Zangoose

#335 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Cat Ferret Pokémon

Zangoose

#335 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver 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

#335

Height

1.3 m (4'03")

Weight

40.3 kg (88.8 lbs)

Abilities

Immunity

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	-
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.

HeartGold

Its fur would all stand on end if it smelled a SEVIPER nearby. Its sharp claws tear up its foes.

SoulSilver

Its fur would all stand on end if it smelled a SEVIPER nearby. Its sharp claws tear up its foes.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Zangoose

#335

No evolutions

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.

Quick Claw

HeartGold

SoulSilver

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 foe to inflict damage.
Start	Leer	Status	-	100	30	The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target’s Defense stat is reduced.
5	Quick Attack	Physical	40	100	30	The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
9	Swords Dance	Status	-	-	30	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.
14	Fury Cutter	Physical	10	95	20	The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.
18	Slash	Physical	70	100	20	The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
22	Pursuit	Physical	40	100	20	An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a foe that is switching out of battle.
27	Embargo	Status	-	100	15	It prevents the foe from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.
31	Crush Claw	Physical	75	95	10	The user slashes the foe with hard and sharp claws. It may also lower the target’s Defense.
35	Taunt	Status	-	100	20	The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for two to four turns.
40	Detect	Status	-	-	5	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
44	False Swipe	Physical	40	100	40	A restrained attack that prevents the foe from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
48	X-Scissor	Physical	80	100	15	The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
53	Close Combat	Physical	120	100	5	The user fights the foe 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 HeartGold and SoulSilver.

		Class				Description
TM01	Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.
TM03	Water Pulse	Special	60	100	20	The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.
TM05	Roar	Status	-	100	20	The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	85	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 foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for two to four turns.
TM13	Ice Beam	Special	95	100	10	The foe 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 foe. It may also freeze the target 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.
TM19	Giga Drain	Special	60	100	10	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
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.
TM23	Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
TM24	Thunderbolt	Special	95	100	15	A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It may also leave the foe paralyzed.
TM25	Thunder	Special	120	70	10	A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed.
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 foe. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat.
TM31	Brick Break	Physical	75	100	15	The user attacks with tough fists, etc. 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.
TM34	Shock Wave	Special	60	-	20	The user strikes the foe with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.
TM35	Flamethrower	Special	95	100	15	The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn.
TM38	Fire Blast	Special	120	85	5	The foe 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 foe. It also lowers the foe’s Speed by preventing its movement.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Physical	60	-	20	The user confounds the foe 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, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43	Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.
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 foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief	Physical	40	100	10	The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.
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 foe from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
TM56	Fling	Physical	-	100	10	The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
TM58	Endure	Status	-	-	10	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM63	Embargo	Status	-	100	15	It prevents the foe 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. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
TM66	Payback	Physical	50	100	10	If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.
TM75	Swords Dance	Status	-	-	30	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.
TM78	Captivate	Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM80	Rock Slide	Physical	75	90	10	Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.
TM81	X-Scissor	Physical	80	100	15	The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83	Natural Gift	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM84	Poison Jab	Physical	80	100	20	The foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	90	15	The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’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.
HM04	Strength	Physical	80	100	15	The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
HM06	Rock Smash	Physical	40	100	15	The user hits with a punch that may lower the target’s Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.
HM08	Rock Climb	Physical	90	85	20	A charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It can also be used to scale rocky walls.

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 foe’s HP to equal the user’s HP.
Fire Punch	Physical	75	100	15	The foe is punched with a fiery fist. It may leave the target with a burn.
Fury Cutter	Physical	10	95	20	The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.
Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.
Ice Punch	Physical	75	100	15	The foe is punched with an icy fist. It may leave the target frozen.
Icy Wind	Special	55	95	15	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target’s Speed stat.
Knock Off	Physical	20	100	20	The user slaps down the foe’s held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle.
Last Resort	Physical	130	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 foe fall over. It inflicts greater damage on heavier foes.
Mud-Slap	Special	20	100	10	The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Rollout	Physical	30	90	20	The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.
Snore	Special	40	100	15	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Swift	Special	60	-	20	Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.
Thunder Punch	Physical	75	100	15	The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It may 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 the other types.
Disable	Status	-	80	20	For several turns, this move prevents the foe from using the move it last used.
Double Hit	Physical	35	90	10	The user slams the foe with a long tail, vines, etc. The target is hit twice in a row.
Double Kick	Physical	30	100	30	The foe is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet.
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 foe is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession.
Metal Claw	Physical	50	95	35	The foe is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user’s Attack stat.
Night Slash	Physical	70	100	15	The user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Razor Wind	Special	80	100	10	A two-turn attack. Blades of wind hit the foe on the second turn. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Roar	Status	-	100	20	The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Immunity

Ability Slot 1

Prevents the Pokémon from getting poisoned.

Prevents poison.

#334

Altaria

#336

Seviper

Join Discord

Join a community of over 5,000+ other trainers.

discord.gg/dittobase

Zangoose.css-3t6lw{display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle;-webkit-margin-start:var(--chakra-spacing-2);margin-inline-start:var(--chakra-spacing-2);}

Zangoose

Weak to

Resists

Join Discord

Zangoose