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.
Natural 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 | ||
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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
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Stats
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Sprites
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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
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
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