Linoone (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
← #0263: Zigzagoon	Pokémon	#0265: Wurmple →

Linoone Rushing Pokémon マッスグマ Massuguma #0264 Linoone Galarian Linoone Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Types Normal Unknown Linoone Dark Normal Galarian Linoone Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Pickup or GluttonyGen IV+ Cacophony Galarian Linoone Cacophony Quick Feet Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Galarian Linoone Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 90 (20.1%)
Breeding Egg Group Field Hatch time 15 cycles
Height 1'08" 0.5 m Linoone 0'0" 0 m Galarian Linoone 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 71.7 lbs. 32.5 kg Linoone 0 lbs. 0 kg Galarian Linoone 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
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 Galarian Linoone 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	Footprint Galarian Linoone
Pokédex color   White	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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

It evolves from Zigzagoon starting at level 20.

In Galar, Linoone has a dual-type Dark/Normal regional form. It evolves from Galarian Zigzagoon starting at level 20 and evolves into Obstagoon when leveled up starting at level 35 during the night. Hoennian Linoone is not known to evolve into any other Pokémon.

Biology

Linoone is a slender-bodied, quadrupedal Pokémon. Most of its fur is colored tan, but it has several brown stripes. One long stripe stretches the length of its body before ending in an arrowhead shape on its forehead. There are additional stripes on each side of its bushy tail and on its cheeks. It has sharp, elongated claws and small pointed teeth. It has small, tuft-like ears, long cheek fur, and blue eyes.

Linoone can run up to 60 miles per hour, but it can only run in a straight line, and has to stop before it can make a turn. Because of this behavior, it often fails to catch prey, and struggles on roads that are curving or winding. When it sees prey underwater in ponds, it leaps in and uses its razor-sharp claws to catch and take it down. Linoone's fur is strong and supple, and the shed hairs are used to make high-quality shaving brushes. As shown in the Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire episode Showdown at Linoone, 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 keeps on its territory. Linoone tends to live in grasslands.

Forms

Linoone has a regional form: Galarian Linoone.

Galarian Linoone has a black-and-white color scheme, with longer fur on its ears. Around its red eyes are patterned stripes shaped like a shooting star. It has longer claws with gray fur surrounding the front feet, and it has a long red tongue that sticks out of its mouth.

Galarian Linoone are known to be rash and fearless, preferring to recklessly challenge opponents that are stronger than itself. Linoone is known to use its long tongue to taunt opponents. Once the foe is fully enraged, Linoone will hurl itself at them, tackling them by force. These traits make Galarian Linoone very popular among unhappy and angry youths in Galar, who have nowhere to take out their anger and frustrations. By charging at up to 60 miles per hour, it can deliver powerful Tackles and Headbutts with enough destructive force to even knock away a car. Linoone can be thrown off balance should it miss, however. The harsh environments in the Galar region, along with the fierce competition among the species, allows Linoone's survival instincts to improve, leading to the ability to evolve into Obstagoon.

Evolution

Linoone evolves from Zigzagoon

Galarian Linoone evolves from Galarian Zigzagoon and evolves into Obstagoon.

Linoone

Unevolved Zigzagoon  Normal

→

First Evolution Linoone  Normal

Galarian Linoone

Unevolved Zigzagoon Galarian Form  Dark  Normal

→

First Evolution Linoone Galarian Form  Dark  Normal

→

Second Evolution Obstagoon  Dark  Normal

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 Hoenn #013 Kanto #— 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 Sinnoh #— Johto #— 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 Unova #— 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 Kalos Central #013 Hoenn #013 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.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #032 Galar Crown Tundra #072 Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus. Sword Its fur is strong and supple. Shaving brushes made with shed Linoone hairs are highly prized. Shield It uses its explosive speed and razor-sharp claws to bring down prey. Running along winding paths is not its strong suit. Brilliant Diamond It charges prey at speeds over 60 mph. However, because it can only run straight, it often fails. Shining Pearl Galarian Linoone Sword It uses its long tongue to taunt opponents. Once the opposition is enraged, this Pokémon hurls itself at the opponent, tackling them forcefully. Shield This very aggressive Pokémon will recklessly challenge opponents stronger than itself.
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— Blueberry #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.

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 (Peak with 5 Plains points) 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
Generation VII Sun Moon Pokémon Bank Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Pokémon Bank Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield TradeVersion 1.2.0+ (Hoennian Form) Giant's Cap (Galarian Form) Bridge Field (Wanderer) (Galarian Form) Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, Giant's Mirror, Motostoke Riverbank, Stony Wilderness, West Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle) (Galarian Form) Expansion Pass Giant's Bed, Ballimere Lake (Galarian Form) Frostpoint Field, Giant's Bed, Snowslide Slope, Giant's Foot, Frigid Sea (Max Raid Battle) (Galarian Form) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Hoennian/Galarian Forms) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Evolve Zigzagoon (Hoennian Form) Unobtainable (Galarian Form) Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet Unobtainable

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Pinball: R&S Evolve Zigzagoon Trozei! Huge Storage 4, Endless Level 36, Forever Level 16, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Evolve Zigzagoon Ranger Lyra Forest
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Shimmer Hill (1F-17F) MD Sky Shimmer Hill (1F-17F)
Generation V Rumble Blast Canyon: Rugged Flats Rumble U Variety Battle: Get 1,000 Combos! (Reward), Challenge Battle: The Battle for Sky and Land (Capsule Cage)
Generation VI Battle Trozei Blade-and-Shield Path: Stage 3 Rumble World Sapphire Sea: Sunlit Forest (All Areas)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Celebi Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Celebi SeaFinal
Generation VIII MD DX Sinister Woods (7F-9F), Joyous Tower (17F-20F), Purity Forest (18F-20F) Fainted Pokémon: Silver Trench, Mt. Faraway
Cross-Generation Shuffle Event: Pokémon Safari (14th release)

In events

Games	Event	Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
ORAS	Jump Festa 2015 Linoone	All	Japan	50	December 20 to 21, 2014
ORAS	2015 Korean World Championship Series Linoone	Korean region	Online	50	March 12 to May 31, 2015

Held items

Games		Held items
Ruby	Sapphire	Oran Berry (50%) Sitrus Berry (5%)
Emerald
HeartGold	SoulSilver
Omega Ruby	Alpha Sapphire	Potion (50%) Max Revive (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Linoone

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 78		138 - 185	266 - 360
Attack: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Defense: 61		59 - 124	114 - 243
Sp. Atk: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp. Def: 61		59 - 124	114 - 243
Speed: 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.

Galarian Linoone

Galarian Linoone has the same base stats as Hoennian Linoone.

Pokéathlon stats

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

Type effectiveness

Linoone

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves is 1×.

Galarian Linoone

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 4× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 4× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 4× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 4× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Learnset

Linoone is available in Sword and Shield and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

By leveling up

Linoone

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 011 Switcheroo Dark Status 0000— 100100% 10 011 Pin Missile Bug Physical 02525 09595% 20 011 Baby-Doll Eyes Fairy Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 011 Sand Attack Ground Status 0000— 100100% 15 011 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 Evo.Evo. Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 099 Covet Normal Physical 06060 100100% 25 1212 Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100100% 15 1515 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000— 00——% 15 1818 Fury Swipes Normal Physical 01818 08080% 15 2323 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 10 2828 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 3333 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100100% 10 3838 Flail Normal Physical 0000— 100100% 15 4343 Belly Drum Normal Status 0000— 00——% 10 4848 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100100% 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 level-up moves from other generations

Galarian Linoone

Generation VIII Other generations: IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Night Slash Dark Physical 07070 100100% 15 011 Switcheroo Dark Status 0000— 100100% 10 011 Pin Missile Bug Physical 02525 09595% 20 011 Baby-Doll Eyes Fairy Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Sand Attack Ground Status 0000— 100100% 15 011 Lick Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 30 Evo.Evo. Night Slash Dark Physical 07070 100100% 15 099 Snarl Dark Special 05555 09595% 15 1212 Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100100% 15 1515 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000— 00——% 15 1818 Fury Swipes Normal Physical 01818 08080% 15 2323 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 10 2828 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 3333 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100100% 10 3838 Counter Fighting Physical 0000— 100100% 20 4343 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100100% 20 4848 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100100% 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

By TM/TR

Linoone

SwSh

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM07 TM07 Pin Missile Bug Physical 02525 095}}95% 20 TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM14 TM14 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM15 TM15 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM23 TM23 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM27 TM27 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM29 TM29 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM36 TM36 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 15 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM40 TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM41 TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM53 TM53 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM59 TM59 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM65 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM79 TM79 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5 TM84 TM84 Tail Slap Normal Physical 02525 085}}85% 10 TM98 TM98 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TR01 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TR04 TR04 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR05 TR05 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR06 TR06 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TR08 TR08 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR09 TR09 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR31 TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15 TR33 TR33 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TR38 TR38 Trick Psychic Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TR42 TR42 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR59 TR59 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR73 TR73 Gunk Shot Poison Physical 120120 080}}80% 5 TR77 TR77 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TR85 TR85 Work Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR90 TR90 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 090}}90% 10 TR95 TR95 Throat Chop Dark 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

BDSP

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM03 TM03 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20 TM05 TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM10 TM10 Work Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM13 TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM14 TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM23 TM23 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15 TM24 TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM28 TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM30 TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM34 TM34 Shock Wave Electric Special 06060 —}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM56 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM57 TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 TM58 TM58 Endure Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM65 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM73 TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM82 TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM86 TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM93 TM93 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30 TM95 TM95 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM96 TM96 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM98 TM98 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 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

Galarian Linoone

Generation VIII Other generations: IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM07 TM07 Pin Missile Bug Physical 02525 095}}95% 20 TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM14 TM14 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM15 TM15 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM16 TM16 Screech Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 40 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM23 TM23 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM26 TM26 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM27 TM27 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM36 TM36 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 15 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM40 TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM41 TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM47 TM47 Fake Tears Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM53 TM53 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM57 TM57 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 TM58 TM58 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM59 TM59 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM65 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM79 TM79 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5 TM85 TM85 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM98 TM98 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TR01 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TR04 TR04 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR05 TR05 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR06 TR06 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TR08 TR08 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR09 TR09 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR31 TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15 TR33 TR33 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TR37 TR37 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TR38 TR38 Trick Psychic Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TR42 TR42 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR59 TR59 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR73 TR73 Gunk Shot Poison Physical 120120 080}}80% 5 TR77 TR77 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TR85 TR85 Work Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR95 TR95 Throat Chop Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR99 TR99 Body Press Fighting Physical 08080 100}}100% 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

By breeding

Linoone

SwSh

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Extreme Speed Normal Physical 80 100% 5 Simple Beam Normal Status — 100% 15 Tickle Normal Status — 100% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Linoone in Generation VIII 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

BDSP

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Charm Fairy Status — 100% 20 Extreme Speed Normal Physical 80 100% 5 Helping Hand Normal Status — —% 20 Mud-Slap Ground Special 20 100% 10 Simple Beam Normal Status — 100% 15 Tickle Normal Status — 100% 20 Trick Psychic Status — 100% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Linoone in Generation VIII 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

Galarian Linoone

Generation VIII Other generations: IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 20 Parting Shot Dark Status — 100% 20 Quick Guard Fighting Status — —% 15

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Linoone in Generation VIII 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

By tutoring

Linoone

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

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

Galarian Linoone

Generation VIII Other generations: IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Lash Out Dark Physical 75 100% 5

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

By a prior Evolution

Linoone

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

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

Galarian Linoone

Generation VIII Other generations:  - IX

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

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

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  III IV V VI VII Bestow × Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 III IV V VI VII Captivate × Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 III IV V VI VII Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 III IV V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 III IV V VI VII Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30 III IV V VI VII Defense Curl Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 III IV V VI VII Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 III IV V VI VII Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15 III IV V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 III IV V VI VII Fury Cutter Bug Physical 04040 095}}95% 20 III IV V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 III IV V VI VII Last Resort Normal Physical 140140 100}}100% 5 III IV V VI VII Mimic Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 III IV V VI VII Mud Sport × Ground Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 III IV V VI VII Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10 III IV V VI VII Natural Gift × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 III IV V VI VII Odor Sleuth × Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 III IV V VI VII Pursuit × Dark Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 III IV V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 III IV V VI VII Roar Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 III IV V VI VII Rock Climb × Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 III IV V VI VII Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 III IV V VI VII Rollout Rock Physical 03030 090}}90% 20 III IV V VI VII Rototiller × Ground Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 III IV V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 III IV V VI VII Shock Wave Electric Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 III IV V VI VII Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 III IV V VI VII Super Fang Normal Physical 0000— 090}}90% 10 III IV V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 III IV V VI VII Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 III IV V VI VII Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20

Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move 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 × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

Side game data

Linoone

Pokémon Pinball RS Acquisition: Evolve			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team 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 Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0.5% IQ group: D
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Talk to in Lively Town Connected to: Miltank, Seedot Connection Orb Set: 3 Phrases Normal I hate wasting time. Why do roads not go in one straight line? Low HP (< 50%) Do I have to bend my belief?
Pokémon Ranger Group: Normal Poké Assist: Normal Field move: (Tackle ×2) Loops: 5 Min. exp.: 80 Max. exp.: 100 Browser entry R-048 Linoone moves quickly, but only in a line. If it stops, it will try to change direction.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.38 seconds Base HP: 55 Base Attack: 74 Base Defense: 51 Base Speed: 70
Pokémon Battle Trozei Normal Attack Power: ★★★★★
Pokémon Shuffle Normal Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #679 L-Boost Increases damage when making an L-shaped match.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 186 Base Attack: 142 Base Defense: 128 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Shadow Claw, Tackle, Sand Attack* Charged Attacks: Dig, Grass Knot, Thunder

Galarian Linoone

Pokémon GO Base HP: 186 Base Attack: 142 Base Defense: 128 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: 100 Fast Attacks: Snarl, Lick Charged Attacks: Dig, Body Slam, Gunk Shot, Frustration, Return

Evolution data

Linoone

Unevolved Zigzagoon  Normal

Level 20 →

First Evolution Linoone  Normal

Galarian Linoone

Unevolved Zigzagoon Galarian Form  Dark  Normal

Level 20 →

First Evolution Linoone Galarian Form  Dark  Normal

+ Level 35 at night →

Second Evolution Obstagoon  Dark  Normal

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Sword Shield
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Linoone images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In animation

Main series

Linoone in Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire

Major appearances

Linoone made its animated series debut in Showdown at Linoone, under the ownership of Kimmy Shoney and the nickname of Tokin. It had developed a bad habit of stealing anything in sight.

In The Green Guardian, Solana used her Capture Styler on three Linoone so they could slash vines created by a Celebi.

In the original timeline in Arceus and the Jewel of Life, a hypnotized Damos commanded his five Linoone to attack Arceus with Shock Wave. When Ash and his friends traveled to the past to prevent this, Marcus, the one responsible for hypnotizing Damos, managed to use the Linoone again to attack Arceus.

In The Clumsy Crier Quiets the Chaos!, a Pokémon Breeder's Linoone was playing with a Bidoof and a Teddiursa when they were all attacked by a rampaging Salamence. Linoone was then taken to a Pokémon Center and healed with the help of Nurse Joy and her Wigglytuff.

Minor appearances

Multiple Linoone debuted in Jirachi: Wish Maker, as residents of Forina.

In Gettin' Twiggy With It!, a Linoone was nursed back to health by Clara.

A Linoone appeared in Camping It Up!.

In Zoroark: Master of Illusions, a Linoone was living in Crown City. It worked with several other Pokémon in surrounding Zorua in the park in order to attack him as retribution for what Zoroark did to the city. Before a fight broke out, the Zigzagoon, along with the other Pokémon, were calmed down by Celebi.

A Linoone appeared in Lumiose City Pursuit!, Foggy Pokémon Orienteering!, and Battling With a Clean Slate!; and in flashbacks in Mega Evolution Special I and Garchomp's Mega Bond! at Professor Sycamore's lab.

In Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, multiple Linoone were living in Allearth Forest.

In Serving Up the Flute Cup!, a Trainer's Linoone competed in the Battle Frontier Flute Cup, only to be defeated by Pikachu.

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 60 miles per hour, it is unable to turn.

Pokémon Generations

Linoone in Pokémon Generations

A wild Linoone appeared in the beginning of The Scoop.

In the manga

Linoone in Pokémon Adventures

Galarian Linoone in Pokémon Adventures

Ash & Pikachu

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

Movie adaptations

A Linoone appeared in the manga adaptation of Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction as a resident of Allearth Forest.

Pokémon Adventures

In Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming, Emerald used a Linoone holding a Choice Band to breeze through the Battle Factory. Because he was a rental Pokémon he had just received, his extra-powerful Frustration went a long way before he challenged Noland.

The Battle Factory rented a Linoone, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in Skirting Around Surskit I.

A Galarian Linoone debuted under the ownership of a Team Yell Grunt in Zap!! A Rising Beam of Light.

In the TCG

Main article: Linoone (TCG)

In the TFG

One Linoone figure has been released.

• Groundbreakers: Linoone

Trivia

• Linoone is the only Pokémon that can use the Mix Elixir in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky.
• Linoone has the same Hoenn Pokédex and Central Kalos Pokédex numbers.
• Galarian Linoone and its Shiny form were designed by James Turner.
• Galarian Zigzagon and Galarian Linoone are the first regional variants to become Shadow Pokémon in Pokémon GO before their original forms.

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 or striped polecat. It also shares the same color scheme of tanuki. The word tanuki is used for both badgers and raccoon dogs in Japan, depending on the region. This may be the inspiration behind its mixture of traits, having similarities to both species. 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 lightning-fast weasels who wield razor-sharp claws which tear into their victims. There is a arrow symbol on its head which alludes to its tendecy to run in a straight line. Linoone's obsession with round objects may be inspired by the Ramidreju, a long, weasel-like creature who has a desire for gold; or by the tanuki's association with gold.

Galarian Linoone appears to be more explicitly based on European badgers. Taking its evolved form Obstagoon under consideration, Galarian Linoone's color scheme, pointed tongue, and star marking around its eyes may also be inspired by Glam rock bands.

Linoone's evolutionary line shares a common theme of movement where Zigzagoon moves in a zigzag pattern, Linoone moves in a straight line, and Obstagoon blocks the way by obstructing it. This may be a reference to badgers' behaviour of habitually following the same foraging routes, leading to the formation of trodden paths.

Name origin

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

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 (from 熊 kuma, "bear") as a suffix is often used for mammals that resemble bears.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese マッスグマ Massuguma From 真っ直ぐ massugu and 洗熊 araiguma or 穴熊 anaguma French Linéon From linéaire and raton Spanish Linoone Same as English name German Geradaks From gerade and Dachs Italian Linoone Same as English name Korean 직구리 Jikguli From 직 (直) jik and 너구리 neoguri Mandarin Chinese 直衝熊 / 直冲熊 Zhíchōngxióng From 直衝 / 直沖 zhíchōng and 浣熊 wǎnxióng / huànxióng Cantonese Chinese 直衝熊 Jihkchūnghùhng From 直衝 jihkchūng and 浣熊 wúhnhùhng

More languages Hindi लकीरुन Lakiroon From लकीर lakir and raccoon Russian Лайнун Laynun Transcription of English name Thai มัสสึกุมะ Matsuekuma Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Regional form

External links

Galarian forms

See also: Regional forms (Alolan • Galarian • Hisuian • Paldean) • Ecologically similar Pokémon

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