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 Dark/Normal-type regional form. It evolves from Galarian Zigzagoon starting at level 20 and evolves into Obstagoon when leveled up at night starting at level 35.
Biology
Linoone is a slender-bodied, quadruped Pokémon. Most of its fur is white, 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 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. Linoone also struggles on roads that are curving or winding. When it sees prey underwater in ponds, it leaps in and uses its sharp claws to catch the prey. The brushes made from Linoone's strong and supple shed fur are highly prized. It uses a combination of explosive speed and razor-sharp claws to take down its 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 keeps on its territory. Linoone tends to live in grasslands.
In Galar, Linoone has a black and white color scheme due to the harsh environment in the region along with competition. This allows its survival instinct to improve, leading to the ability to evolve into Obstagoon.[1] Its eyes are red while covered with a stripe shaped like a shooting star. It has longer claws with gray fur surrounding the front feet. It also has sharp teeth on the upper mouth with a long red tongue sticking out.
Galarian Linoone are known to be rash and fearless. It prefers recklessly challenging 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 the opponent, 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.[2]
In the anime
In the main series
Major appearances
Linoone made its main series debut in Showdown at Linoone, under the ownership of Kimmy Shoney. Nicknamed Tokin, it had developed a bad habit of stealing anything in sight. It was seen outside of its Poké Ball.
Three Linoone appeared in The Green Guardian, where Solana used her Capture Styler to receive their assistance in slashing vines created by a Celebi.
Five Linoone appeared in Arceus and the Jewel of Life, under the ownership of Damos. In the original timeline set up by the movie, three of them were used by Damos, who was under Hypnosis, 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.
A Linoone appeared in The Clumsy Crier Quiets the Chaos!. It was playing with a Pokémon Breeder's Teddiursa and a Bidoof when they were all attacked by a rampaging Salamence. Linoone was then taken to a Pokémon Center by Serena and Bonnie, and healed with the help of Nurse Joy and her Wigglytuff.
Minor appearances
Multiple Linoone debuted in a cameo in Jirachi: Wish Maker as some of the residents of Forina, Jirachi's home.
A Linoone appeared in Gettin' Twiggy With It!, where it was nursed back to health by Clara after it had been injured.
A Linoone appeared in Camping It Up!.
A Linoone appeared in Zoroark: Master of Illusions as a resident of 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, Linoone, 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.
Multiple Linoone appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction as residents of Allearth Forest.
A Trainer's Linoone appeared in JN007, where it participated in the Battle Frontier Flute Cup, only to be defeated by Pikachu.
Pokédex entries
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AG112
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Linoone
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Ash's Pokédex
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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.
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DP005
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Linoone
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Dawn's Pokédex
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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.
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In Pokémon Generations
A wild Linoone appeared briefly in the beginning of The Scoop.
In the manga
Galarian Linoone in Pokémon Adventures
In the Ash & Pikachu manga
Linoone appeared in A 'Thank You' That Transcends Time.
In the movie adaptations
A Linoone appeared in the manga adaptation of Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction as a resident of Allearth Forest.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
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 the Sword & Shield arc.
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
Linoone
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Generation III
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Hoenn #013
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Kanto #—
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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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.
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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When running in a straight line, it can top 60 miles per hour. However, it has a tough time with curved roads.
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LeafGreen
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #—
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Johto #—
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Diamond
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It charges prey at speeds over 60 mph. However, because it can only run straight, it often fails.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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When running in a straight line, it can easily top 60 miles an hour. It has a tough time with curved roads.
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SoulSilver
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Generation V
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Unova #—
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Black
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It charges prey at speeds over 60 mph. However, because it can only run straight, it often fails.
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White
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Black 2
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It charges prey at speeds over 60 mph. However, because it can only run straight, it often fails.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Central #013
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Hoenn #013
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X
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When running in a straight line, it can easily top 60 miles an hour. It has a tough time with curved roads.
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Y
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It charges prey at speeds over 60 mph. However, because it can only run straight, it often fails.
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Omega Ruby
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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.
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Alpha Sapphire
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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.
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Generation VIII
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Galar #032
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Sword
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Its fur is strong and supple. Shaving brushes made with shed Linoone hairs are highly prized.
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Shield
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It uses its explosive speed and razor-sharp claws to bring down prey. Running along winding paths is not its strong suit.
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Galarian Linoone
Generation VIII
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Galar #032
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Sword
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It uses its long tongue to taunt opponents. Once the opposition is enraged, this Pokémon hurls itself at the opponent, tackling them forcefully.
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Shield
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This very aggressive Pokémon will recklessly challenge opponents stronger than itself.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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SoulSilver
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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)
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Pal Park
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Pokéwalker
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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78
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138 - 185
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266 - 360
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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61
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59 - 124
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114 - 243
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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61
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59 - 124
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114 - 243
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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Total: 420
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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- Galarian Linoone has the same stats as a regular Linoone.
Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Linoone
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Galarian Linoone
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
Linoone
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- 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
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Galarian Linoone
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- 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
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Linoone
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- 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
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Galarian Linoone
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- 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
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Linoone
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- 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
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Galarian Linoone
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- 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
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Linoone
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- 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
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Galarian Linoone
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- 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
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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(Tackle ×2)
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Loops: 5
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Min. exp.: 80
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Max. exp.: 100
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Browser entry R-048
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Linoone moves quickly, but only in a line. If it stops, it will try to change direction.
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Galarian Linoone
Evolution
Linoone
Galarian Linoone
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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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 or striped polecat. 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.
Galarian Linoone appears to be based off European Badgers, with traits of Glam rock bands.
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
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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マッスグマ Massuguma
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From まっすぐ massugu and アライグマ araiguma or 穴熊 anaguma
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French
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Linéon
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From linéaire and raton
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Spanish
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Linoone
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Same as English name
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German
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Geradaks
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From gerade and Dachs
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Italian
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Linoone
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Same as English name
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Korean
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직구리 Jikguli
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From 직 (直) jig and 너구리 neoguri
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Mandarin Chinese
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直衝熊 / 直冲熊 Zhíchōngxióng
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Literally "Straight dashing bear". Contains 直 zhí, which both references the lines in its fur and its ability to run in straight lines
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Cantonese Chinese
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More languages
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Hindi
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लिनून Linoone
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Transcription of English name
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Russian
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Лайнун Laynun
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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มัสสึกุมะ Massuguma
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Transcription of Japanese name
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