Linoone

Linoone
Zigzagoon
264
Wurmple
Ability	Pickup Gluttony Quick Feet (Hidden)
Egg group	Field
First game	Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire (2002)
Creator	Game Freak

Linoone is Normal type Pokémon that was introduced in the third generation. It is native to Hoenn that evolves from Zigzagoon starting at level 20. In the Eighth generation, a variant native to the Galar region was introduced. This variant is a Normal and Dark Type Pokémon that can evolve into Obstagoon.

Physiology and Behavior

Linoone is a slender-bodied, quadrupedal Pokémon. Most of its fur is colored 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.

Galarian Linoone

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. 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.

Appearances

Other Pokémon games

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.

In-game information

Pokédex Entries

Title	Entry
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon FireRed	When running in a straight line, it can top 60 miles per hour. However, it has a tough time with curved roads.
Pokémon LeafGreen	When running in a straight line, it can top 60 miles per hour. However, it has a tough time with curved roads.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	It charges prey at speeds over 60 mph. However, because it can only run straight, it often fails.
Pokémon Pearl	It charges prey at speeds over 60 mph. However, because it can only run straight, it often fails.
Pokémon Platinum	It charges prey at speeds over 60 mph. However, because it can only run straight, it often fails.
Pokémon HeartGold	When running in a straight line, it can easily top 60 miles an hour. It has a tough time with curved roads.
Pokémon SoulSilver	When running in a straight line, it can easily top 60 miles an hour. It has a tough time with curved roads.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	It charges prey at speeds over 60 mph. However, because it can only run straight, it often fails.
Pokémon White	It charges prey at speeds over 60 mph. However, because it can only run straight, it often fails.
Pokémon Black 2	It charges prey at speeds over 60 mph. However, because it can only run straight, it often fails.
Pokémon White 2	It charges prey at speeds over 60 mph. However, because it can only run straight, it often fails.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	When running in a straight line, it can easily top 60 miles an hour. It has a tough time with curved roads.
Pokémon Y	It charges prey at speeds over 60 mph. However, because it can only run straight, it often fails.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword	Its fur is strong and supple. Shaving brushes made with shed Linoone hairs are highly prized.
Pokémon Shield	It uses its explosive speed and razor-sharp claws to bring down prey. Running along winding paths is not its strong suit.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond	It charges prey at speeds over 60 mph. However, because it can only run straight, it often fails.
Pokémon Shining Pearl	It charges prey at speeds over 60 mph. However, because it can only run straight, it often fails.

Galarian

Title	Entry
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword	It uses its long tongue to taunt opponents. Once the opposition is enraged, this Pokémon hurls itself at the opponent, tackling them forcefully.
Pokémon Shield	This very aggressive Pokémon will recklessly challenge opponents stronger than itself.

Game Locations

Title	Location(s)
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby	Routes 118, 119, 120, 121 and 123
Pokémon Sapphire	Routes 118, 119, 120, 121 and 123
Pokémon Emerald	Routes 118 and 119
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Platinum	Evolve Zigzagoon
Pokémon HeartGold	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) Safari Zone
Pokémon SoulSilver	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) Safari Zone
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	Evolve Zigzagoon
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Routes 118, 119, 120, 121 and 123
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Routes 118, 119, 120, 121 and 123
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword	Bridge Field (Wandering) Giant's Cap
Pokémon Shield	Bridge Field (Wandering) Giant's Cap

Evolution

Regular

Zigzagoon	Reach level 20.	Linoone

Galarian

Galarian Zigzagoon	Level 20	Galarian Linoone	Level 35 at Night	Obstagoon

Stats

Base Stats
HP	78
Attack	70
Defense	61
Sp. Attack	50
Sp. Defense	61
Speed	100
Total	420

Gallery

Sprites
Ruby Sapphire File:PKMNRS264-S.png Emerald File:PKMNE264.gif File:PKMNE264-S.gif Fire Leaf File:PKMNFRLG264.png File:PKMNFRLG264-S.png
Diamond Pearl File:PKMNDP264.png File:PKMNDP264-S.png Platinum File:PKMNP264.png File:PKMNP264-S.png Heart Soul File:PKMNHGSS264.png File:PKMNHGSS264-S.png
Black White File:PKMNBW264-S.png Black 2 White 2 File:PKMNBW2264.png File:PKMNBW2264-S.png X Y File:PKMNXY264-S.png
Sword Shield File:PKMNSS264-S.png Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl File:PKMNBDSP264.png File:PKMNBDSP264-S.png

Renders
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