Zangoose Pokémon Pearl: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Zangoose in Pokémon Pearl. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 75 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Zangoose Pokemon Pearl Pokedex Entry
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.
Pokemon Pearl Zangoose Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Pearl Zangoose Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Zangoose via various methods in Pokémon Pearl.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Scratch | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Leer | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Quick Attack | normal | Lv. 5 |
| Swords Dance | normal | Lv. 9 |
| Fury Cutter | bug | Lv. 14 |
| Slash | normal | Lv. 18 |
| Pursuit | dark | Lv. 22 |
| Embargo | dark | Lv. 27 |
| Crush Claw | normal | Lv. 31 |
| Taunt | dark | Lv. 35 |
| Detect | fighting | Lv. 40 |
| False Swipe | normal | Lv. 44 |
| X Scissor | bug | Lv. 48 |
| Close Combat | fighting | Lv. 53 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Pearl Zangoose Locations
Zangoose can be caught in 2 locations across Pokémon Pearl, including Sinnoh Route 208 Area and Sinnoh Route 210 West Towards Celestic Town. The most reliable spawn is at Sinnoh Route 210 West Towards Celestic Town, where you'll find it at Lv. 26 by walking through tall grass with a 4% encounter rate (slot2 ruby).
Sinnoh Route 208 Area
1 encounter- walkLv. 18Slot2 ruby4%Very Rare
Sinnoh Route 210 West Towards Celestic Town
1 encounter- walkLv. 26Slot2 ruby4%Very Rare