Zangoose

#186 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Cat Ferret Pokémon

Zangoose

#186 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Cat Ferret Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

256

350

Attack

115

211

361

Defense

112

240

Sp. Atk

112

240

Sp. Def

112

240

Speed

166

306

Total

458

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Altaria

Seviper

Normal

Shiny

Zangoose

Cat Ferret Pokémon

#186

Height

1.3 m (4'03")

Weight

40.3 kg (88.8 lbs)

Abilities

Immunity Toxic Boost(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Zangoose takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

2×

Resists

0×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	Updated Unova #186
EV yield	2 Atk
Catch rate	90
Base Exp.	160

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Field
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

Pokémon Black 2

It’s Seviper’s archrival. To threaten those it encounters, it fans out the claws on its front paws.

Pokémon White 2

It’s Seviper’s archrival. To threaten those it encounters, it fans out the claws on its front paws.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Zangoose

#186

No evolutions

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Black 2

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Village Bridge	Walking in dark grass	41	10%	-
Village Bridge	Walking in dark grass	43	4%	-
Village Bridge	Walking in dark grass	43	1%	-
Village Bridge	Walking in tall grass or a cave	37	10%	-
Village Bridge	Walking in tall grass or a cave	39	4%	-
Village Bridge	Walking in tall grass or a cave	39	1%	-
Route 7 Road 7	Walking in dark grass	35	5%	-
Route 7 Road 7	Walking in tall grass or a cave	32	5%	-
Route 11 Road 11	Walking in dark grass	42	10%	-
Route 11 Road 11	Walking in tall grass or a cave	38	10%	-
Route 7 Unova Route 7 (Hidden Grotto)	Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto	30-34	38%	-
Route 23 Unova Route 23 (Hidden Grotto)	Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto	50-54	38%	-

White 2

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Village Bridge	Walking in dark grass	41	10%	-
Village Bridge	Walking in dark grass	43	4%	-
Village Bridge	Walking in dark grass	43	1%	-
Village Bridge	Walking in tall grass or a cave	37	10%	-
Village Bridge	Walking in tall grass or a cave	39	4%	-
Village Bridge	Walking in tall grass or a cave	39	1%	-
Route 7 Road 7	Walking in dark grass	35	5%	-
Route 7 Road 7	Walking in tall grass or a cave	32	5%	-
Route 11 Road 11	Walking in dark grass	42	10%	-
Route 11 Road 11	Walking in tall grass or a cave	38	10%	-
Route 7 Unova Route 7 (Hidden Grotto)	Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto	30-34	38%	-
Route 23 Unova Route 23 (Hidden Grotto)	Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto	50-54	38%	-

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.

Quick Claw

Black 2

White 2

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Scratch	Physical	40	100	35	Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
Start	Leer	Status	-	100	30	The user gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced.
5	Quick Attack	Physical	40	100	30	The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
8	Fury Cutter	Physical	20	95	20	The target is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.
12	Pursuit	Physical	40	100	20	An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.
15	Slash	Physical	70	100	20	The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.
19	Embargo	Status	-	100	15	It prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.
22	Crush Claw	Physical	75	95	10	The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. It may also lower the target’s Defense.
26	Revenge	Physical	60	100	10	An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn.
29	False Swipe	Physical	40	100	40	A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
33	Detect	Status	-	-	5	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
36	X-Scissor	Physical	80	100	15	The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
40	Taunt	Status	-	100	20	The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
43	Swords Dance	Status	-	-	30	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.
47	Close Combat	Physical	120	100	5	The user fights the target up close without guarding itself. It also cuts the user’s Defense and Sp. Def.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.

		Class				Description
TM01	Hone Claws	Status	-	-	15	The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
TM05	Roar	Status	-	100	20	The target is scared off and switched. In the wild, a battle against a single Pokémon ends.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	90	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power	Special	1	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM12	Taunt	Status	-	100	20	The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
TM13	Ice Beam	Special	95	100	10	The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.
TM14	Blizzard	Special	120	70	5	A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the opposing team. It may also freeze them solid.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM22	Solar Beam	Special	120	100	10	A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.
TM24	Thunderbolt	Special	95	100	15	A strong electric blast is loosed at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM25	Thunder	Special	120	70	10	A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28	Dig	Physical	80	100	10	The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
TM30	Shadow Ball	Special	80	100	15	The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
TM31	Brick Break	Physical	75	100	15	The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM35	Flamethrower	Special	95	100	15	The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.
TM38	Fire Blast	Special	120	85	5	The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Physical	50	80	10	Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Physical	60	-	20	The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief	Physical	40	100	10	The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.
TM48	Round	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
TM52	Focus Blast	Special	120	70	5	The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
TM54	False Swipe	Physical	40	100	40	A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
TM56	Fling	Physical	-	100	10	The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
TM59	Incinerate	Special	30	100	15	The user attacks the target with fire. If the target is holding a Berry, the Berry becomes burnt up and unusable.
TM63	Embargo	Status	-	100	15	It prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.
TM65	Shadow Claw	Physical	70	100	15	The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
TM66	Payback	Physical	50	100	10	If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.
TM67	Retaliate	Physical	70	100	5	The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this attack’s damage increases.
TM75	Swords Dance	Status	-	-	30	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.
TM80	Rock Slide	Physical	75	90	10	Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.
TM81	X-Scissor	Physical	80	100	15	The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
TM83	Work Up	Status	-	-	30	The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.
TM84	Poison Jab	Physical	80	100	20	The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the target.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	90	15	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
TM90	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM94	Rock Smash	Physical	40	100	15	The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
HM04	Strength	Physical	80	100	15	The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

	Class				Description
Endeavor	Physical	-	100	5	An attack move that cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP.
Fire Punch	Physical	75	100	15	The target is punched with a fiery fist. It may also leave the target with a burn.
Giga Drain	Special	75	100	10	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Ice Punch	Physical	75	100	15	The target is punched with an icy fist. It may also leave the target frozen.
Icy Wind	Special	55	95	15	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also reduces the targets’ Speed stat.
Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Knock Off	Physical	20	100	20	The user slaps down the target’s held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.
Last Resort	Physical	140	100	5	This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.
Low Kick	Physical	-	100	20	A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. It inflicts greater damage on heavier targets.
Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Snore	Special	40	100	15	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Thunder Punch	Physical	75	100	15	The target is punched with an electrified fist. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
Counter	Physical	-	100	20	A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Curse	Status	-	-	10	A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.
Disable	Status	-	100	20	For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used.
Double Hit	Physical	35	90	10	The user slams the target with a long tail, vines, or tentacle. The target is hit twice in a row.
Double Kick	Physical	30	100	30	The target is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet.
Feint	Physical	30	100	10	An attack that hits a target using Protect or Detect. It also lifts the effects of those moves.
Final Gambit	Special	-	100	5	The user risks everything to attack its target. The user faints but does damage equal to the user’s HP.
Flail	Physical	-	100	15	The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
Fury Swipes	Physical	18	80	15	The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession.
Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Metal Claw	Physical	50	95	35	The target is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user’s Attack stat.
Night Slash	Physical	70	100	15	The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.
Razor Wind	Special	80	100	10	A two-turn attack. Blades of wind hit opposing Pokémon on the second turn. Critical hits land more easily.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Immunity

Ability Slot 1

Prevents the Pokémon from getting poisoned.

Prevents poison.

Toxic Boost(Hidden Ability)

Powers up physical attacks when poisoned.

Increases Attack to 1.5× when poisoned.

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