Linoone (Japanese: マッスグマ Massuguma) is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

It evolves from Zigzagoon starting at level 20.

In Galar, Linoone has a dual-type Dark/Normal regional form. It evolves from Galarian Zigzagoon starting at level 20 and evolves into Obstagoon when leveled up starting at level 35 during the night. Hoennian Linoone is not known to evolve into any other Pokémon.

Biology

Linoone is a slender-bodied, quadrupedal Pokémon. Most of its fur is colored tan, but it has several brown stripes. One long stripe stretches the length of its body before ending in an arrowhead shape on its forehead. There are additional stripes on each side of its bushy tail and on its cheeks. It has sharp, elongated claws and small pointed teeth. It has small, tuft-like ears, long cheek fur, and blue eyes.

Linoone can run up to 60 miles per hour, but it can only run in a straight line, and has to stop before it can make a turn. Because of this behavior, it often fails to catch prey, and struggles on roads that are curving or winding. When it sees prey underwater in ponds, it leaps in and uses its razor-sharp claws to catch and take it down. Linoone's fur is strong and supple, and the shed hairs are used to make high-quality shaving brushes. As shown in the anime, Linoone has an attraction to anything round and will grab any orb-shaped object it sees if given the chance. It often carries a snatched object in its expandable cheek pouches and deposits it in any of a number of secret stashes it keeps on its territory. Linoone tends to live in grasslands.

Forms

Linoone has a regional form: Galarian Linoone.

Galarian Linoone has a black-and-white color scheme, with longer fur on its ears. Around its red eyes are patterned stripes shaped like a shooting star. It has longer claws with gray fur surrounding the front feet, and it has a long red tongue that sticks out of its mouth.

Galarian Linoone are known to be rash and fearless, preferring to recklessly challenge opponents that are stronger than itself. Linoone is known to use its long tongue to taunt opponents. Once the foe is fully enraged, Linoone will hurl itself at them, tackling them by force. These traits make Galarian Linoone very popular among unhappy and angry youths in Galar, who have nowhere to take out their anger and frustrations. By charging at up to 60 miles per hour, it can deliver powerful Tackles and Headbutts with enough destructive force to even knock away a car. Linoone can be thrown off balance should it miss, however.[1] The harsh environments in the Galar region, along with the fierce competition among the species, allows Linoone's survival instincts to improve, leading to the ability to evolve into Obstagoon.[2]

Evolution

Linoone evolves from Zigzagoon

Galarian Linoone evolves from Galarian Zigzagoon and evolves into Obstagoon.

Galarian Linoone


Game data

NPC appearances

Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: When Chikorita uses Razor Leaf on the Ruby Field, two Linoone will pop out. Hitting the left Linoone will make a Gulpin appear, activating Travel Mode when there are three Gulpin on the table. Hitting the right Linoone will change the stance of Makuhita allowing it to punch the ball towards the Upgrade.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Hoenn
#013 		Kanto
#—
Ruby 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.
Sapphire 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.
Emerald 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.
FireRed When running in a straight line, it can top 60 miles per hour. However, it has a tough time with curved roads.
LeafGreen
Generation IV Sinnoh
#— 		Johto
#—
Diamond It charges prey at speeds over 60 mph. However, because it can only run straight, it often fails.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold When running in a straight line, it can easily top 60 miles an hour. It has a tough time with curved roads.
SoulSilver
Generation V Unova
#—
Black It charges prey at speeds over 60 mph. However, because it can only run straight, it often fails.
White
Black 2 It charges prey at speeds over 60 mph. However, because it can only run straight, it often fails.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Central #013 		Hoenn
#013
X When running in a straight line, it can easily top 60 miles an hour. It has a tough time with curved roads.
Y It charges prey at speeds over 60 mph. However, because it can only run straight, it often fails.
Omega Ruby 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.
Alpha Sapphire 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.
Generation VIII Galar
#032 		Galar
Crown Tundra #072 		Sinnoh
#— 		Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus.
Sword Its fur is strong and supple. Shaving brushes made with shed Linoone hairs are highly prized.
Shield It uses its explosive speed and razor-sharp claws to bring down prey. Running along winding paths is not its strong suit.
Brilliant Diamond It charges prey at speeds over 60 mph. However, because it can only run straight, it often fails.
Shining Pearl
Galarian Linoone
Sword It uses its long tongue to taunt opponents. Once the opposition is enraged, this Pokémon hurls itself at the opponent, tackling them forcefully.
Shield This very aggressive Pokémon will recklessly challenge opponents stronger than itself.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold SoulSilver
Safari Zone (Peak with 5 Plains points)
Routes 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 4, 6, 9, 10, 13, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, and 28, Ruins of Alph, Mt. Silver (Hoenn Sound)
Pal Park
Pokéwalker
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII
Generation IX

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII
Cross-Generation

In events

Held items

Stats

Base stats

Linoone
Galarian Linoone

Galarian Linoone has the same base stats as Hoennian Linoone.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
4/5 ★★★★☆

Type effectiveness

Linoone

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Immune to:
Resistant to:

Galarian Linoone

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Immune to:
Resistant to:

Learnset

Linoone is available in Sword and Shield and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

By leveling up

Linoone
Generation VIII
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  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Linoone
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Galarian Linoone
Generation VIII
Other generations:
IX
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Linoone
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Linoone

By TM/TR

Linoone

SwSh

Generation VIII
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BDSP

Generation VIII
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Linoone
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Linoone
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Galarian Linoone
Generation VIII
Other generations:
IX
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Linoone
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Linoone

By breeding

Linoone

SwSh

Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Linoone in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Linoone in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Linoone
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Linoone
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BDSP

Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Linoone in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Linoone in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Linoone
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Linoone
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
Galarian Linoone
Generation VIII
Other generations:
IX
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Linoone in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Linoone in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Linoone
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Linoone

By tutoring

Linoone
Generation VIII
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Linoone
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Linoone
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
Galarian Linoone
Generation VIII
Other generations:
IX
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Linoone
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Linoone

By a prior evolution

Linoone
Generation VIII
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Linoone
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Linoone
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
Galarian Linoone
Generation VIII
Other generations:
 - IX
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Linoone
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Linoone

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - IX
  • Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
  • A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Linoone
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Linoone
  • × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
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Side game data

Linoone

Pokémon Ranger
Group: Poké Assist: Normal PA.png
 Field move: Tackle fm.pngTackle fm.png
(Tackle ×2)
Loops: 5 Min. exp.: 80 Max. exp.: 100
Browser entry R-048
Linoone moves quickly, but only in a line. If it stops, it will try to change direction.
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush264Body.png Walking Speed: 1.38 seconds Base HP: 55
Base Attack: 74 Base Defense: 51 Base Speed: 70

Galarian Linoone

Evolution data

Linoone

Galarian Linoone

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation

In the anime

Main series

Major appearances

Linoone made its main series debut in Showdown at Linoone, under the ownership of Kimmy Shoney and the nickname of Tokin. It had developed a bad habit of stealing anything in sight.

In The Green Guardian, Solana used her Capture Styler on three Linoone so they could slash vines created by a Celebi.

In the original timeline in Arceus and the Jewel of Life, a hypnotized Damos commanded his five Linoone to attack Arceus with Shock Wave. When Ash and his friends traveled to the past to prevent this, Marcus, the one responsible for hypnotizing Damos, managed to use the Linoone again to attack Arceus.

In The Clumsy Crier Quiets the Chaos!, a Pokémon Breeder's Linoone was playing with a Bidoof and a Teddiursa when they were all attacked by a rampaging Salamence. Linoone was then taken to a Pokémon Center and healed with the help of Nurse Joy and her Wigglytuff.

Minor appearances

Multiple Linoone debuted in Jirachi: Wish Maker, as residents of Forina.

In Gettin' Twiggy With It!, a Linoone was nursed back to health by Clara.

A Linoone appeared in Camping It Up!.

In Zoroark: Master of Illusions, a Linoone was living in Crown City. It worked with several other Pokémon in surrounding Zorua in the park in order to attack him as retribution for what Zoroark did to the city. Before a fight broke out, the Zigzagoon, along with the other Pokémon, were calmed down by Celebi.

A Linoone appeared in Lumiose City Pursuit!, Foggy Pokémon Orienteering!, and Battling With a Clean Slate!; and in flashbacks in Mega Evolution Special I and Garchomp's Mega Bond! at Professor Sycamore's lab.

In Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, multiple Linoone were living in Allearth Forest.

In Serving Up the Flute Cup!, a Trainer's Linoone competed in the Battle Frontier Flute Cup, only to be defeated by Pikachu.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
AG112 Linoone Ash's Pokédex Linoone, the Rushing Pokémon. Linoone is the evolved form of Zigzagoon. It can run at speeds over 60 miles per hour, but does not handle curves well.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP005 Linoone Dawn's Pokédex Linoone, the Rushing Pokémon. When it spots its prey, it runs after it in a straight line. Though able to run over 60 miles per hour, it is unable to turn.

Pokémon Generations

A wild Linoone appeared in the beginning of The Scoop.

In the manga

Galarian Linoone in Pokémon Adventures

Ash & Pikachu

Linoone appeared in A 'Thank You' That Transcends Time.

Movie adaptations

A Linoone appeared in the manga adaptation of Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction as a resident of Allearth Forest.

Pokémon Adventures

In Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming, Emerald used a Linoone holding a Choice Band to breeze through the Battle Factory. Because he was a rental Pokémon he had just received, his extra-powerful Frustration went a long way before he challenged Noland.

The Battle Factory rented a Linoone, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in Skirting Around Surskit I.

A Galarian Linoone debuted under the ownership of a Team Yell Grunt in Zap!! A Rising Beam of Light.

In the TCG

Main article: Linoone (TCG)

In the TFG

One Linoone figure has been released.

Trivia

Origin

Linoone's appearance is possibly a cross between the European or Japanese badger and a member of the weasel and/or ferret family, or it may possibly be based on the ferret-badger or striped polecat. It also shares the same color scheme of tanuki. The word tanuki is used for both badgers and raccoon dogs in Japan, depending on the region. This may be the inspiration behind its mixture of traits, having similarities to both species. Its stripes slightly resemble flames and lightning, which may be a reference to race cars, who typically use these patterns on their vehicles for show. Linoone may also be based on the legendary Kamaitachi, which is usually depicted as lightning-fast weasels who wield razor-sharp claws which tear into their victims. There is a arrow symbol on its head which alludes to its tendecy to run in a straight line. Linoone's obsession with round objects may be inspired by the Ramidreju, a long, weasel-like creature who has a desire for gold; or by the tanuki's association with gold.

Galarian Linoone appears to be more explicitly based on European badgers. Taking its evolved form Obstagoon under consideration, Galarian Linoone's color scheme, pointed tongue, and star marking around its eyes may also be inspired by Glam rock bands.

Linoone's evolutionary line shares a common theme of movement where Zigzagoon moves in a zigzag pattern, Linoone moves in a straight line, and Obstagoon blocks the way by obstructing it.

Name origin

Linoone may be a combination of line (referring to its fur pattern and unusual habits) and raccoon.

Massuguma may be a combination of まっすぐ massugu (straight, as in a line) and アライグマ araiguma (raccoon) or 穴熊 anaguma (badger). Guma (from 熊 kuma, "bear") as a suffix is often used for mammals that resemble bears.

In other languages

More languages
India Flag.png Hindi लकीरुन Lakiroon From लकीर lakir and raccoon
Russia Flag.png Russian Лайнун Laynun Transcription of English name
Thailand Flag.png Thai มัสสึกุมะ Matsuekuma Transcription of Japanese name

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