Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Shadow Claw Close Combat
Close Combat costs 100 energy for 105 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Zangoose takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 523
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,381 CP
Zangoose moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fury Cutter | Bug | 4 | 8 | 0.5s | 8 | 16 |
| Shadow Claw Best | Ghost | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Close Combat Best | Fighting | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
| Dig | Ground | 100 | 50 | 4.5s | 22.2 | 2.00 |
| Night Slash | Dark | 45 | 33 | 2.0s | 22.5 | 1.36 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fury Cutter | Bug | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Shadow Claw | Ghost | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Close Combat | Fighting | 100 | 45 | 2.22 | Buff / debuff |
| Dig | Ground | 70 | 50 | 1.40 | — |
| Night Slash | Dark | 50 | 35 | 1.43 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Shadow Claw (12 DPS); Fury Cutter builds energy fastest (16 EPS).
Raids
- Status
- Zangoose is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Zangoose
How to get Zangoose
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 60 | 2,090 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 60 | 2,262 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,343 | 1,416 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,671 | 1,761 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,343 | 1,416 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,015 | 1,070 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,343 | 1,416 |
Is Zangoose good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Zangoose has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (222), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Partly Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 34 |
| Lv 2 | 107 |
| Lv 3 | 180 |
| Lv 4 | 253 |
| Lv 5 | 326 |
| Lv 6 | 399 |
| Lv 7 | 472 |
| Lv 8 | 545 |
| Lv 9 | 618 |
| Lv 10 | 691 |
| Lv 11 | 760 |
| Lv 12 | 829 |
| Lv 13 | 898 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 967 |
| Lv 15 | 1,036 |
| Lv 16 | 1,105 |
| Lv 17 | 1,174 |
| Lv 18 | 1,243 |
| Lv 19 | 1,312 |
| Lv 20 | 1,381 |
| Lv 21 | 1,450 |
| Lv 22 | 1,519 |
| Lv 23 | 1,589 |
| Lv 24 | 1,658 |
| Lv 25 | 1,727 |
| Lv 26 | 1,796 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,865 |
| Lv 28 | 1,934 |
| Lv 29 | 2,003 |
| Lv 30 | 2,072 |
| Lv 31 | 2,107 |
| Lv 32 | 2,141 |
| Lv 33 | 2,176 |
| Lv 34 | 2,210 |
| Lv 35 | 2,245 |
| Lv 36 | 2,280 |
| Lv 37 | 2,314 |
| Lv 38 | 2,349 |
| Lv 39 | 2,383 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,418 |
| Lv 41 | 2,448 |
| Lv 42 | 2,479 |
| Lv 43 | 2,510 |
| Lv 44 | 2,542 |
| Lv 45 | 2,573 |
| Lv 46 | 2,605 |
| Lv 47 | 2,637 |
| Lv 48 | 2,669 |
| Lv 49 | 2,701 |
| Lv 50 | 2,733 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0335
- Height
- 1.30 m
- Weight
- 40.30 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Game ID
- V0335_POKEMON_ZANGOOSE
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Zangoose in Pokemon GO?
Zangoose's best moveset is Shadow Claw (fast) with Close Combat (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Zangoose's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Zangoose takes super effective damage from Fighting-type moves. It resists Ghost, so avoid those types against it.
What is Zangoose's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Zangoose reaches 2,733 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,418 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Zangoose?
A perfect 15/15/15 Zangoose shows 1,381 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,727 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Zangoose in Pokemon GO?
Zangoose spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Zangoose be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Zangoose depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.