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Linoone in Pokémon X & Y

#13 in the X and Y Pokédex • Rushing Pokémon

Linoone in the National Pokédex
Linoone sprite

Normal

Shiny Linoone sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon X

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

Pokémon Y

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

Pokémon details

Type

Normal

Category

Rushing Pokémon

Height

0.5 m (1'08")

Weight

32.5 kg (71.7 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0264

Pokédex

#13

Linoone in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

78

266

360

Attack

70

130

262

Defense

61

114

243

Sp. Atk

50

94

218

Sp. Def

61

114

243

Speed

100

184

328

Total

420

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Linoone, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

Resists

Linoone doesn't resist any types.

Immune to

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Central Kalos #13
EV yield
2 Spe
Catch rate
90
Base Exp.
147

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
15

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Zigzagoon

Zigzagoon

#12

Level 20

Linoone

Linoone

#13

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartHeadbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015
StartTackle

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.

Normal5010035
StartTail Whip

The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stat.

Normal-10030
StartGrowl

The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats.

Normal-10040
StartSwitcheroo

The user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow.

Dark-10010
StartRototiller

Tilling the soil, the user makes it easier for plants to grow. This raises the Attack and Sp. Atk stats of Grass-type Pokémon.

Ground--10
StartPlay Rough

The user plays rough with the target and attacks it. This may also lower the target’s Attack stat.

Fairy909010
5Tail Whip

The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stat.

Normal-10030
9Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015
13Sand Attack

Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the target’s accuracy.

Ground-10015
17Odor Sleuth

Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. This also enables an evasive target to be hit.

Normal--40
23Mud Sport

The user covers itself with mud. This weakens Electric-type moves for five turns.

Ground--15
29Fury Swipes

The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row.

Normal188015
35Covet

The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item.

Normal6010025
41Bestow

The user passes its held item to the target when the target isn’t holding an item.

Normal--15
47Slash

The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.

Normal7010020
53Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
59Belly Drum

The user maximizes its Attack stat in exchange for HP equal to half its max HP.

Normal--10
65Fling

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.

Dark-10010

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon X and Y.
Class
TM01Hone Claws

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

Dark--15
TM05Roar

The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

Normal--20
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

Normal6010015
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

Fire--5
TM13Ice Beam

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

Ice9010010
TM14Blizzard

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

Ice110705
TM15Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM17Protect

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

Water--5
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM24Thunderbolt

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric9010015
TM25Thunder

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric1107010
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM28Dig

The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

Ground8010010
TM30Shadow Ball

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Ghost8010015
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM46Thief

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.

Dark6010025
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM49Echoed Voice

The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage.

Normal4010015
TM56Fling

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.

Dark-10010
TM57Charge Beam

The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat.

Electric509010
TM65Shadow Claw

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

Ghost7010015
TM67Retaliate

The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move becomes more powerful.

Normal701005
TM68Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM73Thunder Wave

The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.

Electric-10020
TM86Grass Knot

The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.

Grass-10020
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM88Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM94Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.

Fighting4010015
TM100Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Normal--20
HM01Cut

The target is cut with a scythe or claw. This can also be used to cut down thin trees.

Normal509530
HM03Surf

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. This can also be used for crossing water.

Water9010015
HM04Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.

Normal8010015

Learn these before evolving. The source identifies the original method and level where applicable.
Class
Acquisition source
Baby-Doll Eyes

The user stares at the target with its baby-doll eyes, which lowers its Attack stat. This move always goes first.

Fairy-10030

Zigzagoon — level up (level 11)

Charm

The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers its Attack stat.

Fairy-10020

Zigzagoon — breeding

Flail

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.

Normal-10015

Zigzagoon — level up (level 37)

Helping Hand

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.

Normal--20

Zigzagoon — breeding

Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010

Zigzagoon — breeding

Pin Missile

Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.

Bug259520

Zigzagoon — level up (level 25)

Pursuit

An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.

Dark4010020

Zigzagoon — breeding

Rock Climb

The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. This may also confuse the target.

Normal908520

Zigzagoon — breeding

Simple Beam

The user’s mysterious psychic wave changes the target’s Ability to Simple.

Normal-10015

Zigzagoon — breeding

Tickle

The user tickles the target into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats.

Normal-10020

Zigzagoon — breeding

Trick

The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own.

Psychic-10010

Zigzagoon — breeding

These require the labeled trade, transfer or breeding route. Generation III/IV imports must first reach Generation V; Virtual Console Pokémon cannot be imported into X/Y. Kyurem must be unfused for transfer. Individual options do not certify every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition source
Body Slam

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Normal8510015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Captivate

If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Charm

The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers its Attack stat.

Fairy-10020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Defense Curl

The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.

Normal--40

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Normal12010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Normal12010015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Flail

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.

Normal-10015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Fury Cutter

The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.

Bug409520

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Gunk Shot

The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target.

Poison120805

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Gunk Shot

The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target.

Poison120805

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Helping Hand

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.

Normal--20

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Helping Hand

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.

Normal--20

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Hyper Voice

The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.

Normal9010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Hyper Voice

The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.

Normal9010010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Icy Wind

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.

Ice559515

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Icy Wind

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.

Ice559515

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Iron Tail

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Steel1007515

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Iron Tail

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Steel1007515

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Last Resort

This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.

Normal1401005

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Last Resort

This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.

Normal1401005

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.

Normal-10015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Pin Missile

Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.

Bug259520

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Pursuit

An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.

Dark4010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Rock Climb

The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. This may also confuse the target.

Normal908520

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Rollout

The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.

Rock309020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Seed Bomb

The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.

Grass8010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Seed Bomb

The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.

Grass8010015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Shock Wave

The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.

Electric60-20

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Shock Wave

The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.

Electric60-20

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Simple Beam

The user’s mysterious psychic wave changes the target’s Ability to Simple.

Normal-10015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Super Fang

The user chomps hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. This cuts the target’s HP in half.

Normal-9010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Super Fang

The user chomps hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. This cuts the target’s HP in half.

Normal-9010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Swift

Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

Normal60-20

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Tickle

The user tickles the target into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats.

Normal-10020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Trick

The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own.

Psychic-10010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Trick

The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own.

Psychic-10010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Water Pulse

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.

Water6010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Water Pulse

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.

Water6010020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Whirlpool

The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.

Water358515

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Work Up

The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.

Normal--30

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Pickup

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon may pick up items.

Picks up other Pokémon's used and Flung held items. May also pick up an item after battle.

Gluttony

Ability Slot 2

Makes the Pokémon use a held Berry earlier than usual.

Consumes quarter-HP pinch Berries at half maximum HP or less.

Quick Feet(Hidden Ability)

Boosts the Speed stat if the Pokémon has a status condition.

Increases Speed to 1.5× with a major status ailment.

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