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
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityProtosynthesis ItemBooster Energy NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Oranguru View Raging Bolt builds →Thunderclap21-25% Thunderbolt27-32% Dragon Pulse25-30% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Oranguru View Whimsicott builds →Moonblast19-23% Giga Drain15-18% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Oranguru View Pelipper builds →Hurricane18-21% U Turn 2x19-22% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityArmortail ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves View Farigiraf builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityNeutralizinggas ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Weezing-Galar 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 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.
Oranguru 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 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.
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 Guide
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.
Run Psychic, Calm Mind, Trickroom, and Shadow Ball on Oranguru. Psychic is the most common pick at 0% usage. Psychic provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
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.
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- 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 7LGPE
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
Winds & Waves