865 CP

1934 CP

2003 CP

2072 CP

2107 CP

2141 CP

2176 CP

2210 CP

2245 CP

2280 CP

2314 CP

2349 CP

2383 CP

2418 CP

2448 CP

2479 CP

2510 CP

2542 CP

2573 CP

2605 CP

2637 CP

2669 CP

2701 CP

2733 CP

Pokédex Number

#335

Height

1.3 m

Weight

40.3 kg

Region

Generation 3

Can be traded

Allowed

Gender

♂ 50% Male

♀ 50% Female

Buddy distance

3 km

Released

Yes

Shiny released

Yes

Pokémon Home transfer

Allowed

Base Flee Rate

Catch rewards

100

Additional Move Cost

50000

XXS

XXL

0.64 m

0.65 m

1.3 m

1.95 m

2.28 m

Size

Lower bound

Upper bound

XXS

0.637 m2′01″

0.65 m2′02″

0.975 m3′02″

1.625 m5′04″

1.95 m6′05″

XXL

1.95 m6′05″

2.275 m7′06″

LVL

Stardust

Candy

Candy XL

520,000

304

296

280,000

304

190,000

196

125,000

126

80,000

47,500

25,500

11,000

3,000

Versions

Pokédex entry

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.

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

It has feuded with SEVIPER for many generations. Its sharp claws are its biggest weapons.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

Its fur would all stand on end if it smelled a SEVIPER nearby. Its sharp claws tear up its foes.

Black, White

It has feuded with Seviper for many generations. Its sharp claws are its biggest weapons.

Black 2, White 2

It’s Seviper’s archrival. To threaten those it encounters, it fans out the claws on its front paws.

It has feuded with Seviper for many generations. Its sharp claws are its biggest weapons.

Its fur would all stand on end if it smelled a Seviper nearby. Its sharp claws tear up its foes.

Omega Ruby

Memories of battling its archrival Seviper are etched into every cell of Zangoose’s body. This Pokémon adroitly dodges attacks with incredible agility.

Alpha 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.

Zangoose Stats and Max CP

Zangoose's Tier Ranking

Zangoose Type Chart

Zangoose takes increased damage from:

Zangoose takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Normal

Zangoose family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Zangoose

Zangoose high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Zangoose in Pokémon GO?

What are Zangoose’s strengths and weaknesses?

What is Zangoose’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Zangoose be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Zangoose Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Zangoose?

Overview and stats

Zangoose Stats and Max CP

Zangoose's Tier Ranking

Zangoose Type Chart

Zangoose takes increased damage from:

Zangoose takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Normal

Zangoose family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Zangoose

Zangoose high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Zangoose in Pokémon GO?

What are Zangoose’s strengths and weaknesses?

What is Zangoose’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Zangoose be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Zangoose Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Zangoose?