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Pangoro

Pangoro

FIGHTINGDARK
HP
95
Atk
124
Def
78
SpA
69
SpD
71
Spe
58
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Weaknesses

  • FAIRY4x
  • FIGHTING2x
  • FLYING2x

Best Nature

Adamant 32/32/0/0/2/0

Best Moveset

  1. Close CombatFIGHTINGPhysical12.5%
  2. Parting ShotDARKStatus12.5%
  3. DetectFIGHTINGStatus12.5%
  4. ProtectNORMALStatus12.5%

Best Ability / Item

ScrappyFocus SashFocus Sash

Pangoro technical VGC usage sections

Best Pangoro Moves

  • #1

    Close Combat

    FIGPhysical120 BP

    The user fights the target up close, inflicting damage without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats.

    12.50%
  • #2

    Parting Shot

    DARStatus

    With a parting threat, the user lowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk stats. Then it switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

    12.50%
  • #3

    Detect

    FIGStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    12.50%
  • #4

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    12.50%
  • #5

    Darkest Lariat

    DARPhysical85 BP

    The user swings both arms and hits the target. The target's stat changes don't affect the damage inflicted by this move.

    12.50%
  • #6

    Drain Punch

    FIGPhysical75 BP

    The user attacks with an energy-draining punch. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.

    12.50%
  • #7

    Knock Off

    DARPhysical65 BP

    The user slaps down the target's held item, making it unusable for that battle. This move does more damage if the target has a held item.

    6.25%
  • #8

    Ice Punch

    ICEPhysical75 BP

    The target is attacked with an icy punch. This may also leave the target frozen.

    6.25%
  • #9

    Throat Chop

    DARPhysical80 BP

    The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.

    6.25%
  • #10

    Bullet Punch

    STEPhysical40 BP

    The user strikes the target with tough punches as fast as bullets. This move always goes first.

    6.25%

Best Pangoro Natures

  • #1

    Adamant 32/32/0/0/2/0

    75.00%
  • #2

    Brave 32/32/0/0/2/0

    25.00%

Best Pangoro Abilities

  • #1

    Scrappy

    The Pokémon can hit Ghost-type Pokémon with Normal- and Fighting-type moves. It is also unaffected by Intimidate.

    100.00%

Best Pangoro Items

  • #1
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    50.00%
  • #2
    Roseli Berry

    Roseli Berry

    Reduces damage from a super effective Fairy-type move.

    25.00%
  • #3
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    25.00%

Best Pangoro Teammates

  • #1
    garchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
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    16.67%
  • #2
    hippowdonHippowdon
    GRO
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    16.67%
  • #3
    farigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    8.33%
  • #4
    talonflameTalonflame
    FIRFLY
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    8.33%
  • #5
    starmie-megaStarmie-mega
    WATPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    8.33%
  • #6
    meganium-megaMeganium-mega
    GRAFAI
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    8.33%
  • #7
    hattereneHatterene
    PSYFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    8.33%
  • #8
    sylveonSylveon
    FAI
    TeamsBuilder
    8.33%
  • #9
    mimikyuMimikyu
    GHOFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    8.33%
  • #10
    ampharos-megaAmpharos-mega
    ELEDRA
    TeamsBuilder
    8.33%
  • #11

    Other

    0.02%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Pangoro?

The best moveset for Pangoro in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Close Combat, Parting Shot, Detect, Protect.

How to counter Pangoro in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Pangoro can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (fairy 4x, fighting 2x, flying 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Pangoro?

The best item for Pangoro is typically Focus Sash, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.