
Galarian Linoone vs Linoone
NormalTypeGains
Dark
Normal
Same as Linoone
- HP78
- AttackAtk70
- DefenseDef61
- Sp. AtkSpA50
- Sp. DefSpD61
- SpeedSpe100
- Total420
- PickupAbility 1Pickup
- GluttonyAbility 2Gluttony
- Quick FeetHiddenQuick Feet
How to get it
- Sword, ShieldMax RaidBridge Field, Dusty Bowl, Giant's Mirror, Motostoke Riverbank, Stony Wilderness, West Lake AxewellWildGiant's Cap
WildBridge Field, Giant's Cap, Route 2, Route 3, Stony WildernessEvolve Galarian Zigzagoon at Lv. 20
Form-only moves 15
Assurance
Fake Tears
Knock Off
Night Slash
Parting Shot
Payback
Snarl
Taunt
Body Press
Counter
Quick Guard
Leer
Scary Face
Screech
Lick
Galarian Linoone Moves
Moves List
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Galarian Linoone cleanly, with Giga Impact and Hyper Beam anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Galarian Linoone Weakness
Galarian Linoone is weak to Fighting, Bug, and Fairy. Watch out for Fighting attacks, those deal 4x damage. On the flip side, it's immune to Psychic and Ghost-type moves entirely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fighting |
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic, Ghost |
What is Galarian Linoone Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Galarian Linoone
Scizor can KO Galarian Linoone with Close Combat (432-509%). Machamp threatens a KO with Close Combat (433-509%). Clefable's Moonblast also KOs at 99-117%.
Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Galarian Linoone View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch54-64% Knock Off29-35% U Turn 2x189-222%KO Close Combat 4x432-509%KO | ||
Machamp Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Galarian Linoone View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch24-29% Close Combat 4x433-509%KO Stone Edge60-71% | ||
Clefable Fairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Galarian Linoone View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x99-117%KO | ||
Evolution
Galarian Linoone is the middle stage between Galarian Zigzagoon and Obstagoon. It's a three-stage line with one more evolution to go. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Shiny Galarian Linoone
Here is Shiny Galarian Linoone beside its normal colors.
Normal
ShinyGalarian Linoone Locations
High spawn rates across 8 locations for Galarian Linoone in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Best Locations to Catch Galarian Linoone in Sword & Shield
8 overworld spots from Lv. 28-65 for Galarian Linoone. Sorted by game progression with rates on each row, so you can compare without scrolling through everything.
Base Stats
Galarian Linoone has 420 base stats in total. Speed leads at 100, and Sp. Atk is lowest at 50.
Game Availability
Galarian Linoone is in one game, Sword & Shield.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB

Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS

Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS

Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG

FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP

Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS

HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW

Black & White - Gen 5B2W2

Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY

X & Y - Gen 6ORAS

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM

Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut

Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV

Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW

Winds & Waves
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Where to go next after Galarian Linoone.