Defense and Speed carry most of Obstagoon's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 3 Defense EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Its voice is staggering in volume. Obstagoon has a tendency to take on a threatening posture and shout—this move is known as Obstruct.
It evolved after experiencing numerous fights. While crossing its arms, it lets out a shout that would make any opponent flinch.
Type-wise, Obstagoon takes extra damage from Fighting, Bug, and Fairy. Watch out for Fighting attacks, those deal 4x damage. Psychic and Ghost moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. With 93 HP and balanced defenses, Obstagoon can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fighting |
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic, Ghost |
Volcarona's Heat Wave hits Obstagoon for 54-64%. Annihilape threatens a KO with Drain Punch (118-139%). Whimsicott deals 61-72% with Moonblast.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Obstagoon View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave54-64% | ||
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Obstagoon View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch 4x118-139%KO | ||
 Whimsicott GrassFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemCovert Cloak NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Obstagoon View Whimsicott builds →Moonblast 2x61-72% | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Obstagoon View Conkeldurr builds →Mach Punch 4x94-110%KO Drain Punch 4x175-206%KO Knock Off13-15% Facade27-32% | ||
 Togekiss Fairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Obstagoon View Togekiss builds →Air Slash42-50% Dazzling Gleam 2x90-106%KO | ||
Evolved from Zigzagoon. Obstagoon is the final form in this two-stage line. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are quick to hatch. Attack grew the most through evolution (+60 over Zigzagoon), and Obstagoon peaks at 520 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Obstagoon to get Zigzagoon eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
the remaining moves keeps opponents guessing about Obstagoon's real targets. Flame Orb provides self-burn for Guts activation while max Attack and Speed EVs and Jolly nature handle the stat profile. Guts ties it together.
Best Build
Obstagoon best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Facade
- Knock Off
- Obstruct
- Close Combat
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Facade
- Bulk Up
- Obstruct
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Stall teams hate this. Obstagoon can spread damage across 11 types, with Fighting and Ghost punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Giga Impact and Hyper Beam keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Obstagoon starts showing up in endgame routes at decent spawn rates across 4 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Obstagoon in Sword & Shield
Zigzagoon is your first catch on the way to Obstagoon. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 5-65 across 76 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch ZigzagoonRoute 3ShieldOverworld Lv.10-14 Route38%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 3SwordOverworld Lv.10-14 Route38%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 2ShieldOverworld Lv.5-7 Route2%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 2SwordOverworld Lv.5-7 Route2%EarlyAll WeatherBridge FieldSwordOverworld Lv.27-2935%MidOvercastBridge FieldShieldOverworld Lv.27-2935%MidSnowingBridge FieldSwordOverworld Lv.27-2935%MidSnowingBridge FieldShieldOverworld Lv.27-2935%MidOvercastStony WildernessShieldOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidNormal WeatherStony WildernessSwordOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidNormal WeatherBridge FieldShieldOverworld Lv.27-2934%MidNormal WeatherBridge FieldSwordOverworld Lv.27-2934%MidNormal WeatherBridge FieldSwordOverworld Lv.27-2933%MidRainingBridge FieldShieldOverworld Lv.27-2933%MidRainingBridge FieldShieldOverworld Lv.27-2930%MidThunderstormBridge FieldSwordOverworld Lv.27-2930%MidThunderstormStony WildernessSwordOverworld Lv.28-3030%MidSnowingStony WildernessSwordOverworld Lv.28-3030%MidSandstormStony WildernessShieldOverworld Lv.28-3030%MidIntense SunStony WildernessShieldOverworld Lv.28-3030%MidSnowingStony WildernessShieldOverworld Lv.28-3030%MidSandstormStony WildernessSwordOverworld Lv.28-3030%MidIntense SunBridge FieldSwordOverworld Lv.27-2925%MidSandstormBridge FieldShieldOverworld Lv.27-2925%MidSandstormStony WildernessShieldOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidOvercastStony WildernessSwordOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidOvercastBridge FieldShieldOverworld Lv.27-2910%MidSnowstormBridge FieldSwordOverworld Lv.27-2910%MidHeavy FogBridge FieldSwordOverworld Lv.27-2910%MidSnowstormBridge FieldShieldOverworld Lv.27-2910%MidHeavy FogStony WildernessSwordOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidRainingStony WildernessShieldOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidSnowstormStony WildernessSwordOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidHeavy FogStony WildernessSwordOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidSnowstormStony WildernessShieldOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidRainingStony WildernessShieldOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidHeavy FogGiant's Cap - 3ShieldOverworld Lv.29-3210%MidNormal WeatherGiant's Cap - 3SwordOverworld Lv.29-3210%MidSandstormGiant's Cap - 3SwordOverworld Lv.29-3210%MidRainingGiant's Cap - 3SwordOverworld Lv.29-3210%MidNormal WeatherGiant's Cap - 3ShieldOverworld Lv.29-3210%MidSandstormGiant's Cap - 3ShieldOverworld Lv.29-3210%MidRainingBridge FieldShieldOverworld Lv.27-295%MidIntense SunBridge FieldSwordOverworld Lv.27-295%MidIntense SunGiant's Cap - 3ShieldOverworld Lv.28-325%MidHeavy FogGiant's Cap - 3SwordOverworld Lv.29-325%MidIntense SunGiant's Cap - 3ShieldOverworld Lv.29-325%MidOvercastGiant's Cap - 3SwordOverworld Lv.29-325%MidSnowingGiant's Cap - 3SwordOverworld Lv.29-325%MidHeavy FogGiant's Cap - 3SwordOverworld Lv.29-325%MidOvercastGiant's Cap - 3ShieldOverworld Lv.29-325%MidThunderstormGiant's Cap - 3ShieldOverworld Lv.29-325%MidIntense SunGiant's Cap - 3ShieldOverworld Lv.29-325%MidSnowingGiant's Cap - 3SwordOverworld Lv.29-325%MidThunderstormRoute 2 - High LevelShieldOverworld Lv.40-43 Route50%LateAll WeatherRoute 2 - High LevelSwordOverworld Lv.40-43 Route50%LateAll Weather
Step 2Catch or Evolve LinooneGiant's CapShieldOverworld Lv.28-3040%MidOvercastGiant's CapSwordOverworld Lv.28-3040%MidOvercastGiant's CapSwordOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidNormal WeatherGiant's CapShieldOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidNormal WeatherGiant's CapSwordOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidSnowstormGiant's CapShieldOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidSnowingGiant's CapSwordOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidSnowingGiant's CapShieldOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidSnowstormGiant's CapShieldOverworld Lv.28-305%MidRainingGiant's CapShieldOverworld Lv.28-305%MidHeavy FogGiant's CapSwordOverworld Lv.28-305%MidRainingGiant's CapSwordOverworld Lv.28-305%MidHeavy FogBallimere LakeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water15%PostOvercastBallimere LakeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water15%PostOvercastGiant's BedShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostOvercastGiant's BedSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostOvercastor evolve from Zigzagoon (Step 1)
Step 3Obstagoon ✓Lake of OutrageShieldGrass Lv.50-52 Water25%PostNormal WeatherLake of OutrageSwordGrass Lv.50-52 Water25%PostNormal WeatherLake of OutrageSwordGrass Lv.50-52 Water2%PostSnowingLake of OutrageShieldGrass Lv.50-52 Water2%PostSandstormor evolve from Linoone (Step 2)
We rate Obstagoon C-Tier: a situational pick that fills a niche. At 520 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Base 101 Defense stands out.
Obstagoon's biggest threats include Conkeldurr (Fighting), Volcarona (Bug), and Grimmsnarl (Fairy), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Conkeldurr is the most dangerous since Fighting moves deal 4x damage.
Reckless is the go-to ability for Obstagoon. It strengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power. Its hidden ability Defiant can work in specific setups. Guts is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Base 95 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Obstagoon is a physical attacker with base 90 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Best way to handle Obstagoon: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Fighting, Bug, and Fairy-type attackers hit hardest.
Obstagoon joined the series in Sword & Shield and has been available in 1 titles so far. With 3 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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