#264

Linoone

Rushing Pokémon

Normal

Height: 0.5 m
Weight: 32.5 kg
Generation: 3
Region: Hoenn

Linoone is a Normal-type Pokémon, No. 264 in the National Pokédex, introduced in Generation 3 (Hoenn region).

Description

« It uses its explosive speed and razor-sharp claws to bring down prey. Running along winding paths is not its strong suit. »

Its story

Appearance

Linoone is slender and tan with brown stripes, an arrowhead stripe on its forehead, long claws, and blue eyes. The Galarian form is black and white, with a long red tongue and star-like stripes.

Lifestyle

It runs up to 60 miles per hour, but only straight, and must stop to turn. It evolves from Zigzagoon and lives in grasslands. In Galar it can evolve into Obstagoon.

In the anime

Tokin, Kimmy Shoney's Linoone, steals anything in sight. In one film, five hypnotized Linoone are sent against Arceus.

Name origin

Linoone may combine line and raccoon. Its body blends badger, weasel, or ferret; the arrow on its forehead matches its straight running.

Did you know?

Round objects fascinate it: it tucks them into its cheek pouches, then hides them.
Shed hairs from its fur are used to make fine shaving brushes.
In Galar, a charge can knock a car aside, but a miss throws it off balance.