Oranguru Best Moveset
Normal/Psychic at 90 Sp. Atk and 110 Sp. Def with 60 Speed. AbilityInner Focus prevents flinching. AbilityTelepathy avoids ally damage in doubles. The moveset runs special dual TermStab from behind solid special bulk. MoveInstruct forces an ally or opponent to repeat their last move, which has niche doubles value. Singles presence is limited by the low Speed and modest offenses.
Instruct copied an ally's last move in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Trick Room setter with 90 Sp. Atk and 110 Sp. Def. Doubles utility on a singles page.
Best Moves
Best Build
Oranguru best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Bulky Support Moveset
- Nasty Plot
- Energy Ball
- Psyshock
- Hidden Power Fire
Recommended Teammates
Same Trick Room support in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Normal/Psychic with 60 Speed for Trick Room. Instruct was the unique move that defined it.
Screens Setter Moveset
- Nasty Plot
- Calm Mind
- Light Screen
- Magic Room
Recommended Teammates
Three gens as the Instruct Pokemon in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Doubles-focused utility that never translated to singles. 60 Speed without Trick Room was a liability.
Special Tank Moveset
- Psychic
- Calm Mind
- Trick Room
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
Oranguru Weakness
Bug and Dark moves hit Oranguru for super-effective damage. The upside? Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all. Oranguru's special bulk (base 110 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Psychic |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
What is Oranguru Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Oranguru
Garchomp's Earthquake hits Oranguru for 34-40%.
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Oranguru View Raging Bolt builds →Thunderclap21-25% Thunderbolt27-32% Dragon Pulse25-30% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Oranguru View Garchomp builds →Earthquake34-40% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Oranguru View Chien-Pao builds →Sucker Punch 2x68-80% Sucker Punch 2x68-80% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Oranguru View Whimsicott builds →Moonblast19-23% Giga Drain15-18% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Oranguru View Pelipper builds →Hurricane18-21% U Turn 2x19-22% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityArmortail ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves View Farigiraf builds →
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Oranguru View Maushold builds →Bite 2x29-34% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Oranguru View Clefairy builds →Moonblast11-13% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Landorus-Therian builds →
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Recommended Build AbilitySnow Warning ItemLight Clay NatureTimid Moves View Ninetales-Alola builds →
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Evolution
Oranguru doesn't evolve, so breeding's where the action is. You'll find a massive partner pool across one egg group, and eggs take an average time to hatch. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Oranguru easily with 278 breeding partners from the Field egg group.
Shiny Oranguru
Purple-tinged Oranguru gives the wise ape guru a more mystical quality that fits the Psychic typing. The white fur picks up just enough color to feel intentional. Not dramatic, but the undertones add character to an already dignified design.
Shiny Oranguru Evolution
Does Not EvolveShiny Oranguru Odds & Hunting Methods
4 of 4 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyOranguru Locations
Low spawn rates across 4 encounter spots for Oranguru. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.
Best Locations to Catch Oranguru in Scarlet & Violet
4 walking spots at Lv. 25-50 for Oranguru, all with tough odds. Lock in the highest-rate location from the list and grind it out.
Moderate rates across 10 locations for Oranguru in early-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Best Locations to Catch Oranguru in Sword & Shield
Oranguru won't take long. 10 walking spots from Lv. 10-36 with solid rates across most of them. The top locations at each game stage are listed first.
Only Ultra Moon lets you meet Oranguru in the wild. The sage ape keeps to the tall grass of one out-of-the-way spot, and searching that patch turns it up somewhere between levels 19 and 22.
Best Locations to Catch Oranguru in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Walking encounters at Lv. 19-22 across 5 spots for Oranguru. Sorted by progression so you can see what's reachable at your current point in the game.
Moon players alone can meet Oranguru deep in the canopy of Lush Jungle, a calm walking encounter sitting between levels 18 and 21.
Best Locations to Catch Oranguru in Sun & Moon
3 walking spots at Lv. 18-21 for Oranguru, all with tough odds. Lock in the highest-rate location from the list and grind it out.
Base Stats
Oranguru's spread favors special bulk over offense. Sp. Def leads the defensive side, Attack eats the cost. Yields 2 Sp. Def EVs per defeat. Slow 1.25M XP grind to level.
This Pokémon lives quietly in the depths of the forest. The purple, cape-like fur gets longer and longer as Oranguru ages.
Oranguru Event Distributions
Oranguru is available through a handful of Mystery Gift event distributions rather than as a regular giveaway.
Pokémon BankMar 2019SunMoonUltra SunUltra MoonNot shiny
Pokemon Egg GiftSunMoonCan be shiny
Oranguru Guide
Use Oranguru as a balanced. Special attacks are the main output. Not the fastest, Psychic is the primary attack.
Symbiosis is the hidden ability. Passes the bearer's held item to an ally when the ally uses up its item. Not always the best choice. Compare it to Oranguru's regular abilities before committing.
Run Quiet on Oranguru. +Sp. Atk is what matters, and the -Speed cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the balanced role.
Game Availability
Introduced in Sun & Moon, Oranguru has appeared in 4 games across 3 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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