Zigzagoon

Zigzagoon is a Normal type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.

Zigzagoon has a Galarian Form, introduced in Pokémon Sword/Shield, which evolves into Galarian Linoone and then Obstagoon.

Zigzagoon artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 0263
Type Normal
Species TinyRaccoon Pokémon
Height 0.4 m (1′04″)
Weight 17.5 kg (38.6 lbs)
Abilities 1. Pickup
2. Gluttony
Quick Feet (hidden ability)
Local № 0012 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
0012 (X/Y — Central Kalos)
0012 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
0031 (Sword/Shield)
0071 (The Crown Tundra)

Training

EV yield 1 Speed
Catch rate 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 56
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 15 (3,599–3,855 steps)

Base stats

HP 38
186 280
Attack 30
58 174
Defense 41
78 199
Sp. Atk 30
58 174
Sp. Def 41
78 199
Speed 60
112 240
Total 240 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Zigzagoon.

Galarian Zigzagoon artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 0263
Type Dark Normal
Species Tiny Raccoon Pokémon
Height 0.4 m (1′04″)
Weight 17.5 kg (38.6 lbs)
Abilities 1. Pickup
2. Gluttony
Quick Feet (hidden ability)
Local № 0012 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
0012 (X/Y — Central Kalos)
0012 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
0031 (Sword/Shield)
0071 (The Crown Tundra)

Training

EV yield 1 Speed
Catch rate 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 56
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 15 (3,599–3,855 steps)

Base stats

HP 38
186 280
Attack 30
58 174
Defense 41
78 199
Sp. Atk 30
58 174
Sp. Def 41
78 199
Speed 60
112 240
Total 240 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Zigzagoon.

Evolution chart

(Level 20)
Linoone#0264
Linoone
Normal
Galarian Zigzagoon#0263
Zigzagoon
Galarian Zigzagoon
Dark · Normal
(Level 20)
Galarian Linoone#0264
Linoone
Galarian Linoone
Dark · Normal
(Level 35, Nighttime)
Obstagoon#0862
Obstagoon
Dark · Normal

Zigzagoon changes

Pokédex entries

Zigzagoon

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.
FireRed
LeafGreen
A POKéMON with abundant curiosity. It shows an interest in everything, so it always zigs and zags.
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.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
It walks in zigzag fashion. It is good at finding items in the grass and even in the ground.
HeartGold
SoulSilver
It gets interested in everything, which is why it zigs and zags. It is good at finding items.
Black
White
Black 2
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.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
It walks in zigzag fashion. It’s good at finding items in the grass and even in the ground.

Galarian Zigzagoon

Sword Its restlessness has it constantly running around. If it sees another Pokémon, it will purposely run into them in order to start a fight.
Shield Thought to be the oldest form of Zigzagoon, it moves in zigzags and wreaks havoc upon its surroundings.

Moves learned by Zigzagoon

Moves learnt by level up

Zigzagoon learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
3Sand AttackGroundStatus 100
6Tail WhipNormalStatus 100
9CovetNormalPhysical 60 100
12HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100
15Baby-Doll EyesFairyStatus 100
18Pin MissileBugPhysical 25 95
21RestPsychicStatus
24Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
27FlingDarkPhysical 100
30FlailNormalPhysical 100
33Belly DrumNormalStatus
36Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100

Egg moves

Zigzagoon learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Zigzagoon gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
CharmFairyStatus 100
Extreme SpeedNormalPhysical 80 100
Helping HandNormalStatus
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
Simple BeamNormalStatus 100
TickleNormalStatus 100
TrickPsychicStatus 100

Moves learnt by TM

Zigzagoon is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
03Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100
10Work UpNormalStatus
11Sunny DayFireStatus
13Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100
14BlizzardIceSpecial 110 70
17ProtectNormalStatus
18Rain DanceWaterStatus
23Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
24ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100
25ThunderElectricSpecial 110 70
28DigGroundPhysical 80 100
30Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
32Double TeamNormalStatus
34Shock WaveElectricSpecial 60
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus
45AttractNormalStatus 100
46ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
56FlingDarkPhysical 100
57Charge BeamElectricSpecial 50 90
58EndureNormalStatus
73Thunder WaveElectricStatus 90
82Sleep TalkNormalStatus
86Grass KnotGrassSpecial 100
87SwaggerNormalStatus 85
90SubstituteNormalStatus
93CutNormalPhysical 50 95
95SurfWaterSpecial 90 100
98Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100

Moves learnt by level up

Zigzagoon learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
3Sand AttackGroundStatus 100
6Tail WhipNormalStatus 100
9CovetNormalPhysical 60 100
12HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100
15Baby-Doll EyesFairyStatus 100
18Pin MissileBugPhysical 25 95
21RestPsychicStatus
24Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
27FlingDarkPhysical 100
30FlailNormalPhysical 100
33Belly DrumNormalStatus
36Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
3Sand AttackGroundStatus 100
6LickGhostPhysical 30 100
9SnarlDarkSpecial 55 95
12HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100
15Baby-Doll EyesFairyStatus 100
18Pin MissileBugPhysical 25 95
21RestPsychicStatus
24Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
27Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
30CounterFightingPhysical 100
33TauntDarkStatus 100
36Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100

Egg moves

Zigzagoon learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Zigzagoon gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Extreme SpeedNormalPhysical 80 100
Simple BeamNormalStatus 100
TickleNormalStatus 100
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Knock OffDarkPhysical 65 100
Parting ShotDarkStatus 100
Quick GuardFightingStatus

Move Tutor moves

Zigzagoon can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Lash OutDarkPhysical 75 100

Moves learnt by TM

Zigzagoon is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
07Pin MissileBugPhysical 25 95
14Thunder WaveElectricStatus 90
15DigGroundPhysical 80 100
21RestPsychicStatus
23ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
24SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
25ProtectNormalStatus
27Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
29CharmFairyStatus 100
31AttractNormalStatus 100
33Rain DanceWaterStatus
34Sunny DayFireStatus
36WhirlpoolWaterSpecial 35 85
39FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
40SwiftNormalSpecial 60
41Helping HandNormalStatus
53Mud ShotGroundSpecial 55 95
59FlingDarkPhysical 100
76RoundNormalSpecial 60 100
79RetaliateNormalPhysical 70 100
84Tail SlapNormalPhysical 25 85
TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
07Pin MissileBugPhysical 25 95
14Thunder WaveElectricStatus 90
15DigGroundPhysical 80 100
16ScreechNormalStatus 85
21RestPsychicStatus
23ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
24SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
25ProtectNormalStatus
26Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
27Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
31AttractNormalStatus 100
33Rain DanceWaterStatus
34Sunny DayFireStatus
36WhirlpoolWaterSpecial 35 85
39FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
40SwiftNormalSpecial 60
41Helping HandNormalStatus
47Fake TearsDarkStatus 100
53Mud ShotGroundSpecial 55 95
57PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
58AssuranceDarkPhysical 60 100
59FlingDarkPhysical 100
76RoundNormalSpecial 60 100
79RetaliateNormalPhysical 70 100
85SnarlDarkSpecial 55 95

Moves learnt by TR

Zigzagoon is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
04SurfWaterSpecial 90 100
05Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100
06BlizzardIceSpecial 110 70
08ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100
09ThunderElectricSpecial 110 70
20SubstituteNormalStatus
26EndureNormalStatus
27Sleep TalkNormalStatus
31Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
33Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
38TrickPsychicStatus 100
42Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial 90 100
59Seed BombGrassPhysical 80 100
73Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical 120 80
77Grass KnotGrassSpecial 100
85Work UpNormalStatus
TR
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
04SurfWaterSpecial 90 100
05Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100
06BlizzardIceSpecial 110 70
08ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100
09ThunderElectricSpecial 110 70
20SubstituteNormalStatus
26EndureNormalStatus
27Sleep TalkNormalStatus
31Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
33Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
37TauntDarkStatus 100
38TrickPsychicStatus 100
42Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial 90 100
59Seed BombGrassPhysical 80 100
73Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical 120 80
77Grass KnotGrassSpecial 100
85Work UpNormalStatus

Zigzagoon sprites

Type Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Zigzagoon sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Zigzagoon sprite from Diamond & Pearl Zigzagoon sprite from Black & White Zigzagoon sprite from X & Y Zigzagoon sprite from Sword & Shield
Shiny Zigzagoon Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Zigzagoon Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Zigzagoon Shiny sprite from Black & White Zigzagoon Shiny sprite from X & Y

Where to find Zigzagoon

Ruby
Sapphire
Route 101, 102, 103, 104, 110, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 123, Petalburg Woods
FireRed
LeafGreen
Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald Route 101, 102, 103, 118, 119
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Route 202
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Bell Tower, Burned Tower, Sprout Tower
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
Trade/migrate from another game
X
Y
Route 2
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Route 101, 102, 103, 104, 110, 116, 117, Petalburg Woods
Sun
Moon
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Route 2, 3, Bridge Field, Giant's Cap, Stony Wilderness
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Route 202, Spacious Cave, Rocky Cave, Big Bluff Cavern
Legends: Arceus Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Answers to Zigzagoon questions

Other languages

English Zigzagoon
Japanese ジグザグマ (Jiguzaguma)
German Zigzachs
French Zigzaton
Italian Zigzagoon
Spanish Zigzagoon
Korean 지그제구리 (jigeujeguri)
Chinese (Simplified) 蛇纹熊
Chinese (Traditional) 蛇紋熊

 

English TinyRaccoon Pokémon
Tiny Raccoon Pokémon
Japanese まめだぬきポケモン
German Kleindachs-Pokémon
French Pokémon Petit Raton
Italian Pokémon Procione
Spanish Pokémon Mapachito
Korean 앙증너구리포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 豆狸宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 豆貍寶可夢

Name origin

zigzag
line that sharply weaves back and forth
raccoon
a small nocturnal carnivore