Linoone
Normal-type, Generation 3. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 456.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Shadow Claw Thunder
Thunder costs 100 energy for 100 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Linoone takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 456
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 949 CP
Linoone moves
3 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Attack | Ground | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 8 | 14 |
| Shadow Claw Best | Ghost | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Tackle STAB | Normal | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dig | Ground | 100 | 50 | 4.5s | 22.2 | 2.00 |
| Grass Knot | Grass | 90 | 50 | 2.5s | 36 | 1.80 |
| Swift STAB | Normal | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
| Thunder Best | Electric | 100 | 100 | 2.5s | 40 | 1.00 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Attack | Ground | 2 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Shadow Claw | Ghost | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
| Tackle | Normal | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dig | Ground | 70 | 50 | 1.40 | — |
| Grass Knot | Grass | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | — |
| Swift | Normal | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Thunder | Electric | 100 | 60 | 1.67 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Shadow Claw (12 DPS); Sand Attack builds energy fastest (14 EPS).
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Linoone is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Linoone
How to get Linoone
- Evolve from
- Zigzagoon · 50 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Linoone knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 40 | 1,436 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 40 | 1,555 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 914 | 973 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,137 | 1,211 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 914 | 973 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 691 | 736 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 914 | 973 |
Is Linoone good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Linoone has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (128 Defense / 186 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Linoone deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Partly Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 23 |
| Lv 2 | 73 |
| Lv 3 | 123 |
| Lv 4 | 174 |
| Lv 5 | 224 |
| Lv 6 | 274 |
| Lv 7 | 324 |
| Lv 8 | 374 |
| Lv 9 | 424 |
| Lv 10 | 475 |
| Lv 11 | 522 |
| Lv 12 | 570 |
| Lv 13 | 617 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 665 |
| Lv 15 | 712 |
| Lv 16 | 760 |
| Lv 17 | 807 |
| Lv 18 | 854 |
| Lv 19 | 902 |
| Lv 20 | 949 |
| Lv 21 | 997 |
| Lv 22 | 1,044 |
| Lv 23 | 1,092 |
| Lv 24 | 1,139 |
| Lv 25 | 1,187 |
| Lv 26 | 1,235 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,282 |
| Lv 28 | 1,330 |
| Lv 29 | 1,377 |
| Lv 30 | 1,425 |
| Lv 31 | 1,448 |
| Lv 32 | 1,472 |
| Lv 33 | 1,496 |
| Lv 34 | 1,520 |
| Lv 35 | 1,543 |
| Lv 36 | 1,567 |
| Lv 37 | 1,591 |
| Lv 38 | 1,614 |
| Lv 39 | 1,638 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,662 |
| Lv 41 | 1,683 |
| Lv 42 | 1,704 |
| Lv 43 | 1,726 |
| Lv 44 | 1,747 |
| Lv 45 | 1,769 |
| Lv 46 | 1,791 |
| Lv 47 | 1,812 |
| Lv 48 | 1,834 |
| Lv 49 | 1,857 |
| Lv 50 | 1,879 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0264
- Height
- 0.50 m
- Weight
- 32.50 kg
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0264_POKEMON_LINOONE
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Linoone in Pokemon GO?
Linoone's best moveset is Shadow Claw (fast) with Thunder (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Linoone's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Linoone takes super effective damage from Fighting-type moves. It resists Ghost, so avoid those types against it.
What is Linoone's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Linoone reaches 1,879 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,662 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Linoone?
A perfect 15/15/15 Linoone shows 949 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,187 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Linoone better than regular Linoone?
Shadow Linoone deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Linoone in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Zigzagoon (50 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Linoone be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Linoone depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.