How to evolve
Pangoro Best Moveset
Hard-hitting physical fighter at 124 Attack. Fighting and Dark dual TermStab connects with force at 58 Speed cooldowns. 95/78/71 bulk holds through a few exchanges. The moveset trades speed for power per swing. No Mega access but the raw physical damage is self-sufficient.
Dark/Fighting with Scrappy hitting Ghost-types with Normal and Fighting moves in Gen VI (X & Y). Close Combat and Knock Off hit the entire format. Between tiers on debut.
Best Moves
Best Build
Pangoro best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Knock Off
- Drain Punch
- Ice Punch
- Thunder Punch
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Fairy-types resisted both STABs, and 58 Speed was too slow. Scrappy was unique but couldn't carry bad stats.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Knock Off
- Bullet Punch
- Crunch
Recommended Teammates
Between tiers in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Scrappy Close Combat still hit Ghost-types, giving Pangoro a niche no other Fighting-type could claim. Three gens of the same story.
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Bullet Punch
- Knock Off
- Close Combat
- Ice Punch
Recommended Teammates
Pangoro Weakness
Pangoro's Fighting/Dark typing leaves it vulnerable to Fairy, Fighting, and Flying. Fairy hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Psychic-type attacks completely. With 95 HP and balanced defenses, Pangoro can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fairy |
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting, Flying |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Rock, Ghost |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
What is Pangoro Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Pangoro
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Pangoro View Great Tusk builds →Rapid Spin17-20% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Pangoro View Kingambit builds →Sucker Punch7-8% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Pangoro View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn11-13% Scald10-11% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Pangoro View Gholdengo builds →Shadow Ball15-18% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Pangoro View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off9-11% Stone Edge29-34% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Pangoro View Gliscor builds →Earthquake22-25% Knock Off4-4% | ||
 Clefable Fairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Pangoro View Clefable builds →Moonblast 4x132-155%KO | ||
 Urshifu FightingDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnseenfist ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Pangoro View Urshifu builds →Close Combat 2x184-216%KO Close Combat 2x184-216%KO | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Recommended Build Moves View Urshifu-Rapid-Strike builds →
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Evolution
Pangoro is the evolved form of Pancham. Breeding produces Pancham eggs, and they take an average time to hatch. Evolving from Pancham gave Pangoro the biggest boost in Attack (+42), bringing the total to 495 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Pangoro to get Pancham eggs easily using 278 partners from the Field and Human-Like egg groups.
Shiny Pangoro
Pangoro's shiny lightens the dark fur a touch and shifts some tones around. It's more visible than Pancham's, but for a brawler this imposing, the shiny should've gone harder. A blood-red coat would've been perfect.
Shiny Pangoro Odds & Hunting Methods
6 of 6 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 methodologyHow to Get Pangoro
Pangoro slings its bulk across Lumiose's Wild Zones from level 40, and imposing Alpha Pangoro hold Wild Zone 20 near level 64 plus Wild Zone 9 at level 70.
Where To Catch Pangoro in LZA
The path to Pangoro starts with Pancham at Lv. 7-53 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Moderate rates across 1 location for Pangoro in endgame routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Pangoro in SwSh
The path to Pangoro starts with Pancham at Lv. 7-15 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch PanchamRolling Fields - 2Lv.7-10OverworldRate 60%SnowstormRolling Fields - 2Lv.7-10OverworldRate 60%Normal WeatherRolling Fields - 2Lv.7-10OverworldRate 60%OvercastRolling Fields - 2Lv.7-10OverworldRate 60%Heavy FogRolling Fields - 2Lv.7-10OverworldRate 60%RainingRolling Fields - 2Lv.7-10OverworldRate 60%SandstormRolling Fields - 2Lv.7-10OverworldRate 60%SnowingRolling Fields - 2Lv.7-10OverworldRate 60%Intense SunRolling Fields - 2Lv.7-10OverworldRate 60%ThunderstormEast Lake AxewellLv.10-15OverworldRate 35%OvercastWest Lake AxewellLv.7-11CaveRate 25%OvercastRoute 3Lv.8-13GrassRate 20%All WeatherEast Lake AxewellLv.10-15OverworldRate 15%SnowstormWest Lake AxewellLv.7-11CaveRate 10%Intense SunEast Lake AxewellLv.10-15OverworldRate 10%SnowingEast Lake AxewellLv.10-15OverworldRate 5%SandstormEast Lake AxewellLv.10-15OverworldRate 5%Intense SunEast Lake AxewellLv.10-15OverworldRate 5%Thunderstorm
Step 2Pangoro ✓Lake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassShieldRate 13%OvercastLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassSwordRate 10%Overcastor evolve from Pancham (Step 1)
Bring the right balls: check Pangoro catch odds in the Sword & Shield Catch Rate Calculator before you throw.
Pangoro never roams free in Alola. Chain an S.O.S. battle against a wild Pancham on Route 10 or Route 11 until the panda calls for backup, and its towering evolution answers at levels 26 to 29.
Where To Catch Pangoro in USUM
To get Pangoro, start by catching Pancham through walking encounters at Lv. 26-29. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 2Pangoro ✓or evolve from Pancham (Step 1)
Bring the right balls: check Pangoro catch odds in the Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Catch Rate Calculator before you throw.
Its fierce evolution Pangoro turns up walking the same few Alolan haunts, a hulking wild catch that sits somewhere between level 24 and level 34.
Where To Catch Pangoro in SM
To get Pangoro, start by catching Pancham through walking encounters at Lv. 24-34. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
- Step 2Pangoro ✓Route 10Lv.24-27GrassSOS from PanchamRoute 11Lv.24-27GrassSOS from PanchamRoute 17 - NortheastLv.31-34GrassSOS from PanchamRoute 17 - WestLv.31-34GrassSOS from Panchamor evolve from Pancham (Step 1)
Bring the right balls: check Pangoro catch odds in the Sun & Moon Catch Rate Calculator before you throw.
Base Stats
Pangoro's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Speed trails, 2 stats clear the bar. Moderately hard to find and worth 2 Attack EVs, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
This Pokémon is quick to anger, and it has no problem using its prodigious strength to get its way. It lives for duels against Obstagoon.
Pangoro Guide
Use Pangoro as a wallbreaker. Physical side carries the damage. Not the fastest,
Run Adamant on Pangoro. +Attack is what matters, and the -Sp. Atk cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Game Availability
Introduced in X & Y, Pangoro has appeared in 6 games across 4 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 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
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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