The MSM-07 Z'gok is radically different from any other marine mobile suit. Though it does have most of the trademark features of marine mobile suits (built-in weaponry, claw melee weapons), it has many features of land combat mobile suits, including a high ground running speed and jumpjet capability, as well as a somewhat standard frame design. Additional thrusters in its feet provide it with greater land mobility than the portly Gogg. A hefty supply of rocket and hydrojet engines give it unparalleled maneuverability and speed while underwater, and it can compete with the MS-07 Gouf on land due to its high reaction time. A large reactor gives it a powerful shot to its weaponry and a high refire rate. It too has a 360 degree mono-eye, but hardly any head to speak of; what might be interpreted as one is sunken into its shoulders. As it has much more conventional joints than typical marine mobile suits, its are covered with the same flexible, watertight material that the original Zaku Marine Types used.

The Zugock sports a mega particle cannon in each arm, offset by three claws; the lesson from the Gogg about the inability to aim torso-mounted guns was learned on the Acguy and it continues with the Zugock. Six missile launchers were mounted in its head for ranged bombardment or attacks on enemy warships while underwater. Keeping with tradition, the Zugock has sharp claws for melee combat or attacking ship hulls.