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Obstagoon.

national dex #862 · gen VIII
BST 520 · dark / normal
Obstagoon official artwork
darknormal
#862 · gen VIII
Profile
HP
93
ATK
90
DEF
101
SPA
60
SPD
81
SPE
95
BST 520 · best Defense 101 · worst Sp. Atk 60 · meters scale to 200

Obstagoon is weak to Fighting, Bug, Fairy and resists Dark and is immune to Psychic, Ghost.

Typingdarknormal
AbilitiesGuts, Reckless, Defiant
Height, weight1.6 m / 46.0 kg
Catch rate45 / 255
Egg groupsGround
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Obstagoon base stats

BST 520 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP93296390
Atk90166306
Def101186331
SpA60112240
SpD81150287
Spe95175317
BST520bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 3 Def

Obstagoon weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Dark / Normal dual typing
nor1
fir1
wat1
ele1
gra1
ice1
fig4
poi1
gro1
fly1
psy0
bug2
roc1
gho0
dra1
dar½
ste1
fai2
Weak to
Fighting (4x), Bug, Fairy
Resists
Dark
Immune to
Psychic, Ghost

Obstagoon abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
GutsIncreases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.
RecklessStrengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power.
DefianthiddenRaises Attack two stages upon having any stat lowered.

Obstagoon evolution line

3 stages

Best Obstagoon moves

gen 8 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
normalDouble EdgePHYS120
normalMega KickPHYS120
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
fightingClose CombatPHYS120
poisonGunk ShotPHYS120
iceBlizzardSPEC110
electricThunderSPEC110

Obstagoon moves

gen 8 · 86 moves · 21 level-up · 64 TM/HM · 1 tutor
81 moves · Obstagoon appears in 1 game
Baby Doll EyesL1Cross ChopL1LeerL1LickL1Night SlashL1ObstructL1Pin MissileL1Sand AttackL1SubmissionL1SwitcherooL1TackleL1SnarlL9HeadbuttL12Hone ClawsL15Fury SwipesL18RestL23Take DownL28Scary FaceL35CounterL42TauntL49Double EdgeL56AssuranceTMAttractTMBlizzardTMBody PressTMBody SlamTMBrick BreakTMBulk UpTMClose CombatTMCross PoisonTMDigTMEndureTMFacadeTMFake TearsTMFire PunchTMFlingTMFocus EnergyTMGiga ImpactTMGrass KnotTMGunk ShotTMHelping HandTMHyper BeamTMHyper VoiceTMIce BeamTMIce PunchTMIcy WindTMIron DefenseTMIron TailTMLash OuttutorLow KickTMMega KickTMMega PunchTMMud ShotTMPaybackTMProtectTMRain DanceTMRetaliateTMRevengeTMReversalTMRoundTMScreechTMSeed BombTMShadow BallTMShadow ClawTMSleep TalkTMSnoreTMStomping TantrumTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSurfTMSwiftTMThiefTMThroat ChopTMThunderTMThunder PunchTMThunder WaveTMThunderboltTMTrickTMWhirlpoolTMWork UpTMX ScissorTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
Sand AttackgroundSTAT-100%15Level 1
TackleSTABnormalPHYS40100%35Level 1
Pin MissilebugPHYS2595%20Level 1
LeernormalSTAT-100%30Level 1
SubmissionfightingPHYS8080%20Level 1
LickghostPHYS30100%30Level 1
Cross ChopfightingPHYS10080%5Level 1
Night SlashSTABdarkPHYS70100%15Level 1
SwitcheroodarkSTAT-100%10Level 1
Baby Doll EyesfairySTAT-100%30Level 1
ObstructdarkSTAT-100%10Level 1
SnarlSTABdarkSPEC5595%15Level 9
HeadbuttSTABnormalPHYS70100%15Level 12
Hone ClawsdarkSTAT--15Level 15
Fury SwipesSTABnormalPHYS1880%15Level 18
RestpsychicSTAT--5Level 23
Take DownSTABnormalPHYS9085%20Level 28
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10Level 35
CounterfightingPHYS-100%20Level 42
TauntdarkSTAT-100%20Level 49
Double EdgeSTABnormalPHYS120100%15Level 56
AssuranceSTABdarkPHYS60100%10TM / HM
AttractnormalSTAT-100%15TM / HM
BlizzardiceSPEC11070%5TM / HM
Body PressfightingPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Body SlamSTABnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
Brick BreakfightingPHYS75100%15TM / HM
Bulk UpfightingSTAT--20TM / HM
Close CombatfightingPHYS120100%5TM / HM
Cross PoisonpoisonPHYS70100%20TM / HM
DiggroundPHYS80100%10TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadeSTABnormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Fake TearsdarkSTAT-100%20TM / HM
Fire PunchfirePHYS75100%15TM / HM
FlingSTABdarkPHYS-100%10TM / HM
Focus EnergynormalSTAT--30TM / HM
Giga ImpactSTABnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
Grass KnotgrassSPEC-100%20TM / HM
Gunk ShotpoisonPHYS12080%5TM / HM
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Hyper BeamSTABnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Hyper VoiceSTABnormalSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Ice BeamiceSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Ice PunchicePHYS75100%15TM / HM
Icy WindiceSPEC5595%15TM / HM
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15TM / HM
Iron TailsteelPHYS10075%15TM / HM
Low KickfightingPHYS-100%20TM / HM
Mega KickSTABnormalPHYS12075%5TM / HM
Mega PunchSTABnormalPHYS8085%20TM / HM
Mud ShotgroundSPEC5595%15TM / HM
PaybackSTABdarkPHYS50100%10TM / HM
Pin MissilebugPHYS2595%20TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
RetaliateSTABnormalPHYS70100%5TM / HM
RevengefightingPHYS60100%10TM / HM
ReversalfightingPHYS-100%15TM / HM
RoundSTABnormalSPEC60100%15TM / HM
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10TM / HM
ScreechnormalSTAT-85%40TM / HM
Seed BombgrassPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Shadow BallghostSPEC80100%15TM / HM
Shadow ClawghostPHYS70100%15TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SnarlSTABdarkSPEC5595%15TM / HM
SnoreSTABnormalSPEC50100%15TM / HM
Stomping TantrumgroundPHYS75100%10TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
SurfwaterSPEC90100%15TM / HM
SwiftSTABnormalSPEC60-20TM / HM
TauntdarkSTAT-100%20TM / HM
ThiefSTABdarkPHYS60100%25TM / HM
Throat ChopSTABdarkPHYS80100%15TM / HM
ThunderelectricSPEC11070%10TM / HM
Thunder PunchelectricPHYS75100%15TM / HM
Thunder WaveelectricSTAT-90%20TM / HM
ThunderboltelectricSPEC90100%15TM / HM
TrickpsychicSTAT-100%10TM / HM
WhirlpoolwaterSPEC3585%15TM / HM
Work UpnormalSTAT--30TM / HM
X ScissorbugPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Lash OutSTABdarkPHYS75100%5Tutor

Obstagoon Pokédex entries

1 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
Sword

Its voice is staggering in volume. Obstagoon has a tendency to take on a threatening posture and shout—this move is known as Obstruct.

Shield

It evolved after experiencing numerous fights. While crossing its arms, it lets out a shout that would make any opponent flinch.

Obstagoon species data

gen VIII species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationVIII (Galar)
ColorGray
ShapeUpright
HabitatUnknown
Height1.6 m (5'03")
Weight46.0 kg (101.4 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate45 (17.6%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsGround
Hatch counter15 cycles, 4,096 steps
Base experience260
EV yield3 Def
Regional dex numbers
National#862
Galar#033
Crown Tundra#073
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBulky physical attacker90 Atk / 60 SpA
Best statDefense 101very good
Speed tier95 Spemoderately fast
Defensive load3 weak / 1 resist2 immunity
Catch difficulty45 / 255hard, about 17.6% per ball

About Obstagoon

Obstagoon is a Dark and Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 8 (Galar). Its voice is staggering in volume. Obstagoon has a tendency to take on a threatening posture and shout—this move is known as Obstruct. Obstagoon stands 1.6 m (5'03") tall and weighs 46.0 kg (101.4 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokémon.

Obstagoon base stats

Obstagoon has a base stat total of 520, which is above average, giving it solid potential in battle. Its highest stat is Defense at 101 (very good), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 60 (average). Obstagoon serves as a bulky physical attacker. Obstagoon is moderately fast with a base Speed of 95.

Obstagoon weaknesses and resistances

As a Dark and Normal-type, Obstagoon is weak to Fighting (4x), Bug, Fairy-type moves, resists Dark-type attacks, and is completely immune to Psychic and Ghost-type moves. This gives Obstagoon 3 weaknesses, 1 resistance, and 2 immunities.

Obstagoon abilities

Obstagoon's abilities include Guts, Reckless, Defiant. Guts increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.. Reckless strengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power. Its Hidden Ability is Defiant, which raises Attack two stages upon having any stat lowered.

Obstagoon moves and learnset

Obstagoon can learn 86 moves in Generation 8, including 21 by leveling up, 64 via TM/HM, and 1 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Giga Impact (Normal, 150 power), Hyper Beam (Normal, 150 power), Double Edge (Normal, 120 power), Mega Kick (Normal, 120 power). For coverage, Obstagoon can learn Close Combat (Fighting), Gunk Shot (Poison), Blizzard (Ice).

Training Obstagoon

With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Obstagoon can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Obstagoon yields 3 Defense EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 4,096 steps to hatch from an Egg. Obstagoon belongs to the Ground egg group. Obstagoon is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Zigzagoon → Linoone → Obstagoon).

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

Tools for Obstagoon
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