Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Zangoose

Zangoose

Cat Ferret Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Zangoose is a Normal Type Cat Ferret Pokémon, with a 11.8% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Zangoose can be found with Immunity as an Ability and has a Erratic growth rate with a 2 Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Lonely Nature, based on 458 combined Base Stats.

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Zangoose Stats & Abilities
Zangoose Evolutions
Zangoose Locations
Zangoose Weakness
Zangoose Best Moves
Zangoose Level Up Moves
Zangoose TM Moves
Zangoose Egg Moves
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Zangoose Stats and Abilities

Based on Zangoose Base IVs we consider this pokemon C-Tier choice. Zangoose Highest IV Stat is Attack 115 and the Lowest being Defense 60.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	73	256	350
B	Attack	115	211	361
F	Defense	60	112	240
E	Special Attack	60	112	240
F	Special Defense	60	112	240
D	Speed	90	166	306
C	Total	458


Zangoose	Detail
Best Nature	Lonely ↑ +10% Attack ↓ -10% Defense
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance	5% Quick Claw
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Spicy Dislikes: Sour
EV Yield	2 Attack
Growth Rate	Erratic
Catch Rate	90 (11.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Field
Egg Cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)


Abilities	Description
Immunity Ability 1	Prevents the Pokémon from getting poisoned.
Toxic Boost Hidden Ability	Powers up physical attacks when poisoned.

How To Evolve Zangoose in BDSP

Where To Find Zangoose in BDSP

Zangoose has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Zangoose Weakness

Zangoose is a Normal Type pokemon. This will cause Zangoose to take More Damage from Fighting Type Moves, and Less Damage from Ghost Type moves.

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Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Fighting
0.5x Less Damage
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage	Ghost

What pokemon is Zangoose Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
A	Infernape
A	Blaziken
B	Lucario
B	Gallade
B	Poliwrath

What pokemon is Zangoose Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
B	Dusknoir
B	Gengar
C	Drifblim
C	Mismagius
C	Spiritomb

Best Moves Zangoose in BDSP

Best Moveset for Zangoose Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
50	Close Combat	Physical	120	100	5	Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.
40	X-Scissor	Physical	80	100	15	The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
26	Crush Claw	Physical	112.5	95	10	May lower opponent's Defense.
33	Facade	Physical	105	100	20	Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.

Best Moveset for Zangoose TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM01	Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM52	Focus Blast	Special	120	70	5	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM22	Solar Beam	Special	120	100	10	Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM14	Blizzard	Special	110	70	5	May freeze opponent.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Zangoose Lv Up Moves

Zangoose TM Moves

Zangoose Egg Moves

Zangoose Level Up Moves

List of Moves Zangoose can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Scratch	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
1	Leer	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 Status Lowers opponent's Defense.
5	Quick Attack	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical User attacks first.
8	Fury Cutter	Power: 40 Acc: 95 PP: 20 Physical Power increases each turn.
12	Hone Claws	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Attack and Accuracy.
15	Aerial Ace	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
19	Slash	Power: 105 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical High critical hit ratio.
22	Revenge	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power increases if user was hit first.
26	Crush Claw	Power: 112.5 Acc: 95 PP: 10 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
29	False Swipe	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 40 Physical Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP.
33	Facade	Power: 105 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
36	Detect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
40	X-Scissor	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
43	Taunt	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Opponent can only use moves that attack.
47	Swords Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
50	Close Combat	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.

Zangoose TM Moves

List of Moves Zangoose can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM01	Focus Punch	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM03	Water Pulse	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May confuse opponent.
TM05	Roar	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
TM10	Work Up	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM12	Taunt	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Opponent can only use moves that attack.
TM13	Ice Beam	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May freeze opponent.
TM14	Blizzard	Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May freeze opponent.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM19	Giga Drain	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TM22	Solar Beam	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM23	Iron Tail	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM24	Thunderbolt	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM25	Thunder	Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 10 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM28	Dig	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM30	Shadow Ball	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM31	Brick Break	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM34	Shock Wave	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM35	Flamethrower	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
TM38	Fire Blast	Power: 110 Acc: 85 PP: 5 Special May burn opponent.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM42	Facade	Power: 105 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Also steals opponent's held item.
TM52	Focus Blast	Power: 120 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM54	False Swipe	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 40 Physical Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP.
TM56	Fling	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM65	Shadow Claw	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM66	Payback	Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
TM73	Thunder Wave	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 20 Status Paralyzes opponent.
TM75	Swords Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
TM80	Rock Slide	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM81	X-Scissor	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM84	Poison Jab	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical May poison the opponent.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM96	Strength	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

Zangoose Egg Moves

List of Egg Moves Zangoose can learn.


Egg Move	Desc
Flail	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
Double Kick	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical Hits twice in one turn.
Counter	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical When hit by a Physical Attack, user strikes back with 2x power.
Curse	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Ghosts lose 50% of max HP and curse the opponent; Non-Ghosts raise Attack, Defense and lower Speed.
Fury Swipes	Power: 27 Acc: 80 PP: 15 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
Night Slash	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.
Metal Claw	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 35 Physical May raise user's Attack.
Double Hit	Power: 52.5 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical Hits twice in one turn.
Disable	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Opponent can't use its last attack for a few turns.
Final Gambit	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 5 Special Inflicts damage equal to the user's remaining HP. User faints.
Feint	Power: 45 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Only hits if opponent uses Protect or Detect in the same turn.
Quick Guard	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Protects the user's team from high-priority moves.
Belly Drum	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User loses 50% of its max HP, but Attack raises to maximum.

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