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Zangoose, the Cat Ferret Pokémon — Normal-type Pokémon official artwork
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Zangoose
ID:#335Cat Ferret Pokémon
Height
1.3m
Weight
40.3kg
Catch Rate
90
Exp
160

Zangoose Pokémon Ruby: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Zangoose in Pokémon Ruby. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 50 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.

Pokémon Ruby
Hoenn

Zangoose Pokemon Ruby 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 Ruby Zangoose Sprites

Zangoose front-facing sprite from Pokémon RubyPrimary
Zangoose back-facing sprite from Pokémon RubyReverse
Zangoose shiny front-facing sprite from Pokémon RubyShiny
Zangoose shiny back-facing sprite from Pokémon RubyShiny Reverse

Pokémon Ruby Zangoose Moveset

Complete registry of moves learned by Zangoose via various methods in Pokémon Ruby.

MoveTypeRequirement
scratchLv. 1
leerLv. 4
quick attackLv. 7
swords danceLv. 10
fury cutterLv. 13
slashLv. 19
pursuitLv. 25
crush clawLv. 31
tauntLv. 37
detectLv. 46
false swipeLv. 55

End of Move Database

Pokémon Ruby Zangoose Locations

Zangoose can only be caught in Pokémon Ruby at Hoenn Route 114 Area, where it appears at Lv. 16 by walking through tall grass with a 10% encounter rate.

Hoenn Route 114 Area

4 encounters
  • walk
    Lv. 16
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 17
    4%Very Rare
  • walk
    Lv. 15
    4%Very Rare
  • walk
    Lv. 17
    1%Very Rare