Zigzagoon (#0263) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP3898–145186–280

Atk3031–9058–174

Def4141–10278–199

SpA3031–9058–174

SpD4141–10278–199

Spe6058–123112–240

Total240Higher than 4% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 60). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+123Max112No SP80Min72Scarf184Tailwind246

At max Speed, Zigzagoon outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fighting2×

Immune to

Ghost0×

Takes normal damage from 16 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

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.
Quick FeetHidden ability
Increases Speed to 1.5× with a major status ailment.

Competitive

National DexNFE

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0263ZigzagoonNormal
1. Level 20#0264LinooneNormal
  1. Level 35 (night)#0862ObstagoonDarkNormal

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

3Sand AttackLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundStatus—100%15

6Tail WhipLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

9CovetTakes the target’s item.NormalPhys60100%25

12HeadbuttHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15

15Baby-Doll EyesLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyStatus—100%30

18Pin MissileHits 2-5 times in one turn.BugPhys2595%20

21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

24Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

27FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

30FlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15

33Belly DrumUser pays half its max HP to max out its Attack.NormalStatus——10

36Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM / HM / TR 29

TM10Work UpRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.NormalStatus——30

HM01CutInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys5095%30

HM03SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

HM06Rock SmashHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.FightingPhys40100%15

TMIce BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TMBlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TMThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TMThunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TMThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TMDigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TMDouble TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

TMRestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TMSubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TMThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TMProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMEndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMSwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

TMAttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TMSleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TMIron TailHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys10075%15

TMRain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TMSunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TMShadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TMFacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TMShock WaveNever misses.ElectricSpec60—20

TMWater PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TMFlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TMGrass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TMCharge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10

Egg moves 7

EggCharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

EggExtreme SpeedInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys80100%5

EggHelping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

EggMud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

EggSimple BeamChanges the target’s ability to Simple.NormalStatus—100%15

EggTickleLowers the target’s Attack and Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

EggTrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Tiny Raccoon Pokémon
Debut: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Brown
Shape
Habitat: Grassland
Pal Park area: Field

Original Hoenn#012Central Kalos#012New Hoenn#012Galar#031Crown Tundra#071

Zigzagoon that adapted to regions outside Galar acquired this appearance. If you’ve lost something, this Pokémon can likely find it.
Shield
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.
Sword
A Pokémon with abundant curiosity. It shows an interest in everything, so it always zigzags.
Y
It walks in zigzag fashion. It’s good at finding items in the grass and even in the ground.
X
It gets interested in everything, which is why it zigs and zags. It is good at finding items.
HeartGold · SoulSilver
It walks in zigzag fashion. It is good at finding items in the grass and even in the ground.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
A Pokémon with abundant curiosity. It shows an interest in everything, so it always zigs and zags.
FireRed · LeafGreen
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.
Emerald
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.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
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.
Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

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

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Spe
Catch rate: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 56
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Field
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 1 area

Random caves across the Isle of ArmorTrade with an NPC · Lv 15

Sword: The Isle of Armor 1 area

Random caves across the Isle of ArmorTrade with an NPC · Lv 15

Alpha Sapphire 7 areas

Petalburg WoodsEncountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 3
Road 101Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 2
Road 102Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 2
Road 103Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 2
Road 116Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 4
Road 117Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 7
Route 104Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 2

Omega Ruby 7 areas

Petalburg WoodsEncountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 3
Road 101Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 2
Road 102Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 2
Road 103Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 2
Road 116Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 4
Road 117Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 7
Route 104Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 2

Y 1 area

Road 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–4

X 1 area

Road 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–4

SoulSilver 16 areas

Bell Tower (10F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–21
Bell Tower (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–21
Bell Tower (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–21
Bell Tower (4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–21
Bell Tower (5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–21
Bell Tower (6F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–21
Bell Tower (7F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–21
Bell Tower (8F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–21
Bell Tower (9F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–21
Burned Tower (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–14
Burned Tower (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14
Safari Zone PlainsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44
Safari Zone SavannahWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38
Sprout Tower (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–4
Sprout Tower (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–4
Unknown Area; all RattataWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20

HeartGold 16 areas

Bell Tower (10F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–21
Bell Tower (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–21
Bell Tower (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–21
Bell Tower (4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–21
Bell Tower (5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–21
Bell Tower (6F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–21
Bell Tower (7F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–21
Bell Tower (8F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–21
Bell Tower (9F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–21
Burned Tower (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–14
Burned Tower (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14
Safari Zone PlainsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44
Safari Zone SavannahWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38
Sprout Tower (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–4
Sprout Tower (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–4
Unknown Area; all RattataWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20

Platinum 1 area

Road 202Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3

Pearl 1 area

Road 202Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3

Diamond 1 area

Road 202Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3

Emerald 5 areas

Road 101Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3
Road 102Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–4
Road 103Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–4
Road 118Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
Road 119Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27

Sapphire 13 areas

Petalburg WoodsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–6
Road 101Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3
Road 102Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–4
Road 103Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
Road 104Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–5
Road 110Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12
Road 116Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–8
Road 117Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–14
Road 118Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
Road 119Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
Road 120Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Road 121Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Road 123Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26

Ruby 13 areas

Petalburg WoodsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–6
Road 101Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3
Road 102Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–4
Road 103Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
Road 104Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–5
Road 110Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12
Road 116Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–8
Road 117Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–14
Road 118Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
Road 119Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
Road 120Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Road 121Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Road 123Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26

Shield 14 areas

Bridge FieldWalking in the overworld · Lv 27–60
Bridge Field (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Bridge Field (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Dusty Bowl (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Giant's Cap (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Route 2Walking in the overworld · Lv 5–7
Route 2 (Lakeside)Walking in the overworld · Lv 40–43
Route 3 (East)Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–14
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Stony Wilderness (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
West Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20

Sword 14 areas

Bridge FieldWalking in the overworld · Lv 27–60
Bridge Field (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Bridge Field (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Dusty Bowl (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Giant's Cap (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Route 2Walking in the overworld · Lv 5–7
Route 2 (Lakeside)Walking in the overworld · Lv 40–43
Route 3 (East)Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–14
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Stony Wilderness (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
West Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20