TL;DR. Zigzagoon is a pure normal-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 240. ZIGZAGOON restlessly wanders everywhere at all times. This POKéMON does so because it is very curious. It becomes interested in anything that it happens to see.
ZIGZAGOON restlessly wanders everywhere at all times. This POKéMON does so because it is very curious. It becomes interested in anything that it happens to see.
Stat spread.
Total of 240. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Zigzagoon in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Zigzagoon reaches 508 CP at level 40 and 581 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Zigzagoon first appeared on January 15, 2019, during Hoenn Celebration 2019.
- Zigzagoon
- Linoone by encounter
Shiny Galarian Zigzagoon first appeared on May 25, 2021, during Team GO Rocket Challenge.
- Galarian Zigzagoon
- Shadow
- Galarian Linoone by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Sep 30 to Oct 11, 2026, 1-star (Galarian Form).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30 to Oct 11, 2026 | 1-starGalarian Form | Regular rotation |
| Sep 23 to Sep 27, 2025 | 1-starGalarian Form | Completely Normal |
| Sep 23 to Sep 27, 2025 | 1-star | Completely Normal |
| Dec 28, 2024 to Jan 4, 2025 | 1-starGalarian Form | Regular rotation |
| Dec 2 to Dec 8, 2024 | 1-starGalarian Form | Regular rotation |
| Sep 3 to Sep 14, 2024 | 1-starGalarian Form | Regular rotation |
Common questions about Zigzagoon.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Zigzagoon, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Zigzagoon?
Zigzagoon is a pure Normal-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Zigzagoon weak to?
Zigzagoon takes 2× damage from Fighting. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Zigzagoon resistant to?
Zigzagoon is immune to Ghost. It also resists no other types.
How does Zigzagoon evolve?
Zigzagoon evolves into Linoone (Level 20) or Galarian Linoone (Level 20 in Galar (yields Galarian Linoone)).
What generation is Zigzagoon from?
Zigzagoon was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0263.
What are Zigzagoon's base stats?
Zigzagoon has HP 38, Attack 30, Defense 41, Special Attack 30, Special Defense 41, and Speed 60. Total base stat total: 240.
What are Zigzagoon's abilities?
Zigzagoon can have the abilities Pickup, Gluttony, plus the Hidden Ability Quick Feet.
Is Zigzagoon legendary or mythical?
No. Zigzagoon is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Zigzagoon's best stat?
Zigzagoon's highest base stat is Speed at 60, which ranks 73rd of 131 Normal-type Pokémon.
Is Zigzagoon good?
Zigzagoon has a base stat total of 240, the 985th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 125th among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Zigzagoon as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Zigzagoon is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Zigzagoon vs. the average Normal-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 131 Normal-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Zigzagoon | Normal avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 38 | 77 | -39 |
| Attack | 30 | 74 | -44 |
| Defense | 41 | 60 | -19 |
| Special Attack | 30 | 59 | -29 |
| Special Defense | 41 | 64 | -23 |
| Speed | 60 | 69 | -9 |
| Total | 240 | 403 | -163 |
Zigzagoon appears in 22 games.
Every mainline release where Zigzagoon is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Zigzagoon.
Every main-series game Zigzagoon is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- In-game tradeTrade Galarian Zigzagoon with Regina on Isle of Armor (The Isle of Armor)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoute 202 (Swarm)
- WildGrand Underground - Spacious Cave, Rocky Cave, Big Bluff Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIITransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoute 2
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildRoutes 101, 102, 103, 104, 110, 116, 117, Petalburg Woods
Generation VTransfer only
- Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Transfer only
- TransferPoké Transfer
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoute 202 (Swarm)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildSafari Zone (Plains with 15 Forest points; Savannah with 10 Plains points)
- WildSprout Tower, Bell Tower, Burned Tower (Hoenn Sound)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · SapphireObtainable
- WildRoutes 101, 102, 103, 104, 110, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 123, Petalburg Woods
- EmeraldObtainable
- WildRoutes 101, 102, 103, 118, 119
- FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Zigzagoon appears in 26 episodes.
From AG005 (2002-12-19) through HZ147 (2026-08-28).
TCG Pocket appearances
Zigzagoon in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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