Zangoose Raid Guide: Best Counters, Stats, Moveset, and More
If you're looking to take on the challenge of battling Zangoose in a Raid in Pokémon GO, you've come to the right place. Zangoose is a pure Normal-type 3-tier Raid boss, so you'll need to bring some strong Fighting-type Pokémon to make quick work of this battle. Additionally, shiny Zangoose is available in the game, adding an extra level of excitement to the encounter.
When it comes to capturing Zangoose, you can find it in the following CP ranges:
– 1310 CP – 1381 CP at Level 20, no weather boost
– 1638 CP – 1727 CP at Level 25 with Partly Cloudy weather boost
To defeat Zangoose in a Raid, we suggest a minimum group size of 1 – 3 Trainers. With the right Pokémon and strategy, Zangoose shouldn't prove to be too much of a challenge.
### Zangoose Raid Counters
According to our GO Hub battle simulator, the best Zangoose raid counters are as follows:
1. Heracross (Mega) – Counter, Close Combat
2. Rayquaza (Mega) – Dragon Tail, Dragon Ascent
3. Blaziken (Mega) – Counter, Focus Blast
4. Terrakion – Double Kick, Sacred Sword
5. Machamp (Shadow) – Counter, Dynamic Punch
6. Keldeo (Ordinary) – Low Kick, Sacred Sword
7. Keldeo – Low Kick, Sacred Sword
8. Hariyama (Shadow) – Counter, Dynamic Punch
9. Alakazam (Mega) – Counter, Focus Blast
10. Conkeldurr – Counter, Dynamic Punch
And many more…
*Please note that legacy moves are marked with an asterisk.*
### Zangoose Stats and Match-ups
– Max CP at Level 40: 2418
– Max CP at Level 50: 2733
– ATK: 222
– DEF: 124
– HP: 177
Zangoose is weak to Fighting-type moves and strong against Ghost-type Pokémon.
### Zangoose Moveset
**Fast Moves:**
– Shadow Claw
– Fury Cutter
**Charge Moves:**
– Dig
– Night Slash
– Close Combat
### Zangoose Sprites
Regular Sprite Shiny Sprite
 
Prepare your team of Fighting-type Pokémon, study Zangoose's moveset, and strategize your battle plan to emerge victorious in your Raid against Zangoose. Good luck, Trainers!
[Source: Pokémon GO Hub](https://pokemongohub.net/post/user-guide/zangoose-raid-guide/)
