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Linoone.

national dex #264 · gen III
BST 420 · normal
Linoone official artwork
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#264 · gen III
Profile
HP
78
ATK
70
DEF
61
SPA
50
SPD
61
SPE
100
BST 420 · best Speed 100 · worst Sp. Atk 50 · meters scale to 200

Linoone is weak to Fighting and is immune to Ghost.

Typingnormal
AbilitiesPickup, Gluttony, Quick Feet
Height, weight0.5 m / 32.5 kg
Catch rate90 / 255
Egg groupsGround
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Dex position
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Linoone base stats

BST 420 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP78266360
Atk70130262
Def61114243
SpA5094218
SpD61114243
Spe100184328
BST420bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 2 Spe

Linoone weaknesses and resistances

damage taken from each attacking type
nor1
fir1
wat1
ele1
gra1
ice1
fig2
poi1
gro1
fly1
psy1
bug1
roc1
gho0
dra1
dar1
ste1
fai1
Weak to
Fighting
Resists
nothing, every type lands at full power
Immune to
Ghost

Linoone abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
PickupPicks up other Pokémon's used and Flung held items. May also pick up an item after battle.
GluttonyMakes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP.
Quick FeethiddenIncreases Speed to 1.5× with a major status ailment.

Linoone evolution line

3 stages

Linoone evolves into Obstagoon: level it up to 35 or higher at night, Galarian Linoone only. How to evolve Linoone, every game

Best Linoone moves

gen 8 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
normalDouble EdgePHYS120
normalTake DownPHYS90
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
poisonGunk ShotPHYS120
iceBlizzardSPEC110
electricThunderSPEC110
steelIron TailPHYS100

Linoone moves

gen 8 · 95 moves · 19 level-up · 54 TM/HM · 22 tutor
59 moves · Linoone appears in 12 games
Baby Doll EyesL1GrowlL1Pin MissileL1Play RoughL1SwitcherooL1TackleL1Tail WhipL5HeadbuttL12Sand AttackL13Hone ClawsL15Take DownL28Fury SwipesL29CovetL35FlailL38SlashL47Double EdgeL48RestL53Belly DrumL59FlingL65AttractTMBlizzardTMBody SlamTMCharmTMDigTMEndureTMFacadeTMGiga ImpactTMGrass KnotTMGunk ShotTMHelping HandTMHyper BeamTMHyper VoiceTMIce BeamTMIcy WindTMIron TailTMMud ShotTMProtectTMRain DanceTMRetaliateTMRoundTMSeed BombTMShadow BallTMShadow ClawTMSleep TalkTMSnoreTMStomping TantrumTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSurfTMSwiftTMTail SlapTMThiefTMThroat ChopTMThunderTMThunder WaveTMThunderboltTMTrickTMWhirlpoolTMWork UpTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
TackleSTABnormalPHYS40100%35Level 1
Pin MissilebugPHYS2595%20Level 1
GrowlnormalSTAT-100%40Level 1
SwitcheroodarkSTAT-100%10Level 1
Play RoughfairyPHYS9090%10Level 1
Baby Doll EyesfairySTAT-100%30Level 1
Tail WhipnormalSTAT-100%30Level 5
HeadbuttSTABnormalPHYS70100%15Level 12
Sand AttackgroundSTAT-100%15Level 13
Hone ClawsdarkSTAT--15Level 15
Take DownSTABnormalPHYS9085%20Level 28
Fury SwipesSTABnormalPHYS1880%15Level 29
CovetSTABnormalPHYS60100%25Level 35
FlailSTABnormalPHYS-100%15Level 38
SlashSTABnormalPHYS70100%20Level 47
Double EdgeSTABnormalPHYS120100%15Level 48
RestpsychicSTAT--5Level 53
Belly DrumnormalSTAT--10Level 59
FlingdarkPHYS-100%10Level 65
AttractnormalSTAT-100%15TM / HM
BlizzardiceSPEC11070%5TM / HM
Body SlamSTABnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
Charge BeamelectricSPEC5090%10TM / HM
CharmfairySTAT-100%20TM / HM
CutSTABnormalPHYS5095%30TM / HM
DiggroundPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Double TeamnormalSTAT--15TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadeSTABnormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
FlingdarkPHYS-100%10TM / HM
Giga ImpactSTABnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
Grass KnotgrassSPEC-100%20TM / HM
Gunk ShotpoisonPHYS12080%5TM / HM
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Hone ClawsdarkSTAT--15TM / HM
Hyper BeamSTABnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Hyper VoiceSTABnormalSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Ice BeamiceSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Icy WindiceSPEC5595%15TM / HM
Iron TailsteelPHYS10075%15TM / HM
Mud ShotgroundSPEC5595%15TM / HM
Pin MissilebugPHYS2595%20TM / HM
Play RoughfairyPHYS9090%10TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
RetaliateSTABnormalPHYS70100%5TM / HM
RoarnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Rock SmashfightingPHYS40100%15TM / HM
RoundSTABnormalSPEC60100%15TM / HM
Seed BombgrassPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Shadow BallghostSPEC80100%15TM / HM
Shadow ClawghostPHYS70100%15TM / HM
Shock WaveelectricSPEC60-20TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SnoreSTABnormalSPEC50100%15TM / HM
Stomping TantrumgroundPHYS75100%10TM / HM
StrengthSTABnormalPHYS80100%15TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
SurfwaterSPEC90100%15TM / HM
SwaggernormalSTAT-85%15TM / HM
SwiftSTABnormalSPEC60-20TM / HM
Tail SlapSTABnormalPHYS2585%10TM / HM
ThiefdarkPHYS60100%25TM / HM
Throat ChopdarkPHYS80100%15TM / HM
ThunderelectricSPEC11070%10TM / HM
Thunder WaveelectricSTAT-90%20TM / HM
ThunderboltelectricSPEC90100%15TM / HM
TrickpsychicSTAT-100%10TM / HM
Water PulsewaterSPEC60100%20TM / HM
WhirlpoolwaterSPEC3585%15TM / HM
Work UpnormalSTAT--30TM / HM
Body SlamSTABnormalPHYS85100%15Tutor
CovetSTABnormalPHYS60100%25Tutor
Double EdgeSTABnormalPHYS120100%15Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Gunk ShotpoisonPHYS12080%5Tutor
HeadbuttSTABnormalPHYS70100%15Tutor
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20Tutor
Hyper VoiceSTABnormalSPEC90100%10Tutor
Icy WindiceSPEC5595%15Tutor
Iron TailsteelPHYS10075%15Tutor
Seed BombgrassPHYS80100%15Tutor
Shock WaveelectricSPEC60-20Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SnoreSTABnormalSPEC50100%15Tutor
Stomping TantrumgroundPHYS75100%10Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
SwaggernormalSTAT-85%15Tutor
SwiftSTABnormalSPEC60-20Tutor
Throat ChopdarkPHYS80100%15Tutor
Thunder WaveelectricSTAT-90%20Tutor
TrickpsychicSTAT-100%10Tutor
Water PulsewaterSPEC60100%20Tutor

Linoone Pokédex entries

5 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
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.

Generation VI4 entries
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 V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

It charges prey at speeds over 60 mph. However, because it can only run straight, it often fails.

Generation IV2 entries
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

It charges prey at speeds over 60 mph. However, because it can only run straight, it often fails.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

When running in a straight line, it can easily top 60 miles an hour. It has a tough time with curved roads.

Generation III4 entries
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, LeafGreen

When running in a straight line, it can top 60 miles per hour. However, it has a tough time with curved roads.

Linoone species data

gen III species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationIII (Hoenn)
ColorWhite
ShapeQuadruped
HabitatGrassland
Height0.5 m (1'08")
Weight32.5 kg (71.7 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate90 (35.3%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsGround
Hatch counter15 cycles, 4,096 steps
Base experience147
EV yield2 Spe
Regional dex numbers
National#264
Hoenn#013
Kalos Central#013
Hoenn (ORAS)#013
Galar#032
Crown Tundra#072
Wild held items
Potion50%
50% in Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Max Revive5%
5% in Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Oran Berry50%
50% in Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, LeafGreen, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2
Sitrus Berry5%
5% in Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, LeafGreen, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread70 Atk / 50 SpA
Best statSpeed 100very good
Speed tier100 Spefast
Defensive load1 weak / 0 resist1 immunity
Catch difficulty90 / 255moderate, about 35.3% per ball

About Linoone

Linoone is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3 (Hoenn). Its fur is strong and supple. Shaving brushes made with shed Linoone hairs are highly prized. Linoone stands 0.5 m (1'08") tall and weighs 32.5 kg (71.7 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Linoone base stats

Linoone has a base stat total of 420, which is below average for a fully-evolved Pokémon. Its highest stat is Speed at 100 (very good), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 50 (below average). Linoone is fast with a base Speed of 100.

Linoone weaknesses and resistances

As a Normal-type, Linoone is weak to Fighting-type moves, , and is completely immune to Ghost-type moves. This gives Linoone 1 weakness, 0 resistances, and 1 immunity.

Linoone abilities

Linoone's abilities include Pickup, Gluttony, Quick Feet. Pickup picks up other Pokémon's used and Flung held items. May also pick up an item after battle.. Gluttony makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP. Its Hidden Ability is Quick Feet, which increases Speed to 1.5× with a major status ailment.

Linoone moves and learnset

Linoone can learn 95 moves in Generation 8, including 19 by leveling up, 54 via TM/HM, and 22 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Giga Impact (Normal, 150 power), Hyper Beam (Normal, 150 power), Double Edge (Normal, 120 power), Take Down (Normal, 90 power). For coverage, Linoone can learn Gunk Shot (Poison), Blizzard (Ice), Thunder (Electric).

Training Linoone

Linoone has a moderate capture rate of 90 (35.3%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Linoone yields 2 Speed EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 4,096 steps to hatch from an Egg. Linoone belongs to the Ground egg group. Linoone is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Zigzagoon → Linoone → Obstagoon). Wild Linoone may be found holding Potion or Max Revive or Oran Berry or Sitrus Berry.

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Linoone. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Linoone, or use the team builder to see how Linoone fits into your squad.

Tools for Linoone
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