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Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Pangoro Location, Evolution, and Stats

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Pangoro is a Fighting/Dark Type Pokemon that appears in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Learn more about Pangoro, its location, stats, and more.

PokedexPangoro
Pokedex
AlphaAlpha
Pangoro
Legends: Z-A Pokedex
Pokemon Legends: Z-A PanchamPancham
Dex #47
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Pangoro Pangoro
Dex #48
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Dex #49

How to Get Pangoro in Pokemon Legends Z-A

Catch Alpha Pangoro During Mission 40

Alpha Pangoro in Wild Zone 9

Alpha Pangoro can appear in Wild Zone 9 as a one-time encounter during Main Mission 40, available only at post-game.

It is highly recommended to save the game after receiving Mable's "special research tasks" during the mission so players can reset if they fail to capture the Alpha.

Complete Walkthrough

Alpha Pangoro Location

Location Overworld and Map Image
Wild Zone 20

AlphaCenter of Wild Zone 20
Fixed Spawn
Alpha Pangoro can be found at level 64 with Poison Jab at the center of Wild Zone 20 at night.
Alpha Move: Poison Jab

All Alpha Pokemon Locations

Evolution-Exclusive Pokemon

There are no known locations to find a wild Pangoro, and is a Pokemon that can only be acquired by evolving its previous form once you have met its evolution conditions.

Evolves From Pancham Line

Pancham Evolution Line
PanchamPancham
Lv. 32 with a Dark-type in the party
PangoroPangoro

Evolution Chart:
How to Evolve Every Pokemon

Pangoro Game Data

Pangoro Type

Regular
Shiny
L-A Dex #48
Pangoro ImagePangoro
Pokemon Fighting Type IconPokemon Dark Type Icon
Gen 6
Height 2.1 m
Weight 136 kg
Species Daunting Pokémon
EV Yield Atk +2
L-A Dex #48
Pangoro ImageShiny Pangoro
Pokemon Fighting Type IconPokemon Dark Type Icon
Gen 6
Height 2.1 m
Weight 136 kg
Species Daunting Pokémon
EV Yield Atk +2
List of All Shiny Pokemon

Pangoro Weakness and Resistance

Weak to: (4x)
Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
(2x)
Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon
Damaged Normally By: (1x)
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Electric Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Poison Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon Pokemon Bug Type Icon Pokemon Dragon Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon
Resists: (0.5x)
Pokemon Rock Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon
(0.25x)
Pokemon Dark Type Icon
Immune to: (0x)
Pokemon Psychic Type Icon

Pangoro Stats

Base Stats
Lv. 50 Stats
Stat Value Rank
HP
95
#25
Atk
124
#54
Def
78
#134
SpAtk
69
#156
SpDef
71
#163
Speed
58
#197
Total
495
#133
List of Pokemon by Base Stats
Stat Max 0Nat 0EV -Nat Min
HP 202 202 170 170 155
Atk 193 176 144 129 116
Def 143 130 98 88 74
SpAtk 133 121 89 80 66
SpDef 135 123 91 81 68
Spd 121 110 78 70 56
  • Max: Max IVs & EVs and a stat-boosting Nature
  • 0Nat: Max IVs & EVs and a neutral Nature
  • 0EV: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a neutral Nature
  • -Nat: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
  • Min: 0 IVs & EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature


Pangoro Best Nature and Moveset for Story

Adamant or Brave

Nature Stat Changes
Adamant Attack, SpAtk
Brave Attack, Speed

Since Pangoro is a Slow Physical Attacker, its best Nature is either Adamant or Brave to boost its Attack further, while reducing its Special Attack or Speed stat respectively.

Alternative Natures

Nature Stat Changes
Lonely Attack, Defense
Naughty Attack, SpDef

You can also give Pangoro either Lonely or Naughty nature, if you will mainly use it for Story Content.

Keep in mind that giving Pangoro any of the above two natures will increase the damage it receives, making it less ideal for Competitive Play and harder post-game content.

Use Mints to Change Natures

Mint Usage

If your Pangoro has a different Nature than the ones we recommend above, you can use a Mint to change its Nature.
Mints Locations and How to Change Nature

Best Pangoro Moveset for the Story

Move Type Cooldown
Crunch Pokemon Dark Type Icon 8
Brick Break Pokemon Fighting Type Icon 7
Bulk Up Pokemon Fighting Type Icon 18
Close Combat Pokemon Fighting Type Icon 12

We recommend the moves Brick Break, Crunch, Close Combat, and Bulk Up when using Pangoro during the main story.

Pangoro Learnset

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Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Cat Power/CD
Base Tackle Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 4
The user attacks by charging forward and slamming into targets with its whole body.
Base Leer Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 6
The user frightens targets with an intimidating leer, which lowers their Defense stats for a short time.
Base Taunt Dark Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user taunts targets, sending them into a rage that will allow them to use only damage-dealing moves for a short time.
Base Bullet Punch Steel Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 3
The user attacks with a flurry of tough punches as fast as bullets.
Evo Night Slash Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing the instant an opportunity arises. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
15 Brick Break Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers such as Light Screen and Reflect.
20 Work Up Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Attack and Sp. Atk stats for a short time by getting worked up.
24 Slash Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing with claws, scythes, or the like. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
28 Detect Fighting Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 13
The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.
30 Parting Shot Dark Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user intimidates targets with a parting threat before rushing back to its Trainer. This lowers targets' Attack and Sp. Atk stats for a short time.
34 Brutal Swing Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks everything nearby by swinging about violently.
38 Crunch Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by crunching targets up with sharp fangs. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.
44 Body Slam Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 85 / 8
The user attacks by dropping onto targets with its full body weight. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
50 Outrage Dragon Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 15
The user attacks in a furious rampage, then becomes confused.
54 Focus Energy Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user takes a deep breath and focuses, increasing the chance of its attacks landing critical hits for a while.
58 Close Combat Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 12
The user attacks by abandoning defense and charging in close to targets. This lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats for a short time.

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Cat Power/CD
002 Dragon Claw Dragon Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by slicing targets with huge, sharp claws.
004 Rock Smash Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 6
The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.
010 Brick Break Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers such as Light Screen and Reflect.
011 Bulk Up Fighting Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 18
The user boosts its Attack and Defense stats for a short time by tensing its muscles to bulk up its body.
012 Rock Slide Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks by hurling large boulders. This may also make targets flinch.
017 Protect Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.
018 Power-Up Punch Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 10
The user attacks targets with a punch that will make its own fist tougher. This boosts the user's Attack stat for a short time.
023 Thunder Punch Electric Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with an electrified punch. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
024 Ice Punch Ice Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with an icy punch. This may also leave targets frozen.
025 Crunch Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by crunching targets up with sharp fangs. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.
028 Dig Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 12
The user attacks by disappearing underground for a short time, then surfacing to strike targets.
029 Fire Punch Fire Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with a fiery punch. This may also leave targets with a burn.
030 Swords Dance Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Attack stat for a while by performing a frenetic dance.
033 Body Slam Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 85 / 8
The user attacks by dropping onto targets with its full body weight. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
034 Night Slash Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing the instant an opportunity arises. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
035 Endure Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user takes a ready stance to endure any attack. While in this stance, the user will be able to take a hit and be left with at least 1 HP without fail.
036 Rock Tomb Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 10
The user attacks by hurling a boulder. Boulders that hit will also make targets move more slowly. Boulders that miss will remain on the battlefield.
042 Giga Drain Grass Type Moves Special Type Moves 75 / 9
The user attacks by draining targets of their nutrients. The user's HP will be restored by a portion of the damage dealt.
044 Hyper Beam Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by shooting a powerful beam at targets. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
045 Knock Off Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 65 / 10
The user attacks by slapping targets' held items away, making the items unusable for the rest of the battle. This move does more damage to targets holding items.
053 Sludge Bomb Poison Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 7
The user attacks by hurling unsanitary sludge at targets. This may also leave targets poisoned.
055 Giga Impact Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by charging into targets using every bit of its power. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
058 Iron Head Steel Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by slamming its steel-hard head into targets. This may also make targets flinch.
059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by focusing all its willpower into a fierce headbutt. This may also make targets flinch.
061 Shadow Claw Ghost Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
065 Stone Edge Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 10
The user attacks by stabbing targets with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
069 Earthquake Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 10
The user attacks by setting off an earthquake that strikes a wide area.
071 Hyper Voice Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by unleashing horribly loud, resounding vibrations.
073 Surf Water Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by swamping a wide area with a giant wave.
077 Poison Jab Poison Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by stabbing targets with a poison- soaked tentacle, arm, or the like. This may also leave targets poisoned.
078 Bulldoze Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks targets by stomping on the ground. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time.
085 Substitute Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user sacrifices a small amount of HP to create a substitute for itself.
090 Dark Pulse Dark Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by releasing a horrible aura rife with ill intent. This may also make targets flinch.
093 Outrage Dragon Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 15
The user attacks in a furious rampage, then becomes confused.
095 Taunt Dark Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user taunts targets, sending them into a rage that will allow them to use only damage-dealing moves for a short time.
100 Gunk Shot Poison Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 10
The user attacks by shooting out filthy garbage. This may also leave targets poisoned.
102 Focus Blast Fighting Type Moves Special Type Moves 120 / 12
The user attacks by heightening its mental focus to unleash its power. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
103 Work Up Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Attack and Sp. Atk stats for a short time by getting worked up.
107 Close Combat Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 12
The user attacks by abandoning defense and charging in close to targets. This lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats for a short time.

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