No. 0862

Obstagoon

Blocking Pokémon

Official art

Obstagoon is a Dark/Normal-type Pokémon, 4× weak to Fighting and 2× weak to Bug and Fairy, with a base stat total of 520. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Dark Normal

Height: 1.6 m 5′03″
Weight: 46 kg 101.4 lbs
Base stat total: 520 Higher than 78% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen VIII Sword & Shield

Abilities

Reckless Guts Defiant

Pokédex entryShield

It evolved after experiencing numerous fights. While crossing its arms, it lets out a shout that would make any opponent flinch.

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Base stats

HP93168–200296–390

Atk9099–156166–306

Def101108–168186–331

SpA6072–123112–240

SpD8190–146150–287

Spe95103–161175–317

Total520Higher than 78% 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: 3 Def.

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Type matchups

Colors show what this Pokémon takes

DarkNormalshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×

Fighting

2×

BugFairy

Resists

½×

Dark

Immune to

0×

GhostPsychic

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragon

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 95); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+161Max147No SP115Min103

Scarf241Tailwind322

At max Speed, Obstagoon outspeeds 17 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Obstagoon 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		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		Obstagoon · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
147		Obstagoon · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
115		Obstagoon · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
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

Reckless
This Pokémon's attacks with recoil or crash damage have 1.2× power; not Struggle.
Reckless boosts 3 moves it learns that have recoil in Sword & Shield.
Double-Edge Submission Take Down
Other Pokémon with Reckless 12
Hitmonlee Rhyhorn Rhydon Starly Staravia Staraptor Rhyperior Emboar Basculin Mienfoo Mienshao Bouffalant
Guts
If this Pokémon is statused, its Attack is 1.5×; ignores burn halving physical damage.
Other Pokémon with Guts 23
Rattata Raticate Machop Machoke Machamp Flareon Heracross Ursaring Tyrogue Larvitar Taillow Swellow Makuhita Hariyama Shinx Luxio Luxray Timburr Gurdurr Conkeldurr Throh Ursaluna Squawkabilly
Defiant, hidden ability
This Pokémon's Attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
Other Pokémon with Defiant 15
Mankey Primeape Farfetch’d Galarian Zapdos Purugly Pawniard Bisharp Braviary Tornadus Thundurus Passimian Falinks Annihilape Kingambit Ogerpon

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexRU

Evolution

#0263Galarian ZigzagoonDarkNormal
1. Level 20
  #0264Galarian LinooneDarkNormal
  1. Level 35 at night
    #0862ObstagoonDarkNormal

Moves

Level up 22


Evo	ObstructProtects from damaging attacks. Contact: -2 Def.	Dark	Status	—	100%	10
1	Baby-Doll EyesLowers the target's Attack by 1.	Fairy	Status	—	100%	30
1	Cross ChopHigh critical hit ratio.	Fighting	Physical	100	80%	5
1	LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
1	Lick30% chance to paralyze the target.	Ghost	Physical	30	100%	30
1	Night SlashHigh critical hit ratio.	Dark	Physical	70	100%	15
1	ObstructProtects from damaging attacks. Contact: -2 Def.	Dark	Status	—	100%	10
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	SubmissionHas 1/4 recoil.	Fighting	Physical	80	80%	20
1	SwitcherooUser switches its held item with the target's.	Dark	Status	—	100%	10
1	TackleNo additional effect.	Normal	Physical	40	100%	35
9	Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.	Dark	Special	55	95%	15
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
35	Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
42	CounterIf hit by physical attack, returns double damage.	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
49	TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
56	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15

TM / HM / TR 64


TM00	Mega PunchNo additional effect.	Normal	Physical	80	85%	20
TM01	Mega KickNo additional effect.	Normal	Physical	120	75%	5
TM03	Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.	Fire	Physical	75	100%	15
TM04	Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Physical	75	100%	15
TM05	Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Physical	75	100%	15
TM07	Pin MissileHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Bug	Physical	25	95%	20
TM08	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Special	150	90%	5
TM09	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Physical	150	90%	5
TM14	Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.	Electric	Status	—	90%	20
TM15	DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.	Ground	Physical	80	100%	10
TM16	ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.	Normal	Status	—	85%	40
TM21	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM23	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25
TM24	SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.	Normal	Special	50	100%	15
TM25	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM26	Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
TM27	Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.	Ice	Special	55	95%	15
TM31	AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
TM33	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM34	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM36	WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.	Water	Special	35	85%	15
TM39	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
TM40	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Special	60	—	20
TM41	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM42	RevengePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.	Fighting	Physical	60	100%	10
TM43	Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.	Fighting	Physical	75	100%	15
TM47	Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
TM53	Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Ground	Special	55	95%	15
TM57	PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target.	Dark	Physical	50	100%	10
TM58	AssurancePower doubles if target was damaged this turn.	Dark	Physical	60	100%	10
TM59	FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.	Dark	Physical	—	100%	10
TM65	Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.	Ghost	Physical	70	100%	15
TM73	Cross PoisonHigh critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison.	Poison	Physical	70	100%	20
TM76	RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.	Normal	Special	60	100%	15
TM79	RetaliatePower doubles if an ally fainted last turn.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	5
TM85	Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.	Dark	Special	55	95%	15
TM98	Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.	Ground	Physical	75	100%	10
TR01	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Physical	85	100%	15
TR04	SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.	Water	Special	90	100%	15
TR05	Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Special	90	100%	10
TR06	Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.	Ice	Special	110	70%	5
TR07	Low KickMore power the heavier the target.	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
TR08	Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Special	90	100%	15
TR09	Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.	Electric	Special	110	70%	10
TR13	Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
TR20	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TR21	ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	15
TR26	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TR27	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TR31	Iron Tail30% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
TR33	Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ghost	Special	80	100%	15
TR37	TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
TR38	TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.	Psychic	Status	—	100%	10
TR42	Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
TR46	Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.	Steel	Status	—	—	15
TR48	Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.	Fighting	Status	—	—	20
TR53	Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.	Fighting	Physical	120	100%	5
TR59	Seed BombNo additional effect.	Grass	Physical	80	100%	15
TR60	X-ScissorNo additional effect.	Bug	Physical	80	100%	15
TR73	Gunk Shot30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Physical	120	80%	5
TR77	Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.	Grass	Special	—	100%	20
TR85	Work UpRaises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
TR95	Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.	Dark	Physical	80	100%	15
TR99	Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.	Fighting	Physical	80	100%	10

Tutor 1


Tutor	Lash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn.	Dark	Physical	75	100%	5

Biology

Obstagoon is the evolution of Galarian Linoone, which evolved into this Pokémon as a result of their survival instincts.

Design & origin

Obstagoon's design seems to be based on glam rock artists; notable traits such as its long tongue and star pattern over its right eye bear a strong resemblance to Gene Simmons from the American rock band Kiss. Its design also seems to take inspiration from gnolls, anthropomorphic hyena monsters common to Dungeons & Dragons.

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

Polls & views

Official worldwide vote#28 in Galar in the 2020 Pokémon of the Year poll, 8,705 votesThe Pokémon Company International

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

Pokédex entries

Category: Blocking Pokémon
Debut: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Gray
Shape
Habitat: —

Galar#033Crown Tundra#073

It evolved after experiencing numerous fights. While crossing its arms, it lets out a shout that would make any opponent flinch.
Shield
Its voice is staggering in volume. Obstagoon has a tendency to take on a threatening posture and shout—this move is known as Obstruct.
Sword

Names around the world

English: Obstagoon
Japanese: タチフサグマ
Japanese (romaji): Tachifusaguma
Korean: 가로막구리
Chinese (Traditional): 堵攔熊
Chinese (Simplified): 堵拦熊
French: Ixon
German: Barrikadax
Spanish: Obstagoon
Italian: Obstagoon

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 3 Def
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 260
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 Galarian Linoone: Level 35 at night.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 8 areas

Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 68
Frigid Sea (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Frostpoint Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
Giant's Bed (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's Foot (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
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 45–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 8 areas

Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 68
Frigid Sea (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Frostpoint Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
Giant's Bed (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's Foot (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
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 45–60

Shield 8 areas

Bridge FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
Bridge Field (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
Route 2 (Lakeside)Static encounter · Lv 50
Stony Wilderness (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
West Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Sword 8 areas

Bridge FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
Bridge Field (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
Route 2 (Lakeside)Static encounter · Lv 50
Stony Wilderness (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
West Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

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.