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 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 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.

How do you evolve Linoone?

In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 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.

Linoone - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Pivot

CTier

100Speed · Fast

Stats & Training

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

PickupNiche

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 FeetHA

Increases Speed to 1.5× with a major status ailment.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+2

Speed training target

Pokedex Entries

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.

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.

Linoone Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Fighting
0x (Immune)	Ghost

Type ChartGood

1Weak

0Resist

1Immune

Score+1

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Fighting

½xResist

None

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Ghost

STAB

No super-effective STAB

How to Beat Linoone in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire (Best Counters)

Throh Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Vital ThrowLv. 17 Low SweepTM47 RevengeLv. 21 Storm ThrowLv. 25 Damage vs Linoone Vital Throw 2x 78-92% Low Sweep 2x 73-87% Revenge 2x 68-81% Storm Throw 2x 68-81% View Throh builds →
Sawk Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Brick BreakLv. 29 Low SweepTM47 Karate ChopLv. 25 Rock SmashHM06 Damage vs Linoone Brick Break 2x 100-118%KO Low Sweep 2x 88-104%KO Karate Chop 2x 68-81% Rock Smash 2x 56-66% View Sawk builds →
Scraggy DarkFighting	D
Available Moves Moves High Jump KickLv. 31 Brick BreakLv. 20 Low SweepTM47 Power-Up PunchTM98 Damage vs Linoone High Jump Kick 2x 114-136%KO Brick Break 2x 68-81% Low Sweep 2x 59-69% Power-Up Punch 2x 37-43% View Scraggy builds →
Mankey Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Low SweepTM47 Karate ChopLv. 13 Rock SmashHM06 Power-Up PunchTM98 Damage vs Linoone Low Sweep 2x 63-75% Karate Chop 2x 49-58% Rock Smash 2x 38-46% Power-Up Punch 2x 38-46% View Mankey builds →
Machop Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves SubmissionLv. 33 Vital ThrowLv. 25 Wake-Up SlapLv. 27 Low SweepTM47 Damage vs Linoone Submission 2x 76-89% Vital Throw 2x 65-78% Wake-Up Slap 2x 65-78% Low Sweep 2x 63-75% View Machop builds →

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Evolution

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 Forms

#263Zigzagoon

Level 20

#264Linoone

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Zigzagoon

Normal

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

ROLE

Balanced

Pivot

TYPE

Utility

Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

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.

Egg Groups

Ground

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

15 cycles·3,855 steps

Quick~4 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

9moves

Breed With (best first)

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Linoone Best Moveset

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

Physical Sweeper

Ability

Gluttony

Item

Sitrus BerryRECOVERY

Best Nature for Linoone

Jolly+SPE

Linoone best EVs are Attack and Speed

EVs

Atk

SpD

Spe

Physical Sweeper Moveset

Belly DrumSTAB
Extreme SpeedSTAB
Shadow Claw
FacadeSTAB

Recommended Teammates

AzumarillDecent

SalamenceDecent

Moves

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.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Growl

——10040Normal

Lv 1

Play Rough

D909010Fairy

Lv 1

Rototiller

———10Ground

Lv 1

Sand Attack

——10015Ground

Lv 1

Switcheroo

C—10010Dark

Lv 1

Tackle

D5010035Normal

Lv 1

Tail Whip

——10030Normal

Lv 5

Tail Whip

——10030Normal

Lv 7

Sand Attack

——10015Ground

Lv 11

Headbutt

C7010015Normal

Lv 13

Odor Sleuth

———40Normal

Lv 17

Mud Sport

D——15Ground

Lv 19

Fury Swipes

—188015Normal

Lv 24

Covet

—6010025Normal

Lv 27

Bestow

———15Normal

Lv 32

Slash

C7010020Normal

Lv 35

Double-Edge

B12010015Normal

Lv 40

Rest

C——10Psychic

Lv 43

Belly Drum

S——10Normal

Lv 48

Fling

D—10010Dark

TM Moves

TM45

Attract

D—10015Normal

TM14

Blizzard

D110705Ice

TM57

Charge Beam

D509010Electric

TM100

Confide

———20Normal

HM01

Cut

D509530Normal

TM28

Dig

D8010010Ground

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM49

Echoed Voice

D4010015Normal

TM42

Facade

A7010020Normal

TM56

Fling

D—10010Dark

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM68

Giga Impact

B150905Normal

TM86

Grass Knot

D—10020Grass

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM01

Hone Claws

C——15Dark

TM15

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM13

Ice Beam

D9010010Ice

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM67

Retaliate

—701005Normal

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM05

Roar-6

C——20Normal

HM06

Rock Smash

—4010015Fighting

TM48

Round

D6010015Normal

TM94

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

TM30

Shadow Ball

D8010015Ghost

TM65

Shadow Claw

A7010015Ghost

TM88

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

HM04

Strength

—8010015Normal

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

HM03

Surf

D9010015Water

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM46

Thief

B6010025Dark

TM25

Thunder

D1107010Electric

TM73

Thunder Wave

C—10020Electric

TM24

Thunderbolt

D9010015Electric

TM06

Toxic

C—9010Poison

Egg Moves

Egg

Charm

D—10020Fairy

Egg

Helping Hand+5

C——20Normal

Egg

Mud-Slap

D2010010Ground

Egg

Pursuit

D4010020Dark

Egg

Rock Climb

C908520Normal

Egg

Simple Beam

D—10015Normal

Egg

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

Egg

Tickle

——10020Normal

Egg

Trick

C—10010Psychic

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Covet

—6010025Normal

Tutor

Gunk Shot

C120805Poison

Tutor

Helping Hand+5

C——20Normal

Tutor

Hyper Voice

C9010010Normal

Tutor

Icy Wind

D559515Ice

Tutor

Iron Tail

D1007515Steel

Tutor

Last Resort

B1401005Normal

Tutor

Seed Bomb

D8010015Grass

Tutor

Shock Wave

—60—20Electric

Tutor

Snore

—5010015Normal

Tutor

Super Fang

D—9010Normal

Tutor

Trick

C—10010Psychic

Tutor

Water Pulse

D6010020Water

Reminder Moves

Rem

Baby-Doll Eyes+1

——10030Fairy

Rem

Flail

——10015Normal

Rem

Pin Missile

D259520Bug

Rem

Take Down

—908520Normal

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 3

Body Slam

C8510015Normal

Gen 4

Captivate

——10020Normal

Gen 3

Defense Curl

———40Normal

Gen 4

Endure+4

D——10Normal

Gen 4

Fury Cutter

D409520Bug

Gen 3

Mimic

———10Normal

Gen 4

Natural Gift

D—10015Normal

Gen 4

Rollout

D309020Rock

Gen 4

Swift

—60—20Normal

Gen 4

Whirlpool

—358515Water

Gen 5

Work Up

D——30Normal

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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

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 Zigzagoon
Route 102
Omega RubyGrass Lv.2 Route
60%Early
Horde battle
Route 102
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.2 Route
60%Early
Horde battle
Route 103
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.2 Route
60%Early
Horde battle
Route 103
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.2-3 Route
60%Early
Route 103
Omega RubyGrass Lv.2 Route
60%Early
Horde battle
Route 103
Omega RubyGrass Lv.2-3 Route
60%Early
Route 104 - Area 2
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.2-5 Route
60%Early
Route 104 - Area 2
Omega RubyGrass Lv.2-5 Route
60%Early
Route 104 - Area 1
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.4-7 Route
60%Early
Route 104 - Area 1
Omega RubyGrass Lv.4-7 Route
60%Early
Route 116
Omega RubyGrass Lv.4 Route
60%Early
Horde battle
Route 116
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.4 Route
60%Early
Horde battle
Route 117
Omega RubyGrass Lv.7 Route
60%Early
Horde battle
Route 117
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.7 Route
60%Early
Horde battle
Route 102
Omega RubyGrass Lv.2-3 Route
50%Early
Route 102
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.2-3 Route
50%Early
Petalburg Woods
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.4-6 Forest
50%Early
Petalburg Woods
Omega RubyGrass Lv.4-6 Forest
50%Early
Route 116
Omega RubyGrass Lv.6-8 Route
50%Early
Route 116
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.6-8 Route
50%Early
Route 117
Omega RubyGrass Lv.12-14 Route
50%Early
Route 117
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.12-14 Route
50%Early
Route 101
Omega RubyGrass Lv.2 Route
35%Early
Horde battle
Route 101
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.2 Route
35%Early
Horde battle
Route 104 - Area 2
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.2 Route
35%Early
Horde battle
Route 104 - Area 2
Omega RubyGrass Lv.2 Route
35%Early
Horde battle
Petalburg Woods
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.3 Forest
35%Early
Horde battle
Petalburg Woods
Omega RubyGrass Lv.3 Forest
35%Early
Horde battle
Route 104 - Area 1
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.3 Route
35%Early
Horde battle
Route 104 - Area 1
Omega RubyGrass Lv.3 Route
35%Early
Horde battle
Route 101
Omega RubyGrass Lv.2 Route
30%Early
Route 101
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.2 Route
30%Early
Route 110
Omega RubyGrass Lv.13 Route
10%Early
Route 110
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.13 Route
10%Early
Train until Level 20
Step 2Linoone ✓
Route 118
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.21-24 Route
60%Mid
Route 118
Omega RubyGrass Lv.21-24 Route
60%Mid
Route 119
Omega RubyGrass Lv.22-25 Route
60%Mid
Tall grass only
Route 119
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.22-25 Route
60%Mid
Tall grass only
Route 120 - East
Omega RubyGrass Lv.24-27 Route
60%Mid
Tall grass only
Route 120 - East
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.24-27 Route
60%Mid
Tall grass only
Route 120 - West
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.24-27 Route
60%Mid
Tall grass only
Route 120 - West
Omega RubyGrass Lv.24-27 Route
60%Mid
Tall grass only
Route 118
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.21-23 Route
55%Mid
Tall grass only
Route 118
Omega RubyGrass Lv.21-23 Route
55%Mid
Tall grass only
Route 121
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.28-30 Route
50%Mid
Tall grass only
Route 121
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.28-30 Route
50%Mid
Route 121
Omega RubyGrass Lv.28-30 Route
50%Mid
Tall grass only
Route 121
Omega RubyGrass Lv.28-30 Route
50%Mid
Route 123
Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.29-31 Route
50%Mid
Tall grass only
Route 123
Omega RubyGrass Lv.29-31 Route
50%Mid
Tall grass only
or evolve from Zigzagoon (Step 1)

Linoone 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 Galar Linoone 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.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 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.

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

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Infernape FireFighting	B
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves Close CombatLv. 36 Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 Low SweepTM47 Damage vs Linoone Close Combat 2x 137-161%KO Focus Blast 2x 137-161%KO Brick Break 2x 86-102%KO Low Sweep 2x 75-88% View Infernape builds →
Blaziken FireFighting	B
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves High Jump KickLv. 1 Focus BlastTM52 Sky UppercutLv. 57 Brick BreakTM31 Damage vs Linoone High Jump Kick 2x 167-196%KO Focus Blast 2x 143-169%KO Sky Uppercut 2x 110-129%KO Brick Break 2x 98-116%KO View Blaziken builds →
Scrafty DarkFighting	B
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchLv. 58 High Jump KickLv. 31 Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 Damage vs Linoone Focus Punch 2x 152-178%KO High Jump Kick 2x 131-155%KO Focus Blast 2x 73-86% Brick Break 2x 76-90% View Scrafty builds →
Heracross BugFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Close CombatLv. 43 Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 Rock SmashHM06 Damage vs Linoone Close Combat 2x 159-188%KO Focus Blast 2x 68-80% Brick Break 2x 101-120%KO Rock Smash 2x 55-65% View Heracross builds →
Emboar FireFighting	C
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves Focus BlastTM52 Hammer ArmLv. 1 Brick BreakTM31 Low SweepTM47 Damage vs Linoone Focus Blast 2x 133-157%KO Hammer Arm 2x 131-155%KO Brick Break 2x 100-118%KO Low Sweep 2x 86-102%KO View Emboar builds →

Makuhita Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Force PalmLv. 13 Arm ThrustLv. 7 Damage vs Linoone Force Palm 2x 51-60% Arm Thrust 2x 18-22% View Makuhita builds →
Timburr Fighting	D
Upcoming Move Moves Wake-Up SlapLv. 20 Learns Wake-Up Slap at Level 20 View Timburr builds →

Timburr Fighting	D
Available Move Moves Wake-Up SlapLv. 20 Damage vs Linoone Wake-Up Slap 2x 65-77% View Timburr builds →
Makuhita Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Vital ThrowLv. 22 Force PalmLv. 13 Arm ThrustLv. 7 Damage vs Linoone Vital Throw 2x 55-65% Force Palm 2x 49-58% Arm Thrust 2x 15-19% View Makuhita builds →

Heracross BugFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Close CombatLv. 43 Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakLv. 28 Rock SmashHM06 Damage vs Linoone Close Combat 2x 161-190%KO Focus Blast 2x 68-80% Brick Break 2x 101-119%KO Rock Smash 2x 55-65% View Heracross builds →
Throh Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus BlastTM52 Vital ThrowLv. 17 Low SweepTM47 RevengeLv. 21 Damage vs Linoone Focus Blast 2x 57-67% Vital Throw 2x 78-93% Low Sweep 2x 73-86% Revenge 2x 68-80% View Throh builds →
Sawk Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakLv. 29 Low SweepTM47 Karate ChopLv. 25 Damage vs Linoone Focus Blast 2x 57-67% Brick Break 2x 101-119%KO Low Sweep 2x 88-104%KO Karate Chop 2x 68-80% View Sawk builds →
Scraggy DarkFighting	D
Available Moves Moves High Jump KickLv. 31 Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakLv. 20 Low SweepTM47 Damage vs Linoone High Jump Kick 2x 115-136%KO Focus Blast 2x 62-73% Brick Break 2x 68-80% Low Sweep 2x 58-69% View Scraggy builds →
Mankey Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Focus BlastTM52 Cross ChopLv. 37 Low SweepTM47 Karate ChopLv. 13 Damage vs Linoone Focus Blast 2x 62-73% Cross Chop 2x 94-110%KO Low Sweep 2x 62-73% Karate Chop 2x 47-56% View Mankey builds →

Heracross BugFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Close CombatLv. 43 Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 Rock SmashHM06 Damage vs Linoone Close Combat 2x 156-184%KO Focus Blast 2x 66-78% Brick Break 2x 99-116%KO Rock Smash 2x 54-63% View Heracross builds →
Throh Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 Vital ThrowLv. 17 Low SweepTM47 Damage vs Linoone Focus Blast 2x 56-65% Brick Break 2x 82-97% Vital Throw 2x 77-91% Low Sweep 2x 72-85% View Throh builds →
Sawk Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 Low SweepTM47 Karate ChopLv. 25 Damage vs Linoone Focus Blast 2x 56-65% Brick Break 2x 99-116%KO Low Sweep 2x 86-101%KO Karate Chop 2x 66-78% View Sawk builds →
Scraggy DarkFighting	D
Available Moves Moves High Jump KickLv. 31 Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 Low SweepTM47 Damage vs Linoone High Jump Kick 2x 113-133%KO Focus Blast 2x 61-72% Brick Break 2x 66-78% Low Sweep 2x 57-68% View Scraggy builds →
Mankey Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Focus BlastTM52 Cross ChopLv. 37 Brick BreakTM31 Low SweepTM47 Damage vs Linoone Focus Blast 2x 61-72% Cross Chop 2x 92-108%KO Brick Break 2x 68-80% Low Sweep 2x 59-70% View Mankey builds →

Breloom GrassFighting	B
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemMiracleseed NatureJolly Moves SporeUtility Bullet Seed Mach Punch Swords Dance Damage vs Linoone Bullet Seed 21-25% Mach Punch 2x 67-79% View Breloom builds →
Machamp Fighting	B
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves Dynamic Punch Knock Off Bullet Punch Stone Edge Damage vs Linoone Knock Off 39-46% Bullet Punch 24-29% Stone Edge 60-71% View Machamp builds →