Linoone (Pokémon)
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| Linoone マッスグマ Massuguma | |
 Artwork from R/S/E | |
| National Dex | #264 |
|---|---|
| Johto Dex | #— |
| Hoenn Dex | #013 |
| Sinnoh Dex | #— |
| Fiore Browser | R-048 |
| Almia Browser | R— |
| Type | Normal |
| Species | Rushing Pokémon |
| Height | 1′08″ (0.5m) |
| Weight | 71.6 lbs. (32.5kg) |
| Abilities | Pickup |
| Gluttony | |
| Egg group | Ground |
| Time to hatch | 3,840 steps |
| Effort yield | 2 Spd |
| Exp. yield | 128 base exp. |
| Lv100 at | 1,000,000 exp. |
| Gender | 50% ♀ / 50% ♂ |
| Pokédex color | White |
| Catch rate | 90 |
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Linoone (Japanese: マッスグマ Massuguma) is a Normal-type Pokémon.
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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.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
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 round object they see if given the chance. They 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.
Habitat
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Linoone made a cameo in Jirachi: Wish Maker as one of the Pokémon living in Forina.
In Showdown at Linoone, a Linoone nicknamed "Token" had developed a bad habit of stealing anything round.
In Green Guardian, Solana used her device to get help from plenty of Linoone to slash the wipes.
In Gettin' Twiggy With It!, an injured Linoone is nursed back to health.
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
| Gen | Game | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | When running in a straight line, it can top 60 miles per hour. However, it has a tough time with curved roads. | |
| IV | Diamond | It charges prey at speeds over 60 mph. However, because it can only run straight, it often fails. |
| Pearl | It charges prey at speeds over 60 mph. However, because it can only run straight, it often fails. |
Game locations
| Gen | Game | Rarity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| III | Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire | Common | Routes 118, 119, 120, 121, and 123 |
| Pokémon Emerald | Uncommon | Routes 118 and 119 | |
| Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon Colosseum | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness | None | Trade | |
| IV | Pokémon Diamond and Pearl | None | Evolve Zigzagoon |
| Pokémon Platinum | Unknown | ||
| Pal Park | Field |
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 | Evolve from Zigzagoon |
| Pokémon Ranger | Lyra Forest |
Base stats
| HP: | 78 | |
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| Attack: | 70 | |
| Defense: | 61 | |
| SpAtk: | 50 | |
| SpDef: | 61 | |
| Speed: | 100 |
Type effectiveness
| Weakness | Resistance | |
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Learnset
Linoone is capable of learning the following moves.
Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.
By leveling up
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By TM/HM
By breeding
| Move | Type | Cat. | Father |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charm | 
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| Snubbull, Granbull Teddiursa Phanpy Skitty Pachirisu Buneary, Lopunny Glameow, Purugly |
| Helping Hand |
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| Nidoran♂, Nidorino Growlithe Eevee, Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon |
| Mud-Slap | 
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| Diglett, Dugtrio Swinub, Piloswine, Mamoswine |
| Pursuit | 
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| Rattata, Raticate Tauros Umbreon Dunsparce Absol Buizel, Floatzel |
| Tickle |
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| Aipom, Ambipom |
| *Indicates moves only available through chain breeding. | |||
By tutoring
- Body Slam
- Defense Curl
- Double-Edge
- Endure
- Fury Cutter
- Icy Wind
- Mud-Slap
- Mimic
- Rollout
- Sleep Talk
- Snore
- Substitute
- Swagger
- Swift
- Thunder Wave
Special moves
- ExtremeSpeed (evolve the Zigzagoon from Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire)
Side game data
| Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire | ||
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| Acquisition: Evolve | |
| Pokémon Trozei! | ||
| Rarity: Common |
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| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | ||
| 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! | |
| Pokémon Ranger | ||
| Group:
| Loops: 5 | Minimum Experience: 80 |
| Poké Assist: None | Field Move: Tackle x2 | Maximum Experience: 100 |
| Linoone moves quickly, but only in a line. If it stops, it will try to change direction. | ||
Evolution
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Level 20
Linoone
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Sprites
| Gen | Game | ||||||
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| 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 | |
| Image:Spr 3r 264.png | 
| Image:Spr 3f 264.png | 
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| Image:Spr 3r 264 s.png | Image:Spr 3e 264 s.gif | Image:Spr 3f 264 s.png | Image:Spr b g3 264 s.png | ||||
| IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | Back | |||
| Image:Spr 4d 264.png | Image:Spr 4p 264.png | 
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| Image:Spr 4p 264 s.png | Image:Spr b g4 264 s.png | |||||
For other sprites and images, please see Linoone images on Bulbagarden Archives.Trivia
Origin
Linoone is probably based on a 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. Its Japanese name may be a combination of mass, referring to its growth since evolving, and 穴熊 anaguma, badger. Some also say that its name is derived from まっすぐ massugu, meaning straight, as in a line.
In other languages
External links
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