Linoone (Pokémon)

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Zigzagoon #263: Zigzagoon
Pokémon
#265: Wurmple Wurmple
Linoone マッスグマ
Massuguma
#264
Linoone



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Normal Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Pickup or Gluttony Cacophony
Cacophony
Quick Feet
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
90 (20.1%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Field
Hatch time
16 cycles
Height
1'08" 0.5 m
Linoone
0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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Weight
71.6 lbs. 32.5 kg
Linoone
0 lbs. 0 kg
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0 lbs. 0 kg
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0 lbs. 0 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
128
Gen. III-IV
Unknown
IV
147
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 2
Linoone
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
2
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body08.png
Footprint
F264.png F000.png
{{{form2}}}
Pokédex color
White
Base friendship
70
External Links

Linoone (Japanese: マッスグマ Massuguma) is a Normal-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Zigzagoon starting at level 20.

Biology

Linoone is a slender-bodied quadruped Pokémon. It has sharp, elongated claws and small pointed teeth. It has white fur with brown stripes with one long stripe stretching the length of the body and ending at an arrowhead right above its eyes. It has small, tuft-like ears and blue eyes.

Linoone can run up to 60 mph, but has to stop before it can make a turn. It often fails to catch prey due to only being able to run in a straight line. When it sees prey underwater in ponds, it leaps in and uses its sharp claws to catch the prey. As shown in the anime, Linoone has an attraction to anything round, and will grab any orb-shaped object it sees if given the chance. It often carries a snatched object in its expandable cheek pouches and deposits it in any of a number of secret stashes it keep on its territory. Linoone tends to live in grasslands.

In the anime

Linoone in the anime

Major appearances

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

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

A Linoone appeared in The Clumsy Crier Quiets the Chaos!.

Minor appearances

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

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

A Linoone appeared in Camping It Up!.

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

Linoone appeared in Zoroark: Master of Illusions as a few of the many local Pokémon who lives in Crown City. One Linoone worked with several other Pokémon in surrounding Zorua in the park to attack him, angry at Zorua for what Zoroark did to the city. Before a fight broke out, Linoone, along with the other Pokémon, were calmed by Celebi.

A Linoone appeared in Lumiose City Pursuit!, Foggy Pokémon Orienteering! and even in a flashback in Mega Evolution Special I at Professor Sycamore's lab.

Multiple Linoone appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.

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 manga

Linoone in Pokémon Adventures

In the Ash and Pikachu manga

Linoone appeared in A 'Thank You' That Transcends Time.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Emerald used a Linoone holding a Choice Band to breeze through the Battle Factory. Because it was a rental Pokémon he'd just received, its extra-powerful Frustration went a long way before he challenged Noland.

In the TCG

Main article: Linoone (TCG)

In the TFG

One Linoone figure has been released.

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 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 It charges prey at speeds over 60 mph. However, because it can only run straight, it often fails.
White
Black 2 It charges prey at speeds over 60 mph. However, because it can only run straight, it often fails.
White 2
Generation VI
X When running in a straight line, it can easily top 60 miles an hour. It has a tough time with curved roads.
Y It charges prey at speeds over 60 mph. However, because it can only run straight, it often fails.
Omega 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.
Alpha 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.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Routes 118, 119, 120, 121, and 123
Emerald
Routes 118 and 119
FireRed LeafGreen
Trade
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Evolve Zigzagoon
Platinum
Evolve Zigzagoon
HeartGold SoulSilver
Safari Zone
Routes 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47 4, 6, 9, 10, 13, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, and 28, Ruins of Alph, Mt. Silver (Hoenn Sound)
Pal Park
Field
Pokéwalker
Hoenn Field
Generation V
Black White
Poké Transfer
Black 2 White 2
Poké Transfer
Generation VI
X Y
Evolve Zigzagoon
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Routes 118, 119, 120, 121, and 123


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
Pokémon Rumble Blast Canyon: Rugged Flats

In events

Games Event Region Location Level Distribution period
Jump Festa 2015 Linoone All Japan 50 December 20 to 21, 2014

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Ruby Sapphire Oran Berry Oran Berry (50%) Sitrus Berry Sitrus Berry (5%)
Emerald
HeartGold SoulSilver Oran Berry Oran Berry (50%) Sitrus Berry Sitrus Berry (5%)
Events* Focus Sash Focus Sash (100%)

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 IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VI
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
 XY   ORAS   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
000Start 000Start Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 090}}90% 10 ??? 0   0  
000Start 000Start Rototiller Ground Status 0000 —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0  
000Start 000Start Switcheroo Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 10 ??? 0   0  
000Start 000Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100}}100% 35 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
000Start 000Start Growl Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 40 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
000Start 000Start Tail Whip Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 30 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
000Start 000Start Sand-Attack Ground Status 0000 100}}100% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
0055 0055 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 30 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
01313 0077 Sand-Attack Ground Status 0000 100}}100% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
0099 01111 Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
01717 01313 Odor Sleuth Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 40 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0  
02323 01717 Mud Sport Ground Status 0000 —}}—% 15 ??? 0   0  
02929 01919 Fury Swipes Normal Physical 01818 080}}80% 15 ??? 0   0  
03535 02424 Covet Normal Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 ??? 0   0  
04141 02727 Bestow Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15 ??? 0   0  
04747 03232 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0  
N/AN/A 03535 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0  
05353 04040 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0  
05959 04343 Belly Drum Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0  
06565 04848 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10 ??? 0   0  
  • 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 VI
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM01 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 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 09090 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 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 09090 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 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 06060 100}}100% 25
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM49 Echoed 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 Retaliate 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 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 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
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 TM Normal Sprite.png TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM01 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30
Bag HM Water Sprite.png HM03 Surf Water Special 09090 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

Generation VI
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
PikachuEeveeSnubbullGranbullTeddiursaPhanpy
SkittyPachirisuBunearyLopunnyGlameowPurugly
MinccinoDeerlingSawsbuckCubchooFurfrouMeowstic
Dedenne
Charm Fairy Status 100% 20
Nidoran♂NidorinoGrowlitheEeveeVaporeonJolteon
FlareonEspeonUmbreonLeafeonGlaceonSylveon
SentretFurretLillipupHerdierStoutlandMinccino
CinccinoMeowstic
Helping Hand Normal Status —% 20
DiglettDugtrioSwinubPiloswineMamoswineDrilbur
ExcadrillSandileKrokorokKrookodileBunnelbyDiggersby
Mud-Slap Ground Special 20 100% 10
RattataRaticateTaurosUmbreonDunsparceZangoose
AbsolBuizelAbsolPurrloinLiepardBlitzle
ZebstrikaZoruaZoroarkEmolgaBouffalant
Pursuit Dark Physical 40 100% 20
ScraggyScrafty
Rock Climb Normal Physical 90 85% 20
Skitty
Simple Beam* Normal Status 100% 15
WhismurLoudredExploud
Sleep Talk Normal Status —% 10
AipomAmbipomMinccinoCinccino
Tickle Normal Status 100% 10
Spinda
Trick* Psychic Status 100% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Linoone in Generation VI
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Linoone 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 Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VI
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • A black or white 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

By a prior evolution

Generation VI
Other generations:
Zigzagoon (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Baby-Doll Eyes Fairy Status 100% 30
Zigzagoon (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Pin Missile Bug Physical 25 95% 20
Zigzagoon (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Flail Normal Physical 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 moves from other generations

By events

Generation VI
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
 Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
Jump Festa 2015 Linoone Extreme Speed Normal Physical 80 100% 5 Cool 0   0  
  • A superscript level indicates that Linoone can learn this move normally in Generation VI at that level
  • 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 event moves from other generations

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
Attack ●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack 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

263Zigzagoon.png
Unevolved
Zigzagoon
 Normal 
Rare Candy
Level 20
264Linoone.png
First evolution
Linoone
 Normal 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 264.png Spr b 3r 264.png Spr 3e 264.png Spr b 3e 264.png Spr 3f 264.png Spr b 3f 264.png
Spr 3r 264 s.png Spr b 3r 264 s.png Spr 3e 264 s.png Spr b 3e 264 s.png Spr 3f 264 s.png Spr b 3f 264 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 264.png Spr b 4d 264.png Spr 4p 264.png Spr b 4p 264.png Spr 4h 264.png Spr b 4h 264.png
Spr 4d 264 s.png Spr b 4d 264 s.png Spr 4p 264 s.png Spr b 4p 264 s.png Spr 4h 264 s.png Spr b 4h 264 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 264.png Spr b 5b 264.png Spr 5b2 264.png Spr b 5b2 264.png
Spr 5b 264 s.png Spr b 5b 264 s.png Spr 5b2 264 s.png Spr b 5b2 264 s.png
Front Back Front Back
264MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Linoone images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

Origin

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

Name origin

Linoone may be a combination of line (referring to its fur pattern and unusual habits) and raccoon or raccoon dog.

Massuguma may be a combination of まっすぐ massugu (straight, as in a line) and アライグマ araiguma (raccoon) or 穴熊 anaguma (badger). Guma (熊 kuma) as a suffix is often used for mammals that resemble bears.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese マッスグマ Massuguma From まっすぐ massugu and アライグマ araiguma or 穴熊 anaguma
France Flag.png French Linéon From linéaire and raton
Spain Flag.png Spanish Linoone Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Geradaks From gerade and Dachs
Italy Flag.png Italian Linoone Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 직구리 Zigguri From 직 (直) jig and 너구리 neoguri
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 直衝熊 / 直冲熊 Zhíchōngxióng Literally "Straight dashing bear". Contains zhí, which both references the lines in its fur and its ability to run in straight lines
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese



External links

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Pokémon
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