
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Zangoose
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Zangoose is a new C Tier Type Cat Ferret Pokémon, with a growth rate and a 2 Attack EV Yield. Zangoose has a chance of having as an Ability, and based on 458 Total Base Stats; we recommend a Lonely Nature for Zangoose in Pokemon SV.
Zangoose Stats
Zangoose highest IV stat is Attack (115) and the lowest being Def (60).
Rank | Value | Stat | |
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F | 73 | HP | |
S | 115 | Atk | |
E | 60 | Def | |
D | 60 | Sp.Atk | |
E | 60 | Sp.Def | |
D | 90 | Speed | |
C | 458 | Total |
Zangoose Abilities
Abilities | Description |
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Immunity Ability 1 | Prevents the Pokémon from getting poisoned. |
Toxic Boost Hidden Ability | Powers up physical attacks when poisoned. |
Zangoose Guide
Zangoose has a 2 Attack EV Yield, which means the best nature to have with Zangoose is a Lonely nature due to the highest IV stat being Attack.
Zangoose | Detail |
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Wild Held Item | None |
Wild Material Drops |
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Best Nature |
Lonely
↑ +10% Attack↓ -10% Defense |
Weak To | |
Resistance To | |
Catch Rate | 90 (11.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
EV Yield | 2 Attack |
Breeding Zangoose
Zangoose can breed with pokemon who share the Field Egg Group.
Zangoose | Value |
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Egg Groups |
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How To Evolve Zangoose in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
We are currently working on our Zangoose Evolutions Guide. Meanwhile, you can view all Pokemon evolutions by visiting our Evolution Chart guide.
Where To Find Zangoose Locations in Pokemon SV

Zangoose Locations
Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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Tera Raid Spawn |
3 ![]() |
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Lv. 35
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Tera Raid Spawn |
4 ![]() |
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Lv. 45
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Zangoose Raid Rewards in Pokemon SV
Pokemon SV Zangoose has 2 Tera Raids. There are multiple Zangoose Tera Raids, first being a Lv.35 3-Star Raid and the second is a Lv.45 4-Star Raid.
Raid | Rewards | Raid Moves |
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3 ![]() Lv. 35
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14%
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5.81%
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12.35%
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9.86%
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10.94%
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21.05%
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55.56%
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4 ![]() Lv. 45
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15%
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4.71%
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12.35%
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9.86%
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10.94%
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17.54%
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31.91%
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15.63%
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Pokemon SV Zangoose Weakness
Zangoose is a Fighting type moves, and Less Damage from Ghost type moves.
Type pokemon. This will cause Zangoose to take More Damage fromTier | Pokemon | Damage Taken Based on Move Type |
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Tier | Pokemon | Damage Taken Based on Move Type |
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Best Moves for Zangoose in Scarlet and Violet
Zangoose Best Moves to use when choosing a Moveset, includes leveling moves such as Slash and TM Moves like Blizzard, and Body Slam.
Unlock | Move | Description |
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Giga Impact
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Tier: S Tier Power: 150Acc: 90PP: 5![]() Effect: The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn. | |
Hyper Beam
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Tier: S Tier Power: 150Acc: 90PP: 5![]() Effect: The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn. | |
Blizzard
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Tier: C Tier Power: 110Acc: 70PP: 5![]() Effect: A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokemon. This may also leave the opposing Pokemon frozen. | |
Body Slam
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Tier: C Tier Power: 85Acc: 100PP: 15![]() Effect: The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | |
Close Combat
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Tier: C Tier Power: 120Acc: 100PP: 5![]() Effect: The user fights the target up close, inflicting damage without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats. |
List of Zangoose Moves in
Zangoose can learn 16 Moves from Leveling Up and 54 TM Moves. Moves like Swords Dance which, Zangoose will learn by reaching level 47. You can also learn TM tutor moves such as Blizzard, Body Slam and Close Combat.
Zangoose Level Up Moves
List of the 16 Moves Zangoose can learn from leveling up.
Lv | Move | Description |
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Lv.1 |
Leer
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 100PP: 30![]() Effect: The user gives opposing Pokemon an intimidating leer that lowers their Defense stats. |
Lv.1 |
Scratch
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Tier: E Tier Power: 40Acc: 100PP: 35![]() Effect: Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage. |
Lv.5 |
Quick Attack
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Tier: E Tier Power: 40Acc: 100PP: 30![]() Effect: The user lunges at the target to inflict damage, moving at blinding speed. This move always goes first. |
Lv.8 |
Fury Cutter
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Tier: E Tier Power: 40Acc: 95PP: 20![]() Effect: The user attacks by slashing the target with scythes, claws, or the like. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession. |
Lv.12 |
Metal Claw
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Tier: E Tier Power: 50Acc: 95PP: 35![]() Effect: The target is raked with steel claws. This may also boost the user's Attack stat. |
Lv.15 |
Hone Claws
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 15![]() Effect: The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. |
Lv.19 |
Slash
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Tier: D Tier Power: 70Acc: 100PP: 20![]() Effect: The target is attacked with a slash of claws, scythes, or the like. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
Lv.22 |
Power Trip
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Tier: F Tier Power: 20Acc: 100PP: 10![]() Effect: The user boasts its strength and attacks the target. The more the user's stats are boosted, the greater the move's power. |
Lv.26 |
Crush Claw
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Tier: C Tier Power: 75Acc: 95PP: 10![]() Effect: The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. This may also lower the target's Defense stat. |
Lv.29 |
False Swipe
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Tier: E Tier Power: 40Acc: 100PP: 40![]() Effect: A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP. |
Lv.33 |
Switcheroo
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 100PP: 10![]() Effect: The user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow. |
Lv.36 |
Detect
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 5![]() Effect: This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
Lv.40 |
X-Scissor
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Tier: D Tier Power: 80Acc: 100PP: 15![]() Effect: The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors. |
Lv.43 |
Taunt
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 100PP: 20![]() Effect: The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. |
Lv.47 |
Swords Dance
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 20![]() Effect: A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat. |
Lv.50 |
Close Combat
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Tier: C Tier Power: 120Acc: 100PP: 5![]() Effect: The user fights the target up close, inflicting damage without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats. |
Zangoose TM Moves
List of the 54 Moves Zangoose can learn from Technical Machines (TMs).
TM | Move | Description |
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Aerial Ace
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Tier: E Tier Power: 60Acc: 101PP: 20![]() Effect: The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses. | |
Agility
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 30![]() Effect: The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply boosts its Speed stat. | |
Aura Sphere
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Tier: D Tier Power: 80Acc: 101PP: 20![]() Effect: The user lets loose a pulse of aura power from deep within its body at the target. This attack never misses. | |
Baton Pass
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 40![]() Effect: The user switches places with a party Pokemon in waiting and passes along any stat changes. | |
Blizzard
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Tier: C Tier Power: 110Acc: 70PP: 5![]() Effect: A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokemon. This may also leave the opposing Pokemon frozen. | |
Body Slam
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Tier: C Tier Power: 85Acc: 100PP: 15![]() Effect: The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | |
Brick Break
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Tier: D Tier Power: 75Acc: 100PP: 15![]() Effect: The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect. | |
Close Combat
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Tier: C Tier Power: 120Acc: 100PP: 5![]() Effect: The user fights the target up close, inflicting damage without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats. | |
Dig
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Tier: D Tier Power: 80Acc: 100PP: 10![]() Effect: The user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn. | |
Endure
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 10![]() Effect: The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession. | |
Facade
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Tier: D Tier Power: 70Acc: 100PP: 20![]() Effect: This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. | |
False Swipe
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Tier: E Tier Power: 40Acc: 100PP: 40![]() Effect: A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP. | |
Fire Blast
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Tier: C Tier Power: 110Acc: 85PP: 5![]() Effect: The target is attacked with an intense blast of all- consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn. | |
Fire Punch
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Tier: D Tier Power: 75Acc: 100PP: 15![]() Effect: The target is attacked with a fiery punch. This may also leave the target with a burn. | |
Flamethrower
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Tier: D Tier Power: 90Acc: 100PP: 15![]() Effect: The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn. | |
Fling
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Tier: F Tier Power: 1Acc: 100PP: 10![]() Effect: The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item. | |
Focus Blast
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Tier: C Tier Power: 120Acc: 70PP: 5![]() Effect: The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. | |
Giga Impact
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Tier: S Tier Power: 150Acc: 90PP: 5![]() Effect: The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn. | |
Grass Knot
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Tier: F Tier Power: 1Acc: 100PP: 20![]() Effect: The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power. | |
Gunk Shot
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Tier: C Tier Power: 120Acc: 80PP: 5![]() Effect: The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target. | |
Helping Hand
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 20![]() Effect: The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack. | |
Hyper Beam
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Tier: S Tier Power: 150Acc: 90PP: 5![]() Effect: The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn. | |
Ice Beam
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Tier: D Tier Power: 90Acc: 100PP: 10![]() Effect: The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen. | |
Ice Punch
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Tier: D Tier Power: 75Acc: 100PP: 15![]() Effect: The target is attacked with an icy punch. This may also leave the target frozen. | |
Icy Wind
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Tier: E Tier Power: 55Acc: 95PP: 15![]() Effect: The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokemon's Speed stats. | |
Low Kick
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Tier: F Tier Power: 1Acc: 100PP: 20![]() Effect: A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power. | |
Low Sweep
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Tier: E Tier Power: 65Acc: 100PP: 20![]() Effect: The user makes a swift attack on the target's legs, which lowers the target's Speed stat. | |
Metal Claw
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Tier: E Tier Power: 50Acc: 95PP: 35![]() Effect: The target is raked with steel claws. This may also boost the user's Attack stat. | |
Poison Jab
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Tier: D Tier Power: 80Acc: 100PP: 20![]() Effect: The target is stabbed with a tentacle, an arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target. | |
Protect
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 10![]() Effect: This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | |
Rain Dance
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 5![]() Effect: The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks. | |
Rest
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 5![]() Effect: The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions. | |
Reversal
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Tier: F Tier Power: 1Acc: 100PP: 15![]() Effect: An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has. | |
Rock Slide
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Tier: D Tier Power: 75Acc: 90PP: 10![]() Effect: Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokemon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokemon flinch. | |
Rock Tomb
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Tier: E Tier Power: 60Acc: 95PP: 15![]() Effect: The user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off its movement. | |
Seed Bomb
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Tier: D Tier Power: 80Acc: 100PP: 15![]() Effect: The user attacks by slamming a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above. | |
Shadow Ball
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Tier: D Tier Power: 80Acc: 100PP: 15![]() Effect: The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. | |
Shadow Claw
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Tier: D Tier Power: 70Acc: 100PP: 15![]() Effect: The user attacks by slashing the target with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. | |
Sleep Talk
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 10![]() Effect: The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep. | |
Solar Beam
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Tier: C Tier Power: 120Acc: 100PP: 10![]() Effect: The user gathers light on the first turn, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn. | |
Substitute
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 10![]() Effect: The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. | |
Sunny Day
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 5![]() Effect: The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks. | |
Surf
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Tier: D Tier Power: 90Acc: 100PP: 15![]() Effect: The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. | |
Swift
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Tier: D Tier Power: 60Acc: 101PP: 20![]() Effect: Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokemon. This attack never misses. | |
Swords Dance
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 20![]() Effect: A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat. | |
Take Down
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Tier: C Tier Power: 90Acc: 85PP: 20![]() Effect: A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. | |
Taunt
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 100PP: 20![]() Effect: The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. | |
Thief
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Tier: E Tier Power: 60Acc: 100PP: 25![]() Effect: The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item. | |
Thunder
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Tier: C Tier Power: 110Acc: 70PP: 10![]() Effect: A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | |
Thunder Punch
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Tier: D Tier Power: 75Acc: 100PP: 15![]() Effect: The target is attacked with an electrified punch. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | |
Thunder Wave
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 90PP: 20![]() Effect: The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. | |
Thunderbolt
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Tier: D Tier Power: 90Acc: 100PP: 15![]() Effect: The user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | |
X-Scissor
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Tier: D Tier Power: 80Acc: 100PP: 15![]() Effect: The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors. | |
Zen Headbutt
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Tier: D Tier Power: 80Acc: 90PP: 15![]() Effect: The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch. |
Zangoose Egg Moves
List of the 7 Moves Zangoose can learn from being hatched from an egg.
Move | Description |
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Dragon Rush
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Tier: D Tier Power: 100Acc: 75PP: 10![]() Effect: The user tackles the target while exhibiting overwhelming menace. This may also make the target flinch. |
Astonish
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Tier: E Tier Power: 30Acc: 100PP: 15![]() Effect: The user attacks the target by crying out in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch. |
Defog
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 15![]() Effect: A strong wind blows away the target's barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target's evasiveness. |
Feather Dance
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 100PP: 15![]() Effect: The user covers the target's body with a mass of down that harshly lowers its Attack stat. |
Haze
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 30![]() Effect: The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokemon engaged in battle. |
Roost
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 5![]() Effect: The user lands and rests its body. This move restores the user's HP by up to half its max HP. |
Tailwind
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Tier: F Tier Power: 0Acc: 101PP: 15![]() Effect: The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that boosts the Speed stats of itself and its allies for four turns. |
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