Is Linoone Good in Black 2 & White 2 Playthrough?
Zigzagoon evolves at level 20. Normal with AbilityPickup. If imported, fast with Belly Drum for a surprise nuke. AbilityPickup finds items passively. A utility import, not a fighter.
Zigzagoon trades roughly evenly with Cheren's team.
Zigzagoon trades roughly evenly with Roxie's team.
Linoone trades roughly evenly with Burgh's team.
Linoone trades roughly evenly with Elesa's team.
Linoone trades roughly evenly with Clay's team.
Linoone trades roughly evenly with Skyla's team.
Linoone trades roughly evenly with Drayden's team.
Linoone trades roughly evenly with Marlon's team.
Shauntal's team hits Linoone's weaknesses hard.
Linoone trades roughly evenly with Grimsley's team.
Linoone trades roughly evenly with Caitlin's team.
Linoone trades roughly evenly with Marshal's team.
Linoone trades roughly evenly with Iris's team.
Linoone cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 20.
How to Get Linoone in Black 2 & White 2
No wild encounters for Linoone in Black 2 & White 2. Bring Zigzagoon over from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Linoone in B2W2
Step 1Obtain ZigzagoonLATER APPEARANCEfrom Ruby & SapphireNot TradeableAppears in Ruby & Sapphire via Walking · Route 103. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Walking · Route 119. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Walking · Bell Tower · Radio: Hoenn Sound. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 2. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Route 102 · Horde battle. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Linoone ✓
Linoone Weakness
Linoone is weak to Fighting. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. Only 1 weakness makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
What is Linoone Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Linoone
 Riolu Fighting | C | |
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x154-182%KO | ||
 Pignite FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x111-132%KO | ||
Riolu Fighting | C | |
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x155-183%KO | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Scraggy DarkFighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x112-131%KO | ||
Riolu Fighting | C | |
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x158-186%KO | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x92-108%KO | ||
 Timburr Fighting | C | |
Emboar FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x92-108%KO | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x156-185%KO | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x90-106%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x121-142%KO | ||
 Mienshao Fighting | B | |
Timburr Fighting | C | |
Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Terrakion builds →Close Combat 2x162-191%KO | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x119-140%KO | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x158-186%KO | ||
 Sawk Fighting | C | |
In Black 2 & White 2, Machamp's Stone Edge hits Linoone for 60-71%.
 Machamp Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch24-29% Stone Edge60-71% | ||
Linoone Evolutions
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
Breeding
Breed with Linoone to get Zigzagoon eggs easily using 181 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Charm, Helping Hand, Mud-Slap and 6 more.
B2W2 Linoone Best Moveset
MoveBelly Drum maximizes Attack in one turn at half HP cost, and 100 Speed fires boosted Normal TermStab before most targets respond. The moveset gambles everything on one setup turn. AbilityGluttony activates pinch berries early for HP recovery after the Belly Drum cut.
Best Build
Linoone best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Belly Drum
- Extreme Speed
- Shadow Claw
- Seed Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 12 types means almost nothing walls 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
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
It charges prey at speeds over 60 mph. However, because it can only run straight, it often fails.
Linoone Black 2 & White 2 Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Linoone isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Obstagoon to unlock its full potential. At 420 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
In Black 2 & White 2, 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.
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 Black 2 & White 2, 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.
In Black 2 & White 2, Linoone does the job early-game if you need a Normal type on your team. Evolve it into Obstagoon before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
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 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGalarian
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