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| Linoone's appearance is possibly a cross between the {{wp|European badger|European}} or {{wp|Japanese badger}} and a member of the {{wp|weasel}} and/or {{wp|ferret}} family, or it may possibly be based on the {{wp|ferret-badger}} or {{wp|striped polecat}}. It also shares the same color scheme of ''{{wp|raccoon dog|tanuki}}''. Its stripes slightly resemble flames and lightning, which may be a reference to {{wp|Auto Racing|race cars}}, who typically use these patterns on their vehicles for show. Linoone may also be based on the legendary {{wp|Kamaitachi}}, which is usually depicted as lightning-fast weasels who wield razor-sharp claws which tear into their victims. Linoone's obsession with round objects may be inspired by the {{wp|Ramidreju}}, a long, weasel-like creature who has a desire for gold; or by the ''tanuki'''s association with gold. | | Linoone's appearance is possibly a cross between the {{wp|European badger|European}} or {{wp|Japanese badger}} and a member of the {{wp|weasel}} and/or {{wp|ferret}} family, or it may possibly be based on the {{wp|ferret-badger}} or {{wp|striped polecat}}. It also shares the same color scheme of ''{{wp|raccoon dog|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 {{wp|Auto Racing|race cars}}, who typically use these patterns on their vehicles for show. Linoone may also be based on the legendary {{wp|Kamaitachi}}, which is usually depicted as lightning-fast weasels who wield razor-sharp claws which tear into their victims. Linoone's obsession with round objects may be inspired by the {{wp|Ramidreju}}, a long, weasel-like creature who has a desire for gold; or by the ''tanuki'''s association with gold. |
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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 at night starting at level 35. 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 white, 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.
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]
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
In Showdown at Linoone, Kimmy Shoney owns a Linoone nicknamed 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
In Jirachi: Wish Maker, multiple Linoone were living in 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
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Linoone
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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.
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Linoone
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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.
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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.
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
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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.
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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.
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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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When running in a straight line, it can top 60 miles per hour. However, it has a tough time with curved roads.
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It charges prey at speeds over 60 mph. However, because it can only run straight, it often fails.
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When running in a straight line, it can easily top 60 miles an hour. It has a tough time with curved roads.
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It charges prey at speeds over 60 mph. However, because it can only run straight, it often fails.
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It charges prey at speeds over 60 mph. However, because it can only run straight, it often fails.
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When running in a straight line, it can easily top 60 miles an hour. It has a tough time with curved roads.
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It charges prey at speeds over 60 mph. However, because it can only run straight, it often fails.
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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.
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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.
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Its fur is strong and supple. Shaving brushes made with shed Linoone hairs are highly prized.
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It uses its explosive speed and razor-sharp claws to bring down prey. Running along winding paths is not its strong suit.
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It charges prey at speeds over 60 mph. However, because it can only run straight, it often fails.
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It uses its long tongue to taunt opponents. Once the opposition is enraged, this Pokémon hurls itself at the opponent, tackling them forcefully.
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This very aggressive Pokémon will recklessly challenge opponents stronger than itself.
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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)
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Linoone
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78
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138 - 185
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266 - 360
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70
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130 - 262
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59 - 124
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114 - 243
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94 - 218
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114 - 243
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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Total: 420
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Galarian Linoone
Galarian Linoone has the same base stats as Hoennian Linoone.
Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Linoone
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation IX.
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Side game data
Linoone
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Min. exp.: 80
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Max. exp.: 100
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Browser entry R-048
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| Linoone moves quickly, but only in a line. If it stops, it will try to change direction.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.38 seconds
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Base HP: 55
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Base Defense: 51
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Evolution
Linoone
Galarian Linoone
Sprites
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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. 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 based on European badgers, with traits of Glam rock bands.
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
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マッスグマ Massuguma
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From 真っ直ぐ massugu and 洗熊 araiguma or 穴熊 anaguma
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Linéon
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From linéaire and raton
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Linoone
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Same as English name
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Geradaks
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From gerade and Dachs
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Linoone
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Same as English name
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직구리 Jikguli
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From 직 (直) jik and 너구리 neoguri
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直衝熊 / 直冲熊 Zhíchōngxióng
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From 直衝 / 直沖 zhíchōng and 浣熊 wǎnxióng / huànxióng
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 Cantonese Chinese
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直衝熊 Jihkchūnghùhng
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From 直衝 jihkchūng and 浣熊 wúhnhùhng
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लिनून Linoone
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Transcription of English name
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Лайнун Laynun
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Transcription of English name
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มัสสึกุมะ Matsuekuma
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Related articles
References
External links
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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.
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Oran Berry (50%)
Sitrus Berry (5%)
Max Revive (5%)
Potion (50%)
Focus Sash (100%)
For other sprites and images, please see Linoone images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
