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

What is Linoone weak to?

In Sword & Shield, Linoone's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), Scyther (Bug), and Gardevoir (Fairy), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Machamp is the most dangerous since Fighting moves deal 4x damage. Linoone's base 100 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.

How do you evolve Linoone?

In Sword & Shield, 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.

What is the best ability for Linoone?

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.

What role does Linoone play in battle?

In Sword & Shield, Linoone fills the pivot role. It's leaning toward the physical side (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 - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Utility

Pivot

CTier

100Speed · Fast

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

Above

HP78

Attack70

Defense61

Sp. Atk50

Sp. Def61

Speed100

Total420

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging90 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height0.5 m

Weight32.5 kg

Base XP147

Abilities

Pickup

Picks up other Pokémon's used and Flung held items. May also pick up an item after battle.

GluttonyTop Pick

Makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP.

Quick FeetHARare

Increases Speed to 1.5× with a major status ailment.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+2

Speed training target

Pokedex Entries

It uses its long tongue to taunt opponents. Once the opposition is enraged, this Pokémon hurls itself at the opponent, tackling them forcefully.

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.

Linoone Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
4x (Critical)	Fighting
2x (Weak)	Bug, Fairy
0.5x (Resist)	Dark
0x (Immune)	Psychic, Ghost

Type ChartAvg

3Weak

1Resist

2Immune

Score-1

4xCritical

Fighting

2xWeak

Bug Fairy

½xResist

Dark

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Psychic Ghost

STAB (2)

Psychic Ghost

How to Beat Linoone in Sword & Shield (Best Counters)

Hawlucha FightingFlying	B
Available Moves Moves High Jump KickLv. 48 Flying PressLv. 44 SubmissionLv. 24 Brick BreakTM43 Damage vs Linoone High Jump Kick 4x 267-314%KO Flying Press 4x 208-245%KO Submission 4x 166-196%KO Brick Break 4x 156-184%KO View Hawlucha builds →
Bewear NormalFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Hammer ArmLv. 36 Brick BreakTM43 Low SweepTM75 RevengeTM42 Damage vs Linoone Hammer Arm 4x 263-310%KO Brick Break 4x 201-237%KO Low Sweep 4x 173-204%KO Revenge 4x 159-188%KO View Bewear builds →
Pangoro FightingDark	C
Available Moves Moves Brick BreakTM43 Vital ThrowLv. 28 Low SweepTM75 Circle ThrowLv. 12 Damage vs Linoone Brick Break 4x 197-233%KO Vital Throw 4x 187-220%KO Low Sweep 4x 173-204%KO Circle Throw 4x 159-188%KO View Pangoro builds →
Toxicroak PoisonFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Brick BreakTM43 Low SweepTM75 RevengeTM42 Damage vs Linoone Brick Break 4x 173-204%KO Low Sweep 4x 152-180%KO Revenge 4x 142-167%KO View Toxicroak builds →
Passimian Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Brick BreakTM43 U-turnTM56 Low SweepTM75 RevengeTM42 Damage vs Linoone Brick Break 4x 194-229%KO U-turn 2x 60-71% Low Sweep 4x 169-200%KO Revenge 4x 156-184%KO View Passimian builds →

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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Evolutions

#263Zigzagoon

#264LinooneLevel 20

Galar

#264Galar LinooneLevel 20

Stat Comparison 3 Stages

Zigzagoon

Normal

Linoone

Normal

Galar Linoone

Normal

78+40

ATK

70+40

DEF

61+20

SP.ATK

50+20

SP.DEF

61+20

SPE

100+40

BST

240D-Tier

420C-Tier+180

420D-Tier+180

ROLE

Balanced

Pivot

TYPE

Utility

Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Linoone to get Zigzagoon eggs easily using 152 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Knock Off, Parting Shot, Quick Guard.

Egg Groups

Ground

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

15 cycles·3,855 steps

Quick~4 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

3moves

Breed With (best first)

Linoone runs a standard physical attacker set. Jolly nature with max Attack and Speed EVs shapes the build, while Sitrus Berry brings a one-time health recovery at low HP. Gluttony supports the kit from the background.

Best Build

Experimental

Ability

Gluttony

Item

Sitrus BerryRECOVERY

Best Nature for Linoone

Jolly+SPE

Linoone best EVs are Attack and Speed

EVs

Atk

Spe

Physical Attacker Moveset

Extreme SpeedSTAB
Belly DrumSTAB
Stomping Tantrum
Simple BeamSTAB

Recommended Teammates

GardevoirGood

SwampertGood

SalamenceGood

Moves

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

D—10030Fairy

Lv 1

Leer

D—10030Normal

Lv 1

Lick

—3010030Ghost

Lv 1

Night Slash

C7010015Dark

Lv 1

Pin Missile

D259520Bug

Lv 1

Sand Attack

D—10015Ground

Lv 1

Switcheroo

S—10010Dark

Lv 1

Tackle

D4010035Normal

Lv 9

Snarl

D559515Dark

Lv 12

Headbutt

C7010015Normal

Lv 15

Hone Claws

C——15Dark

Lv 18

Fury Swipes

—188015Normal

Lv 23

Rest

C——10Psychic

Lv 28

Take Down

C908520Normal

Lv 33

Scary Face

——10010Normal

Lv 38

Counter-5

D—10020Fighting

Lv 43

Taunt

C—10020Dark

Lv 48

Double-Edge

B12010015Normal

TM Moves

TM58

Assurance

—6010010Dark

TM31

Attract

C—10015Normal

TR06

Blizzard

D110705Ice

TR99

Body Press

D8010010Fighting

TR01

Body Slam

S8510015Normal

TM15

Dig

D8010010Ground

TR26

Endure+4

C——10Normal

TM39

Facade

C7010020Normal

TM47

Fake Tears

D—10020Dark

TM59

Fling

——10010Dark

TM09

Giga Impact

B150905Normal

TR77

Grass Knot

D—10020Grass

TR73

Gunk Shot

C120805Poison

TM41

Helping Hand+5

C——20Normal

TM08

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TR42

Hyper Voice

C9010010Normal

TR05

Ice Beam

D9010010Ice

TM27

Icy Wind

D559515Ice

TR31

Iron Tail

D1007515Steel

TM53

Mud Shot

D559515Ground

TM57

Payback

D5010010Dark

TM07

Pin Missile

D259520Bug

TM25

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM33

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM21

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM79

Retaliate

C701005Normal

TM76

Round

D6010015Normal

TM26

Scary Face

——10010Normal

TM16

Screech

D—8540Normal

TR59

Seed Bomb

D8010015Grass

TR33

Shadow Ball

D8010015Ghost

TM65

Shadow Claw

B7010015Ghost

TR27

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM85

Snarl

D559515Dark

TM24

Snore

—5010015Normal

TM98

Stomping Tantrum

S7510010Ground

TR20

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM34

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TR04

Surf

D9010015Water

TM40

Swift

D60—20Normal

TR37

Taunt

C—10020Dark

TM23

Thief

C6010025Dark

TR95

Throat Chop

B8010015Dark

TR09

Thunder

D1107010Electric

TM14

Thunder Wave

C—9020Electric

TR08

Thunderbolt

D9010015Electric

TR38

Trick

C—10010Psychic

TM36

Whirlpool

D358515Water

TR85

Work Up

D——30Normal

Egg Moves

Egg

Knock Off

C6510020Dark

Egg

Parting Shot

C—10020Dark

Egg

Quick Guard+3

———15Fighting

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Lash Out

C751005Dark

Reminder Moves

Rem

Slash

C7010020Normal

high spawn rates across 16 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.

Where To Catch Linoone in Sword & Shield

The path to Linoone starts with Zigzagoon at Lv. 5-65 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.

Step 1Catch Zigzagoon
Route 3
ShieldOverworld Lv.10-14 Route
38%Early
All Weather
Route 3
SwordOverworld Lv.10-14 Route
38%Early
All Weather
Route 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.5-7 Route
2%Early
All Weather
Route 2
SwordOverworld Lv.5-7 Route
2%Early
All Weather
Bridge Field
SwordOverworld Lv.27-29
35%Mid
Overcast
Bridge Field
ShieldOverworld Lv.27-29
35%Mid
Snowing
Bridge Field
SwordOverworld Lv.27-29
35%Mid
Snowing
Bridge Field
ShieldOverworld Lv.27-29
35%Mid
Overcast
Stony Wilderness
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
35%Mid
Normal Weather
Stony Wilderness
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
35%Mid
Normal Weather
Bridge Field
ShieldOverworld Lv.27-29
34%Mid
Normal Weather
Bridge Field
SwordOverworld Lv.27-29
34%Mid
Normal Weather
Bridge Field
SwordOverworld Lv.27-29
33%Mid
Raining
Bridge Field
ShieldOverworld Lv.27-29
33%Mid
Raining
Bridge Field
ShieldOverworld Lv.27-29
30%Mid
Thunderstorm
Bridge Field
SwordOverworld Lv.27-29
30%Mid
Thunderstorm
Stony Wilderness
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
30%Mid
Snowing
Stony Wilderness
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
30%Mid
Sandstorm
Stony Wilderness
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
30%Mid
Intense Sun
Stony Wilderness
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
30%Mid
Snowing
Stony Wilderness
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
30%Mid
Sandstorm
Stony Wilderness
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
30%Mid
Intense Sun
Bridge Field
SwordOverworld Lv.27-29
25%Mid
Sandstorm
Bridge Field
ShieldOverworld Lv.27-29
25%Mid
Sandstorm
Stony Wilderness
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
15%Mid
Overcast
Stony Wilderness
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
15%Mid
Overcast
Bridge Field
ShieldOverworld Lv.27-29
10%Mid
Snowstorm
Bridge Field
SwordOverworld Lv.27-29
10%Mid
Heavy Fog
Bridge Field
SwordOverworld Lv.27-29
10%Mid
Snowstorm
Bridge Field
ShieldOverworld Lv.27-29
10%Mid
Heavy Fog
Stony Wilderness
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
10%Mid
Raining
Stony Wilderness
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
10%Mid
Snowstorm
Stony Wilderness
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
10%Mid
Heavy Fog
Stony Wilderness
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
10%Mid
Snowstorm
Stony Wilderness
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
10%Mid
Raining
Stony Wilderness
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
10%Mid
Heavy Fog
Giant's Cap - 3
SwordOverworld Lv.29-32
10%Mid
Sandstorm
Giant's Cap - 3
ShieldOverworld Lv.29-32
10%Mid
Normal Weather
Giant's Cap - 3
SwordOverworld Lv.29-32
10%Mid
Raining
Giant's Cap - 3
SwordOverworld Lv.29-32
10%Mid
Normal Weather
Giant's Cap - 3
ShieldOverworld Lv.29-32
10%Mid
Sandstorm
Giant's Cap - 3
ShieldOverworld Lv.29-32
10%Mid
Raining
Bridge Field
ShieldOverworld Lv.27-29
5%Mid
Intense Sun
Bridge Field
SwordOverworld Lv.27-29
5%Mid
Intense Sun
Giant's Cap - 3
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-32
5%Mid
Heavy Fog
Giant's Cap - 3
SwordOverworld Lv.29-32
5%Mid
Intense Sun
Giant's Cap - 3
SwordOverworld Lv.29-32
5%Mid
Snowing
Giant's Cap - 3
ShieldOverworld Lv.29-32
5%Mid
Overcast
Giant's Cap - 3
SwordOverworld Lv.29-32
5%Mid
Heavy Fog
Giant's Cap - 3
SwordOverworld Lv.29-32
5%Mid
Overcast
Giant's Cap - 3
ShieldOverworld Lv.29-32
5%Mid
Thunderstorm
Giant's Cap - 3
ShieldOverworld Lv.29-32
5%Mid
Intense Sun
Giant's Cap - 3
ShieldOverworld Lv.29-32
5%Mid
Snowing
Giant's Cap - 3
SwordOverworld Lv.29-32
5%Mid
Thunderstorm
Route 2 - High Level
ShieldOverworld Lv.40-43 Route
50%Late
All Weather
Route 2 - High Level
SwordOverworld Lv.40-43 Route
50%Late
All Weather
Train until Level 20
Step 2Linoone ✓
Giant's Cap
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
40%Mid
Overcast
Giant's Cap
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
40%Mid
Overcast
Giant's Cap
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
35%Mid
Normal Weather
Giant's Cap
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
35%Mid
Normal Weather
Giant's Cap
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
10%Mid
Snowstorm
Giant's Cap
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
10%Mid
Snowing
Giant's Cap
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
10%Mid
Snowing
Giant's Cap
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
10%Mid
Snowstorm
Giant's Cap
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
5%Mid
Raining
Giant's Cap
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
5%Mid
Heavy Fog
Giant's Cap
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
5%Mid
Raining
Giant's Cap
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
5%Mid
Heavy Fog
Ballimere Lake
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water
15%Post
Overcast
Ballimere Lake
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water
15%Post
Overcast
Giant's Bed
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Overcast
Giant's Bed
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Overcast
or evolve from Zigzagoon (Step 1)

In Sword & Shield, Linoone isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Galar Linoone to unlock its full potential. At 420 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
In Sword & Shield, Linoone's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), Scyther (Bug), and Gardevoir (Fairy), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Machamp is the most dangerous since Fighting moves deal 4x damage. Linoone's base 100 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
In Sword & Shield, 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.
In Sword & Shield, Linoone fills the pivot role. It's leaning toward the physical side (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 first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and spans 14 games across 8 generations. It later gained a Galarian form in Generation 8, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.

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Shuckle BugRock	B
Available Move Moves Struggle BugLv. 10 Damage vs Linoone Struggle Bug 2x 22-27% View Shuckle builds →
Pancham Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Low SweepLv. 16 Circle ThrowLv. 12 Arm ThrustLv. 4 Damage vs Linoone Low Sweep 4x 136-161%KO Circle Throw 4x 128-152%KO Arm Thrust 4x 37-45% View Pancham builds →
Machop Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Low SweepLv. 12 RevengeLv. 8 Damage vs Linoone Low Sweep 4x 128-152%KO Revenge 4x 121-143%KO View Machop builds →
Stufful NormalFighting	D
Upcoming Move Moves Hammer ArmLv. 32 Learns Hammer Arm at Level 32 View Stufful builds →
Dwebble BugRock	D
Available Moves Moves Bug BiteLv. 12 Fury CutterLv. 1 Damage vs Linoone Bug Bite 2x 52-63% Fury Cutter 2x 37-45% View Dwebble builds →

Shuckle BugRock	B
Available Move Moves Struggle BugLv. 10 Damage vs Linoone Struggle Bug 2x 19-23% View Shuckle builds →
Pancham Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Low SweepLv. 16 Circle ThrowLv. 12 Arm ThrustLv. 4 Damage vs Linoone Low Sweep 4x 123-146%KO Circle Throw 4x 117-138%KO Arm Thrust 4x 38-46% View Pancham builds →
Machop Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Vital ThrowLv. 24 Low SweepLv. 12 RevengeLv. 8 Damage vs Linoone Vital Throw 4x 131-154%KO Low Sweep 4x 123-146%KO Revenge 4x 117-138%KO View Machop builds →
Croagunk PoisonFighting	D
Available Move Moves RevengeLv. 16 Damage vs Linoone Revenge 4x 97-115%KO View Croagunk builds →
Scraggy DarkFighting	D
Upcoming Move Moves Brick BreakLv. 32 Learns Brick Break at Level 32 View Scraggy builds →

Throh Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Circle ThrowLv. 10 RevengeLv. 20 Damage vs Linoone Circle Throw 4x 129-152%KO Revenge 4x 129-152%KO View Throh builds →
Sawk Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Low SweepLv. 20 Rock SmashLv. 1 Double KickLv. 10 Damage vs Linoone Low Sweep 4x 169-200%KO Rock Smash 4x 105-124%KO Double Kick 4x 82-97% View Sawk builds →
Pancham Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Low SweepLv. 16 Circle ThrowLv. 12 Arm ThrustLv. 4 Damage vs Linoone Low Sweep 4x 123-145%KO Circle Throw 4x 110-131%KO Arm Thrust 4x 34-41% View Pancham builds →
Machop Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Vital ThrowLv. 24 Low SweepLv. 12 RevengeLv. 8 Damage vs Linoone Vital Throw 4x 129-152%KO Low Sweep 4x 117-138%KO Revenge 4x 110-131%KO View Machop builds →
Croagunk PoisonFighting	D
Available Move Moves RevengeLv. 16 Damage vs Linoone Revenge 4x 93-110%KO View Croagunk builds →

Hawlucha FightingFlying	B
Available Moves Moves SubmissionLv. 24 Low SweepTM75 RevengeTM42 Damage vs Linoone Submission 4x 162-191%KO Low Sweep 4x 135-159%KO Revenge 4x 126-149%KO View Hawlucha builds →
Toxicroak PoisonFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Low SweepTM75 RevengeTM42 Damage vs Linoone Low Sweep 4x 149-175%KO Revenge 4x 140-165%KO View Toxicroak builds →
Throh Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Vital ThrowLv. 35 Low SweepTM75 Circle ThrowLv. 10 RevengeTM42 Damage vs Linoone Vital Throw 4x 153-181%KO Low Sweep 4x 144-170%KO Circle Throw 4x 135-159%KO Revenge 4x 135-159%KO View Throh builds →
Sawk Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Brick BreakLv. 35 Low SweepTM75 RevengeTM42 Rock SmashLv. 1 Damage vs Linoone Brick Break 4x 198-234%KO Low Sweep 4x 171-202%KO Revenge 4x 158-186%KO Rock Smash 4x 108-127%KO View Sawk builds →
Machoke Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Vital ThrowLv. 24 Low SweepTM75 RevengeTM42 Damage vs Linoone Vital Throw 4x 153-181%KO Low Sweep 4x 144-170%KO Revenge 4x 135-159%KO View Machoke builds →

Hawlucha FightingFlying	B
Available Moves Moves SubmissionLv. 24 U-turnTM56 Low SweepTM75 RevengeTM42 Damage vs Linoone Submission 4x 166-197%KO U-turn 2x 48-57% Low Sweep 4x 137-161%KO Revenge 4x 124-146%KO View Hawlucha builds →
Toxicroak PoisonFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Low SweepTM75 RevengeTM42 Damage vs Linoone Low Sweep 4x 154-182%KO Revenge 4x 141-166%KO View Toxicroak builds →
Throh Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Vital ThrowLv. 35 Low SweepTM75 Circle ThrowLv. 10 RevengeTM42 Damage vs Linoone Vital Throw 4x 154-182%KO Low Sweep 4x 145-171%KO Circle Throw 4x 133-156%KO Revenge 4x 133-156%KO View Throh builds →
Sawk Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Brick BreakLv. 35 Low SweepTM75 RevengeTM42 Rock SmashLv. 1 Damage vs Linoone Brick Break 4x 197-232%KO Low Sweep 4x 171-202%KO Revenge 4x 158-187%KO Rock Smash 4x 107-126%KO View Sawk builds →
Machoke Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Vital ThrowLv. 24 Low SweepTM75 RevengeTM42 Damage vs Linoone Vital Throw 4x 154-182%KO Low Sweep 4x 145-171%KO Revenge 4x 133-156%KO View Machoke builds →

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Linoone (Galarian Linoone)

Stats & Training