Zigzagoon Best Moveset
Normal pre-evo with AbilityPickup and hidden AbilityQuick Feet boosting Speed under status. 30/30 offenses at 60 Speed make the moveset non-functional. One evolution from Linoone where MoveBelly Drum access and AbilityGluttony create B-tier setup potential.
Zigzagoon saw minimal competitive use in Gen III (Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald). This was Zigzagoon's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Pickup with Choice Band, favoring a Jolly nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Zigzagoon best EVs are Sp. Def and Speed
Support Moveset
- Trick
- Toxic
- Thunder Wave
- Sand Attack
Recommended Teammates
Zigzagoon saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). Zigzagoon maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Pickup with Oranberry, favoring a Adamant nature.
Utility Moveset
- Extreme Speed
- Belly Drum
- Substitute
- Seed Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Zigzagoon saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). Zigzagoon maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Pickup with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Utility Moveset
- Belly Drum
- Extreme Speed
- Seed Bomb
- Rock Smash
Recommended Teammates
Zigzagoon was a niche pick at best in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS), rarely seen in standard play. This was a decline from E-Tier in the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Gluttony with Berryjuice, favoring a Adamant nature.
Utility Moveset
- Extreme Speed
- Belly Drum
- Seed Bomb
- Return
Recommended Teammates
Zigzagoon saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Zigzagoon climbed from F-Tier as the competitive landscape shifted. Its most popular set ran Gluttony with Aguavberry, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Extreme Speed
- Belly Drum
- Pursuit
- Seed Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Zigzagoon saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Zigzagoon maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Quickfeet with Choice Scarf, favoring a Jolly nature.
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Extreme Speed
- Thunder Wave
- Baby Doll Eyes
- Trick
Recommended Teammates
Zigzagoon Weakness
Zigzagoon's Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. Zigzagoon's Normal typing only leaves 1 gap to cover.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
What is Zigzagoon Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Zigzagoon
Urshifu can KO Zigzagoon with Close Combat (421-496%).
 Urshifu FightingDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnseenfist ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Zigzagoon View Urshifu builds →Close Combat 2x421-496%KO Close Combat 2x421-496%KO | ||
Evolution
Zigzagoon kicks off a three-stage evolution line through Linoone all the way to Obstagoon. For breeding, quick to hatch with a massive partner pool via one egg group. The evolved forms gain up to 280 total stats over Zigzagoon. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Zigzagoon easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
How to Get Zigzagoon
Zigzagoon is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 8 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Where To Catch Zigzagoon in BDSP
The path to Zigzagoon starts with Zigzagoon at Lv. 3-63 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Zigzagoon is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 56 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Where To Catch Zigzagoon in SwSh
The path to Zigzagoon starts with Zigzagoon at Lv. 5-43 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Zigzagoon ✓Route 3Lv.10-14OverworldRate 38%All WeatherRoute 2Lv.5-7OverworldRate 2%All WeatherBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 35%SnowingBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 35%OvercastStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 35%Normal WeatherBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 34%Normal WeatherBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 33%RainingBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 30%ThunderstormStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 30%SnowingStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 30%SandstormStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 30%Intense SunBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 25%SandstormStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 15%OvercastBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 10%SnowstormBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 10%Heavy FogStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%SnowstormStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%Heavy FogStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%RainingGiant's Cap - 3Lv.29-32OverworldRate 10%SandstormGiant's Cap - 3Lv.29-32OverworldRate 10%Normal WeatherGiant's Cap - 3Lv.29-32OverworldRate 10%RainingBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 5%Intense SunGiant's Cap - 3Lv.28-32OverworldShieldRate 5%Heavy FogGiant's Cap - 3Lv.29-32OverworldRate 5%ThunderstormGiant's Cap - 3Lv.29-32OverworldRate 5%OvercastGiant's Cap - 3Lv.29-32OverworldRate 5%Intense SunGiant's Cap - 3Lv.29-32OverworldRate 5%SnowingGiant's Cap - 3Lv.29-32OverworldSwordRate 5%Heavy FogRoute 2 - High LevelLv.40-43OverworldRate 50%All WeatherAvailable in-game· 2 pathsPick one
Zigzagoon can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Zigzagoon from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Zigzagoon in USUM
- Step 1Zigzagoon ✓LATER 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 2Evolve into Linoone
Zigzagoon isn't available in the wild in Sun & Moon. Start by transferring Zigzagoon from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. The evolution path from Zigzagoon to Zigzagoon is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Zigzagoon in SM
- Step 1Zigzagoon ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave Linoone with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Zigzagoon egg.LATER 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 2Evolve into Linoone
Base Stats
Nothing fancy in Zigzagoon's spread. It leans mixed with Speed out front. And you'll get 1 Speed EV per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It walks in zigzag fashion. It’s good at finding items in the grass and even in the ground.
Zigzagoon Guide
For a casual playthrough, Zigzagoon works as a placeholder. Normal coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Linoone. That's where the stats start mattering.
Zigzagoon has an Galarian form that swaps the typing and reshuffles the stats. Introduced in Gen 8. Worth checking if the original version doesn't fit your team.
Game Availability
Available since Ruby & Sapphire, Zigzagoon appears in 14 games spanning 8 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Galarian form in Generation 8.
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- 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