Linoone (Pokémon)

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Zigzagoon #263: Zigzagoon
Pokémon
#265: Wurmple Wurmple
Linoone
マッスグマ Massuguma
#264
264Linoone.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Type
Normal '
Category
Rushing Pokémon
Abilities
Pickup or Gluttony Quick Feet
Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Hoenn
#013
Regional Browser numbers
Fiore
R-048
Height
1'08"
Imperial
0.5 m
Metric
Weight
71.6 lbs.
Imperial
32.5 kg
Metric
Dex color
White
Catch rate
90 (11.8%)
Body style
Body08.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F264.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Breeding
Ground group 16 cycles
(4080 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
2
Base Exp.: 128 Battle Exp.: 1281*

Linoone (Japanese: マッスグマ Massuguma) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.

It evolves from Zigzagoon starting at level 20.

Biology

Physiology

Linoone are little weasel/badger-like creatures. Their long bodies are like a weasel's, and their sharp elongated claws are like a badger's. They also have small sharp teeth that are efficiently used with their claws in hunting. A long line stretches the length of the body, ending at an arrow atop the head. Linoone have small, tuft-like ears and blue eyes. It bears a resemblence to Furret

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Linoone can run extremely fast, peaking at over 60 mph. Since Linoone have a keen sense of smell, they are able to locate and Pickup items while its trainer walks around.

When the Generation IV games were introduced, Linoone was given another ability. Due to the fact that it loves berries more than almost anything else, it is a complete glutton when it comes to them.

Behavior

Linoone are incredibly fast, but they aren't the best at cornering, so they typically run in a straight line. Linoone have an attraction to anything round, and will grab any orb-shaped object they see if given the chance. They often carry a snatched object in their expandable cheek pouches and deposit it in any of a number of secret stashes they keep on their territory. When it spots pond-dwelling prey underwater, it quickly leaps in and catches it with its sharp claws.

Habitat

Linoone tend to live in forests and grasslands, similar to actual racoons.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Linoone is an omnivore, eating both land-dwelling and aquatic prey in addition to berries, seemingly its favorite food.

In the anime

File:Linoone anime.png
Linoone in the anime

Major appearances

In Showdown at Linoone, a Linoone nicknamed "Tokin" had developed a bad habit of stealing anything round.

Minor appearances

Linoone made a cameo in the movie Jirachi: Wish Maker as one of the Pokémon living in Forina.

In Green Guardian, Solana used her Capture Styler to get help from three of Linoone to slash the vines.

In Gettin' Twiggy With It!, an injured Linoone is nursed back to health.

A Linoone appeared in Camping It Up!.

Three Linoone made a appearance in the movie Arceus and the Jewel of Life. The three belonged to Damos and were used to attack Arceus.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
AG112 Linoone Ash's Pokédex Linoone, the Rushing Pokémon. Linoone is the evolved form of Zigzagoon. It can run at speeds over 60 miles per hour but does not handle curves well.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP005 Linoone Dawn's Pokédex Linoone, the Rushing Pokémon. When it spots its prey, it runs after it in a straight line. Though able to run over sixty miles per hour, it is unable to turn.

In the TCG

Main article: Linoone (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: When Chikorita uses Razor Leaf on the Ruby Field, two Linoone will pop out. Hitting the left Linoone will make a Gulpin appear, activating Travel Mode when there are three Gulpin on the table. Hitting the right Linoone will change the stance of Makuhita allowing it to punch the ball towards the Upgrade.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I
Red {{{redbluedex}}}
Blue
Yellow {{{yellowdex}}}
Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II
Gold {{{golddex}}}
Silver {{{silverdex}}}
Crystal {{{crystaldex}}}
Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III
Ruby Linoone always runs full speed and only in straight lines. If facing an obstacle, it makes a right-angle turn to evade it. This Pokémon is very challenged by gently curving roads.
Sapphire When hunting, Linoone will make a beeline straight for the prey at a full run. While this Pokémon is capable of topping 60 mph, it has to come to a screeching halt before it can turn.
Emerald It is exceedingly fast if it only has to run in a straight line. When it spots pond-dwelling prey underwater, it quickly leaps in and catches it with its sharp claws.
FireRed When running in a straight line, it can top 60 miles per hour. However, it has a tough time with curved roads.
LeafGreen
Generation IV
Diamond It charges prey at speeds over 60 mph. However, because it can only run straight, it often fails.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold When running in a straight line, it can easily top 60 miles an hour. It has a tough time with curved roads.
SoulSilver
Generation V
Black じそく100キロで えものに おそいかかるが まっすぐにしか はしれないので しっぱいも おおい。
White
Black 2 {{{black2dex}}}
White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I
Red Blue
None Trade
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
None Trade
Generation II
Gold Silver
None Trade
Crystal
None Trade
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Common Routes 118, 119, 120, 121, and 123
Emerald
Uncommon Routes 118 and 119
FireRed LeafGreen
None Trade
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
None Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
None Evolve Zigzagoon
Platinum
None Evolve Zigzagoon
HeartGold SoulSilver
Common Routes 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 42, 44, 45, 47 4, 6, 9, 10, 13, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, Ruins of Alph, Mt. Silver (Hoenn Sound)
Pal Park
Field
Pokéwalker
Hoenn Field
Generation V
Black White
None Trade
Black 2 White 2
None Trade
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Pinball:
Ruby & Sapphire
Evolve from Zigzagoon
Pokémon Trozei! Huge Storage 4
Endless Level 36
Forever Level 16
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red/Blue Rescue Team
Evolve from Zigzagoon
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Shimmer Hill (1F-17F)
Pokémon Ranger Lyra Forest

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
78
138 - 185 266 - 360
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
61
59 - 124 114 - 243
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
61
59 - 124 114 - 243
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
Total:
420
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
4/5 ★★★★
Power
2/4 ★★☆☆
Skill
2/3 ★★
Stamina
4/4 ★★★★
Jump
2/3 ★★
Total
14/19 ★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V
Other generations:
III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
00Start Switcheroo Dark Status 0000 100100% 10
00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35
00Start Growl Normal Status 0000 100100% 40
00Start Tail Whip Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
00Start Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100100% 15
055 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
099 Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100100% 15
1313 Sand-Attack Ground Status 0000 100100% 15
1717 Odor Sleuth Normal Status 0000 —% 40
2323 Mud Sport Ground Status 0000 —% 15
2929 Fury Swipes Normal Physical 01818 08080% 15
3535 Covet Normal Physical 06060 100100% 40
4141 Gift Pass Normal Status 0000 —% 15
4747 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20
5353 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —% 10
5959 Belly Drum Normal Status 0000 —% 10
6565 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Linoone
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Linoone
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V
Other generations:
III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM01 Claw Sharpen Dark Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09595 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 120120 070}}70% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09595 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM25 Thunder Electric Special 120120 070}}70% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Ghost Sprite.png TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM46 Thief Dark Physical 04040 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Canon Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM49 Echo Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Ghost Sprite.png TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM67 Retaliation Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM83 Cheer Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 30
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM01 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30
Bag HM Water Sprite.png HM03 Surf Water Special 09595 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Linoone
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Linoone
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Template:Eggmoves Template:Mlentry4 Template:Mlentry4 Template:Mlentry4 Template:Mlentry4 Template:Mlentry4 Template:Mlentry4 Template:Mlentry4 Template:Eggmoves/note

By tutoring

Generation V
Other generations:
III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Linoone can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Linoone cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Linoone
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Linoone
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Special moves

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Pinball RS
 PinRS264.png 
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
 Trozeiani264.png 
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
File:MDP RT 264.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: Evolve
Friend Area: Wild Plains
Phrases
51%-100% HP Sudden stops and turns just aren't my thing!
26%-50% HP It could be trouble. My health has gone down halfway.
1%-25% HP I'm staggering... If I can't run, I'll keel over...
Level up Yes! Leveled! It gave me a speed boost!
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up Yes! Leveled! It gave me a speed boost!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness
,
and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 264.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 0.5%
IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: Tackle fm.pngTackle fm.png
(Tackle ×2)
Loops: 5 Min. exp.: 80 Max. exp.: 100
Browser entry  
Linoone moves quickly, but only in a line. If it stops, it will try to change direction.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Normal  None Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
None Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
None.png PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
None.png Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
None.png HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Zigzagoon
Unevolved
Zigzagoon
 Normal 
Rare Candy
Level 20


Linoone
First Evolution
Linoone
 Normal 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Spr 3r 264.png Spr 3e 264.png Spr 3f 264.png Spr b 3r 264.png
Spr 3r 264 s.png Spr 3e 264 s.png Spr 3f 264 s.png Spr b 3r 264 s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 264.png Spr 4p 264.png Spr 4h 264.png Spr b 4d 264.png
Spr 4d 264 s.png Spr 4p 264 s.png Spr 4h 264 s.png Spr b 4d 264 s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 264.png Spr 5b2 264.png Spr b 5b 264.png
Spr 5b 264 s.png Spr 5b2 264 s.png Spr b 5b 264 s.png
Linoone For other sprites and images, please see Linoone images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • Linoone and Ambipom are the only evolved Pokémon that have Pickup.
  • Linoone is the only Pokémon that can use the Mix Elixir.

Origin

Linoone's appearance is possibly a cross between the European Badger and a member of the weasel and/or ferret family. It has the same color scheme of a tanuki and a raccoon and its stripes slightly resemble flames and lighting, which may be a reference to race cars, who typically use these patterns on their vehicles for show. Linoone may be based on the legendary Kamaitachi, which is usually depicted as 3 lighting fast weasels, whom weild razor-sharp claws which tear into their victims. It may also be based on the Ramidreju; a long, weasel-like creature, whom has a desire for gold, which may have been the basis of Linoone's obsession for round objects. It's appearance may also based on a Ferret-badger

Name origin

Linoone's name may be a combination of line, referring to its sleek appearance, and raccoon. It could also be referring to its ability to only run in straight lines.

Massuguma may be a combination of まっすぐ massugu, meaning straight, as in a line, and 洗い熊 araiguma, meaning raccoon, or 穴熊 anaguma, meaning badger. Also of note, the guma suffix is often used for mammals that resemble bears. Also 飯綱 "iizuna " meaning Least Weasel (Mustela nivalis) since it looks like a weasel.

In other languages

  • German: Geradaks
  • French: Lineon
  • Korean: 직구리 Zigguri
  • Chinese (Taiwan): 直衝熊 Zhí Chōng Xióng - Literally "Straight dashing bear". 直 means straight, which both references the lines in its fur or its ability to run in straight lines.

External links

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