Pangoro (Japanese: ゴロンダ Goronda) is a dual-type Fighting/Dark Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.
It evolves from Pancham starting at level 32, if the player has a Dark-type Pokémon in their party.
Biology
Pangoro is a large bipedal Pokémon resembling a humanoid panda bear. It has a stocky build with a round belly, short legs, and long arms with large paws. Its head and belly are covered in thick white fur, while its lower body, chest, arms, and back are covered in equally thick dark gray fur. A long cape of this dark gray fur hangs down behind its back; in combination with the rest of the dark-furred pattern, this gives the impression that Pangoro is wearing a long coat and trousers. Pangoro's three-fingered paws have shorter, darker fur and are tipped with black claws. It has a blunt snout with a triangular black nose, rounded black ears, prominent fangs in its lower jaw, and black semicircles under its brow that make its eyes indistinguishable. Pangoro likes to carry a thin-stemmed shoot with two leaves in its mouth. This small bamboo shoot is used to sense the movements of those around it.
Despite its cantankerous demeanor, Pangoro is kind to those it considers to be its friends and it does not tolerate those who pick on the weak. With arms powerful enough to snap a telephone pole, it charges into battle like a berserker, heedless of any damage it might suffer. Pangoro can destroy a dump truck in one punch and utilizes this strength when pummeling its opponents. Many Trainers find themselves smitten with its lively nature; however, those who wish to train a Pangoro for themselves will have to fight one. It lives to engage in duels with Obstagoon.
Prior to Generation VII, Pangoro and its pre-evolved form, Pancham, were the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Parting Shot.
Evolution
Pangoro evolves from Pancham.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
NPC appearances
- Detective Pikachu Returns: Pangoro is one of the Pokémon that Detective Pikachu can ride during the game to help him out during a case. He can use his great strength to push around heavy objects, such as boulders or containers.
Pokédex entries
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI. |
| Generation VI | | Kalos
Central #092 | | Hoenn
#— | | X | Although it possesses a violent temperament, it won't put up with bullying. It uses the leaf in its mouth to sense the movements of its enemies. | | Y | It charges ahead and bashes its opponents like a berserker, uncaring about any hits it might take. Its arms are mighty enough to snap a telephone pole. | | Omega Ruby | Although it possesses a violent temperament, it won't put up with bullying. It uses the leaf in its mouth to sense the movements of its enemies. | | Alpha Sapphire | It charges ahead and bashes its opponents like a berserker, uncaring about any hits it might take. Its arms are mighty enough to snap a telephone pole. | | |
| Generation VII | | Alola
S M : #221 | | Alola
US UM : #285 | | Kanto
#— | | This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. | | Sun | It boasts superb physical strength. Those who wish to become Pangoro's Trainer have no choice but to converse with their fists. | | Moon | From the slight twitches of its bamboo leaf, it deduces its opponent's movements. It's eager to tussle but kindhearted toward its companions. | | Ultra Sun | This rowdy Pokémon boasts great physical strength. Many Trainers are also smitten by its lively character. | | Ultra Moon | Pangoro is the type to talk with its fists. It doesn't say much as it pummels opponents with enough force to send a dump truck flying. | | |
| Generation VIII | | Galar
#112 | | Sinnoh
#— | | Hisui
#— | | This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus. | | Sword | This Pokémon is quick to anger, and it has no problem using its prodigious strength to get its way. It lives for duels against Obstagoon. | | Shield | Using its leaf, Pangoro can predict the moves of its opponents. It strikes with punches that can turn a dump truck into scrap with just one hit. | | |
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Game locations
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI. |
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In side games
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
Pangoro is available in Sword and Shield.
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pangoro
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Pangoro
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pangoro
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Pangoro
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Pangoro in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Pangoro in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pangoro
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Pangoro
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pangoro
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Pangoro
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pangoro
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Pangoro
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By transfer from another generation
| Generation VIII | | Other generations: | | VII - IX | | |
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- Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pangoro
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Pangoro
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush  | Walking Speed: 1.42 seconds | Base HP: 58 | | | Base Attack: 80 | Base Defense: 54 | Base Speed: 60 | | |
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Evolution data
Sprites
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI. |
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In the anime
Major appearances
A Pangoro appeared in The Bamboozling Forest!, where it was the guardian of two mischievous Pancham. The trio later became embroiled in Team Rocket's latest scheme.
A Pangoro appeared in Diancie — Princess of the Diamond Domain, where it was stuck in a log while trying to help a Pancham. It later aided Diancie when she was attacked by a group of Ariados, freeing itself from the log in the process.
Three Pangoro appeared in So You're Having a Bad Day!. After Team Rocket stole their Berries, they attacked Ash and his friends, causing them to be separated from each other. They then blasted Team Rocket off after discovering they were the ones responsible for the theft.
Serena's Pancham evolved into a Pangoro in a dream in Dream a Little Dream from Me!.
Two Pangoro appeared in Rocking Clawmark Hill! as some of the Pokémon training up on Clawmark Hill.
A Pangoro appeared in A Young Royal Flame Ignites!, under the ownership of Viren. It was sent out during the Battle Royal to battle against Ash and Masked Royal, but it was easily defeated by the combined attacks of Ash's Torracat and Masked Royal's Incineroar. Pangoro reappeared in Living on the Cutting Edge!, where it attempted to intimidate a Kartana, only for it to cut through a wall and escape.
Minor appearances
Pangoro debuted in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!.
A Pangoro appeared in A Conspiracy to Conquer!, where it was among the Pokémon mind-controlled by an evil, psychopathic Malamar.
A Trainer's Pangoro appeared in Rotom's Wish!, where it was defeated by Mantle's Krookodile.
Four Pangoro appeared in a video in A Mission of Ultra Urgency!, where they were seen attempting to battle a Buzzwole.
A Pangoro appeared in Dewpider Ascending!, where it was sleeping while the titular Dewpider crept past it.
A Trainer's Pangoro appeared in A Young Royal Flame Ignites!.
A Trainer's Pangoro appeared in Turning the Other Mask!.
A Pangoro appeared in A Recipe for Success! as one of the customers at Oranguru's place.
A Pangoro appeared in a fantasy in Solitary and Menacing!, under the ownership of Bea. It reappeared in Battle Three With Bea!, sparring with its Trainer.
A Dynamaxed Pangoro appeared in Sword and Shield, Slumbering Weald!. It reappeared in Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!.
A Dynamaxed Pangoro appeared in Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!.
A Trainer's Pangoro appeared in Getting to the Heart of it All!.
Pokédex entries
| Episode | Pokémon | Source | Entry | | XY011 | Pangoro | Ash's Pokédex | Pangoro, the Daunting Pokémon and the evolved form of Pancham. Pangoro has an ornery personality. It holds a bamboo sprig in its mouth, which allows Pangoro to detect surrounding movements. | |
POKÉTOON
A Pangoro appeared in The Pancham Who Wants to Be a Hero where it evolved from a Pancham.
In the manga
Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King
Shō owns a Pangoro, as seen in LDK1.
Pokémon Adventures
In Pangoro Poses a Problem, the Lumiose Press editor-in-chief used a Pangoro and two Spewpa to try and kill Alexa, as a means to prevent her from giving information about the destruction of Vaniville Town to the public. Alexa was saved by X, who battled the editor-in-chief and defeated him.
A Dynamaxed Pangoro appeared in a simulation in Wow!! That's One Big Pokémon.
Pokémon Horizon
A Pangoro appeared in Traveling Trainer Tokio.
In the TCG
- Main article: Pangoro (TCG)
Other appearances
POKÉMON Detective Pikachu
Three Pangoro appeared in POKÉMON Detective Pikachu.
Trivia
Origin
Pangoro seems to be based on a giant panda. Considering how its pre-evolution needs to be around Dark-type Pokémon as a prerequisite for its evolution, its hot-blooded, belligerent, yet virtuous attitude, and features such as a coat-like cape and chewing stick, Pangoro also appears to draw inspiration from banchō, Japanese juvenile-delinquent leaders. The method of evolution may imply that the pure Fighting-type Pancham acquired its Dark type after evolution due to being led astray by a "bad influence". Its Shiny coloration could be a reference to the Qinling panda, whose coloring tends to be more brown than black.
Name origin
Pangoro and Goronda may be a combination of ごろつき gorotsuki (rogue), ごろごろ gorogoro (rumbling sound), and panda.
In other languages
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| More languages |  Hindi | पंगापांडा Pangapanda | From पंगा paṅgā and panda |  Russian | Пангоро Pangoro | Transcription of English name |  Thai | โกรอนดะ Koronda | Transcription of Japanese name | |
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