zangoose

Zangoose is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Type: Normal

Abilities:

• Immunity: Prevents the Pokémon from getting poisoned.
• Toxic Boost (Hidden Ability): Increases Attack by 50% when the Pokémon is poisoned.

Physical Characteristics:

• Zangoose resembles a large mongoose with a distinctive white and red color pattern.
• It has sharp claws and scythe-like claws on its forepaws, which are its primary weapons.
• Its body is mostly white with red markings, including a large red "Z" shape across its chest, matching its fierce and battle-ready nature.
• It stands on its hind legs and has a bushy tail.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Zangoose is known for its long-standing feud with Seviper, its natural rival.
• It typically inhabits grasslands and fields, where it can be seen stalking its prey and sharpening its claws on rocks.
• It is solitary by nature and is known for its agility and quick reflexes, which it uses to dodge attacks and counter its foes effectively.

In Battle:

• Zangoose is a strong physical attacker with high Attack stats, making it effective in direct combat.
• Notable moves include Slash, Close Combat, and Facade, the latter being particularly powerful when Zangoose is poisoned, thanks to its Toxic Boost ability.
• Effective against Ghost-type Pokémon when equipped with moves like Shadow Claw.
• Vulnerable to Fighting-type moves due to its Normal typing.

Evolution:

• Zangoose does not evolve into or from any other Pokémon, maintaining its standalone status throughout its appearances.

Interesting Facts:

• Zangoose's rivalry with Seviper is a play on the natural enmity between mongooses and snakes.
• Its design and name are derived from "mongoose" and its zigzag pattern, reflecting its swift and unpredictable nature.
• In various Pokémon media, Zangoose is often depicted engaging in battles with Seviper, highlighting its fierce and tenacious personality.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• 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.
• Emerald: When it battles, it stands on its hind legs and attacks with its sharply clawed forelegs. Its fur bristles if it encounters any SEVIPER.
• Firered: If it comes across a SEVIPER, its fur bristles and it assumes its battle pose. Its sharp claws are its best weapon.
• Leafgreen: If it comes across a SEVIPER, its fur bristles and it assumes its battle pose. Its sharp claws are its best weapon.
• Diamond: It has feuded with SEVIPER for many generations. Its sharp claws are its biggest weapons.
• Pearl: It has feuded with SEVIPER for many generations. Its sharp claws are its biggest weapons.
• Platinum: It has feuded with SEVIPER for many generations. Its sharp claws are its biggest weapons.
• 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.
• Black: It has feuded with Seviper for many generations. Its sharp claws are its biggest weapons.
• White: It has feuded with Seviper for many generations. Its sharp claws are its biggest weapons.
• Black-2: It’s Seviper’s archrival. To threaten those it encounters, it fans out the claws on its front paws.
• White-2: It’s Seviper’s archrival. To threaten those it encounters, it fans out the claws on its front paws.
• X: It has feuded with Seviper for many generations. Its sharp claws are its biggest weapons.
• Y: Its fur would all stand on end if it smelled a Seviper nearby. Its sharp claws tear up its foes.
• Omega-Ruby: Memories of battling its archrival Seviper are etched into every cell of Zangoose’s body. This Pokémon adroitly dodges attacks with incredible agility.
• Alpha-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.