# Zangoose - Gen 9 OU Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Zangoose)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Zangoose
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou)

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## Common Moves
- **Facade**: 33.333%
- **Close Combat**: 15.385%
- **Quick Attack**: 14.103%
- **Agility**: 12.821%
- **Swords Dance**: 10.256%
- **Shadow Claw**: 10.256%
- **Protect**: 5.128%
- **Brick Break**: 3.846%
- **Poison Jab**: 2.564%
- **Body Slam**: 1.282%

## Common Abilities

## Common Items

## Common Teammates
- **Iron Jugulis**: 17.949%
- **Iron Moth**: 15.385%
- **Ceruledge**: 14.103%
- **Skeledirge**: 12.821%
- **Mabosstiff**: 11.538%
- **Breloom**: 11.538%

## FAQ for Zangoose in gen9ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Zangoose?
The most common moves for Zangoose are Facade, Close Combat, Quick Attack, Agility. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Zangoose?
Zangoose is frequently paired with Iron Jugulis, Iron Moth, Ceruledge, Skeledirge. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Zangoose?
The most common Tera Types for Zangoose are normal, ghost, fighting. Specifically, Tera normal is used in 6.410% of builds.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Zangoose?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Zangoose?
Zangoose is most effectively run with an unspecified ability and no data for items.

### What is the most common role for Zangoose?
Cannot determine role without item data.

### 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/gen9ou/Zangoose) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9ou) - Build teams with Zangoose
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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