Ultra League PvP guide
Zangoose Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Zangoose is a Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #545. Its recommended PvP moveset is Shadow Claw with Close Combat and Night Slash.
Ultra League
#545
Niche
Type
Normal
Best Fast Move
Shadow Claw
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,733
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT ZANGOOSE
Is Zangoose Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Zangoose is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #545.
Zangoose PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #652 | 71.1 | Shadow Claw, Close Combat, Night Slash |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #545 | 70.8 | Shadow Claw, Close Combat, Night Slash |
Best Moveset for Zangoose in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
The recommended PvP moveset for Zangoose is Shadow Claw with Close Combat and Night Slash.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Zangoose in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Fast Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Zangoose PvP Move Counts
Shadow Claw → Close Combat
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Shadow Claw → Night Slash
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Zangoose Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Zangoose wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Mimikyu761
- Jellicent678
- Feraligatr576
- Empoleon525
Difficult Matchups
- Virizion141
- Tinkaton185
- Florges318
- Corviknight476
Zangoose Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Zangoose's Normal typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fighting1.6×
Resistant to
- ghost0.391×
Best Counters to Zangoose in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Zangoose in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Zangoose's league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Double Kickfighting
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Leaf Bladegrass
Charged Move
Neutral
45% HP
- Sacred Swordfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
61% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
80% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
41% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Neutral
34% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Neutral
47% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Neutral
33% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
45% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Neutral
36% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
51% HP
Ratings are shown from Zangoose's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Zangoose.
Best Teammates for Zangoose in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Zangoose should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 4 of Zangoose's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Zangoose's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Zangoose
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/10 | 1,500 | 23.5 | 1,565,818 |
| #2 | 1/15/15 | 1,495 | 23 | 1,564,842 | |
| #3 | 2/14/15 | 1,496 | 23 | 1,560,551 | |
| #4 | 2/15/14 | 1,498 | 23 | 1,559,080 | |
| #5 | 0/11/15 | 1,498 | 23.5 | 1,558,463 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 2,500 | 48 | 3,382,478 |
| #2 | 0/14/14 | 2,499 | 48.5 | 3,378,427 | |
| #3 | 0/15/14 | 2,493 | 48 | 3,361,205 | |
| #4 | 0/15/12 | 2,495 | 48.5 | 3,360,104 | |
| #5 | 0/15/10 | 2,497 | 49 | 3,358,747 |
Zangoose Stats in Pokémon GO
Zangoose's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Zangoose 0/15/10 (Best IV)
- Level
- 23.5
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 143.8
- Defense
- 90
- HP
- 121
Ultra League
Zangoose 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 48
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 184.3
- Defense
- 115.4
- HP
- 159
Zangoose Evolution
Zangoose has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
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More PoGoCoach tools
Zangoose Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Zangoose in Pokémon GO PvP?
Zangoose's recommended PvP moveset is Shadow Claw with Close Combat and Night Slash.
Is Zangoose good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Zangoose is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #545.
What counters Zangoose in Pokémon GO PvP?
Virizion, Tinkaton and Florges are among the strongest current counters to Zangoose in Ultra League.
What is Zangoose weak to in Pokémon GO?
Zangoose is weak to Fighting (1.6×).