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Zigzagoon is Normal type Pokémon introduced in the third generation. It is based on a raccoon and is native to Hoenn. It evolves into Linoone 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 evolves in its own variant of Linoone and then Obstagoon.
Physiology and Behavior[]
Zigzagoon is a raccoon dog-like, quadrupedal Pokémon with bristly, zigzag-patterned fur. It has stripes formed by alternating layers of cream and brown fur. It has a brown head with spiky ears and a black nose. A black mask-like pattern surrounds its brown eyes. The upper half of its mouth is jagged, and when it is open, there are two pointed teeth in its lower jaw. Its feet have three claws and pink paw pads. Its fore feet are cream-colored, but the hind feet are brown. Its brush tail is spiky and bristly.
Zigzagoon is abundantly curious, as it wanders restlessly back and forth while rubbing its nose to the ground in search of something. It always moves in a zigzag fashion, and leaves behind distinct zigzag footprints as it runs. It rubs its bristly back hair against trees to mark its territory and plays dead to fool opponents in battle. The Zigzagoon found outside of Galar are friendlier and calmer compared to their Galarian relatives. Zigzagoon are capable of finding items in the grass or ground, including items that were lost. It is found commonly in grassy fields.
Galarian Zigzagoon[]
Zigzagoon native to Galar generally look similar to its Hoennian counterpart with a few differences, most notably its black-and-white fur. Its red eyes are surrounded by a black spiked mask-like pattern somewhat resembling stars. Its fore feet are black with white claws, while its hind feet are white with black claws. It has a long pink tongue that is constantly hanging outside of its mouth, between its lower teeth. This Galarian form of Zigzagoon is believed to be the earliest, and thus the original, instance of the species.
Much like the Zigzagoon found outside of Galar, Galarian Zigzagoon are known to be constantly on the move and never settling down. It is believed that Galarian Zigzagoon's restless temperament is what originated the zigzag movements observed on both forms of the species. Their known habitat stretches the entirety of Galar, being found in fields, forests, and towns. They enjoy battling to the point where they often attempt to provoke others into fighting them. While this succeeded with other Pokémon, humans instead tend to mistake it as wanting affection, much to the Zigzagoon's frustrations.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Pokémon Emerald: At the beginning of the game, a wild Zigzagoon attacks Professor Birch. The player must use their First partner Pokémon to defeat it.
Other Pokémon games[]
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: Zigzagoon sits to the left of the Sapphire Field and will change its position when the ball hits the button in front of it. When Zigzagoon is positioned to pounce, it will immediately stop the slot machine when the A button is pressed, allowing for the prize to be chosen by the player.
In the anime[]
Origin[]
Zigzagoon's appearance and brown coloration are inspired by the Japanese badger with its fur making a zigzag pattern. Additionally, Zigzagoon's English and Japanese categories suggest it is based on a raccoon or the Japanese raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides viverrinus), also known as tanuki.
Galarian Zigzagoon takes inspiration from the European badger, which has a black-and-white color scheme unlike its Japanese relative. Taking its evolved form Obstagoon under consideration, Galarian Zigzagoon's color scheme, pointed tongue, and star marking around its eyes may also be inspired by Glam rock bands.
In-game information[]
Pokédex Entries[]
| Title | Entry |
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| Third Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Ruby | 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. |
| Pokémon Sapphire | The hair on Zigzagoon's back is bristly. It rubs the hard back hair against trees to leave its territorial markings. This Pokémon may play dead to fool foes in battle. |
| Pokémon Emerald | Rubbing its nose against the ground, it always wanders about back and forth in search of something. It is distinguished by the zigzag footprints it leaves. |
| Pokémon FireRed | A Pokémon with abundant curiosity. It shows an interest in everything, so it always zigs and zags. |
| Pokémon LeafGreen | A Pokémon with abundant curiosity. It shows an interest in everything, so it always zigs and zags. |
| Fourth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Diamond | It walks in zigzag fashion. It is good at finding items in the grass and even in the ground. |
| Pokémon Pearl | It walks in zigzag fashion. It is good at finding items in the grass and even in the ground. |
| Pokémon Platinum | It walks in zigzag fashion. It is good at finding items in the grass and even in the ground. |
| Pokémon HeartGold | It gets interested in everything, which is why it zigs and zags. It is good at finding items. |
| Pokémon SoulSilver | It gets interested in everything, which is why it zigs and zags. It is good at finding items. |
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | It walks in zigzag fashion. It is good at finding items in the grass and even in the ground. |
| Pokémon White | It walks in zigzag fashion. It is good at finding items in the grass and even in the ground. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | It walks in zigzag fashion. It is good at finding items in the grass and even in the ground. |
| Pokémon White 2 | It walks in zigzag fashion. It is good at finding items in the grass and even in the ground. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | It walks in zigzag fashion. It is good at finding items in the grass and even in the ground. |
| Pokémon Y | A Pokémon with abundant curiosity. It shows an interest in everything, so it always zigzags. |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | 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. |
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | The hair on Zigzagoon's back is bristly. It rubs the hard back hair against trees to leave its territorial markings. This Pokémon may play dead to fool foes in battle. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | It marks its territory by rubbing its bristly fur on trees. This variety of Zigzagoon is friendlier and calmer than the kind native to Galar. |
| Pokémon Shield | Zigzagoon that adapted to regions outside Galar acquired this appearance. If you've lost something, this Pokémon can likely find it. |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | It walks in zigzag fashion. It's good at finding items in the grass and even in the ground. |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | It walks in zigzag fashion. It's good at finding items in the grass and even in the ground. |
Galarian[]
| Title | Entry |
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| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | Its restlessness has it constantly running around. If it sees another Pokémon, it will purposely run into them in order to start a fight. |
| Pokémon Shield | Thought to be the oldest form of Zigzagoon, it moves in zigzags and wreaks havoc upon its surroundings. |
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Evolution[]
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Stats[]
Both variants have the same stat distribution
| HP | 38 |
| Attack | 30 |
| Defense | 41 |
| Sp. Attack | 30 |
| Sp. Defense | 41 |
| Speed | 60 |
| Total | 240 |
Learnset[]
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Renders[]
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Trivia[]
- Zigzagoon is one of the two Pokémon left out of the Hoenn PokéRap; the other is Relicanth.
- According to Ken Sugimori in an interview, Zigzagoon's name was conceived first before its character design was created.
| Pokémon with regional forms | |
|---|---|
| Alola | Rattata • Raticate • Raichu • Sandshrew • Sandslash • Vulpix • Ninetales • Diglett • Dugtrio • Meowth • Persian • Geodude • Graveler • Golem • Grimer • Muk • Exeggutor • Marowak |
| Galar | Meowth • Ponyta • Rapidash • Slowpoke • Slowbro • Farfetch'd • Weezing • Mr. Mime • Articuno • Zapdos • Moltres • Slowking • Corsola • Zigzagoon • Linoone • Darumaka • Darmanitan • Yamask • Stunfisk |
| Hisui | Growlithe • Arcanine • Voltorb • Electrode • Typhlosion • Qwilfish • Sneasel • Samurott • Lilligant • Zorua • Zoroark • Braviary • Sliggoo • Goodra • Avalugg • Decidueye |
| Paldea | Tauros • Wooper |