Pangoro are traditionally considered to be evil pokemon, for they are violent, combative creatures who show no mercy to the defeated, yet paradoxically they are also beloved as protectors of the weak. This is because, no matter how influenced they become by the powers of darkness, they have not forgotten that they were once helpless Pancham who were often victims of bullying and whose efforts to stand up for themselves were met with defeat and mockery; once evolved, they seek to use their power not only for their own sake, but to change the world for the better.
This heroic urge coexists in these pokemon with the fact that much of their power is itself that of villainy, and it is an uneasy combination at best. Some Pangoro become antiheroes, who protect the weak by beating dark pokemon and human villains at their own wicked game, but continue to face disapproval from more justice-minded heroes; they often find themselves truly alone. Others become genuine villains, albeit with a code of honor, who gain great power and influence, yet try only to terrorize those strong enough to resist it, and break down crying when they realize they have picked too easy a target and become the bully they once hated.
The happiest of Pangoro are those who walk along the boundary between good and evil, using both for their benefit, and it is this path which trainers often try valiantly to steer their Pangoro towards. By mastering darkness and fighting techniques alike, Pangoro reach their greatest heights of power, and their unthinking loyalty to their trainers often allows these pokemon to avoid the complex moral dilemmas which often leave their hearts paralyzed with conflict.