*Linoone and {{p|Ambipom}} are the only evolved Pokémon that have {{a|Pickup}}.
*Linoone and {{p|Ambipom}} are the only evolved Pokémon that have {{a|Pickup}}.
*Linoone is the only Pokémon that can use the [[Lookalike items#Mix Elixir|Mix Elixir]].
*Linoone is the only Pokémon that can use the [[Lookalike items#Mix Elixir|Mix Elixir]].
*Linoone's sprites do not change at all between the Generation III games and the Generation IV games (not including the animation).
===Origin===
===Origin===
Linoone's appearance is possibly a cross between the {{wp|European Badger}} and a member of the {{wp|weasel}} and/or {{wp|ferret}} family. It has the same color scheme of a {{wp|raccoon dog|tanuki}} and a {{wp|raccoon}} and its stripes slightly resemble flames and lighting, which may be a reference to {{wp|Auto Racing|race cars}}, who typically use these patterns on their vehicles for show. Linoone may be based on the legendary {{wp|Kamaitachi}}, which is usually depicted as 3 lighting fast weasels, whom weild razor-sharp claws which tear into their victims. It may also be based on the {{wp|Ramidreju}}; a long, weasel-like creature, whom has a desire for gold, which may have been the basis of Linoone's obsession for round objects.
Linoone's appearance is possibly a cross between the {{wp|European Badger}} and a member of the {{wp|weasel}} and/or {{wp|ferret}} family. It has the same color scheme of a {{wp|raccoon dog|tanuki}} and a {{wp|raccoon}} and its stripes slightly resemble flames and lighting, which may be a reference to {{wp|Auto Racing|race cars}}, who typically use these patterns on their vehicles for show. Linoone may be based on the legendary {{wp|Kamaitachi}}, which is usually depicted as 3 lighting fast weasels, whom weild razor-sharp claws which tear into their victims. It may also be based on the {{wp|Ramidreju}}; a long, weasel-like creature, whom has a desire for gold, which may have been the basis of Linoone's obsession for round objects.
Linoone are little weasel/badger-like creatures. Their long bodies are like a weasel's, and their sharp elongated claws are like a badger's. They also have small sharp teeth that are efficiently used with their claws in hunting. A long line stretches the length of the body, ending at an arrow atop the head. Linoone have small, tuft-like ears and blue eyes.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Linoone can run extremely fast, peaking at over 60 mph. Since Linoone have a keen sense of smell, they are able to locate and Pickup items while its trainer walks around.
When the Generation IV games were introduced, Linoone was given another ability. Due to the fact that it loves berries more than almost anything else, it is a complete glutton when it comes to them.
Behavior
Linoone are incredibly fast, but they aren't the best at cornering, so they typically run in a straight line. Linoone have an attraction to anything round, and will grab any orb-shaped object they see if given the chance. They often carry a snatched object in their expandable cheek pouches and deposit it in any of a number of secret stashes they keep on their territory. When it spots pond-dwelling prey underwater, it quickly leaps in and catches it with its sharp claws.
Linoone, the Rushing Pokémon. When it spots its prey, it runs after it in a straight line. Though able to run over sixty miles per hour, it is unable to turn.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Linoone and Ambipom are the only evolved Pokémon that have Pickup.
Linoone is the only Pokémon that can use the Mix Elixir.
Linoone's sprites do not change at all between the Generation III games and the Generation IV games (not including the animation).
Origin
Linoone's appearance is possibly a cross between the European Badger and a member of the weasel and/or ferret family. It has the same color scheme of a tanuki and a raccoon and its stripes slightly resemble flames and lighting, which may be a reference to race cars, who typically use these patterns on their vehicles for show. Linoone may be based on the legendary Kamaitachi, which is usually depicted as 3 lighting fast weasels, whom weild razor-sharp claws which tear into their victims. It may also be based on the Ramidreju; a long, weasel-like creature, whom has a desire for gold, which may have been the basis of Linoone's obsession for round objects.
Name origin
Linoone's name may be a combination of line, referring to its sleek appearance, and raccoon. It could also be referring to its ability to only run in straight lines.
Massuguma may be a combination of まっすぐ massugu, meaning straight, as in a line, and 洗い熊araiguma, meaning raccoon, or 穴熊anaguma, meaning badger. Also of note, the guma suffix is often used for mammals that resemble bears. Also 飯綱 "iizuna " meaning Least Weasel (Mustela nivalis) since it looks like a weasel.
This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
For other sprites and images, please see Linoone images on Bulbagarden Archives.
