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No. 0264 · Generation III · Hoenn

Linoone

The Rushing Pokémon

TL;DR. Linoone is a pure normal-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 420. 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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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.

Height0.5 m

Weight32.5 kg

AbilitiesPickup, Gluttony

HiddenQuick Feet

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 420. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 78

Attack 70

Defense 61

Sp. Attack 50

Sp. Defense 61

Speed 100

Total420

420 base stat total, the 562nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 64th among Normal-types.

100 base Speed, Linoone's strongest stat, ranking 17th of 131 Normal-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Linoone 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, Linoone reaches 1,662 CP at level 40 and 1,901 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack142

GO Defense128

GO Stamina186

Max CP (L40)1,662

Max CP (L50)1,879

Best buddy (L51)1,901

Raid catch CP 892–949 (L20). Weather boosted 1,115–1,187 (L25).

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Competitive

Linoone in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Linoone across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #167 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #167 85.9 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Linoone.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Linoone, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Linoone?

Linoone is a pure Normal-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Linoone weak to?

Linoone takes 2× damage from Fighting. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Linoone resistant to?

Linoone is immune to Ghost. It also resists no other types.

How does Linoone evolve?

Linoone evolves from Zigzagoon (Level 20). Linoone evolves into Obstagoon (Level 35 at night).

What generation is Linoone from?

Linoone was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0264.

What are Linoone's base stats?

Linoone has HP 78, Attack 70, Defense 61, Special Attack 50, Special Defense 61, and Speed 100. Total base stat total: 420.

What are Linoone's abilities?

Linoone can have the abilities Pickup, Gluttony, plus the Hidden Ability Quick Feet.

Is Linoone legendary or mythical?

No. Linoone is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Linoone's best stat?

Linoone's highest base stat is Speed at 100, which ranks 17th of 131 Normal-type Pokémon.

Is Linoone good?

Linoone has a base stat total of 420, the 562nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 64th among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Alternate forms

This Pokémon has forms.

Galarian

Galarian Linoone

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Linoone as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Linoone in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Linoone in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Linoone in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Linoone 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Linoone is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Fighting

0× Immune to

Ghost

Comparison

Linoone vs. the average Normal-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 131 Normal-type Pokémon.

Stat	Linoone	Normal avg	Difference
HP	78	77	+1
Attack	70	74	-4
Defense	61	60	+1
Special Attack	50	59	-9
Special Defense	61	64	-3
Speed	100	69	+31
Total	420	403	+17

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Game appearances

Linoone appears in 22 games.

Every mainline release where Linoone is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VIII

2019 Shield
2019 Sword
2020 Crown Tundra DLC

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Linoone in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 5 games have a known habitat.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

Johto Route 30Johto Route 31Johto Route 32Johto Route 34Johto Route 35Johto Route 42Johto Route 43Johto Route 44Johto Route 45Johto Route 47Kanto Route 10Kanto Route 13Kanto Route 22Kanto Route 24Kanto Route 25Kanto Route 26Kanto Route 27Kanto Route 28Kanto Route 4Kanto Route 6Kanto Route 9Kanto Sea Route 21MT Silver OutsideRuins OF Alph Outside

Ruby, Sapphire

Hoenn Route 118Hoenn Route 119Hoenn Route 120Hoenn Route 121Hoenn Route 123

Emerald

Hoenn Route 118Hoenn Route 119

Pokémon anime