Zangoose Pokémon Black: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Zangoose in Pokémon Black. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 72 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Black
UnovaZangoose Pokemon Black 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 Black Zangoose Sprites
Pokémon Black Zangoose Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Zangoose via various methods in Pokémon Black.
| 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 Black Zangoose Locations
Zangoose can be caught in 2 locations across Pokémon Black, including Village Bridge Area and Unova Route 11 Area. The most reliable spawn is at Unova Route 11 Area, where you'll find it at Lv. 58 by walking through dark grass with a 10% encounter rate.
Village Bridge Area
6 encounters- walkLv. 4810%Uncommon
- walkLv. 504%Very Rare
- walkLv. 501%Very Rare
- dark grassLv. 5810%Uncommon
- dark grassLv. 604%Very Rare
- dark grassLv. 601%Very Rare
Unova Route 11 Area
2 encounters- walkLv. 4810%Uncommon
- dark grassLv. 5810%Uncommon
