Cipher Key Lair (Outside)
100%- Method
- Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness.
- Level Range
- Lv. 28
- Conditions
- Any

Memories of battling its arch-rival SEVIPER are etched into every cell of ZANGOOSE’s body. This POKéMON adroitly dodges attacks with incredible agility.
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Zangoose's normal typing gives it 1 weakness but strong offensive coverage against no types
1.3 m
40.3 kg
Prevents poison.
Increases Attack to 1.5× when poisoned.
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
90
Higher values mean easier to catch
70
Initial friendship level
Slow Then Very Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
\begin{cases}
\frac{ x^3 \left( 100 - x \right) }{50}, & \text{if } x \leq 50 \\
\frac{ x^3 \left( 150 - x \right) }{100}, & \text{if } 50 < x \leq 68 \\
\frac{ x^3 \left( 1274 + (x \bmod 3)^2 - 9 (x \bmod 3) - 20 \left\lfloor \frac{x}{3} \right\rfloor \right) }{1000}, & \text{if } 68 < x \leq 98 \\
\frac{ x^3 \left( 160 - x \right) }{100}, & \text{if } x > 98 \\
\end{cases}Versions: Xd
Versions: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Heartgold
Where this Pokémon appears in supported games, including method, level range, and encounter conditions.
High-signal moves surfaced from learnsets and move metadata, grouped by battle purpose.
Reliable same-type attacks that match this Pokémon's typing.
Learned at Lv. 55
Xd
Cannot lower the target’s HP below 1.
Off-type attacks that expand what this Pokémon can threaten.
Learned at Lv. 53
Platinum
Lowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
TM/TR Moves
Xd
Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
Learned at Lv. 48
Platinum
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Support, disruption, and setup tools worth noticing.
Egg Moves
X Y
Disables the target’s last used move for 1-8 turns.
Learned at Lv. 33
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Target cannot use held items.
TM/TR Moves
Xd
Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
TM/TR Moves
Xd
Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.