Linoone (Pokémon)

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Linoone マッスグマ Massuguma #264
Artwork from R/S/E
Type Normal ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Rushing Pokémon
Abilities Pickup or Gluttony Gluttony Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn #013 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 1'8" Imperial 0.5 m Metric 1'8"/0.5 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 71.7 lbs. Imperial 32.5 kg Metric 71.7 lbs./32.5 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color White	Catch rate 90 (11.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Ground group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 128 Battle Exp.: 1281*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Linoone (Japanese: マッスグマ Massuguma) is a Normal-type Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Gender differences

None.

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 round object they see if given the chance. They 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.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Linoone made a cameo in Jirachi: Wish Maker as one of the Pokémon living in Forina.

In Showdown at Linoone, a Linoone nicknamed "Token" had developed a bad habit of stealing anything round.

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

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby 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. Sapphire 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. Emerald 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. FireRed When running in a straight line, it can top 60 miles per hour. However, it has a tough time with curved roads. LeafGreen When running in a straight line, it can top 60 miles per hour. However, it has a tough time with curved roads.
Generation IV Diamond It charges prey at speeds over 60 mph. However, because it can only run straight, it often fails. Pearl It charges prey at speeds over 60 mph. However, because it can only run straight, it often fails. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Evolve from Zigzagoon
Pokémon Trozei!	Huge Storage 4 Endless Level 36 Forever Level 16 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Evolve from Zigzagoon
Pokémon Ranger	Lyra Forest

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 78		138 - 185	266 - 360
Attack: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Defense: 61		59 - 124	114 - 243
Sp. Atk: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp. Def: 61		59 - 124	114 - 243
Speed: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Total: 420	Other Pokémon with this total
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.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Learnset

Level -- - Tackle
Level -- - Growl
Level -- - Tail Whip
Level -- - Headbutt
Level -- - Sand-Attack
Level -- - Odor Sleuth
Level 23 - Mud Sport
Level 29 - Fury Swipes
Level 35 - Covet
Level 41 - Flail
Level 47 - Rest
Level 53 - Belly Drum

Trivia

Origin

Linoone is probably based on a badger.

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. Its Japanese name may be a combination of mass, referring to its growth since evolving, and 穴熊 anaguma, badger. Some also say that its name is derived from まっすぐ, meaning straight, as in a line.

In other languages

• German: Geradaks
• French: Lineon
• Korean: ???

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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