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Zangoose Moves & Learnset

normal54 total moves

Complete moveset and learnset for Zangoose in Pokémon Polished Crystal. Learn which moves Zangoose can learn by level up, TM/HM, egg moves, and move tutors.

Move Summary

13
Level Up
34
TM/HM
0
Move Tutor
7
Egg Moves
54
Total

Level Up Moves (13)

Moves that Zangoose learns naturally as it levels up.

ScratchLevel: 1
normal
physical category
4010035
Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
LeerLevel: 4
normal
status category
010030
Frightens the foe with a leer to lower DEFENSE.
False SwipeLevel: 5
normal
physical category
4010040
An attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
Quick AttackLevel: 7
normal
physical category
4010030
An extremely fast attack that always strikes first.
Fury CutterLevel: 13
bug
physical category
109520
An attack that intensifies on each successive hit.
SlashLevel: 19
normal
physical category
7010020
Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
PursuitLevel: 21
dark
physical category
4010020
Inflicts bad damage if used on a foe switching out.
Metal ClawLevel: 25
steel
physical category
609535
A claw attack that may raise the user's ATTACK.
Swords DanceLevel: 30
normal
status category
0030
A fighting dance that sharply raises ATTACK.
Crush ClawLevel: 33
normal
physical category
809515
Tears at the foe with sharp claws. May lower DEFENSE.
Faint AttackLevel: 36
dark
physical category
70020
Draws the foe close, then strikes without fail.
DetectLevel: 41
fighting
status category
005
Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
TauntLevel: 45
dark
status category
010020
Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.

Egg Moves (7)

Moves that Zangoose can learn through breeding with compatible Pokémon.

Flail
normal
physical category
110015
Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
Double Kick
fighting
physical category
3010030
A double-kicking attack that strikes the foe twice.
Razor Wind
flying
physical category
3510015
Traps and hurts the foe in a windstorm for 2 to 5 turns.
Refresh
normal
status category
010020
Heals poisoning, paralysis, or a burn.
Counter
fighting
physical category
110020
Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Roar
normal
status category
010020
Makes the foe flee to end the battle.
Curse
normal
status category
0010
A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.

TM/HM Moves (34)

Moves that Zangoose can learn via Technical Machines (TMs) and Hidden Machines (HMs).

Focus Punch
fighting
physical category
15010020TM01
A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.
Water Pulse
water
special category
6010020TM03
Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
Roar
normal
status category
010020TM05
Makes the foe flee to end the battle.
Toxic
poison
status category
08510TM06
Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Hidden Power
normal
physical category
110015TM10
The effectiveness varies with the user.
Sunny Day
fire
status category
0010TM11
Boosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns.
Taunt
dark
status category
010020TM12
Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
Ice Beam
ice
special category
9510015TM13
Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it.
Blizzard
ice
special category
120705TM14
Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it.
Protect
normal
status category
0010TM17
Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain Dance
water
status category
0010TM18
Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns.
Giga Drain
grass
special category
7510015TM19
An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Frustration
normal
physical category
110020TM21
An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
Solar Beam
grass
special category
12010010TM22
Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
Iron Tail
steel
physical category
1009015TM23
Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE.
Thunderbolt
electric
special category
9510015TM24
A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
Thunder
electric
special category
1207010TM25
A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
Return
normal
physical category
110020TM27
An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Dig
ground
physical category
7010020TM28
Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Shadow Ball
ghost
special category
8010015TM30
Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's SP. DEF.
Brick Break
fighting
physical category
7510015TM31
Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Double Team
normal
status category
0015TM32
Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Shock Wave
electric
special category
60020TM34
A fast and unavoidable electric attack.
Flamethrower
fire
special category
9510015TM35
A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
Fire Blast
fire
special category
120855TM38
Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.
Aerial Ace
flying
physical category
60020TM40
An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
Facade
normal
physical category
7010020TM42
Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Secret Power
normal
physical category
7010020TM43
An attack with effects that vary by location.
Rest
psychic
status category
0010TM44
The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
Attract
normal
status category
010015TM45
Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Thief
dark
physical category
6010015TM46
While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
Cut
bug
physical category
559530HM01
Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
Strength
normal
physical category
8010015HM04
Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
Rock Smash
fighting
physical category
6010015HM06
A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.

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