Zangoose
#335 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Zangoose
The best moves for Zangoose are Fury Cutter and Close Combat when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Attacking
8DPS
42DPS
Defending
8DPS
22.2DPS
Trainer Battles
4EPT
2.22DPE
Evolution
Zangoose currently has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
Game images
Zangoose, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Zangoose is a regional Normal Pokémon. It is weak to Fighting moves. Zangoose's best moveset is Fury Cutter & Close Combat and it has a Max CP of 2,733.
About
"Memories of battling its archrival Seviper are etched into every cell of Zangoose's body. This Pokémon adroitly dodges attacks with incredible agility."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Shadow Claw | 6 | 12 |
| Fury Cutter | 4 | 8 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dig | 100 | 2 | 2 |
| Night Slash | 45 | 3 | 1.36 |
| Close Combat | 105 | 1 | 1.05 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Fury Cutter
8 DPS
|
Close Combat
42 DPS
|
9.9 | 100% |
|
Shadow Claw
12 DPS
|
Close Combat
42 DPS
|
9.7 | 98% |
|
Shadow Claw
12 DPS
|
Dig
22.2 DPS
|
9.1 | 92% |
|
Fury Cutter
8 DPS
|
Dig
22.2 DPS
|
9 | 91% |
|
Shadow Claw
12 DPS
|
Night Slash
22.5 DPS
|
8.8 | 89% |
|
Fury Cutter
8 DPS
|
Night Slash
22.5 DPS
|
8.5 | 86% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Zangoose?
Zangoose is weak to Fighting moves.
The best counter to Zangoose is Mega Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere, followed by Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Blaziken and Mega Mewtwo Y.
The top Zangoose counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Lucario | 100% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 99% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 96% | |
| Mega Blaziken | 94% | |
| Mega Lucario | 89% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 85% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 83% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 82% | |
| Keldeo (Resolute Form) | 82% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 81% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
222 |
| Defense |
|
124 |
| Stamina |
|
177 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 151 |
Size
| Height | 1.3 m |
| Weight | 40.3 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,036 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,381 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,072 |
|
Level 40 |
2,418 |
|
Level 50 |
2,733 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,727 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,245 |