Stats & Training
Everything pushes toward physical damage here. Zangoose's Attack does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 2 Attack EVs per KO. Moderately hard to find, on a standard growth curve.
It has feuded with Seviper for many generations. Its sharp claws are its greatest weapons.
It has feuded with Seviper for many generations. Its sharp claws are its greatest weapons.
Zangoose Weakness
Zangoose's Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. Zangoose leans offensive (base 115 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Cobalion can KO Zangoose with Close Combat (161-190%).
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Zangoose View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x161-190%KO | ||
 Urshifu FightingDark | C | |
Fighting is super effective against ZangooseView Urshifu → | ||
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Evolution
Zangoose 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. It's got 13 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Zangoose easily with 131 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Belly Drum, Counter, Curse and 10 more to offspring.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Zangoose Best Moveset
Toxicboost isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Toxic Orb for self-poison for Guts or Poison Heal activation and max Attack and Speed EVs, Zangoose fills the physical attacker slot reliably. Jolly nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Zangoose best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Fire Punch
- Ice Punch
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Zangoose won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 14 types means it always has an effective option. Rock Climb and Strength anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Zangoose Locations
Zangoose starts showing up in endgame routes at moderate rates across 6 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations to Catch Zangoose in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Walking encounters at Lv. 58-63 across 6 spots for Zangoose. Sorted by progression so you can see what's reachable at your current point in the game.
Zangoose Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Zangoose works as a cannon with 458 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl's meta. Close Combat with Toxic Orb is the standard set.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, watch for Blaziken (Fighting) when using Zangoose. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Immunity prevents poison. That's the one you want on Zangoose. Toxic Boost is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Zangoose is a physical attacker with base 115 Attack. Speed tells the real story. Base 90 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the cannon role.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, run Close Combat, Firepunch, Icepunch, and Protect on Zangoose. Close Combat is the most common pick at 19% usage. This set covers the cannon role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Zangoose appears in 15 games across 8 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through wild encounters.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
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 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