Is Linoone Good in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Playthrough?
Linoone's speed and AbilityPickup keep it useful long after the combat stats fall off. Learns Surf, Rock Smash, and Cut for HM coverage. Not a fighter past Flannery, but the utility earns it a permanent party slot on many Hoenn teams.
Zigzagoon trades roughly evenly with Roxanne's team.
Zigzagoon trades roughly evenly with Brawly's team.
Wattson's typing presses Zigzagoon's defenses.
Linoone has the type edge here and should clean up Flannery's team.
Linoone trades roughly evenly with Norman's team.
Linoone trades roughly evenly with Winona's team.
Tate & Liza's typing presses Linoone's defenses.
Linoone trades roughly evenly with Wallace's team.
Linoone has the type edge here and should clean up Sidney's team.
Linoone trades roughly evenly with Phoebe's team.
Linoone trades roughly evenly with Glacia's team.
Linoone trades roughly evenly with Drake's team.
Steven's typing presses Linoone's defenses.
Catch Zigzagoon on Route 101 (walking, Lv 2, common).
Your Zigzagoon should hit Level 20 before you reach Flannery, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Linoone in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
high spawn rates for Linoone across 16 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Linoone in ORAS
The path to Linoone starts with Zigzagoon at Lv. 2-31 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ZigzagoonRoute 102Lv.2GrassRate 60%Horde battleRoute 103Lv.2GrassRate 60%Horde battleRoute 116Lv.4GrassRate 60%Horde battleRoute 117Lv.7GrassRate 60%Horde battleRoute 101Lv.2GrassRate 40%Route 103Lv.2-3GrassRate 40%Route 104 - Area 2Lv.2-5GrassRate 40%Route 104 - Area 1Lv.4-7GrassRate 40%Route 101Lv.2GrassRate 35%Horde battleRoute 104 - Area 2Lv.2GrassRate 35%Horde battlePetalburg WoodsLv.3GrassRate 35%Horde battleRoute 104 - Area 1Lv.3GrassRate 35%Horde battleRoute 102Lv.2-3GrassRate 30%Petalburg WoodsLv.4-6GrassRate 30%Route 116Lv.6-8GrassRate 30%Route 117Lv.12-14GrassRate 30%Route 110Lv.13GrassRate 10%
Step 2Linoone ✓Route 119Lv.22-25GrassRate 60%Tall grass onlyRoute 120 - EastLv.24-27GrassRate 60%Tall grass onlyRoute 120 - WestLv.24-27GrassRate 60%Tall grass onlyRoute 118Lv.21-23GrassRate 55%Tall grass onlyRoute 121Lv.28-30GrassRate 50%Tall grass onlyRoute 123Lv.29-31GrassRate 50%Tall grass onlyRoute 118Lv.21-24GrassRate 40%Route 121Lv.28-30GrassRate 30%or evolve from Zigzagoon (Step 1)
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 |
What is Linoone Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Linoone
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x161-190%KO | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Move Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Blaziken builds →High Jump Kick 2x167-196%KO | ||
 Infernape FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Move Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Infernape builds →Close Combat 2x137-162%KO | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Route 101 Gift) | ||
 Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x167-196%KO | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Hariyama builds →Close Combat 2x151-177%KO | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x156-184%KO | ||
Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Move Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Blaziken builds →High Jump Kick 2x163-192%KO | ||
Infernape FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Move Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Infernape builds →Close Combat 2x132-156%KO | ||
Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Route 101 Gift) | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodMirage Spots Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Terrakion builds →Close Combat 2x163-192%KO | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodMirage Spots Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x121-142%KO | ||
 Hitmonchan Fighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Hitmonchan builds →Focus Punch 2x171-201%KO | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x159-187%KO | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Machamp's Stone Edge hits Linoone for 60-71%.
 Machamp Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Machamp builds →Knock Off39-46% 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 200 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Charm, Helping Hand, Mud-Slap and 6 more.
ORAS Linoone Best Moveset
AbilityGluttony uses berries at 50%% HP instead of 25%%, and MoveBelly Drum maximizes Attack at half HP cost. Normal TermStab from 70 Attack jumps to maximum after Belly Drum. 100 Speed fires first. The moveset earns a slot through setup that threatens everything after one turn.
Best Build
Linoone best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Belly Drum
- Extreme Speed
- Shadow Claw
- Facade
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 13 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
Linoone always runs full speed and only in straight lines. If facing an obstacle, it makes a right-angle turn to evade it. This Pokémon is very challenged by gently curving roads.
When hunting, Linoone will make a beeline straight for the prey at a full run. While this Pokémon is capable of topping 60 mph, it has to come to a screeching halt before it can turn.
Linoone Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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