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.
A POKéMON with abundant curiosity. It shows an interest in everything, so it always zigs and zags.
A POKéMON with abundant curiosity. It shows an interest in everything, so it always zigs and zags.
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
In FireRed & LeafGreen, 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% | ||
FireRed & LeafGreen 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.
FireRed & LeafGreen 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
The natural movepool does the job, but Charm and Pursuit from the egg pool give Zigzagoon something extra. Pair those with Double-Edge and Body Slam for STAB and coverage across 9 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Zigzagoon in FireRed & LeafGreen
Zigzagoon doesn't appear in FireRed & LeafGreen. Transfer it from Ruby, Emerald, or Omega Ruby to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Zigzagoon is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to FireRed & LeafGreen.
Also found in:
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 FireRed & LeafGreen, 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 FireRed & LeafGreen. 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