Linoone: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP78153–185266–360

Atk7081–134130–262

Def6172–124114–243

SpA5063–11294–218

SpD6172–124114–243

Spe100108–167184–328

Total420Higher than 44% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

Fighting

Immune to

0×

Ghost

Takes normal damage from 16 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 100); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+167Max152No SP120Min108

Scarf250Tailwind334

At max Speed, Linoone outspeeds 18 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 2.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Linoone against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Linoone · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
152		Linoone · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		Linoone · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Pickup
If this Pokémon has no item, it finds one used by an adjacent Pokémon this turn.
Other Pokémon with Pickup 18
Meowth Aipom Teddiursa Phanpy Zigzagoon Pachirisu Ambipom Munchlax Lillipup Bunnelby Diggersby Dedenne Pumpkaboo Gourgeist Pikipek Trumbeak Tandemaus Greavard
Gluttony
This Pokémon eats Berries at 1/2 max HP or less instead of their usual 1/4 max HP.
Other Pokémon with Gluttony 31
Alolan Rattata Alolan Raticate Bellsprout Weepinbell Victreebel Galarian Slowpoke Alolan Grimer Alolan Muk Snorlax Shuckle Zigzagoon Gulpin Swalot Spoink Grumpig Munchlax Pansage Simisage Pansear Simisear Panpour Simipour Heatmor Skwovet Greedent Applin Flapple Appletun Lechonk Oinkologne Dipplin
Quick Feet, hidden ability
If this Pokémon is statused, its Speed is 1.5×; ignores Speed drop from paralysis.
Other Pokémon with Quick Feet 8
Jolteon Granbull Teddiursa Ursaring Poochyena Mightyena Zigzagoon Shroomish

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexRU

Evolution

#0263ZigzagoonNormal
1. Level 20
  #0264LinooneNormal

Moves

Level up 19


Evo	SlashHigh critical hit ratio.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
1	Baby-Doll EyesLowers the target's Attack by 1.	Fairy	Status	—	100%	30
1	GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	40
1	Pin MissileHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Bug	Physical	25	95%	20
1	Sand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1.	Ground	Status	—	100%	15
1	SlashHigh critical hit ratio.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
1	SwitcherooUser switches its held item with the target's.	Dark	Status	—	100%	10
1	TackleNo additional effect.	Normal	Physical	40	100%	35
1	Tail WhipLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
9	CovetIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Normal	Physical	60	100%	25
12	Headbutt30% chance to make the target flinch.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	15
15	Hone ClawsRaises the user's Attack and accuracy by 1.	Dark	Status	—	—	15
18	Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Normal	Physical	18	80%	15
23	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
28	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
33	FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.	Dark	Physical	—	100%	10
38	FlailMore power the less HP the user has left.	Normal	Physical	—	100%	15
43	Belly DrumUser loses 50% max HP. Maximizes Attack.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
48	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15

TM / HM / TR 34


TM10	Work UpRaises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
HM01	CutNo additional effect.	Normal	Physical	50	95%	30
HM03	SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.	Water	Special	90	100%	15
HM04	StrengthNo additional effect.	Normal	Physical	80	100%	15
HM06	Rock Smash50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Fighting	Physical	40	100%	15
TM	RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM	Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Special	90	100%	10
TM	Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.	Ice	Special	110	70%	5
TM	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Special	150	90%	5
TM	Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Special	90	100%	15
TM	Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.	Electric	Status	—	90%	20
TM	Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.	Electric	Special	110	70%	10
TM	DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.	Ground	Physical	80	100%	10
TM	Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	15
TM	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25
TM	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	SwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.	Normal	Status	—	85%	15
TM	AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
TM	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	Iron Tail30% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
TM	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM	Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ghost	Special	80	100%	15
TM	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
TM	Shock WaveThis move does not check accuracy.	Electric	Special	60	—	20
TM	Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.	Water	Special	60	100%	20
TM	FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.	Dark	Physical	—	100%	10
TM	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Physical	150	90%	5
TM	Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.	Ghost	Physical	70	100%	15
TM	Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.	Grass	Special	—	100%	20
TM	Charge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1.	Electric	Special	50	90%	10

Biology

It can run at 60 miles (97 km) per hour, though it struggles with turning.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#377 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Category: Rushing Pokémon
Debut: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: White
Shape
Habitat: Grassland
Pal Park area: Field

Original Hoenn#013Central Kalos#013New Hoenn#013Galar#032Crown Tundra#072

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

Names around the world

English: Linoone
Japanese: マッスグマ
Japanese (romaji): Massuguma
Korean: 직구리
Chinese (Traditional): 直衝熊
Chinese (Simplified): 直冲熊
French: Linéon
German: Geradaks
Spanish: Linoone
Italian: Linoone

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Training

EV yield: 2 Spe
Catch rate: 90 ≈11.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 147
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Field
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Zigzagoon: Level 20.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

SoulSilver 25 areas

Mount Silver (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 42
Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Road 21Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35
Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 9
Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
Road 26Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32
Road 27Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 28Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40
Road 30Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4
Road 31Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
Road 32Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
Road 34Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12
Road 35Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14
Road 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
Road 42Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
Road 43Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17
Road 44Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Road 45Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Road 47Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–32
Road 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14
Road 9Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
Ruins of Alph (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18
Safari Zone PeakWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46

HeartGold 25 areas

Mount Silver (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 42
Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Road 21Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35
Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 9
Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
Road 26Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32
Road 27Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 28Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40
Road 30Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4
Road 31Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
Road 32Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
Road 34Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12
Road 35Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14
Road 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
Road 42Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14
Road 43Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17
Road 44Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Road 45Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Road 47Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–32
Road 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14
Road 9Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
Ruins of Alph (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18
Safari Zone PeakWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46

Emerald 2 areas

Road 118Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Road 119Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27

Sapphire 5 areas

Road 118Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Road 119Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
Road 120Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
Road 121Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–28
Road 123Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–28

Ruby 5 areas

Road 118Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Road 119Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
Road 120Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
Road 121Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–28
Road 123Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–28

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.

Evolves from Galarian Zigzagoon: Level 20.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 8 areas

Ballimere LakeWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Frigid Sea (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Frostpoint Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's BedWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Giant's Bed (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's Foot (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Snowslide Slope (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Sword: The Crown Tundra 8 areas

Ballimere LakeWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Frigid Sea (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Frostpoint Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's BedWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Giant's Bed (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's Foot (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Snowslide Slope (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Shield 10 areas

Bridge FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 40–60
Bridge Field (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Bridge Field (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Dusty Bowl (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Stony Wilderness (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Stony Wilderness (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
West Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Sword 10 areas

Bridge FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 40–60
Bridge Field (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Bridge Field (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Dusty Bowl (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Stony Wilderness (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Stony Wilderness (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
West Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.

Linoone

Base stats