Zangoose

#123 in the Ruby and Sapphire Pokédex • Cat Ferret Pokémon

Zangoose

#123 in the Ruby and Sapphire 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

#123

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.

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.

Ruby

Memories of battling its arch-rival SEVIPER are etched into every cell of ZANGOOSE’s body. This Pokémon adroitly dodges attacks with incredible agility.

Sapphire

ZANGOOSE usually stays on all fours, but when angered, it gets up on its hind legs and extends its claws. This Pokémon shares a bitter rivalry with SEVIPER that dates back over generations.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Zangoose

#123

No evolutions

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Ruby

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 114 Road 114	Walking in tall grass or a cave	16	10%	-
Route 114 Road 114	Walking in tall grass or a cave	17	4%	-
Route 114 Road 114	Walking in tall grass or a cave	15	4%	-
Route 114 Road 114	Walking in tall grass or a cave	17	1%	-

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Scratch	Physical	40	100	35	Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
4	Leer	Status	-	100	30	Frightens the foe with a leer to lower DEFENSE.
7	Quick Attack	Physical	40	100	30	An extremely fast attack that always strikes first.
10	Swords Dance	Status	-	-	30	A fighting dance that sharply raises ATTACK.
13	Fury Cutter	Physical	10	95	20	An attack that intensifies on each successive hit.
19	Slash	Physical	70	100	20	Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
25	Pursuit	Special	40	100	20	Inflicts bad damage if used on a foe switching out.
31	Crush Claw	Physical	75	95	10	Tears at the foe with sharp claws. May lower DEFENSE.
37	Taunt	Status	-	100	20	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
46	Detect	Status	-	-	5	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
55	False Swipe	Physical	40	100	40	An attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.

		Class				Description
TM01	Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.
TM03	Water Pulse	Special	60	100	20	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe
TM05	Roar	Status	-	100	20	Makes the foe flee to end the battle.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	85	10	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TM10	Hidden Power	Physical	1	100	15	The effectiveness varies with the user.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	Boosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns.
TM12	Taunt	Status	-	100	20	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
TM13	Ice Beam	Special	95	100	10	Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it.
TM14	Blizzard	Special	120	70	5	Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns.
TM19	Giga Drain	Special	75	100	5	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
TM22	Solar Beam	Special	120	100	10	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
TM23	Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE.
TM24	Thunderbolt	Special	95	100	15	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
TM25	Thunder	Special	120	70	10	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
TM28	Dig	Physical	60	100	10	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
TM30	Shadow Ball	Physical	80	100	15	Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe’s SP. DEF.
TM31	Brick Break	Physical	75	100	15	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
TM34	Shock Wave	Special	60	-	20	A fast and unavoidable electric attack.
TM35	Flamethrower	Special	95	100	15	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
TM38	Fire Blast	Special	120	85	5	A fiery blast that scorches all. May cause a burn.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Physical	60	-	20	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43	Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief	Special	40	100	10	While attacking, it may steal the foe’s held item.
HM04	Strength	Physical	80	100	15	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
HM06	Rock Smash	Physical	20	100	15	A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
Counter	Physical	-	100	20	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Curse	Status	-	-	10	A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.
Double Kick	Physical	30	100	30	A double-kicking attack that strikes the foe twice.
Flail	Physical	-	100	15	Inflicts more damage when the user’s HP is down.
Razor Wind	Physical	80	100	10	A 2-turn move that strikes the foe on the 2nd turn.
Roar	Status	-	100	20	Makes the foe flee to end the battle.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Immunity

Prevents poisoning.

Prevents poison.

#122

Altaria

#124

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