Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Linoone

Linoone

NORMAL

Rushing Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Linoone is a Normal Type Rushing Pokémon, with a 11.8% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Linoone can be found with Pickup, Gluttony and Quick Feet as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 2 Speed EV Yield. We recommend the Jolly Nature, based on 420 combined Base Stats.

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Linoone Stats and Abilities

Based on Linoone Base IVs we consider this pokemon D-Tier choice. Linoone Highest IV Stat is Speed 100 and the Lowest being Special Attack 50.

Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
E	HP	78	266	360
E	Attack	70	130	262
F	Defense	61	114	243
F	Special Attack	50	94	218
F	Special Defense	61	114	243
C	Speed	100	184	328
D	Total	420

Best Held Items	Silk Scarf
Best Nature	Jolly ↑ +10% Speed ↓ -10% Special Attack
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance	50% Potion 5% Max Revive
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Sweet Dislikes: Dry
EV Yield	2 Speed
Growth Rate	Medium Fast
Catch Rate	90 (11.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Field
Egg Cycles	15 (3,599–3,855 steps)

Pickup Ability 1	When another Pokémon on the field uses a single-use held item, a Pokémon with Pickup will obtain the used item (if they are not already holding anything) and it can be used again.
Gluttony Ability 2	A Pokémon with Gluttony will use a pinch berry when its HP drops to 50%, rather than the usual 25%.
Quick Feet Hidden Ability	Quick Feet raises the ability-bearer's Speed by 50% when inflicted by a major status ailment (poison, burn, paralysis, freeze or sleep). If paralyzed, the Pokémon does not suffer the usual drop in Speed.

How To Evolve Linoone in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Zigzagoon requires (Level 20) to evolve into Linoone.

Base	→	First Evo
Zigzagoon	Level 20 →	Linoone

Where To Find Linoone in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Linoone has 4 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 3 Zigzagoon, within the Route 202 location using the Walking method.

Walking through Grass.
Using an Old Rod.
Using an Good Rod.
Using an Super Rod.
Surfing the Water.
Using the Poke Radar.
Within Honey Trees.
Obtained as a Gift.
Revive from a Fossil.
Obtained through Trade.
Obtained through an Interaction in game. (Legendary Pokemon)

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time

Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Spacious Cave
Spacious Cave	National	Zigzagoon Lv. 16-63
Rocky Cave
Rocky Cave	National	Zigzagoon Lv. 16-63
Big Bluff Cavern
Big Bluff Cavern	National	Zigzagoon Lv. 16-63
Route 202
Route 202	5 - 1%	Zigzagoon Lv. 3

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Linoone Weakness

Linoone is a Normal Type pokemon. This will cause Linoone to take More Damage from Fighting Type Moves, and Less Damage from Ghost Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Linoone Weaknesses

Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Fighting
0.5x Less Damage
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage	Ghost

What pokemon is Linoone Weak Against?

Tier	Pokemon
A	Infernape FIRE FIGHTING
A	Blaziken FIRE FIGHTING
B	Lucario FIGHTING STEEL
B	Gallade PSYCHIC FIGHTING
B	Poliwrath WATER FIGHTING

What pokemon is Linoone Strong Against?

Tier	Pokemon
B	Dusknoir GHOST
B	Gengar GHOST POISON
C	Drifblim GHOST FLYING
C	Mismagius GHOST
C	Spiritomb GHOST DARK

Best Linoone Moves in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Best Moveset for Linoone Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
48	Double-Edge	Physical	180	100	15	User receives recoil damage.
28	Take Down	Physical	135	85	20	User receives recoil damage.
12	Headbutt	Physical	105	100	15	May cause flinching.
1	Slash	Physical	105	100	20	High critical hit ratio.

Best Moveset for Linoone TM Moves based on Power.

TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	225	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	225	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM14	Blizzard	Special	110	70	5	May freeze opponent.
TM25	Thunder	Special	110	70	10	May paralyze opponent.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Linoone Lv Up Moves

Linoone TM Moves

Linoone Level Up Moves

List of Moves Linoone can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Slash NORMAL	Power: 105 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical High critical hit ratio.
1	Switcheroo DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Swaps held items with the opponent.
1	Pin Missile BUG	Power: 25 Acc: 95 PP: 20 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
1	Baby-Doll Eyes FAIRY	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 Status Always goes first. Lowers the target's attack.
1	Tackle NORMAL	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
1	Growl NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 40 Status Lowers opponent's Attack.
1	Sand Attack GROUND	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
1	Tail Whip NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 Status Lowers opponent's Defense.
9	Covet NORMAL	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Opponent's item is stolen by the user.
12	Headbutt NORMAL	Power: 105 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
15	Hone Claws DARK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Attack and Accuracy.
18	Fury Swipes NORMAL	Power: 27 Acc: 80 PP: 15 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
23	Rest PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
28	Take Down NORMAL	Power: 135 Acc: 85 PP: 20 Physical User receives recoil damage.
33	Fling DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
38	Flail NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
43	Belly Drum NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User loses 50% of its max HP, but Attack raises to maximum.
48	Double-Edge NORMAL	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical User receives recoil damage.

Linoone TM Moves

List of Moves Linoone can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.

TM	Move	Desc
TM03	Water Pulse WATER	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May confuse opponent.
TM05	Roar NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
TM10	Work Up NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
TM11	Sunny Day FIRE	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM13	Ice Beam ICE	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May freeze opponent.
TM14	Blizzard ICE	Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May freeze opponent.
TM15	Hyper Beam NORMAL	Power: 225 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM17	Protect NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance WATER	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM23	Iron Tail STEEL	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM24	Thunderbolt ELECTRIC	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM25	Thunder ELECTRIC	Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 10 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM28	Dig GROUND	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM30	Shadow Ball GHOST	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM32	Double Team NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM34	Shock Wave ELECTRIC	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM42	Facade NORMAL	Power: 105 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief DARK	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Also steals opponent's held item.
TM56	Fling DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
TM57	Charge Beam ELECTRIC	Power: 50 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Special May raise user's Special Attack.
TM58	Endure NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM65	Shadow Claw GHOST	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM68	Giga Impact NORMAL	Power: 225 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM73	Thunder Wave ELECTRIC	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 20 Status Paralyzes opponent.
TM82	Sleep Talk NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM86	Grass Knot GRASS	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
TM87	Swagger NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM93	Cut NORMAL	Power: 75 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM95	Surf WATER	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
TM96	Strength NORMAL	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash FIGHTING	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

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