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Zigzagoon #0262 Mightyena #0264 Linoone

• Contents
• Info
• Base stats
• Evolution chart
• Pokédex entries
• Moves learned
• Sprites
• Locations
• Language

Zigzagoon is a Normal type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.

Zigzagoon has a Galarian Form, introduced in Pokémon Sword/Shield, which evolves into Galarian Linoone and then Obstagoon.

Zigzagoon Galarian Zigzagoon

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	0263
Type	Normal
Species	TinyRaccoon Pokémon
Height	0.4 m (1′04″)
Weight	17.5 kg (38.6 lbs)
Abilities	1. Pickup2. GluttonyQuick Feet (hidden ability)
Local №	0012 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)0012 (X/Y — Central Kalos)0012 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)0031 (Sword/Shield)0071 (The Crown Tundra)

Training

EV yield	1 Speed
Catch rate	255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Exp.	56
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups	Field
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	15 (3,599–3,855 steps)

Base stats

HP	38	186	280
Attack	30	58	174
Defense	41	78	199
Sp. Atk	30	58	174
Sp. Def	41	78	199
Speed	60	112	240
Total	240	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Zigzagoon.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
0

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	0263
Type	Dark Normal
Species	Tiny Raccoon Pokémon
Height	0.4 m (1′04″)
Weight	17.5 kg (38.6 lbs)
Abilities	1. Pickup2. GluttonyQuick Feet (hidden ability)
Local №	0012 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)0012 (X/Y — Central Kalos)0012 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)0031 (Sword/Shield)0071 (The Crown Tundra)

Training

EV yield	1 Speed
Catch rate	255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Exp.	56
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups	Field
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	15 (3,599–3,855 steps)

Base stats

HP	38	186	280
Attack	30	58	174
Defense	41	78	199
Sp. Atk	30	58	174
Sp. Def	41	78	199
Speed	60	112	240
Total	240	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Zigzagoon.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
4

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
0	2	0	½	2

Evolution chart

#0263 Zigzagoon Normal (Level 20)#0264 Linoone Normal #0263 Zigzagoon Galarian Zigzagoon Dark · Normal (Level 20)#0264 Linoone Galarian Linoone Dark · Normal (Level 35, Nighttime)#0862 Obstagoon Dark · Normal

Zigzagoon changes

• In Generation 3, Zigzagoon does not have the Gluttony ability.
• In Generations 3-4, Zigzagoon has a base experience yield of 60.
• In Generations 5-6, Zigzagoon has a base experience yield of 48.
• In Generations 3-7, Zigzagoon has a base Friendship value of 70.

Pokédex entries

Zigzagoon

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.
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.
FireRedLeafGreen	A POKéMON with abundant curiosity. It shows an interest in everything, so it always zigs and zags.
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.
DiamondPearlPlatinum	It walks in zigzag fashion. It is good at finding items in the grass and even in the ground.
HeartGoldSoulSilver	It gets interested in everything, which is why it zigs and zags. It is good at finding items.
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2	It walks in zigzag fashion. It is good at finding items in the grass and even in the ground.
X	It walks in zigzag fashion. It’s good at finding items in the grass and even in the ground.
Y	A Pokémon with abundant curiosity. It shows an interest in everything, so it always zigzags.
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.
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.
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.
Shield	Zigzagoon that adapted to regions outside Galar acquired this appearance. If you’ve lost something, this Pokémon can likely find it.
Brilliant DiamondShining Pearl	It walks in zigzag fashion. It’s good at finding items in the grass and even in the ground.

Galarian Zigzagoon

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.
Shield	Thought to be the oldest form of Zigzagoon, it moves in zigzags and wreaks havoc upon its surroundings.

Moves learned by Zigzagoon

• In other generations
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9

Legends: Z-A Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl

Moves learnt by level up

Zigzagoon does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

Moves learnt by TM

Zigzagoon cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

Moves learnt by level up

Zigzagoon learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

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

Egg moves

Zigzagoon learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Zigzagoon gen 8 learnset page.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Charm	Fairy		—	100
Extreme Speed	Normal		80	100
Helping Hand	Normal		—	—
Mud-Slap	Ground		20	100
Simple Beam	Normal		—	100
Tickle	Normal		—	100
Trick	Psychic		—	100

Moves learnt by TM

Zigzagoon is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
03	Water Pulse	Water		60	100
10	Work Up	Normal		—	—
11	Sunny Day	Fire		—	—
13	Ice Beam	Ice		90	100
14	Blizzard	Ice		110	70
17	Protect	Normal		—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water		—	—
23	Iron Tail	Steel		100	75
24	Thunderbolt	Electric		90	100
25	Thunder	Electric		110	70
28	Dig	Ground		80	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost		80	100
32	Double Team	Normal		—	—
34	Shock Wave	Electric		60	∞
42	Facade	Normal		70	100
44	Rest	Psychic		—	—
45	Attract	Normal		—	100
46	Thief	Dark		60	100
56	Fling	Dark		—	100
57	Charge Beam	Electric		50	90
58	Endure	Normal		—	—
73	Thunder Wave	Electric		—	90
82	Sleep Talk	Normal		—	—
86	Grass Knot	Grass		—	100
87	Swagger	Normal		—	85
90	Substitute	Normal		—	—
93	Cut	Normal		50	95
95	Surf	Water		90	100
98	Rock Smash	Fighting		40	100

• In other generations
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9

Zigzagoon sprites

Type	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8	Generation 9
Normal					—		—
Shiny					—	—	—

• See all Zigzagoon sprites

Where to find Zigzagoon

RubySapphire	Route 101, 102, 103, 104, 110, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 123, Petalburg Woods
FireRedLeafGreen	Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald	Route 101, 102, 103, 118, 119
DiamondPearlPlatinum	Route 202
HeartGoldSoulSilver	Bell Tower, Burned Tower, Sprout Tower
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2	Trade/migrate from another game
XY	Route 2
Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire	Route 101, 102, 103, 104, 110, 116, 117, Petalburg Woods
SunMoonUltra SunUltra Moon	Trade/migrate from another game
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee	Not available in this game
SwordShield	Route 2, 3, Bridge Field, Giant's Cap, Stony Wilderness
Brilliant DiamondShining Pearl	Route 202, Spacious Cave, Rocky Cave, Big Bluff Cavern
Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game
ScarletVioletLegends: Z-A	Location data not yet available

Answers to Zigzagoon questions

• Which "Annoying Woodland Creature" is the strongest?
• Headbutt hit Honedge??
• How do I soft reset for a ExtremeSpeed Zigzagoon using Pokemon Box?
• Will this kind of battle ever end?
• What is a good LC moveset for Zigzagoon?
• Why was Zigzagoon banned in RS LC?
• Are there any gift Pokemon you get for filling boxes aside from Extreme Speed Zigzagoon?
• How do EV calculations work?
• What is a good LC moveset for Galarian Zigzagoon?
• What are the odd of the Zigzagoon chasing Prof Birch in R/S/E holding an Oran Berry?
• View more questions on PokéBase »

Other languages

English	Zigzagoon
Japanese	ジグザグマ (Jiguzaguma)
German	Zigzachs
French	Zigzaton
Italian	Zigzagoon
Spanish	Zigzagoon
Korean	지그제구리 (jigeujeguri)
Chinese (Simplified)	蛇纹熊
Chinese (Traditional)	蛇紋熊

English	TinyRaccoon Pokémon Tiny Raccoon Pokémon
Japanese	まめだぬきポケモン
German	Kleindachs-Pokémon
French	Pokémon Petit Raton
Italian	Pokémon Procione
Spanish	Pokémon Mapachito
Korean	앙증너구리포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified)	豆狸宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional)	豆貍寶可夢

Name origin

zigzag line that sharply weaves back and forth raccoon a small nocturnal carnivore #0262 Mightyena #0264 Linoone