Base Stats
Abilities
Type Matchups
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Evolution Line
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Battle Strategy
Pangoro functions as a powerful wallbreaker and slow pivot that utilizes its Iron Fist-boosted attacks to force switches. It relies on its signature move Parting Shot to maintain momentum while lowering the opponent's offensive stats for a teammate's safe entry.
Best Used In
Pangoro excels in lower Smogon tiers such as RU or NU as a wallbreaker. It is also effective in doubles formats where Parting Shot can neuter two opponents' stats simultaneously.
Strengths
- ›High base 124 Attack stat
- ›Access to the rare pivoting move Parting Shot
- ›Iron Fist ability boosts common coverage like Drain Punch and Thunder Punch
- ›Powerful STAB Knock Off for utility and damage
- ›Scrappy ability allows it to hit Ghost-types with Fighting moves
Weaknesses
- ›Critical 4x weakness to Fairy-type moves
- ›Low Base 58 Speed makes it easily revenge killed
- ›Poor Special Defense leaves it vulnerable to special attackers
- ›Lacks reliable recovery outside of Drain Punch
Competitive Tips
- ›Use a Choice Band to maximize its wallbreaking potential, allowing Close Combat to OHKO many neutral targets.
- ›Equip a Choice Scarf to surprise faster threats and utilize Parting Shot as a fast pivot.
- ›Leverage the Scrappy ability to hit Pokemon like Sableye or Cofagrigus with a powerful STAB Close Combat.
- ›Run Knock Off in almost every set to punish switch-ins by removing crucial items like Heavy-Duty Boots or Eviolite.
- ›Consider Gunk Shot in the fourth move slot to catch unsuspecting Fairy-type switch-ins like Primarina or Sylveon.
Recommended Teammates
Slowking
Forms a 'Regenerator' and 'Parting Shot' pivoting core to keep Pangoro healthy and safely positioned.
Metagross
Resists the Fairy, Flying, and Psychic moves that threaten Pangoro while providing Stealth Rock support.
Talonflame
Checks the Fighting and Bug types that Pangoro struggles with and appreciates Pangoro's ability to remove Rock-type items.
Salazzle
Threatens the Fairy-types that 4x resist Pangoro's STAB moves and benefits from Pangoro's slow pivots.
Rotom-Wash
Provides Volt Switch support to create a 'Volt-Turn' core and can cripple physical attackers with Will-O-Wisp.
Game History
Introduced in Generation VI (X and Y), Pangoro debuted with a unique evolution method requiring a Dark-type in the party. While it has never dominated the OU tier, it has remained a consistent 'RU' (Rarely Used) or 'NU' (Never Used) powerhouse across Generations VII and VIII, appreciated for its offensive utility.
Trivia
- ◆Designed after the Bancho subculture of Japanese delinquents, reflecting its aggressive but principled nature.
- ◆Its evolution method (Level 32+ with a Dark-type in party) is a nod to its role as a 'boss' leading a gang.
- ◆Despite its fierce appearance, Pokedex entries state it will not tolerate those who bully the weak.
- ◆Pangoro's leaf serves as a sensory organ that allows it to sense the movements of opponents.
- ◆Serena/Shauna in the anime owned a Pancham that was often at odds with Chespin, though it never evolved into Pangoro.
- ◆It is one of the very few non-Dark-type starters' evolutions to naturally learn the move Parting Shot.
Moves · 120 total
Level-Up
8 movesTM / HM
24 movesMove Tutor
8 movesOther
80 movesWhere to find· 10 games
X
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Y
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Omega Ruby
PokédexIn this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.
Alpha Sapphire
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Sun
4 spots- •Alola Route 10
- •Alola Route 11
- •Alola Route 17 Northeast
- •Alola Route 17 West
Moon
4 spots- •Alola Route 10
- •Alola Route 11
- •Alola Route 17 Northeast
- •Alola Route 17 West
Ultra Sun
2 spots- •Alola Route 10
- •Alola Route 11
Ultra Moon
2 spots- •Alola Route 10
- •Alola Route 11
Sword
2 spots- •Dappled Grove
- •Rolling Fields Main
Shield
2 spots- •Dappled Grove
- •Rolling Fields Main