Linoone (Pokémon)

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Linoone Rushing Pokémon マッスグマ Massuguma #0264 Linoone Galarian Linoone Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Types Normal Unknown Linoone Dark Normal Galarian Linoone Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Pickup or Gluttony Cacophony Galarian Linoone Cacophony Quick Feet Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Galarian Linoone Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 90 (20.1%)
Breeding Egg Group Field Hatch time 15 cycles
Height 1'08" 0.5 m Linoone 0'0" 0 m Galarian Linoone 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 71.7 lbs. 32.5 kg Linoone 0 lbs. 0 kg Galarian Linoone 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 128 Gen. III-IV Unknown IV 147 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Linoone 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 2 Speed Galarian Linoone 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint Galarian Linoone
Pokédex color   White	Base friendship 70
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 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. 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.

In the anime

Main series

Linoone in the anime

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

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG112 Linoone Ash's Pokédex 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.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP005 Linoone Dawn's Pokédex 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.

Pokémon Generations

Linoone in Pokémon Generations

A wild Linoone appeared in the beginning of The Scoop.

In the manga

Linoone in Pokémon Adventures

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.

• Groundbreakers: Linoone

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 III Hoenn #013 Kanto #— 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
Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #— Diamond It charges prey at speeds over 60 mph. However, because it can only run straight, it often fails. Pearl Platinum HeartGold When running in a straight line, it can easily top 60 miles an hour. It has a tough time with curved roads. SoulSilver
Generation V Unova #— Black It charges prey at speeds over 60 mph. However, because it can only run straight, it often fails. White Black 2 It charges prey at speeds over 60 mph. However, because it can only run straight, it often fails. White 2
Generation VI Kalos Central #013 Hoenn #013 X When running in a straight line, it can easily top 60 miles an hour. It has a tough time with curved roads. Y It charges prey at speeds over 60 mph. However, because it can only run straight, it often fails. Omega 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. Alpha 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.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #032 Galar Crown Tundra #072 Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus. Sword Its fur is strong and supple. Shaving brushes made with shed Linoone hairs are highly prized. Shield It uses its explosive speed and razor-sharp claws to bring down prey. Running along winding paths is not its strong suit. Brilliant Diamond It charges prey at speeds over 60 mph. However, because it can only run straight, it often fails. Shining Pearl Galarian Linoone Sword It uses its long tongue to taunt opponents. Once the opposition is enraged, this Pokémon hurls itself at the opponent, tackling them forcefully. Shield This very aggressive Pokémon will recklessly challenge opponents stronger than itself.
Generation IX Paldea #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Routes 118, 119, 120, 121, and 123 Emerald Routes 118 and 119 FireRed LeafGreen Trade Colosseum Trade XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Evolve Zigzagoon Platinum Evolve Zigzagoon HeartGold SoulSilver 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) Pal Park Field Pokéwalker Hoenn Field
Generation V Black White Poké Transfer Black 2 White 2 Poké Transfer
Generation VI X Y Evolve Zigzagoon Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Routes 118, 119, 120, 121, and 123
Generation VII Sun Moon Pokémon Bank Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Pokémon Bank Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield TradeVersion 1.2.0+ (Hoennian Form) Giant's Cap (Galarian Form) Bridge Field (Wanderer) (Galarian Form) Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, Giant's Mirror, Motostoke Riverbank, Stony Wilderness, West Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle) (Galarian Form) Expansion Pass Giant's Bed, Ballimere Lake (Galarian Form) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Hoennian/Galarian Forms) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Evolve Zigzagoon (Hoennian Form) Unobtainable (Galarian Form) Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet Unobtainable

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Pinball: R&S Evolve Zigzagoon Trozei! Huge Storage 4, Endless Level 36, Forever Level 16, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Evolve Zigzagoon Ranger Lyra Forest
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Shimmer Hill (1F-17F) MD Sky Shimmer Hill (1F-17F)
Generation V Rumble Blast Canyon: Rugged Flats Rumble U Variety Battle: Get 1,000 Combos! (Reward), Challenge Battle: The Battle for Sky and Land (Capsule Cage)
Generation VI Battle Trozei Blade-and-Shield Path: Stage 3 Shuffle Event: Pokémon Safari (14th release) Rumble World Sapphire Sea: Sunlit Forest (All Areas)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Celebi Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Celebi SeaFinal

In events

Games	Event	Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
ORAS	Jump Festa 2015 Linoone	All	Japan	50	December 20 to 21, 2014
ORAS	2015 Korean World Championship Series Linoone	Korean region	Online	50	March 12 to May 31, 2015

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Ruby	Sapphire	Oran Berry (50%)	Sitrus Berry (5%)
Emerald
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Oran Berry (50%)	Sitrus Berry (5%)
Omega Ruby	Alpha Sapphire	Max Revive (5%)
Sword	Shield	Potion (50%)	Max Revive (5%)
Events*		Focus Sash (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Linoone

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.

Galarian Linoone

Galarian Linoone has the same base stats as Hoennian Linoone.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 4/5 ★★★★☆	Power 2/4 ★★☆☆
Skill 2/3 ★★☆	Stamina 4/4 ★★★★
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 14/19 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Linoone

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, 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× Fairy 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× Fairy 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× Fairy 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× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves is 1×.

Galarian Linoone

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

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 4× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 4× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 4× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 4× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Learnset

Generation IX Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII - IX
This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation IX. Click on the generation numbers above to see Linoone's learnsets from other generations.

Side game data

Linoone

Pokémon Pinball RS Acquisition: Evolve			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Wild Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP Sudden stops and turns just aren't my thing! 26%-50% HP It could be trouble. My health has gone down halfway. 1%-25% HP I'm staggering... If I can't run, I'll keel over... Level up Yes! Leveled! It gave me a speed boost!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0.5% IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger Group: Normal Poké Assist: Normal Field move: (Tackle ×2) Loops: 5 Min. exp.: 80 Max. exp.: 100 Browser entry R-048 Linoone moves quickly, but only in a line. If it stops, it will try to change direction.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.38 seconds Base HP: 55 Base Attack: 74 Base Defense: 51 Base Speed: 70
Pokémon Battle Trozei Normal Attack Power: ★★★★★
Pokémon Shuffle Normal Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #679 L-Boost Increases damage when making an L-shaped match.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 186 Base Attack: 142 Base Defense: 128 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Shadow Claw, Tackle Charged Attacks: Dig, Grass Knot, Thunder

Galarian Linoone

Pokémon GO Base HP: 186 Base Attack: 142 Base Defense: 128 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: 100 Fast Attacks: Snarl, Lick Charged Attacks: Dig, Body Slam, Gunk Shot

Evolution

Linoone

Unevolved Zigzagoon  Normal

Level 20 →

First Evolution Linoone  Normal

Galarian Linoone

Unevolved Zigzagoon Galarian Form  Dark  Normal

Level 20 →

First Evolution Linoone Galarian Form  Dark  Normal

Level 35 at night →

Second Evolution Obstagoon  Dark  Normal

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Sword Shield

For other sprites and images, please see Linoone images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Linoone is the only Pokémon that can use the Mix Elixir in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky.
• Linoone has the same Hoenn Pokédex and Central Kalos Pokédex numbers.
• Galarian Linoone and its Shiny form were designed by James Turner.

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

Language Title Meaning Japanese マッスグマ Massuguma From 真っ直ぐ massugu and 洗熊 araiguma or 穴熊 anaguma French Linéon From linéaire and raton Spanish Linoone Same as English name German Geradaks From gerade and Dachs Italian Linoone Same as English name Korean 직구리 Jikguli From 직 (直) jik and 너구리 neoguri Mandarin Chinese 直衝熊 / 直冲熊 Zhíchōngxióng From 直衝 / 直沖 zhíchōng and 浣熊 wǎnxióng / huànxióng Cantonese Chinese 直衝熊 Jihkchūnghùhng From 直衝 jihkchūng and 浣熊 wúhnhùhng

More languages Hindi लिनून Linoone Transcription of English name Russian Лайнун Laynun Transcription of English name Thai มัสสึกุมะ Matsuekuma Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Regional form

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