Physical
Balanced
60Speed · Below Avg

Is Zigzagoon Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?

Trade-only Normal from Hoenn. AbilityPickup finds free items after battles. AbilityGluttony consumes berries earlier. The Pickup utility is the draw. Combat contribution is minimal.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadTTTTEEEEEETETBrockGym 1MistyGym 2SurgeGym 3ErikaGym 4KogaGym 5SabrinaGym 6BlaineGym 7GiovanniGym 8ZigzagoonTradeLoreleiE4BrunoE4AgathaE4LanceE4TerryChamp*
Brock
Gym 1
Tough

Brock's typing presses Zigzagoon's defenses.

Risky
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleDefense Curl
Risky
Onix
Lv 14
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleBindRock Tomb
Misty
Gym 2
Tough

Misty's typing presses Zigzagoon's defenses.

Risky
Staryu
Lv 18
Water
Illuminate
TackleHardenRecoverWater Pulse
Risky
Starmie
Lv 21
WaterPsychic
Illuminate
SwiftRecoverRapid SpinWater Pulse
Lt. Surge
Gym 3
Tough

Lt. Surge's typing presses Zigzagoon's defenses.

Even
Voltorb
Lv 21
Electric
Soundproof
Sonic BoomTackleScreechShock Wave
Even
Pikachu
Lv 18
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveDouble TeamShock Wave
Risky
Raichu
Lv 24
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveDouble TeamShock Wave
Erika
Gym 4
Tough

Erika's typing presses Zigzagoon's defenses.

Risky
Victreebel
Lv 29
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Stun SporeAcidPoison PowderGiga Drain
Even
Tangela
Lv 24
Grass
Chlorophyll
Poison PowderConstrictIngrainGiga Drain
Risky
Vileplume
Lv 29
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Sleep PowderAcidStun SporeGiga Drain
Koga
Gym 5
Even

Zigzagoon trades roughly evenly with Koga's team.

Even
Koffing
Lv 37
Poison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Self DestructSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Even
Muk
Lv 39
Poison
Stench
MinimizeSludgeAcid ArmorToxic
Even
Koffing
Lv 37
Poison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Self DestructSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Risky
Weezing
Lv 43
Poison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
TackleSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Sabrina
Gym 6
Even

Zigzagoon trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.

Even
Kadabra
Lv 38
Psychic
Synchronize
PsybeamReflectFuture SightCalm Mind
Even
Mr Mime
Lv 37
PsychicFairy
Soundproof
BarrierPsybeamBaton PassCalm Mind
Risky
Venomoth
Lv 38
BugPoison
Shield Dust
PsybeamGustLeech LifeSupersonic
Risky
Alakazam
Lv 43
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicRecoverFuture SightCalm Mind
Blaine
Gym 7
Even

Zigzagoon trades roughly evenly with Blaine's team.

Even
Growlithe
Lv 42
Fire
Intimidate
BiteRoarTake DownFire Blast
Even
Ponyta
Lv 40
Fire
Run Away
StompBounceFire SpinFire Blast
Even
Rapidash
Lv 42
Fire
Run Away
StompBounceFire SpinFire Blast
Risky
Arcanine
Lv 47
Fire
Intimidate
BiteRoarTake DownFire Blast
Giovanni
Gym 8
Even

Zigzagoon trades roughly evenly with Giovanni's team.

You Win
Rhyhorn
Lv 45
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Take DownRock BlastScary FaceEarthquake
Even
Dugtrio
Lv 42
Ground
Sand Veil
SlashSand TombMud SlapEarthquake
Even
Nidoqueen
Lv 44
PoisonGround
Poison Point
Body SlamDouble KickPoison StingEarthquake
Even
Nidoking
Lv 45
PoisonGround
Poison Point
ThrashDouble KickPoison StingEarthquake
Even
Rhyhorn
Lv 50
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Take DownRock BlastScary FaceEarthquake
Lorelei
Elite Four
Even

Zigzagoon trades roughly evenly with Lorelei's team.

Even
Dewgong
Lv 52
WaterIce
Thick Fat
Ice BeamSurfHailSafeguard
Even
Cloyster
Lv 51
WaterIce
Shell Armor
SpikesProtectHailDive
Even
Slowbro
Lv 52
WaterPsychic
Oblivious
Ice BeamSurfAmnesiaYawn
Even
Jynx
Lv 54
IcePsychic
Oblivious
Ice PunchDouble SlapLovely KissAttract
Even
Lapras
Lv 54
WaterIce
Water AbsorbImmune to Water attacks
Confuse RayIce BeamSurfBody Slam
Bruno
Elite Four
Even

Zigzagoon trades roughly evenly with Bruno's team.

Even
Onix
Lv 51
RockGround
Rock Head
EarthquakeRock TombIron TailRoar
Risky
Hitmonchan
Lv 53
Fighting
Keen Eye
Sky UppercutMach PunchRock TombCounter
Risky
Hitmonlee
Lv 53
Fighting
Limber
Mega KickForesightBrick BreakFacade
Even
Onix
Lv 54
RockGround
Rock Head
Double EdgeEarthquakeIron TailSand Tomb
Risky
Machamp
Lv 56
Fighting
Guts
Cross ChopBulk UpScary FaceRock Tomb
Agatha
Elite Four
Tough

Agatha's typing presses Zigzagoon's defenses.

Risky
Gengar
Lv 54
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Shadow PunchConfuse RayToxicDouble Team
Even
Golbat
Lv 54
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Confuse RayPoison FangAir CutterBite
Risky
Haunter
Lv 53
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
HypnosisDream EaterCurseMean Look
Even
Arbok
Lv 56
Poison
Intimidate
Sludge BombScreechIron TailBite
Risky
Gengar
Lv 58
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Shadow BallSludge BombHypnosisNightmare
Lance
Elite Four
Even

Zigzagoon trades roughly evenly with Lance's team.

You Win
Gyarados
Lv 56
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Hyper BeamDragon RageTwisterBite
Even
Dragonair
Lv 54
Dragon
Shed Skin
Hyper BeamSafeguardDragon RageOutrage
Even
Dragonair
Lv 54
Dragon
Shed Skin
Hyper BeamSafeguardThunder WaveOutrage
Avoid
Aerodactyl
Lv 58
RockFlying
Rock Head
Hyper BeamAncient PowerWing AttackScary Face
Even
Dragonite
Lv 60
DragonFlying
Inner Focus
Hyper BeamSafeguardOutrageWing Attack
Terry
Champion
Tough

Terry's typing presses Zigzagoon's defenses.

Risky
Heracross
Lv 72
BugFighting
Swarm
MegahornEarthquakeCounterRock Tomb
Risky
Alakazam
Lv 73
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicShadow BallCalm MindReflect
Risky
Tyranitar
Lv 72
RockDark
Sand Stream
CrunchEarthquakeThunderboltAerial Ace
Risky
Arcanine
Lv 73
Fire
Intimidate
Extreme SpeedOverheatAerial AceIron Tail
Even
Exeggutor
Lv 73
GrassPsychic
Chlorophyll
Giga DrainPsychicSleep PowderLight Screen
Even
Blastoise
Lv 75
Water
Torrent
Hydro PumpIce BeamEarthquakeRain Dance
Trade
Transfer-only
Type
Normal
Tier
E

Zigzagoon cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. On GBA, cross-region trading unlocks post-game after Celio's Sevii Islands Ruby & Sapphire quest. The Switch re-release supports only one-way transfers out to Pokemon HOME.

View Zigzagoon locations

Recommended Moves
    • LV 9NormalHeadbutt105100%15
    • LV 29NormalCovet90100%25
  • After Erika
    • TM43NormalSecret Power105100%20
    • TM06PoisonToxic90%10
  • After Sabrina
    • TUTORElectricThunder Wave90%20
  • After Giovanni
    • TUTORNormalDouble-Edge180100%15
  • Post-Game
    • TUTORNormalBody Slam128100%15
    • TM42NormalFacade105100%20

How to Get Zigzagoon in FireRed & LeafGreen

Zigzagoon isn't in FRLG wilds. The zigzag raccoon is everywhere in Hoenn, from Route 101 onward, so any Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald save can spare one for a Kanto trade.

How to Obtain Zigzagoon in FRLG

  1. Zigzagoon
    Step 1Zigzagoon
    CARTRIDGE TRADE
    Available
    Catch in Ruby & Sapphire via Walking · Route 103, then trade to the current game via link cable.
    CARTRIDGE TRADE
    from Emerald
    Available
    Catch in Emerald via Walking · Route 119, then trade to the current game via link cable.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Walking · Bell Tower · Radio: Hoenn Sound.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    from X & Y
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in X & Y via Walking · Route 2.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Route 102 · Horde battle.
    HOME TRANSFER
    Not Tradeable
    Pokemon HOME on Switch FireRed & LeafGreen is permanently deposit-only — once it launches, Zigzagoon can be sent from this game into HOME, but never transferred in.
  2. Linoone
    Step 2Evolve into Linoone

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.

Zigzagoon Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Fighting
0x (Immune)Ghost
Gen III Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move

What is Zigzagoon Weak Against

Good
1Weak
0Resist
1Immune
Score+1
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
½xResist
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune

What is Zigzagoon Strong Against

0Strong
2Resisted
1Immune
Score-3
2xStrong
None
½xResisted
0xImmune

Best Pokemon Against Zigzagoon

Zigzagoon Evolutions

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

2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Zigzagoon
Normal
Linoone
Normal
HP
38
78+40
ATK
30
70+40
DEF
41
61+20
SP.ATK
30
50+20
SP.DEF
41
61+20
SPE
60
100+40
BST
240D-Tier
420C-Tier+180
ROLE
Balanced
Pivot
TYPE
Utility
Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Zigzagoon easily with 102 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Charm, Pursuit, Substitute and 2 more to offspring.

Egg Groups
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
15 cycles·3,855 steps
Quick~4 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
5moves
Breed With (best first)
raichupikachunidokinggolduckampharosrhydondewgongarbokquagsirenidorinofarfetchdflaaffy

FRLG Zigzagoon Best Moveset

Normal with AbilityPickup for item recovery. Stats too low across the board. Linoone brings MoveBelly Drum at 100 Speed for the sweeping gimmick.

Best Build

Experimental
Support
Ability
Pickup
Item
Choice BandPOWER
Best Nature for Zigzagoon
Jolly+SPE

Zigzagoon best EVs are Sp. Def and Speed

EVs

Support Moveset

  • TrickUtility
  • ToxicUtility
  • Thunder Wave
  • Sand Attack

Moves List

The natural movepool does the job, but Charm and Pursuit from the egg pool give Zigzagoon something extra. Pair those with Double-Edge and Body Slam for STAB and coverage across 9 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Growl
D10040Normal
Lv 1
Tackle
D5210035Normal
Lv 5
Tail Whip
10030Normal
Lv 9
Headbutt
D10510015Normal
Lv 13
Sand Attack
B10015Ground
Lv 17
Odor Sleuth
10040Normal
Lv 21
Mud Sport
15Ground
Lv 25
Pin Missile
149520Bug
Lv 29
Covet
9010025Normal
Lv 33
Flail
D10015Normal
Lv 37
Rest
C10Psychic
Lv 41
Belly Drum
C10Normal

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
10015Normal
TM14
Blizzard
D120705Ice
HM01
Cut
D759530Normal
TM28
Dig
D6010010Ground
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM42
Facade
D10510020Normal
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM10
Hidden Power
9010015Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
D9510010Ice
TM23
Iron Tail
D1007515Steel
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
HM06
Rock Smash
D2010015Fighting
TM43
Secret Power
10510020Normal
TM30
Shadow Ball
D8010015Ghost
TM34
Shock Wave
D6020Electric
TM11
Sunny Day
C5Fire
HM03
Surf
D9510015Water
TM46
Thief
D6010025Dark
TM25
Thunder
D1207010Electric
TM24
Thunderbolt
D9510015Electric
TM06
Toxic
B8510Poison
TM03
Water Pulse
D6010020Water

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Charm
D10020Normal
Egg
Pursuit
D4010020Dark
Egg
Substitute
C10Normal
Egg
Tickle
10020Normal
Egg
Trick
B10010Psychic

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Body Slam
D12710015Normal
Tutor
Double-Edge
D18010015Normal
Tutor
Mimic
D10Normal
Tutor
Substitute
C10Normal
Tutor
Thunder Wave
B10020Electric

Base Stats

Base Stats
Below
HP38
F
Attack30
F
Defense41
D
Sp. Atk30
F
Sp. Def41
D
Speed60
C
Total240
Details
Catch Rate
Guaranteed255 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height0.4 m
Weight17.5 kg
Base XP56
Abilities
Pickup
Picks up other Pokémon's used and Flung held items. May also pick up an item after battle.
Gluttony
Makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP.
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+1
Speed training source
Pokedex Entry

A POKéMON with abundant curiosity. It shows an interest in everything, so it always zigs and zags.

Pokemon FireRed / Pokemon LeafGreen

Zigzagoon FireRed & LeafGreen Guide

  • Zigzagoon isn't catchable in FireRed & LeafGreen. Catch one in Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald, then trade it to 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.

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