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.
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.
Stat spread.
Total of 420. 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.
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.
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Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Zigzagoon family appeared on January 15, 2019.
- Zigzagoon
- Linoone by encounter
The first Shiny in the Galarian Zigzagoon family appeared on May 25, 2021.
- Galarian Zigzagoon
- Shadow
- Galarian Linoone by encounter
Linoone in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Linoone across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #203 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
This Pokémon has forms.
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.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Linoone is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
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 |
Linoone appears in 22 games.
Every mainline release where Linoone 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 Linoone.
Every main-series game Linoone 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+)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveZigzagoon (Level 20)
- 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
- EvolveZigzagoon (Level 20)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildRoutes 118, 119, 120, 121, 123
Generation VTransfer only
- Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Transfer only
- TransferPoké Transfer
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- EvolveZigzagoon (Level 20)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildSafari Zone (Peak with 5 Plains points)
- WildRoutes 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 4, 6, 9, 10, 13, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, Ruins of Alph, Mt. Silver (Hoenn Sound)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · SapphireObtainable
- WildRoutes 118, 119, 120, 121, 123
- EmeraldObtainable
- WildRoutes 118 and 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.
Linoone appears in 8 episodes.
From AG109 (2005-01-06) through XY068 (2015-04-16).
TCG Pocket appearances
Linoone in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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