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.
People used to mistake Oranguru for a human when they saw it issue command after command to the other Pokémon of the forest.
This Pokémon lives quietly in the depths of the forest. The purple, cape-like fur gets longer and longer as Oranguru ages.
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 |
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemCovert Cloak NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Oranguru View Whimsicott builds →Moonblast15-17% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityArmortail ItemThroat Spray NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Oranguru View Farigiraf builds →Psychic12-14% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLightclay NatureImpish Moves View Grimmsnarl builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Oranguru View Pelipper builds →Hurricane26-31% | ||
 Clefairy Fairy | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityFriendguard ItemEviolite NatureCalm Moves View Clefairy builds →
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Oranguru doesn't evolve, so breeding's where the action is. You'll find a massive partner pool across one egg group, and eggs are average hatch time. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Oranguru easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
Start with max HP and Sp. Def EVs. Calm nature gives Oranguru the right special wall lean, Mental Herb adds one-time Taunt or Encore immunity, and Innerfocus works in the background. Instruct is the main damage option.
Best Build
Oranguru best EVs are Sp. Def and HP
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Instruct
- Trick Room
- Protect
- Expanding Force
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Special Tank Moveset
- Trick Room
- Hyper Voice
- Psyshock
- Calm Mind
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Wall Moveset
- Light Screen
- Reflect
- Yawn
- Pain Split
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Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Instruct
- Trick Room
- Ally Switch
- Taunt
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Screens Setter Moveset
- Nasty Plot
- Calm Mind
- Light Screen
- Magic Room
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Screens Setter Moveset
- Instruct
- Trick Room
- Ally Switch
- Light Screen
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Nasty Plot
- Energy Ball
- Psyshock
- Hidden Power Fire
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Screens Setter Moveset
- Instruct
- Trick Room
- Ally Switch
- Light Screen
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Nasty Plot
- Energy Ball
- Psyshock
- Hidden Power Fire
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without TMs, Oranguru's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get coverage across 8 types on top of Giga Impact and Hyper Beam for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Without breeding, Oranguru misses out on Dream Eater and Extrasensory. That's 4 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Giga Impact and Hyper Beam, with coverage across 7 types rounding things out.
Without breeding, Oranguru misses out on Extrasensory and Psychic Terrain. That's 3 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Giga Impact and Future Sight, with coverage across 7 types rounding things out.
Without breeding, Oranguru misses out on Extrasensory and Psychic Terrain. That's 3 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Giga Impact and Future Sight, with coverage across 7 types rounding things out.
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 19 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. 19 walking spots from Lv. 10-37 with solid rates across most of them. The top locations at each game stage are listed first.
high spawn rates in mid-game routes across 5 locations. Oranguru's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
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.
You'll want mid-game access before hunting Oranguru. Moderate rates across 3 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
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.
Oranguru has a 490 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a situational pick that fills a niche. It works best as a balanced. Base 110 Sp. Def is where it shines.
Inner Focus prevents flinching. That's the one you want on Oranguru. Symbiosis is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Telepathy works too if your team needs something different.
Oranguru fills the balanced role. It's a special attacker with base 90 Sp. Atk. At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
Oranguru has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Bug and Dark-type attackers hit hardest.
Introduced in Sun & Moon, Oranguru has appeared in 4 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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves