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|name=Zangoose
|backcolor = {{Normal}}
 
 
|jname=ザングース Zanguusu
|textcolor = white
 
 
|ndex=335
|name = Zangoose
 
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|ndexprev=Altaria
|jname = ''(ザングース Zangoose)''
 
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|ndexnext=Seviper
|image = 335Zangoose.png
 
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|dexhoenn=123
|ndex = 335
 
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|dexunova={{tt|186|Only in Black 2 & White 2}}
|evofrom = None
 
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|dexcokalos=005
|evointo = None
 
|gen = [[Generation III]]
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|gen=Generation III
 
|species=Cat Ferret Pokémon
|pronun = <math>ZANG-goos</math>
 
 
|type=Normal
|hp = 73
 
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|metheight=1.3 m
|atk = 115
 
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|imheight=4'03"
|def = 60
 
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|metweight=40.3 kg
|satk = 60
 
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|imweight=88.8 lbs.
|sdef = 60
 
 
|ability=[[Immunity]]
|spd = 90
 
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|dw=Toxic Boost
|total = 458
 
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|body=06
|species = Cat Ferret Pokémon
 
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|egg1=Field
|type = {{Type|Normal}}
 
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|color=White
|height = <span class="explain" title="1.3m">4'03"</span>
 
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|male=50}}
|weight = <span class="explain" title="40.3kg">88.8 lbs.</span>
 
 
'''Zangoose''' (Japanese: '''ザングース''' ''Zanguusu'') is a {{Type|Normal}}-[[Types|type]] [[Pokémon (creature)|Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation III]]. It is famous for its rivalry with [[Seviper]].
|ability = [[Immunity]]
 
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|color = <span style="color:gray;">'''White'''</span>
 
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==Biology==
|gender = <span class="female">50% ♀</span>/<span class="male">50% ♂</span>
 
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===Physiology===
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Zangoose is a large bipedal catlike Pokémon that also possesses traits of mongooses. It has intense pink eyes, a blunt catlike muzzle with a small triangular nose, and it is often scowling in a serious and fierce manner. Zangoose is covered in a thick coat of mostly white fur. It has red tipped paws and jagged red patches of fur across the left side of its face, and across its chest. It has a round belly, short legs covered in spiky white fur, two sharp black claws on each of its paws, and pink paw pads. It has a long particularly fluffy white tail.
'''Zangoose''' (Japanese: '''ザングース''' ''Zangoose'') is a {{Type|Normal}}-[[Types|type]] [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]]. Its special ability is [[Immunity]]. It has had a rivalry with [[Seviper]] for many generations, for some unknown reason. Its sharp claws are its primary weapons.
 
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===Behavior===
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Zangoose is an aggressive Pokémon that is known for its fierce rivalry with [[Seviper]]. It is shown to be very territorial and often travels in groups of 3.
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===Special abilities===
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Due to its long-lasting feud with [[Seviper]], Zangoose possess an [[immunity]] to [[Poisoned|poison]].
   
 
==Evolution==
 
==Evolution==
 
'''Zangoose''' does not evolve.
 
'''Zangoose''' does not evolve.
   
== Game info ==
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==Game info==
=== Game locations ===
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===Game locations===
 
{{Game Locations
 
{{Game Locations
 
|backcolor = {{Normal}}
|pokemon = Zangoose
 
 
|rubysapphire = [[Hoenn Route 114|Route 114]] (Ruby only)
|backcolor = {{Normal}}
 
 
|rsrarity = Uncommon
|rubysapphire = [[Hoenn Route 114|Route 114]] (Ruby only)
 
 
|emerald = [[Trade]]
|rsrarity = Uncommon
 
 
|erarity = None
|emerald = [[Trade]]
 
 
|fireredleafgreen = [[Trade]]
|erarity = None
 
 
|frlgrarity = None
|fireredleafgreen = [[Trade]]
 
 
|diamondpearl = [[Sinnoh Route 208|Route 208]], [[Sinnoh Route 210|210]] (Ruby inserted)
|frlgrarity = None
 
 
|dprarity = Dongle
|diamondpearl = [[Sinnoh Route 208|Route 208]], [[Sinnoh Route 210|210]] (Ruby inserted)
 
 
|platinum = [[Sinnoh Route 208|Route 208]], [[Sinnoh Route 210|210]] (Ruby inserted)
|dprarity = Dongle
 
 
|ptrarity = Dongle
|platinum = [[Sinnoh Route 208|Route 208]], [[Sinnoh Route 210|210]] (Ruby inserted)
 
|ptrarity = Dongle
 
 
|heartgoldsoulsilver = [[Johto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]]
 
|heartgoldsoulsilver = [[Johto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]]
|hgssrarity = Common
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|hgssrarity = Common
|blackwhite = [[Unova Route 11|Route 11]], [[Village Bridge]]
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|blackwhite = [[Unova Route 11|Route 11]], [[Village Bridge]]
|bwrarity = Rare
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|bwrarity = Rare
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|xy = [[Kalos Route 8|Route 8]]
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|xyrarity = Uncommon
 
}}
 
}}
   
=== Pokédex entries ===
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===Pokédex entries===
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{{Pokédexentries
{{GenIIIPokédex|
 
backcolor = {{Normal}}|
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|backcolor={{Normal}}
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|gen=III
name = Zangoose|
 
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.|
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|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.|
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|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.|
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|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 [[Slash|sharp]] [[Crush Claw|claws]] are its best weapon.|
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|firered=If it comes across a Seviper, its fur bristles and it assumes its battle pose. Its [[Slash|sharp]] [[Crush Claw|claws]] are its best weapon.
leafgreen = If it comes across a Seviper, its fur bristles and it assumes its battle pose. Its [[Slash|sharp]] [[Crush Claw|claws]] are its best weapon.|
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|leafgreen=If it comes across a Seviper, its fur bristles and it assumes its battle pose. Its [[Slash|sharp]] [[Crush Claw|claws]] are its best weapon.
diamond = It has feuded with Seviper for many generations. [[Slash|Its sharp claws are]] [[Crush Claw|its biggest weapons]].|
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|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. [[Slash|Its sharp claws are]] [[Crush Claw|its biggest weapons]].|
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|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. [[Slash|Its sharp claws are]] [[Crush Claw|its biggest weapons]].|
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|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. [[Crush Claw|Its sharp claws]] [[Slash|tears up its foes]].|
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|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. [[Crush Claw|Its sharp claws]] [[Slash|tears up its foes]].|
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|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.|
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|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.|
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|white=It has feuded with Seviper for many generations. Its sharp claws are its biggest weapons.
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|black 2=It's Seviper's archrival. To threaten those it encounters, it fans out the claws on its front paws.
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|white 2=It's Seviper's archrival. To threaten those it encounters, it fans out the claws on its front paws.
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|x=It has feuded with Seviper for many generations. Its sharp claws are its biggest weapons.
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|y=Its fur would all stand on end if it smelled a Seviper nearby. Its sharp claws tear up its foes.}}
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===Sprites===
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{{GenIIIPokéSprites
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|bgcolor= {{Normal}}
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|border= {{Normal}}
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|hgssspr=
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|Vback=
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|xyspr=
 
}}
 
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== Trivia ==
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==Trivia==
* Despite being a mongoose, it is known as the '''Cat Ferret Pokémon'''.
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*Despite being like a mongoose, it is known as the '''Cat Ferret Pokémon'''.
* Despite having sharp claws, it is unable to learn [[Cut]].
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*Despite having sharp claws, it is unable to learn [[Cut]].
* Although Zangoose and Seviper are enemies, they can breed due to being in the same egg group.
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*Although Zangoose and Seviper are enemies, they can breed due to being in the same egg group.
* Before [[Generation IV]], Zangoose was the only Pokémon to learn [[Crush Claw]] via level up.
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*Before [[Generation IV]], Zangoose was the only Pokémon to learn [[Crush Claw]] via level up.
* [[Seviper]] is mentioned in every one of Zangooses Pokédex entries.
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*[[Seviper]] is mentioned in every one of Zangooses Pokédex entries.
* Considering the rivalry between Zangoose and Seviper, Zangoose's Ability, Immunity, could be a defense against Seviper's [[Poison]]ous attacks.
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*Considering the rivalry between Zangoose and Seviper, Zangoose's Ability, Immunity, could be a defense against Seviper's [[Poisoned|Poisonous]] attacks.
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*In horde battles in X and Y if there is a Seviper in a group of Zangoose, they attack it first and not your Pokémon until it faints.
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
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335Zangoose_AG_anime.png
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335Zangoose_Dream.png
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335Zangoose_Channel.png
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</gallery>
   
{{References|zangoose|335}}
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{{References|zangoose|335}}{{GenIIInav}}
 
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[[Category:Medium-Sized Pokémon]]
 
[[Category:Medium-Sized Pokémon]]
[[Category:Ground group Pokémon]]
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[[Category:Light Pokémon]]

Revision as of 12:22, 20 September 2014

Zangoose (Japanese: ザングース Zanguusu) is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III. It is famous for its rivalry with Seviper.

Biology

Physiology

Zangoose is a large bipedal catlike Pokémon that also possesses traits of mongooses. It has intense pink eyes, a blunt catlike muzzle with a small triangular nose, and it is often scowling in a serious and fierce manner. Zangoose is covered in a thick coat of mostly white fur. It has red tipped paws and jagged red patches of fur across the left side of its face, and across its chest. It has a round belly, short legs covered in spiky white fur, two sharp black claws on each of its paws, and pink paw pads. It has a long particularly fluffy white tail.

Behavior

Zangoose is an aggressive Pokémon that is known for its fierce rivalry with Seviper. It is shown to be very territorial and often travels in groups of 3.

Special abilities

Due to its long-lasting feud with Seviper, Zangoose possess an immunity to poison.

Evolution

Zangoose does not evolve.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Ruby and Sapphire Route 114 (Ruby only) Uncommon
FireRed and LeafGreen Trade None
Emerald Trade None
Diamond and Pearl Route 208, 210 (Ruby inserted) Dongle
Platinum Route 208, 210 (Ruby inserted) Dongle
HeartGold and SoulSilver Safari Zone Common
Black and White Route 11, Village Bridge Rare
X and Y Route 8 Uncommon

Pokédex entries

Template:Pokédexentries

Sprites

Template:GenIIIPokéSprites

Trivia

  • Despite being like a mongoose, it is known as the Cat Ferret Pokémon.
  • Despite having sharp claws, it is unable to learn Cut.
  • Although Zangoose and Seviper are enemies, they can breed due to being in the same egg group.
  • Before Generation IV, Zangoose was the only Pokémon to learn Crush Claw via level up.
  • Seviper is mentioned in every one of Zangooses Pokédex entries.
  • Considering the rivalry between Zangoose and Seviper, Zangoose's Ability, Immunity, could be a defense against Seviper's Poisonous attacks.
  • In horde battles in X and Y if there is a Seviper in a group of Zangoose, they attack it first and not your Pokémon until it faints.

Gallery

See also

Template:GenIIInav