Stats & Training
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.
Its restlessness has it constantly running around. If it sees another Pokémon, it will purposely run into them in order to start a fight.
Thought to be the oldest form of Zigzagoon, it moves in zigzags and wreaks havoc upon its surroundings.
Zigzagoon Weakness
Zigzagoon's Dark/Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting, Bug, and Fairy. Fighting hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Psychic and Ghost-type attacks completely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fighting |
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic, Ghost |
Urshifu can KO Zigzagoon with Close Combat (618-727%). Fezandipiti threatens a KO with Moonblast (109-128%). Galvantula's Thunder also KOs at 104-122%.
 Urshifu FightingDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnseenfist ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Zigzagoon View Urshifu builds →Close Combat 4x618-727%KO Sucker Punch45-53% | ||
 Fezandipiti PoisonFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicchain ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Zigzagoon View Fezandipiti builds →U Turn 2x60-71% Moonblast 2x109-128%KO Heat Wave36-43% | ||
 Galvantula BugElectric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCompoundeyes ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Zigzagoon View Galvantula builds →Thunder104-122%KO | ||
 Gallade PsychicFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySharpness ItemLum Berry NatureJolly Moves View Gallade builds →
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 Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Zigzagoon View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x171-201%KO Extreme Speed65-76% | ||
Evolution
Zigzagoon is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Linoone. Check the evolution method below. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are quick to hatch. The evolved forms gain up to 180 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.
Zigzagoon Best Moveset
One guaranteed turn is all Zigzagoon needs. Focus Sash buys it, max HP and Attack EVs make it count, and Gluttony adds something extra. The goal: deal early damage and deal damage with Extreme Speed. Utility options gives it play beyond just the lead turn.
Best Build
Zigzagoon best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Extreme Speed
- Thunder Wave
- Baby Doll Eyes
- Trick
Recommended Teammates
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Extreme Speed
- Thunder Wave
- Baby Doll Eyes
- Trick
Recommended Teammates
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Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Zigzagoon's coverage across 9 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Double-Edge and Take Down for same-type damage. Take Down and Double-Edge are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Zigzagoon won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 10 types means it always has an effective option. Double-Edge and Take Down anchor the STAB core.
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Zigzagoon won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 11 types means it always has an effective option. Last Resort and Double-Edge anchor the STAB core.
The natural movepool does the job, but Charm and Helping Hand from the egg pool give Zigzagoon something extra. Pair those with Double-Edge and Take Down for STAB and coverage across 9 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Galarian Zigzagoon Locations
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.
Best Locations to Catch Zigzagoon in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Zigzagoon's encounter pool splits between Shining Pearl and Brilliant Diamond. You've got 8 walking spots at Lv. 3-63 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.
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.
Best Locations to Catch Zigzagoon in Sword & Shield
56 walking encounters at Lv. 5-43 for Zigzagoon across Shield and Sword. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
Zigzagoon doesn't appear in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer it from Ruby, Emerald, or Omega Ruby to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Zigzagoon Guide
Multiple options from Zigzagoon: Linoone at level 20 and Galarian Linoone at level 20. Each branch takes the 240 BST base in a different direction.
Not a straight line. Zigzagoon can become Linoone at level 20 and Galarian Linoone at level 20. Your choice depends on what you need.
For a casual playthrough, Zigzagoon works as a placeholder. Dark/Normal coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Linoone. That's where the stats start mattering.
Across 14 games, Zigzagoon has solid availability. First showed up in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. The latest games to include it are Ruby & Sapphire and FireRed & LeafGreen.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGalarian
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves