We rate Obstagoon C-Tier — a situational pick that fills a niche. At 520 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Base 101 Defense stands out.

What is Obstagoon weak to?

Obstagoon's biggest threats include Conkeldurr (Fighting), Volcarona (Bug), and Grimmsnarl (Fairy), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Conkeldurr is the most dangerous since Fighting moves deal 4x damage.

What is the best ability for Obstagoon?

Reckless is the go-to ability for Obstagoon. It strengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power. Its hidden ability Defiant can work in specific setups. Guts is the other option — pick based on what your team needs.

What role does Obstagoon play in battle?

Base 95 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Obstagoon is a physical attacker with base 90 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.

What games is Obstagoon in?

Obstagoon can be found in Sword & Shield.

Obstagoon Best Moveset, Weakness & Stats

Physical

Balanced

520High

95Moderate

CTier

Psychic and Ghost moves don't affect Obstagoon at all — that's the advantage of Dark/Normal typing. It sits at a decent but contested Speed tier. Known as the Blocking Pokemon. Built to hit on the physical side.

Defense and Speed carry most of Obstagoon's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 3 Defense EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.

Base Stats

520High

HP93

Attack90

Defense101

Sp. Atk60

Sp. Def81

Speed95

Total520

Low <60

Avg 60-89

High 90-149

Top 150+

EV Yield

HPAtkDef+3SpASpDSpe

Details

Catch45Challenging•Medium Fast1M XP•1.6m / 5'03"•46kg / 101.4 lbs•260Base XP

Pokedex Entries

Its voice is staggering in volume. Obstagoon has a tendency to take on a threatening posture and shout—this move is known as Obstruct.

Sword

It evolved after experiencing numerous fights. While crossing its arms, it lets out a shout that would make any opponent flinch.

Shield

Obstagoon Weakness

Avg

Type-wise, Obstagoon takes extra damage from Fighting, Bug, and Fairy. Watch out for Fighting attacks, those deal 4x damage. Psychic and Ghost moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. With 93 HP and balanced defenses, Obstagoon can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.

4xCriticali

Fighting

2xWeaki

Bug Fairy

½xResisti

Dark

¼xResisti

None

0xImmunei

Psychic Ghost

STAB (2)i

Psychic Ghost

3Weak

1Resist

2Immune

Scorei-1

SpikesGrounded — up to 25%

Toxic SpikesVulnerable

4x Fighting — Close Combat, Drain Punch, Focus Blast

Abilities

RecklessStrengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power.

GutsIncreases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.

DefiantHARaises Attack two stages upon having any stat lowered.

Evolved from Zigzagoon. Obstagoon is the final form in this two-stage line. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are quick to hatch. Attack grew the most through evolution (+60 over Zigzagoon), and Obstagoon peaks at 520 total stats.

How to Evolve

4 Forms

#263Zigzagoon

#264LinooneLevel 20

#862galarian-obstagoonLevel 35

Galar

#264Galar LinooneLevel 20

Stat Comparison 4 Stages

Normal

Normal

DarkNormal

Normal

78+40

93+15

78+40

ATK

70+40

90+20

70+40

DEF

61+20

101+40

61+20

SP.ATK

50+20

60+10

50+20

SP.DEF

61+20

81+20

61+20

SPE

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

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Obstagoon 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)

the remaining moves keeps opponents guessing about Obstagoon's real targets. Flame Orb provides self-burn for Guts activation while max Attack and Speed EVs and Jolly nature handle the stat profile. Guts ties it together.

Best Build

Physical Sweeper

Ability

Guts

Item

Flame Orb

Nature

Jolly+SPE

EVs

Atk

SpD

Spe

Best Obstagoon Moveset

FacadeSTAB
Knock OffSTAB
ObstructFAST +4
Close Combat

Recommended Teammates

Zoroark-HisuiDecent

MausholdDecent

Lopunny-MegaDecent

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Stall teams hate this. Obstagoon can spread damage across 11 types, with Fighting and Ghost punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Giga Impact and Hyper Beam keeps the pressure honest on everything else.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Baby-Doll Eyes+1

—10030Fairy

Lv 1

Cross Chop

100805Fighting

Lv 1

Leer

—10030Normal

Lv 1

Lick

3010030Ghost

Lv 1

Night Slash

7010015Dark

Lv 1

Obstruct+4

—10010Dark

Lv 1

Pin Missile

259520Bug

Lv 1

Sand Attack

—10015Ground

Lv 1

Submission

808020Fighting

Lv 1

Switcheroo

—10010Dark

Lv 1

Tackle

4010035Normal

Lv 9

Snarl

559515Dark

Lv 12

Headbutt

7010015Normal

Lv 15

Hone Claws

——15Dark

Lv 18

Fury Swipes

188015Normal

Lv 23

Rest

——10Psychic

Lv 28

Take Down

908520Normal

Lv 35

Scary Face

—10010Normal

Lv 42

Counter-5

—10020Fighting

Lv 49

Taunt

—10020Dark

Lv 56

Double-Edge

12010015Normal

TM Moves

Src

TM58

Assurance

6010010Dark

TM31

Attract

—10015Normal

TR06

Blizzard

110705Ice

TR99

Body Press

8010010Fighting

TR01

Body Slam

8510015Normal

TM43

Brick Break

7510015Fighting

TR48

Bulk Up

——20Fighting

TR53

Close Combat

1201005Fighting

TM73

Cross Poison

7010020Poison

TM15

Dig

8010010Ground

TR26

Endure+4

——10Normal

TM39

Facade

7010020Normal

TM47

Fake Tears

—10020Dark

TM03

Fire Punch

7510015Fire

TM59

Fling

—10010Dark

TR13

Focus Energy

——30Normal

TM09

Giga Impact

150905Normal

TR77

Grass Knot

—10020Grass

TR73

Gunk Shot

120805Poison

TM41

Helping Hand+5

——20Normal

TM08

Hyper Beam

150905Normal

TR42

Hyper Voice

9010010Normal

TR05

Ice Beam

9010010Ice

TM04

Ice Punch

7510015Ice

TM27

Icy Wind

559515Ice

TR46

Iron Defense

——15Steel

TR31

Iron Tail

1007515Steel

TR07

Low Kick

—10020Fighting

TM01

Mega Kick

120755Normal

Mega Punch

808520Normal

TM53

Mud Shot

559515Ground

TM57

Payback

5010010Dark

TM07

Pin Missile

259520Bug

TM25

Protect+4

——10Normal

TM33

Rain Dance

——5Water

TM21

Rest

——10Psychic

TM79

Retaliate

701005Normal

TM42

Revenge-4

6010010Fighting

TR21

Reversal

—10015Fighting

TM76

Round

6010015Normal

TM26

Scary Face

—10010Normal

TM16

Screech

—8540Normal

TR59

Seed Bomb

8010015Grass

TR33

Shadow Ball

8010015Ghost

TM65

Shadow Claw

7010015Ghost

TR27

Sleep Talk

——10Normal

TM85

Snarl

559515Dark

TM24

Snore

5010015Normal

TM98

Stomping Tantrum

7510010Ground

TR20

Substitute

——10Normal

TM34

Sunny Day

——5Fire

TR04

Surf

9010015Water

TM40

Swift

60—20Normal

TR37

Taunt

—10020Dark

TM23

Thief

6010025Dark

TR95

Throat Chop

8010015Dark

TR09

Thunder

1107010Electric

TM05

Thunder Punch

7510015Electric

TM14

Thunder Wave

—9020Electric

TR08

Thunderbolt

9010015Electric

TR38

Trick

—10010Psychic

TM36

Whirlpool

358515Water

TR85

Work Up

——30Normal

TR60

X-Scissor

8010015Bug

Egg Moves

Obstagoon doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Src

Tutor

Lash Out

751005Dark

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Obstagoon starts showing up in endgame routes at decent spawn rates across 4 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.

Where To Catch Obstagoon in Sword & Shield

Zigzagoon is your first catch on the way to Obstagoon. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 5-65 across 76 total spots in the chain.

Step 1Catch Zigzagoon
Route 3
ShieldOverworldLv.10-1438%EarlyRouteAll Weather
EFFORTLESS
Route 3
SwordOverworldLv.10-1438%EarlyRouteAll Weather
EFFORTLESS
Route 2
ShieldOverworldLv.5-72%EarlyRouteAll Weather
CHALLENGING
Route 2
SwordOverworldLv.5-72%EarlyRouteAll Weather
CHALLENGING
Bridge Field
SwordOverworldLv.27-2935%MidOvercast
EFFORTLESS
Bridge Field
ShieldOverworldLv.27-2935%MidSnowing
EFFORTLESS
Bridge Field
SwordOverworldLv.27-2935%MidSnowing
EFFORTLESS
Bridge Field
ShieldOverworldLv.27-2935%MidOvercast
EFFORTLESS
Stony Wilderness
ShieldOverworldLv.28-3035%MidNormal Weather
EFFORTLESS
Stony Wilderness
SwordOverworldLv.28-3035%MidNormal Weather
EFFORTLESS
Bridge Field
ShieldOverworldLv.27-2934%MidNormal Weather
EFFORTLESS
Bridge Field
SwordOverworldLv.27-2934%MidNormal Weather
EFFORTLESS
Bridge Field
SwordOverworldLv.27-2933%MidRaining
EFFORTLESS
Bridge Field
ShieldOverworldLv.27-2933%MidRaining
EFFORTLESS
Bridge Field
ShieldOverworldLv.27-2930%MidThunderstorm
EFFORTLESS
Bridge Field
SwordOverworldLv.27-2930%MidThunderstorm
EFFORTLESS
Stony Wilderness
SwordOverworldLv.28-3030%MidSnowing
EFFORTLESS
Stony Wilderness
SwordOverworldLv.28-3030%MidSandstorm
EFFORTLESS
Stony Wilderness
ShieldOverworldLv.28-3030%MidIntense Sun
EFFORTLESS
Stony Wilderness
ShieldOverworldLv.28-3030%MidSnowing
EFFORTLESS
Stony Wilderness
ShieldOverworldLv.28-3030%MidSandstorm
EFFORTLESS
Stony Wilderness
SwordOverworldLv.28-3030%MidIntense Sun
EFFORTLESS
Bridge Field
SwordOverworldLv.27-2925%MidSandstorm
EASY
Bridge Field
ShieldOverworldLv.27-2925%MidSandstorm
EASY
Stony Wilderness
ShieldOverworldLv.28-3015%MidOvercast
EASY
Stony Wilderness
SwordOverworldLv.28-3015%MidOvercast
EASY
Bridge Field
ShieldOverworldLv.27-2910%MidSnowstorm
MODERATE
Bridge Field
SwordOverworldLv.27-2910%MidHeavy Fog
MODERATE
Bridge Field
SwordOverworldLv.27-2910%MidSnowstorm
MODERATE
Bridge Field
ShieldOverworldLv.27-2910%MidHeavy Fog
MODERATE
Stony Wilderness
SwordOverworldLv.28-3010%MidRaining
MODERATE
Stony Wilderness
ShieldOverworldLv.28-3010%MidSnowstorm
MODERATE
Stony Wilderness
SwordOverworldLv.28-3010%MidHeavy Fog
MODERATE
Stony Wilderness
SwordOverworldLv.28-3010%MidSnowstorm
MODERATE
Stony Wilderness
ShieldOverworldLv.28-3010%MidRaining
MODERATE
Stony Wilderness
ShieldOverworldLv.28-3010%MidHeavy Fog
MODERATE
Giant's Cap - 3
SwordOverworldLv.29-3210%MidSandstorm
MODERATE
Giant's Cap - 3
ShieldOverworldLv.29-3210%MidNormal Weather
MODERATE
Giant's Cap - 3
SwordOverworldLv.29-3210%MidRaining
MODERATE
Giant's Cap - 3
SwordOverworldLv.29-3210%MidNormal Weather
MODERATE
Giant's Cap - 3
ShieldOverworldLv.29-3210%MidSandstorm
MODERATE
Giant's Cap - 3
ShieldOverworldLv.29-3210%MidRaining
MODERATE
Bridge Field
ShieldOverworldLv.27-295%MidIntense Sun
MODERATE
Bridge Field
SwordOverworldLv.27-295%MidIntense Sun
MODERATE
Giant's Cap - 3
ShieldOverworldLv.28-325%MidHeavy Fog
MODERATE
Giant's Cap - 3
SwordOverworldLv.29-325%MidIntense Sun
MODERATE
Giant's Cap - 3
SwordOverworldLv.29-325%MidSnowing
MODERATE
Giant's Cap - 3
ShieldOverworldLv.29-325%MidOvercast
MODERATE
Giant's Cap - 3
SwordOverworldLv.29-325%MidHeavy Fog
MODERATE
Giant's Cap - 3
SwordOverworldLv.29-325%MidOvercast
MODERATE
Giant's Cap - 3
ShieldOverworldLv.29-325%MidThunderstorm
MODERATE
Giant's Cap - 3
ShieldOverworldLv.29-325%MidIntense Sun
MODERATE
Giant's Cap - 3
ShieldOverworldLv.29-325%MidSnowing
MODERATE
Giant's Cap - 3
SwordOverworldLv.29-325%MidThunderstorm
MODERATE
Route 2 - High Level
ShieldOverworldLv.40-4350%LateRouteAll Weather
EFFORTLESS
Route 2 - High Level
SwordOverworldLv.40-4350%LateRouteAll Weather
EFFORTLESS
Train until Level 20
Step 2Catch or Evolve Linoone
Giant's Cap
ShieldOverworldLv.28-3040%MidOvercast
EFFORTLESS
Giant's Cap
SwordOverworldLv.28-3040%MidOvercast
EFFORTLESS
Giant's Cap
SwordOverworldLv.28-3035%MidNormal Weather
EFFORTLESS
Giant's Cap
ShieldOverworldLv.28-3035%MidNormal Weather
EFFORTLESS
Giant's Cap
SwordOverworldLv.28-3010%MidSnowstorm
MODERATE
Giant's Cap
ShieldOverworldLv.28-3010%MidSnowing
MODERATE
Giant's Cap
SwordOverworldLv.28-3010%MidSnowing
MODERATE
Giant's Cap
ShieldOverworldLv.28-3010%MidSnowstorm
MODERATE
Giant's Cap
ShieldOverworldLv.28-305%MidRaining
MODERATE
Giant's Cap
ShieldOverworldLv.28-305%MidHeavy Fog
MODERATE
Giant's Cap
SwordOverworldLv.28-305%MidRaining
MODERATE
Giant's Cap
SwordOverworldLv.28-305%MidHeavy Fog
MODERATE
Ballimere Lake
ShieldOverworldLv.60-6515%PostWaterOvercast
EASY
Ballimere Lake
SwordOverworldLv.60-6515%PostWaterOvercast
EASY
Giant's Bed
ShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostOvercast
MODERATE
Giant's Bed
SwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostOvercast
MODERATE
or evolve from Zigzagoon (Step 1)
Train until Level 35
Step 3Obstagoon ✓
Lake of Outrage
ShieldGrassLv.50-5225%PostWaterNormal Weather
EASY
Lake of Outrage
SwordGrassLv.50-5225%PostWaterNormal Weather
EASY
Lake of Outrage
SwordGrassLv.50-522%PostWaterSnowing
HARD
Lake of Outrage
ShieldGrassLv.50-522%PostWaterSandstorm
HARD
or evolve from Linoone (Step 2)

We rate Obstagoon C-Tier — a situational pick that fills a niche. At 520 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Base 101 Defense stands out.
Obstagoon's biggest threats include Conkeldurr (Fighting), Volcarona (Bug), and Grimmsnarl (Fairy), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Conkeldurr is the most dangerous since Fighting moves deal 4x damage.
.
Reckless is the go-to ability for Obstagoon. It strengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power. Its hidden ability Defiant can work in specific setups. Guts is the other option — pick based on what your team needs.
Base 95 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Obstagoon is a physical attacker with base 90 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Obstagoon can be found in Sword & Shield.

Obstagoon joined the series in Sword & Shield and has been available in 1 titles so far. With 2 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.