Stats & Training
Linoone's spread isn't flashy. Speed leads, Sp. Atk trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Moderately hard to find and worth 2 Speed EVs, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
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.
Linoone Weakness
Linoone is weak to Fighting. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. Only 1 weakness makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x200-235%KO Brick Break 2x101-120%KO Rock Smash 2x55-65% | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Hariyama builds →Focus Punch 2x193-227%KO Brick Break 2x98-116%KO Vital Throw 2x92-108%KO Rock Smash 2x53-63% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Blaziken builds →Focus Punch 2x193-227%KO Sky Uppercut 2x110-129%KO Brick Break 2x98-116%KO Rock Smash 2x53-63% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Breloom builds →Focus Punch 2x207-243%KO Dynamic Punch 2x138-163%KO Sky Uppercut 2x118-139%KO Brick Break 2x105-124%KO | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x165-194%KO Cross Chop 2x111-131%KO Dynamic Punch 2x111-131%KO Submission 2x90-106%KO | ||
 Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 2x55-66% Arm Thrust 2x16-19% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 2x55-65% Arm Thrust 2x15-19% | ||
 Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x133-158%KO Revenge 2x57-68% Karate Chop 2x46-55% Rock Smash 2x38-45% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x110-129%KO Vital Throw 2x52-61% Rock Smash 2x32-39% Arm Thrust 2x13-16% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x138-162%KO Vital Throw 2x67-80% Revenge 2x57-67% Karate Chop 2x49-58% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x111-132%KO Vital Throw 2x54-64% Rock Smash 2x31-37% Arm Thrust 2x15-18% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x139-164%KO Vital Throw 2x65-78% Revenge 2x59-69% Karate Chop 2x49-58% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x113-133%KO Vital Throw 2x54-63% Rock Smash 2x32-38% Arm Thrust 2x14-17% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x199-235%KO Brick Break 2x100-119%KO Rock Smash 2x55-65% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x140-165%KO Cross Chop 2x94-111%KO Submission 2x76-90% Vital Throw 2x65-77% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x113-133%KO Vital Throw 2x53-63% Rock Smash 2x32-39% Arm Thrust 2x14-17% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x199-235%KO Brick Break 2x100-119%KO Rock Smash 2x55-65% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x140-165%KO Cross Chop 2x94-111%KO Submission 2x76-90% Brick Break 2x72-85% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x113-133%KO Brick Break 2x57-68% Vital Throw 2x53-63% Rock Smash 2x32-39% | ||
In Emerald, Claydol can KO Linoone with Explosion (88-104%). Magneton's Thunderbolt hits Linoone for 70-82%. Jolteon deals 60-71% with Thunderbolt.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Claydol builds →Rapid Spin18-21% Earthquake53-63% Explosion88-104%KO Psychic31-37% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemMagnet NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Magneton builds →Thunderbolt70-82% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt60-71% | ||
| B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySwarm ItemSalacberry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Heracross builds →Megahorn88-103%KO Rock Slide37-43% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Linoone View Gyarados builds →Earthquake54-63% | ||
Emerald Evolution
Linoone is the evolved form of Zigzagoon. Breeding produces Zigzagoon eggs, and they're quick to hatch. Evolving from Zigzagoon gave Linoone the biggest boost in HP (+40), bringing the total to 420 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Linoone to get Zigzagoon eggs easily using 102 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Charm, Pursuit, Substitute and 2 more.
Emerald Linoone Best Moveset
Pickup helps Linoone stick around while dealing real damage. Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, flexible EVs for the right balance, and Extreme Speed as the main threat. Not the fastest, but it doesn't need to be.
Best Build
Linoone best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Extreme Speed
- Belly Drum
- Shadow Ball
- Hidden Power Ground
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Linoone cleanly, with Hyper Beam and Double-Edge anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Linoone in Emerald
2 encounter spots for Linoone at high spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Linoone in Emerald
To get Linoone, start by catching Zigzagoon through walking encounters at Lv. 2-27. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ZigzagoonRoute 103Grass Lv.2-4 Route20%EarlyRoute 102Grass Lv.3-4 Route15%EarlyRoute 101Grass Lv.2-3 Route10%EarlyRoute 118Grass Lv.24-26 Route30%MidRoute 119Grass Lv.25-27 Route30%Mid
Step 2Linoone ✓Route 119Grass Lv.25-27 Route30%MidRoute 118Grass Lv.26 Route10%Midor evolve from Zigzagoon (Step 1)
Linoone Guide
In Emerald, Linoone isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Galar Linoone to unlock its full potential. At 420 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
In Emerald, Linoone's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Linoone's base 100 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
In Emerald, Zigzagoon evolves into Linoone at level 20. Linoone evolves into Galarian Obstagoon at level 35. Linoone is a middle-stage evolution in the Zigzagoon line.
Pickup is the go-to ability for Linoone. It picks up other Pokémon's used and Flung held items. Its hidden ability Quick Feet can work in specific setups. Gluttony is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
In Emerald, Linoone fills the pivot role. It's a physical attacker with base 70 Attack. Base 100 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Game Availability
Linoone first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and spans 14 games across 8 generations. It later gained a Galarian form in Generation 8, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGalarian
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves