Mid-stage Pokemon like Zigzagoon rarely see competitive play outside of special formats. It's a waypoint on the road to Galarian Obstagoon, which is where the real potential kicks in. Ghost moves can't touch it, and only a single type hits it super-effectively. Known as the TinyRaccoon Pokemon.
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
GoodZigzagoon's Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting moves. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. Zigzagoon's Normal typing only leaves 1 gap to cover.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed Zigzagoon easily with 138 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Extreme Speed, Simple Beam, Tickle to offspring.
Extreme Speed is the safe click most turns. Choice Scarf locks Zigzagoon into it but rewards with speed patching through item lock. Jolly nature and max Attack and Speed EVs maximize that first hit. Quickfeet helps on the margins.
Best Build
Best Zigzagoon Moveset
- Extreme Speed
- Thunder Wave
- Baby Doll Eyes
- Trick
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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
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.
At 240 BST, Zigzagoon is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Linoone before bringing it to any serious fight.
Watch for Blaziken (Fighting) when using Zigzagoon. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Zigzagoon can evolve into Linoone and Galarian Linoone depending on the method. Zigzagoon is the base form in a 4-stage evolutionary line.
Pickup picks up other Pokémon's used and Flung held items — that's the one you want on Zigzagoon. Quick Feet is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Gluttony works too if your team needs something different.
Zigzagoon is leaning toward the physical side (base 30 Attack). Fragile — can't afford to take many hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — at base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
Zigzagoon appears in 14 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Available since Ruby & Sapphire, Zigzagoon appears in 14 games spanning 7 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Galarian form in Generation 8.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwShGalarian
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A