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.
Using its leaf, Pangoro can predict the moves of its opponents. It strikes with punches that can turn a dump truck into scrap with just one hit.
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 |
Tyranitar's Earthquake hits Pangoro for 57-68%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Pangoro View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off14-16% Stone Edge43-51% Pursuit9-10% Earthquake57-68% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Pangoro View Slowbro builds →Scald29-34% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Pangoro View Slowking builds →Scald29-34% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Umbreon builds →
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 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Pangoro View Sableye builds →Knock Off4-5% | ||
Pangoro is the evolved form of Pancham. Breeding produces Pancham eggs, and they're average hatch time. 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 Ground and Humanshape egg groups.
Bullet Punch is the main STAB option after a Bulk Up boost. Punchingglove gives Pangoro extra utility to survive the setup turn, and max HP and Attack EVs make the boosted hits count. The remaining moves catches resists.
Best Build
Pangoro best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Bullet Punch
- Drain Punch
- Darkest Lariat
- Bulk Up
Physical Tank Moveset
- Close Combat
- Bullet Punch
- Darkest Lariat
- Bulk Up
Recommended Teammates
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Bullet Punch
- Knock Off
- Close Combat
- Ice Punch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Drain Punch
- Knock Off
- Parting Shot
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Thunder Punch
- Ice Punch
- Crunch
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Knock Off
- Bullet Punch
- Crunch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Thunder Punch
- Ice Punch
- Crunch
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Knock Off
- Bullet Punch
- Crunch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
STAB runs through Close Combat and Focus Blast for the basics, but Pangoro's real strength is the 13-type coverage spread. Steel and Normal hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
STAB runs through Close Combat and Focus Blast for the basics, but Pangoro's real strength is the 14-type coverage spread. Steel and Normal hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
STAB runs through Focus Punch and Focus Blast for the basics, but Pangoro's real strength is the 15-type coverage spread. Steel and Normal hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
STAB runs through Focus Blast and Hammer Arm for the basics, but Pangoro's real strength is the 11-type coverage spread. Steel and Normal hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
Pangoro isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Pancham from X, Sun, or Sword. The evolution path from Pancham to Pangoro is covered in the steps below.
moderate rates across 2 locations 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 Sword & Shield
The path to Pangoro starts with Pancham at Lv. 7-52 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch PanchamRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-1060%EarlySandstormRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-1060%EarlyThunderstormRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-1060%EarlyRainingRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-1060%EarlyIntense SunRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-1060%EarlyHeavy FogRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-1060%EarlySnowingRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-1060%EarlyOvercastRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-1060%EarlySandstormRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-1060%EarlyNormal WeatherRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-1060%EarlyRainingRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-1060%EarlySnowstormRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-1060%EarlyHeavy FogRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-1060%EarlyOvercastRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-1060%EarlyNormal WeatherRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-1060%EarlyThunderstormRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-1060%EarlySnowstormRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-1060%EarlyIntense SunRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-1060%EarlySnowingEast Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave35%EarlyOvercastEast Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave35%EarlyOvercastWest Lake AxewellShieldGrass Lv.7-11 Cave25%EarlyOvercastWest Lake AxewellSwordGrass Lv.7-11 Cave25%EarlyOvercastRoute 3SwordGrass Lv.8-13 Route20%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 3ShieldGrass Lv.8-13 Route20%EarlyAll WeatherEast Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave15%EarlySnowstormEast Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave15%EarlySnowstormWest Lake AxewellShieldGrass Lv.7-11 Cave10%EarlyIntense SunWest Lake AxewellSwordGrass Lv.7-11 Cave10%EarlyIntense SunEast Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave10%EarlySnowingEast Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave10%EarlySnowingEast Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave5%EarlyIntense SunEast Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave5%EarlySandstormEast Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave5%EarlyThunderstormEast Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave5%EarlyIntense SunEast Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave5%EarlySandstormEast Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave5%EarlyThunderstorm
Step 2Pangoro ✓Lake of OutrageShieldGrass Lv.50-52 Water13%PostOvercastLake of OutrageSwordGrass Lv.50-52 Water10%PostOvercastor evolve from Pancham (Step 1)
A handful of locations for Pangoro with moderate rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Pangoro in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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 1Catch PanchamRoute 11Ultra MoonGrass Lv.26-29 Route20%MidRoute 11Ultra SunGrass Lv.26-29 Route20%MidRoute 10Ultra MoonGrass Lv.26-29 Route10%MidRoute 10Ultra SunGrass Lv.26-29 Route10%Mid
Step 2Pangoro ✓Route 10Ultra MoonGrass Lv.26-29 RouteMidSOS from PanchamRoute 10Ultra SunGrass Lv.26-29 RouteMidSOS from PanchamRoute 11Ultra MoonGrass Lv.26-29 RouteMidSOS from PanchamRoute 11Ultra SunGrass Lv.26-29 RouteMidSOS from Panchamor evolve from Pancham (Step 1)
A handful of locations for Pangoro with moderate rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Pangoro in Sun & Moon
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 1Catch PanchamRoute 11MoonGrass Lv.24-27 Route20%MidRoute 11SunGrass Lv.24-27 Route20%MidRoute 10MoonGrass Lv.24-27 Route10%MidRoute 10SunGrass Lv.24-27 Route10%MidRoute 17 - WestSunGrass Lv.31-34 Route20%LateRoute 17 - WestMoonGrass Lv.31-34 Route20%LateRoute 17 - NortheastSunGrass Lv.31-34 Route10%LateRoute 17 - NortheastMoonGrass Lv.31-34 Route10%Late
- Step 2Pangoro ✓Route 10MoonGrass Lv.24-27 RouteMidSOS from PanchamRoute 10SunGrass Lv.24-27 RouteMidSOS from PanchamRoute 11MoonGrass Lv.24-27 RouteMidSOS from PanchamRoute 11SunGrass Lv.24-27 RouteMidSOS from PanchamRoute 17 - NortheastSunGrass Lv.31-34 RouteLateSOS from PanchamRoute 17 - NortheastMoonGrass Lv.31-34 RouteLateSOS from PanchamRoute 17 - WestSunGrass Lv.31-34 RouteLateSOS from PanchamRoute 17 - WestMoonGrass Lv.31-34 RouteLateSOS from Panchamor evolve from Pancham (Step 1)
Don't let Pangoro's 495 base stat total fool you. Mold Breaker is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as a wallbreaker.
Run Mold Breaker on Pangoro. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Pangoro also gets Iron Fist and Scrappy, but they don't compare.
Pangoro fills the wallbreaker role. It's a physical attacker with base 124 Attack. At base 58 Speed, it won't be moving first often. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Pangoro has answers, but so do you. Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
Introduced in X & Y, Pangoro has appeared in 6 games across 5 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 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
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