Type matchups
Damage Zangoose takes from each attacking type.
As a Normal type, Zangoose has 1 weakness, 0 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Normal typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 73
- Attack
- 115
- Defense
- 60
- Sp. Atk
- 60
- Sp. Def
- 60
- Speed
- 90
- Total
- 458
Zangoose has a base stat total of 458, higher than 47% of Pokémon. With Attack (115) well above Sp. Atk (60), it works best as a physical attacker. Its Speed of 90 is middling (faster than 71% of Pokémon). With 73 HP, 60 Defense and 60 Sp. Def it is frail.
Zangoose can have the abilities Immunity and Toxic Boost.
How to beat Zangoose
Zangoose takes 2× damage from Fighting moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ghost moves have no effect on it.
Good counters: Marshadow hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and is immune to Zangoose's Normal moves. Annihilape hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and is immune to Zangoose's Normal moves. Crowned Zamazenta hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Normal moves.
Evolution
Zangoose does not evolve.
Best counters to Zangoose
Other Normal Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Zangoose weak to?
As a Normal type, Zangoose takes super-effective damage from Fighting moves.
What is Zangoose resistant to?
Zangoose has no type resistances. It is immune to Ghost.
What are the best counters to Zangoose?
Strong type-based picks include Marshadow, Annihilape and Crowned Zamazenta, which hit Zangoose with super-effective attacks.