# Zangoose - Gen 9 National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Zangoose in Gen 9 National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 National Dex (`gen9nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Zangoose)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Zangoose
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Zangoose.

## Common Moves
- **Facade**: 99.821%
- **Quick Attack**: 99.754%
- **Swords Dance**: 97.642%
- **Knock Off**: 88.613%
- **Other**: 14.170%

## Common Abilities
- **Toxic Boost**: 99.996%
- **Immunity**: 0.004%

## Common Items
- **Toxic Orb**: 99.949%
- **Other**: 0.051%

## Common Teammates
- **Landorus-Therian**: 97.736%
- **Lokix**: 97.107%
- **Altaria-Mega**: 97.057%
- **Alomomola**: 97.039%
- **Sandaconda**: 97.039%

## FAQ for Zangoose in gen9nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Zangoose?
The most common moves for Zangoose are Facade, Quick Attack, Swords Dance, Knock Off. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Zangoose?
Zangoose is frequently paired with Landorus-Therian, Lokix, Altaria-Mega, Alomomola. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Zangoose?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Zangoose?
The top build for Zangoose features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 98.007% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Zangoose?
Zangoose is most effectively run with the ability **Toxic Boost** (99.996%) and the item **Toxic Orb** (99.949%).

### What is the most common role for Zangoose?
Based on common item usage (Toxic Orb), Zangoose often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9nationaldex-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Zangoose?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 73 |
| Attack | 115 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Sp. Atk | 60 |
| Sp. Def | 60 |
| Speed | 90 |
| **BST** | **458** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Zangoose on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Zangoose) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9nationaldex) - Build teams with Zangoose
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*