# Zangoose - OU Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

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

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Facade**: 82.795%
- **Close Combat**: 76.906%
- **Quick Attack**: 70.534%
- **Knock Off**: 66.062%
- **Swords Dance**: 19.336%
- **Aerial Ace**: 12.412%
- **Belly Drum**: 10.456%
- **Shadow Claw**: 10.304%
- **Substitute**: 7.622%
- **Frustration**: 7.119%

## Common Abilities
- **Toxic Boost**: 84.841%
- **Immunity**: 15.159%

## Common Items
- **Toxic Orb**: 79.236%
- **Salac Berry**: 12.674%
- **Silk Scarf**: 2.778%
- **Choice Scarf**: 1.955%
- **Other**: 3.357%

## Common Teammates
- **Manectric-Mega**: 54.502%
- **Exploud**: 53.789%
- **Milotic**: 53.789%
- **Jirachi**: 53.789%
- **Sceptile**: 53.788%
- **Sceptile-Mega**: 11.659%

## FAQ for Zangoose in ou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Zangoose?
Zangoose is frequently paired with Manectric-Mega, Exploud, Milotic, Jirachi. 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 `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 66.105% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Zangoose?
Zangoose is most effectively run with the ability **Toxic Boost** (84.841%) and the item **Toxic Orb** (79.236%).

### What is the most common role for Zangoose?
Based on common item usage (Toxic Orb), Zangoose often functions as a **tactical** in the ou-1825 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/ou/Zangoose) - Full interactive stats page
- [OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ou) - Build teams with Zangoose
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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