Physical
Pivot
420Average
100Fast
CTier

Linoone is technically a pre-evolution of Galarian Obstagoon, but it holds its own in formats where Eviolite is allowed. Ghost moves can't touch it, and only a single type hits it super-effectively. Known as the Rushing Pokemon.

Linoone's spread isn't flashy. Speed leads, Sp. Atk trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Moderately hard to find and worth 2 Speed EVs, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.

Base Stats
420Above
HP78
C
Attack70
C
Defense61
C
Sp. Atk50
D
Sp. Def61
C
Speed100
B
Total420
Low <60
Avg 60-89
High 90-149
Top 150+
EV YieldDefeating Linoone yields +2 Spe
HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+2
Details
Catch90Challenging•Medium Fast1M XP•0.5m / 1'08"•32.5kg / 71.7 lbs•147Base XP
Pokedex Entries

It charges prey at speeds over 60 mph. However, because it can only run straight, it often fails.

Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl

Linoone Weakness

Good

Linoone is weak to Fighting-type moves. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. Only 1 weakness makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.

4xCriticali
None
2xWeaki
Fighting
½xResisti
None
¼xResisti
None
0xImmunei
Ghost
STABi
No super-effective STAB
1Weak
0Resist
1Immune
Scorei+1
SpikesGrounded — up to 25%
Toxic SpikesVulnerable
Abilities
PickupPicks up other Pokémon's used and Flung held items. May also pick up an item after battle.
GluttonyMakes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP.
Quick FeetHAIncreases Speed to 1.5× with a major status ailment.

Linoone is the evolved form of Zigzagoon. Breeding produces Zigzagoon eggs, and they're quick to hatch. Evolving from Zigzagoon gave Linoone the biggest boost in HP (+40), bringing the total to 420 stats.

How to Evolve

4 Forms
Zigzagoon
#263Zigzagoon
Linoone
#264LinooneLevel 20
galarian-obstagoon
#862galarian-obstagoonLevel 35
Galar LinooneGalar
#264Galar LinooneLevel 20
Stat Comparison 4 Stages
Zigzagoon
Normal
Linoone
Normal
galarian-obstagoon
DarkNormal
Galar Linoone
Normal
HP
38
78+40
93+15
78+40
ATK
30
70+40
90+20
70+40
DEF
41
61+20
101+40
61+20
SP.ATK
30
50+20
60+10
50+20
SP.DEF
41
61+20
81+20
61+20
SPE
60
100+40
95-5
100+40
BST
240D-Tier
420C-Tier+180
520C-Tier+100
420D-Tier+180
ROLE
Balanced
Pivot
Balanced
Pivot
TYPE
Utility
Physical
Physical
Physical
Breeding
Very Easy

Breed with Linoone to get Zigzagoon eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.

Egg Groups
Ground
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
15 cycles·3,855 steps
Quick~4 min with Flame Body
Breed With (best first)
raichupikachunidokinggolduckampharosrhydondewgongarbokquagsirenidorinofarfetchdflaaffy
12 of 278·

Linoone runs a standard physical attacker set. Jolly nature with max Attack and Speed EVs shapes the build, while Aguavberry brings extra utility. Gluttony supports the kit from the background.

Best Build

Physical Sweeper
Ability
Gluttony
Item
AguavberryRECOVERY
Nature
Jolly+SPE
EVs

Best Linoone Moveset

  • Extreme SpeedSTAB
  • Belly DrumSTAB
  • ProtectFAST +4
  • Shadow Claw

Recommended Teammates

Marshadow
MarshadowGood
Sableye
SableyeGood
Tapu Koko
Tapu KokoGood
All 14 games

The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Linoone cleanly, with Giga Impact and Hyper Beam anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Baby-Doll Eyes+1
—10030Fairy
Lv 1
Growl
—10040Normal
Lv 1
Pin Missile
259520Bug
Lv 1
Sand Attack
—10015Ground
Lv 1
Slash
7010020Normal
Lv 1
Switcheroo
—10010Dark
Lv 1
Tackle
4010035Normal
Lv 1
Tail Whip
—10030Normal
Lv 9
Covet
6010025Normal
Lv 12
Headbutt
7010015Normal
Lv 15
Hone Claws
——15Dark
Lv 18
Fury Swipes
188015Normal
Lv 23
Rest
——10Psychic
Lv 28
Take Down
908520Normal
Lv 33
Fling
—10010Dark
Lv 38
Flail
—10015Normal
Lv 43
Belly Drum
——10Normal
Lv 48
Double-Edge
12010015Normal

TM Moves

Src
TM45
Attract
—10015Normal
TM14
Blizzard
110705Ice
TM57
Charge Beam
509010Electric
TM93
Cut
509530Normal
TM28
Dig
8010010Ground
TM32
Double Team
——15Normal
TM58
Endure+4
——10Normal
TM42
Facade
7010020Normal
TM56
Fling
—10010Dark
TM68
Giga Impact
150905Normal
TM86
Grass Knot
—10020Grass
TM15
Hyper Beam
150905Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
9010010Ice
TM23
Iron Tail
1007515Steel
TM17
Protect+4
——10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
——5Water
TM44
Rest
——10Psychic
TM05
Roar-6
——20Normal
TM98
Rock Smash
4010015Fighting
TM30
Shadow Ball
8010015Ghost
TM65
Shadow Claw
7010015Ghost
TM34
Shock Wave
60—20Electric
TM82
Sleep Talk
——10Normal
TM96
Strength
8010015Normal
TM90
Substitute
——10Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
——5Fire
TM95
Surf
9010015Water
TM87
Swagger
—8515Normal
TM46
Thief
6010025Dark
TM25
Thunder
1107010Electric
TM73
Thunder Wave
—9020Electric
TM24
Thunderbolt
9010015Electric
TM03
Water Pulse
6010020Water
TM10
Work Up
——30Normal

Egg Moves

Linoone doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Linoone can't learn any Tutor moves
All 14 games

Linoone doesn't appear wild. Catch Zigzagoon instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it at level 20 to get Linoone. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.

How to Obtain Linoone in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Zigzagoon is your first catch on the way to Linoone. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 3-63 across 8 total spots in the chain.

  1. Zigzagoon
    Step 1Catch Zigzagoon
    Route 202
    Shining PearlGrassLv.340%EarlyRouteSwarm active
    EFFORTLESS
    Route 202
    Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.340%EarlyRouteSwarm active
    EFFORTLESS
    Big Bluff Cavern
    Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-game
    Big Bluff Cavern
    Shining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-game
    Rocky Cave
    Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-game
    Rocky Cave
    Shining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-game
    Spacious Cave
    Shining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-game
    Spacious Cave
    Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-game
  2. Linoone
    Step 2Linoone ✓

  • Linoone isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Galarian Linoone to unlock its full potential. At 420 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.

  • Linoone's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Linoone's base 100 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.

  • Zigzagoon evolves into Linoone at level 20. Linoone evolves into Galarian Obstagoon at level 35. Linoone is a middle-stage evolution in the Zigzagoon line.

  • Pickup is the go-to ability for Linoone. It picks up other Pokémon's used and Flung held items. Its hidden ability Quick Feet can work in specific setups. Gluttony is the other option — pick based on what your team needs.

  • Linoone fills the pivot role. It's a physical attacker with base 70 Attack. Base 100 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.

  • Linoone appears in 14 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.

Linoone first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and spans 14 games across 7 generations. It later gained a Galarian form in Generation 8, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.