# Zangoose - VGC 16 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Zangoose in VGC 16. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 16 (`vgc2016`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2016 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016/Zangoose)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016/Zangoose
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2016](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016)

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## Common Moves
- **Nothing**: 128.789%
- **Protect**: 99.254%
- **Last Resort**: 64.394%
- **Facade**: 35.591%
- **Swords Dance**: 34.644%
- **Ice Punch**: 30.032%
- **Other**: 7.296%

## Common Abilities
- **Toxic Boost**: 100.000%
- **Immunity**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Toxic Orb**: 100.000%
- **Other**: 0.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Kyogre-Primal**: 99.043%
- **Ferrothorn**: 99.038%
- **Thundurus**: 99.037%
- **Rayquaza-Mega**: 99.037%
- **Crobat**: 87.533%
- **Primeape**: 0.732%

## FAQ for Zangoose in vgc2016-1760

### What are the top moves for Zangoose?
The most common moves for Zangoose are Nothing, Protect, Last Resort, Facade. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Zangoose?
Zangoose is frequently paired with Kyogre-Primal, Ferrothorn, Thundurus, Rayquaza-Mega. 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 **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 99.038% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Zangoose?
Zangoose is most effectively run with the ability **Toxic Boost** (100.000%) and the item **Toxic Orb** (100.000%).

### What is the most common role for Zangoose?
Based on common item usage (Toxic Orb), Zangoose often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2016-1760 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/vgc2016/Zangoose) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2016) - Build teams with Zangoose
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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