The Essentials on Zigzagoon
- Type
- Normal
- Weaknesses
- ×2 Fighting Table
- Resistances
- immune: Ghost
- Shiny
Alternate, rare colors: in the main games since X and Y, an encounter has a 1 in 4,096 chance of being Shiny, excluding hunting bonuses. Available as a Shiny in Pokémon GO. View- Special Forms
- Galarian Form Details
- Stats
- Total 240 · top stat: Speed (60) Detail
- In Current Games
- Pokémon GO: available, Shiny
- Other Names
- Zigzaton in French · ジグザグマ, Ziguzaguma in Japanese · Zigzachs in German All Languages
Overview
Zigzagoon is a Normal-type Pokémon, No. 263 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 3. Category: Tiny Raccoon Pokémon. Height: 0.4 m, weight: 17.5 kg.
Zigzagoon evolves into Linoone (Lv. 20).
Abilities: Pickup and Gluttony. Hidden Ability: Quick Feet. Zigzagoon is weak to Fighting-type moves (×2 damage). Zigzagoon takes no damage from Ghost-type moves.
Generation
Generation 3
Ruby / Sapphire
National No.
#263
National Pokédex
Category
Tiny Raccoon Pokémon
Status
Standard
Base Stats
The total determines a Pokémon's overall power.
HP
38
255
Attack
30
255
Defense
41
255
Special Attack
30
255
Special Defense
41
255
Speed
60
255
Total
240
Min HP (Lv. 100)
186
0 IV, 0 EV, neutral nature
Max HP (Lv. 100)
280
31 IV, 252 EV, beneficial nature
Gen Changes
Stable
Unchanged recently
Type Effectiveness
Multipliers received depending on the type of the opposing move (Normal). See the type chart
Weak (×2) — 1 type
Fighting
×2
Normal (×1) — 16 types
Normal
×1
Fire
×1
Water
×1
Electric
×1
Grass
×1
Ice
×1
Poison
×1
Ground
×1
Flying
×1
Psychic
×1
Bug
×1
Rock
×1
Dragon
×1
Dark
×1
Steel
×1
Fairy
×1
Immune (×0) — 1 type
Ghost
×0
Abilities
Ability 1
The Pokémon may pick up an item another Pokémon used during a battle. It may pick up items outside of battle, too.
Ability 2
If the Pokémon is holding a Berry to be eaten when its HP is low, it will instead eat the Berry when its HP drops to half or less.
Boosts the Speed stat if the Pokémon has a status condition.
Zigzagoon Evolution
Zigzagoon Forms and Shiny
Standard Form
Normal
Galarian Form
Dark · Normal
Galarian Form
Shiny Availability
Shiny form available
Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096.
With Shiny Charm: 1/1365.
Masuda Method: 1/683.
Zigzagoon Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.
Lv.
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
1
Tackle
Normal
Phys.
100%
40
35
1
Growl
Normal
Stat
100%
—
40
3
Sand Attack
Ground
Stat
100%
—
15
6
Tail Whip
Normal
Stat
100%
—
30
9
Covet
Normal
Phys.
100%
60
25
12
Headbutt
Normal
Phys.
100%
70
15
13
Odor Sleuth
Normal
Stat
—
—
40
15
Baby-Doll Eyes
Fairy
Stat
100%
—
30
17
Mud Sport
Ground
Stat
—
—
15
18
Pin Missile
Bug
Phys.
95%
25
20
21
Rest
Psychic
Stat
—
—
5
24
Take Down
Normal
Phys.
85%
90
20
25
Bestow
Normal
Stat
—
—
15
27
Fling
Dark
Phys.
100%
—
10
30
Flail
Normal
Phys.
100%
—
15
33
Belly Drum
Normal
Stat
—
—
10
36
Double-Edge
Normal
Phys.
100%
120
15
Advanced Breeding
Egg Groups
Field
Gender
♂ 50.0 / ♀ 50.0%
Ditto Compatibility
✓ Yes
Pokérus
Susceptible
EV ×2 if infected
Max Characteristic
Speed
Highest base stat
Hyper Training & Mints
Available from level 50. Cost: 1 Gold Bottle Cap per IV set to 31 or 3 Silver Bottle Caps per IV. Mints let you change the effect of a Nature without changing the base Nature.
Where to Find Zigzagoon
Available in 14 games, 161 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.
Natively obtainable:
Emerald
Ruby
Sapphire
Diamond
HeartGold
Pearl
Platinum
SoulSilver
Alpha Sapphire
Omega Ruby
X
Y
Shield
Sword
Generation III
Emerald 15 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(15)
Route 101
Lv. 2 4%
Route 101
Lv. 2 4%
Route 103
Lv. 3 5%
Route 101
Lv. 3 1%
Route 102
Lv. 3 5%
Route 103
Lv. 3 10%
Route 101
Lv. 3 1%
Route 102
Lv. 3 5%
Route 102
Lv. 4 1%
Route 103
Lv. 4 5%
Route 102
Lv. 4 4%
Route 118
Lv. 24 20%
Route 119
Lv. 25 20%
Route 118
Lv. 26 10%
Route 119
Lv. 27 10%
Ruby 29 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(29)
Route 101
Lv. 2 20%
Route 103
Lv. 2 20%
Route 101
Lv. 3 10%
Route 101
Lv. 3 5%
Route 103
Lv. 3 20%
Route 101
Lv. 3 10%
Route 102
Lv. 3 20%
Route 103
Lv. 3 10%
Route 102
Lv. 4 10%
Route 103
Lv. 4 10%
Route 104
Lv. 4 20%
Route 104
Lv. 4 10%
Route 104
Lv. 5 10%
Route 104
Lv. 5 10%
Petalburg Woods
Lv. 5 20%
Route 116
Lv. 6 20%
Petalburg Woods
Lv. 6 10%
Route 116
Lv. 7 4%
Route 116
Lv. 8 4%
Route 110
Lv. 12 20%
Route 117
Lv. 13 20%
Route 117
Lv. 14 10%
Route 118
Lv. 24 20%
Route 119
Lv. 25 20%
Route 120
Lv. 25 20%
Route 121
Lv. 26 20%
Route 118
Lv. 26 10%
Route 123
Lv. 26 20%
Route 119
Lv. 27 10%
Sapphire 29 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(29)
Route 101
Lv. 2 20%
Route 103
Lv. 2 20%
Route 101
Lv. 3 10%
Route 102
Lv. 3 20%
Route 103
Lv. 3 10%
Route 101
Lv. 3 10%
Route 101
Lv. 3 5%
Route 103
Lv. 3 20%
Route 104
Lv. 4 20%
Route 104
Lv. 4 10%
Route 103
Lv. 4 10%
Route 102
Lv. 4 10%
Petalburg Woods
Lv. 5 20%
Route 104
Lv. 5 10%
Route 104
Lv. 5 10%
Petalburg Woods
Lv. 6 10%
Route 116
Lv. 6 20%
Route 116
Lv. 7 4%
Route 116
Lv. 8 4%
Route 110
Lv. 12 20%
Route 117
Lv. 13 20%
Route 117
Lv. 14 10%
Route 118
Lv. 24 20%
Route 119
Lv. 25 20%
Route 120
Lv. 25 20%
Route 123
Lv. 26 20%
Route 118
Lv. 26 10%
Route 121
Lv. 26 20%
Route 119
Lv. 27 10%
Generation IV
Diamond 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Route 202
Lv. 3 20%
Swarm active
Route 202
Lv. 3 20%
Swarm active
HeartGold 30 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(30)
Sprout Tower 2F
Lv. 3 10%
Sprout Tower 3F
Lv. 3 10%
Sprout Tower 2F
Lv. 4 10%
Sprout Tower 3F
Lv. 4 10%
Burned Tower 1F
Lv. 13 10%
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 14 10%
Burned Tower 1F
Lv. 14 10%
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 14 10%
Bell Tower 10F
Lv. 20 10%
Bell Tower 4F
Lv. 20 10%
Unknown; all Rattata
Lv. 20 10%
Bell Tower 5F
Lv. 20 10%
Unknown; all Rattata
Lv. 20 10%
Bell Tower 6F
Lv. 20 10%
Bell Tower 7F
Lv. 20 10%
Bell Tower 8F
Lv. 20 10%
Bell Tower 2F
Lv. 20 10%
Bell Tower 9F
Lv. 20 10%
Bell Tower 3F
Lv. 20 10%
Unknown; all Rattata
Lv. 20 10%
Unknown; all Rattata
Lv. 20 10%
Bell Tower 9F
Lv. 21 10%
Bell Tower 3F
Lv. 21 10%
Bell Tower 10F
Lv. 21 10%
Bell Tower 4F
Lv. 21 10%
Bell Tower 5F
Lv. 21 10%
Bell Tower 6F
Lv. 21 10%
Bell Tower 7F
Lv. 21 10%
Bell Tower 8F
Lv. 21 10%
Bell Tower 2F
Lv. 21 10%
Pearl 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Route 202
Lv. 3 20%
Swarm active
Route 202
Lv. 3 20%
Swarm active
Platinum 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Route 202
Lv. 3 20%
Swarm active
Route 202
Lv. 3 20%
Swarm active
SoulSilver 30 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(30)
Sprout Tower 2F
Lv. 3 10%
Sprout Tower 3F
Lv. 3 10%
Sprout Tower 2F
Lv. 4 10%
Sprout Tower 3F
Lv. 4 10%
Burned Tower 1F
Lv. 13 10%
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 14 10%
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 14 10%
Burned Tower 1F
Lv. 14 10%
Bell Tower 7F
Lv. 20 10%
Bell Tower 8F
Lv. 20 10%
Bell Tower 2F
Lv. 20 10%
Bell Tower 9F
Lv. 20 10%
Bell Tower 3F
Lv. 20 10%
Bell Tower 10F
Lv. 20 10%
Bell Tower 4F
Lv. 20 10%
Unknown; all Rattata
Lv. 20 10%
Bell Tower 5F
Lv. 20 10%
Unknown; all Rattata
Lv. 20 10%
Bell Tower 6F
Lv. 20 10%
Unknown; all Rattata
Lv. 20 10%
Unknown; all Rattata
Lv. 20 10%
Bell Tower 7F
Lv. 21 10%
Bell Tower 8F
Lv. 21 10%
Bell Tower 2F
Lv. 21 10%
Bell Tower 9F
Lv. 21 10%
Bell Tower 3F
Lv. 21 10%
Bell Tower 10F
Lv. 21 10%
Bell Tower 4F
Lv. 21 10%
Bell Tower 5F
Lv. 21 10%
Bell Tower 6F
Lv. 21 10%
Generation VI
Alpha Sapphire 8 encounters
Available
▼
Horde encounter
(8)
Route 102
Lv. 2 60%
Route 104
Lv. 2 95%
Route 101
Lv. 2 95%
Route 103
Lv. 2 60%
Route 104
Lv. 2 95%
Petalburg Woods
Lv. 3 35%
Route 116
Lv. 4 60%
Route 117
Lv. 7 60%
Omega Ruby 8 encounters
Available
▼
Horde encounter
(8)
Route 102
Lv. 2 60%
Route 104
Lv. 2 95%
Route 101
Lv. 2 95%
Route 103
Lv. 2 60%
Route 104
Lv. 2 95%
Petalburg Woods
Lv. 3 35%
Route 116
Lv. 4 60%
Route 117
Lv. 7 60%
X 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Route 2
Lv. 3 10%
Route 2
Lv. 4 5%
Y 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Route 2
Lv. 3 10%
Route 2
Lv. 4 5%
Generation VIII
Shield 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Wild Area / Galar
Sword 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Wild Area / Galar
Transfer to Pokémon HOME
How to bring this Pokémon to HOME depending on the game of origin.
Ruby
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Sapphire
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Emerald
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Diamond
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Pearl
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Platinum
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
HeartGold
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
SoulSilver
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
X
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Y
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Omega Ruby
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Alpha Sapphire
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Sword
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Shield
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Note:
Some transfers are irreversible (Bank → HOME). Check the legality of moves in the target game — HOME may replace an illegal move with a basic move.
Competitive & Meta
Zigzagoon in Pokémon GO
- 508Max CP (Lv. 40)
- 290Perfect CP in Raids
- 1 kmper Candy as Buddy
- 50 🍬to evolve into Linoone
Pokédex Entries
Description by game, with language selection.
Ruby
“ZIGZAGOON restlessly wanders everywhere at all times. This POKéMON does so because it is very curious. It becomes interested in anything that it happens to see.”
Sapphire
“The hair on ZIGZAGOON’s back is bristly. It rubs the hard back hair against trees to leave its territorial markings. This POKéMON may play dead to fool foes in battle.”
Emerald
“Rubbing its nose against the ground, it always wanders about back and forth in search of something. It is distinguished by the zigzag footprints it leaves.”
FireRed
“A POKéMON with abundant curiosity. It shows an interest in everything, so it always zigs and zags.”
LeafGreen
“A POKéMON with abundant curiosity. It shows an interest in everything, so it always zigs and zags.”
Diamond
“It walks in zigzag fashion. It is good at finding items in the grass and even in the ground.”
Pearl
“It walks in zigzag fashion. It is good at finding items in the grass and even in the ground.”
Platinum
“It walks in zigzag fashion. It is good at finding items in the grass and even in the ground.”
HeartGold
“It gets interested in everything, which is why it zigs and zags. It is good at finding items.”
SoulSilver
“It gets interested in everything, which is why it zigs and zags. It is good at finding items.”
Black
“It walks in zigzag fashion. It is good at finding items in the grass and even in the ground.”
White
“It walks in zigzag fashion. It is good at finding items in the grass and even in the ground.”
Black 2
“It walks in zigzag fashion. It is good at finding items in the grass and even in the ground.”
White 2
“It walks in zigzag fashion. It is good at finding items in the grass and even in the ground.”
X
“It walks in zigzag fashion. It’s good at finding items in the grass and even in the ground.”
Y
“A Pokémon with abundant curiosity. It shows an interest in everything, so it always zigzags.”
Omega Ruby
“Zigzagoon restlessly wanders everywhere at all times. This Pokémon does so because it is very curious. It becomes interested in anything that it happens to see.”
Alpha Sapphire
“The hair on Zigzagoon’s back is bristly. It rubs the hard back hair against trees to leave its territorial markings. This Pokémon may play dead to fool foes in battle.”
Sword
“It marks its territory by rubbing its bristly fur on trees. This variety of Zigzagoon is friendlier and calmer than the kind native to Galar.”
Shield
“Zigzagoon that adapted to regions outside Galar acquired this appearance. If you’ve lost something, this Pokémon can likely find it.”
Multilingual Names
🇫🇷 Français
Zigzaton
🇬🇧 English
Zigzagoon
🇯🇵 漢字
ジグザグマ
🇯🇵 Kana
ジグザグマ
🇯🇵 Romaji
Ziguzaguma
🇩🇪 Deutsch
Zigzachs
🇪🇸 Español
Zigzagoon
🇮🇹 Italiano
Zigzagoon
🇰🇷 한국어
지그제구리
🇨🇳 ZH-Hans
蛇纹熊
🇹🇼 ZH-Hant
蛇紋熊
Category (Genus)
🇫🇷 FR
Pokémon Petit Raton
🇬🇧 EN
Tiny Raccoon Pokémon
🇯🇵 JP
まめだぬきポケモン
🇩🇪 DE
Kleindachs-Pokémon
Media & Gallery
Audio Cries
Frequently asked questions about Zigzagoon
What type is Zigzagoon?
Zigzagoon is a Normal-type Pokémon.
How do you evolve Zigzagoon?
Zigzagoon evolves into Linoone (Lv. 20).
What are Zigzagoon's weaknesses?
Zigzagoon is weak to Fighting-type moves (×2 damage). Zigzagoon takes no damage from Ghost-type moves.
What is Zigzagoon's Hidden Ability?
Zigzagoon's Hidden Ability is Quick Feet. Its regular Abilities are Pickup and Gluttony.
Can you get a Shiny Zigzagoon in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Zigzagoon is available in Pokémon GO. Its Pokémon GO entry
