Zigzagoon Pokemon Guide

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Zigzagoon Pokemon Guide

Zigzagoon is a Normal-type Pokemon from Generation 3 known for its curious nature, zigzag movement and evolution into Linoone. This guide covers Zigzagoon’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, Galarian form, typing, weaknesses, locations and general competitive value across Pokemon games.

Normal Form

Zigzagoon

Shiny Form

Shiny Zigzagoon

Regional Form

Galarian Zigzagoon

Shiny Regional Form

Shiny Galarian Zigzagoon

Zigzagoon Description

Zigzagoon is the first stage in the Linoone evolution line. It is a Normal-type Pokemon known for wandering in zigzags, finding items and having a regional Galarian form that can eventually evolve into Obstagoon.

Zigzagoon Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Zigzagoon, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Zigzagoon

National Dex

#0263

Type

Normal

Species

Tiny Raccoon Pokemon

Height

1’04” / 0.4 m

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40 cm

Weight

38.6 lbs / 17.5 kg

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17.5 kg

Abilities

Pickup, Gluttony, Quick Feet

Zigzagoon Stats

Zigzagoon has low base stats as the first stage of its evolution line. Its Speed and utility options help during early playthroughs, while its abilities can make it useful outside of battle.

Zigzagoon Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Zigzagoon uses Normal, Dark, Ground, Electric, Water and setup options across Pokemon games. These are some of Zigzagoon’s most useful and recognizable moves.

Zigzagoon All Moves

Zigzagoon can learn Normal, Dark, Ground, Electric, Water, Ice, Psychic and other coverage moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Zigzagoon’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Growl	Normal	Status	–	100
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	40	100
3	Sand Attack	Ground	Status	–	100
6	Tail Whip	Normal	Status	–	100
9	Covet	Normal	Physical	60	100
12	Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
15	Baby Doll Eyes	Fairy	Status	–	100
18	Pin Missile	Bug	Physical	25	95
21	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
24	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
27	Fling	Dark	Physical	–	100
30	Flail	Normal	Physical	–	100
33	Belly Drum	Normal	Status	–	–
36	Double Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Attract	Normal	Status	–	100
TM	Blizzard	Ice	Special	110	70
TM	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
TM	Charm	Fairy	Status	–	100
TM	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
TM	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	Fling	Dark	Physical	–	100
TM	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	–	100
TM	Gunk Shot	Poison	Physical	120	80
TM	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Hyper Voice	Normal	Special	90	100
TM	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	90	100
TM	Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
TM	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75
TM	Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95
TM	Pin Missile	Bug	Physical	25	95
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Rain Dance	Water	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
TM	Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100
TM	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Snore	Normal	Special	50	100
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	–	–
TM	Surf	Water	Special	90	100
TM	Swift	Normal	Special	60	–
TM	Tail Slap	Normal	Physical	25	85
TM	Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100
TM	Thunder	Electric	Special	110	70
TM	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	–	90
TM	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	90	100
TM	Trick	Psychic	Status	–	100
TM	Whirlpool	Water	Special	35	85
TM	Work Up	Normal	Status	–	–

Egg Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Extreme Speed	Normal	Physical	80	100
Simple Beam	Normal	Status	–	100
Tickle	Normal	Status	–	100

Zigzagoon Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Zigzagoon is a Normal-type Pokemon. This gives it an immunity to Ghost-type moves, but it is weak to Fighting-type attacks and does not have standard type resistances.

Type

Normal

Weaknesses

Fighting

Resistances

None

Immunity

Ghost

Zigzagoon Abilities

Zigzagoon’s abilities help it find items, use berries earlier or gain Speed after being affected by a status condition.

Zigzagoon Evolution

Zigzagoon evolves into Linoone at Level 20. Galarian Zigzagoon evolves into Galarian Linoone at Level 20, and Galarian Linoone evolves into Obstagoon starting at Level 35 at night.

Stage 1

Zigzagoon

Starting form

Stage 2

Linoone

Evolves from Zigzagoon at Level 20

Regional Line

Obstagoon

Evolves from Galarian Linoone starting at Level 35 at night

Where to Find Zigzagoon in Pokemon Games

Zigzagoon’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Zigzagoon is found early in Hoenn or obtained by trade, transfer, swarm encounters or regional availability.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow

Game	Where to Find Zigzagoon
Pokemon Red	Not available because Zigzagoon had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Blue	Not available because Zigzagoon had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Yellow	Not available because Zigzagoon had not been introduced yet.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Zigzagoon
Pokemon Gold	Not available because Zigzagoon had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Silver	Not available because Zigzagoon had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Crystal	Not available because Zigzagoon had not been introduced yet.

Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen

Game	Where to Find Zigzagoon
Pokemon Ruby	Route 101, Route 102, Route 103, Route 104, Route 110, Route 116, Route 117, Route 118, Route 119, Route 120, Route 121, Route 123 and Petalburg Woods.
Pokemon Sapphire	Route 101, Route 102, Route 103, Route 104, Route 110, Route 116, Route 117, Route 118, Route 119, Route 120, Route 121, Route 123 and Petalburg Woods.
Pokemon Emerald	Route 101, Route 102, Route 103, Route 118 and Route 119.
Pokemon FireRed	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game	Where to Find Zigzagoon
Pokemon Diamond	Route 202.
Pokemon Pearl	Route 202.
Pokemon Platinum	Route 202.
Pokemon HeartGold	Bell Tower, Burned Tower and Sprout Tower.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Bell Tower, Burned Tower and Sprout Tower.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

Game	Where to Find Zigzagoon
Pokemon Black	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon White	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Black 2	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon White 2	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Game	Where to Find Zigzagoon
Pokemon X	Route 2.
Pokemon Y	Route 2.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Route 101, Route 102, Route 103, Route 104, Route 110, Route 116, Route 117 and Petalburg Woods.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Route 101, Route 102, Route 103, Route 104, Route 110, Route 116, Route 117 and Petalburg Woods.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go

Game	Where to Find Zigzagoon
Pokemon Sun	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Moon	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Not available in this game.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

Game	Where to Find Zigzagoon
Pokemon Sword	Route 2, Route 3, Bridge Field, Giant’s Cap and Stony Wilderness. Galarian Zigzagoon is also available in Galar.
Pokemon Shield	Route 2, Route 3, Bridge Field, Giant’s Cap and Stony Wilderness. Galarian Zigzagoon is also available in Galar.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Route 202, Spacious Cave, Rocky Cave and Big Bluff Cavern.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Route 202, Spacious Cave, Rocky Cave and Big Bluff Cavern.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Zigzagoon
Pokemon Scarlet	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Violet	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Not available in this game.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Zigzagoon
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

Galarian Zigzagoon

Galarian Zigzagoon is Zigzagoon’s regional form from Galar. It changes Zigzagoon from a Normal-type Pokemon into a Dark and Normal-type Pokemon and gives the evolution line access to Obstagoon.

Category

Tiny Raccoon Pokemon

Type

Dark / Normal

Height

1’04”

Weight

38.6 lbs

Galarian Zigzagoon evolves into Galarian Linoone at Level 20. Galarian Linoone can then evolve into Obstagoon starting at Level 35 at night.

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