Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Zigzagoon's spread. It leans mixed with Speed out front. And you'll get 1 Speed EV per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
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.
Zigzagoon Weakness
Zigzagoon's Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. Zigzagoon's Normal typing only leaves 1 gap to cover.
| 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 Zigzagoon View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x356-419%KO Brick Break 2x181-212%KO Rock Smash 2x96-114%KO | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zigzagoon View Hariyama builds →Focus Punch 2x345-406%KO Brick Break 2x173-204%KO Vital Throw 2x162-191%KO Rock Smash 2x95-112%KO | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zigzagoon View Blaziken builds →Focus Punch 2x345-406%KO Sky Uppercut 2x196-231%KO Brick Break 2x173-204%KO Rock Smash 2x95-112%KO | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zigzagoon View Breloom builds →Focus Punch 2x370-435%KO Dynamic Punch 2x248-292%KO Sky Uppercut 2x210-247%KO Brick Break 2x187-220%KO | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zigzagoon View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x296-348%KO Cross Chop 2x198-234%KO Dynamic Punch 2x198-234%KO Submission 2x160-188%KO | ||
 Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zigzagoon View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 2x88-104%KO Arm Thrust 2x24-31% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zigzagoon View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 2x90-107%KO Arm Thrust 2x25-31% | ||
 Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zigzagoon View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x236-279%KO Revenge 2x97-116%KO Karate Chop 2x83-99% Rock Smash 2x64-77% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zigzagoon View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x189-223%KO Vital Throw 2x90-107%KO Rock Smash 2x54-64% Arm Thrust 2x24-30% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zigzagoon View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x236-280%KO Vital Throw 2x114-134%KO Revenge 2x96-114%KO Karate Chop 2x82-97% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zigzagoon View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x189-223%KO Vital Throw 2x89-105%KO Rock Smash 2x54-65% Arm Thrust 2x23-28% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zigzagoon View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x241-285%KO Vital Throw 2x117-138%KO Revenge 2x101-119%KO Karate Chop 2x85-100%KO | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zigzagoon View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x192-227%KO Vital Throw 2x94-112%KO Rock Smash 2x55-65% Arm Thrust 2x22-27% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zigzagoon View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x354-417%KO Brick Break 2x179-212%KO Rock Smash 2x97-114%KO | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zigzagoon View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x246-290%KO Cross Chop 2x166-196%KO Submission 2x133-157%KO Vital Throw 2x116-137%KO | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zigzagoon View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x199-235%KO Vital Throw 2x93-111%KO Rock Smash 2x55-65% Arm Thrust 2x24-29% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zigzagoon View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x354-417%KO Brick Break 2x179-212%KO Rock Smash 2x97-114%KO | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zigzagoon View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x246-290%KO Cross Chop 2x166-196%KO Submission 2x133-157%KO Brick Break 2x124-147%KO | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zigzagoon View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x199-235%KO Brick Break 2x102-121%KO Vital Throw 2x93-111%KO Rock Smash 2x55-65% | ||
In Emerald, Heracross can KO Zigzagoon with Megahorn (174-205%).
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySwarm ItemSalacberry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Zigzagoon View Heracross builds →Megahorn174-205%KO Rock Slide73-86% | ||
Emerald Evolution
Zigzagoon is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Linoone. Check the evolution method below. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are quick to hatch. The evolved forms gain up to 180 total stats over Zigzagoon. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Zigzagoon easily with 102 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Charm, Pursuit, Substitute and 2 more to offspring.
Emerald Zigzagoon Best Moveset
Trick is the safe click most turns. Choice Band locks Zigzagoon into it but rewards with raw power at the cost of move flexibility. Jolly nature and max Sp. Def and Speed EVs maximize that first hit. Pickup helps on the margins.
Best Build
Zigzagoon best EVs are Sp. Def and Speed
Support Moveset
- Trick
- Toxic
- Thunder Wave
- Sand Attack
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Zigzagoon won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 10 types means it always has an effective option. Double-Edge and Body Slam anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Emerald Zigzagoon Locations
Zigzagoon's scattered across 5 spots in early-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Best Locations to Catch Zigzagoon in Emerald
Walking encounters at Lv. 2-27 across 5 spots for Zigzagoon. Sorted by progression so you can see what's reachable at your current point in the game.
Zigzagoon Guide
Multiple options from Zigzagoon: Linoone at level 20 and Galarian Linoone at level 20. Each branch takes the 240 BST base in a different direction.
Not a straight line. Zigzagoon can become Linoone at level 20 and Galarian Linoone at level 20. Your choice depends on what you need.
In Emerald, For a casual playthrough, Zigzagoon works as a placeholder. Normal coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Linoone. That's where the stats start mattering.
You can find Zigzagoon in Emerald. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 13 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Available since Ruby & Sapphire, Zigzagoon appears in 14 games spanning 8 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Galarian form in Generation 8.
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