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Galarian Zigzagoon

Tiny Raccoon Pokémon

BaseGalarian
Galarian Zigzagoon official artwork
Official art

Galarian Zigzagoon is the Dark/Normal-type Galarian form of Zigzagoon, 4× weak to Fighting and 2× weak to Bug and Fairy, with a base stat total of 240. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

DarkNormal
Height
0.4 m 1′04″
Weight
17.5 kg 38.6 lbs
Base stat total
240 Higher than 4% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VIII Sword & Shield
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
Zigzagoon that adapted to regions outside Galar acquired this appearance. If you’ve lost something, this Pokémon can likely find it.
See all 10 entries

Base stats

HP38113–145186–280
Atk3045–9058–174
Def4154–10278–199
SpA3045–9058–174
SpD4154–10278–199
Spe6072–123112–240
Total240Higher than 4% of Pokémon
HP38Atk30Def41Spe60SpD41SpA30

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

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Type matchups

DarkNormalshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×
Fighting (because of Dark and Normal)
2×
Bug (because of Dark)Fairy (because of Dark)

Resists

½×
Dark (because of Dark)

Immune to

0×
Ghost (because of Dark and Normal)Psychic (because of Dark)
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragon

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 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 on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Zigzagoon against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
123Zigzagoon · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
112Zigzagoon · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80Zigzagoon · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
National DexLC

Evolution

  1. #0263Galarian ZigzagoonDarkNormal
    1. Level 20
      #0264Galarian LinooneDarkNormal
      1. Level 35 at night
        #0862ObstagoonDarkNormal

Moves

Level up 14

1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
3Sand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1.GroundStatus—100%15
6Tail WhipLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
9CovetIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.NormalPhys60100%25
12Headbutt30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15
15Baby-Doll EyesLowers the target's Attack by 1.FairyStatus—100%30
18Pin MissileHits 2-5 times in one turn.BugPhys2595%20
21RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
24Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
27FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
30FlailMore power the less HP the user has left.NormalPhys—100%15
33Belly DrumUser loses 50% max HP. Maximizes Attack.NormalStatus——10
36Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM / HM / TR 29

TM10Work UpRaises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.NormalStatus——30
HM01CutNo additional effect.NormalPhys5095%30
HM03SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15
HM06Rock Smash50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.FightingPhys40100%15
TMIce Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TMBlizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5
TMThunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TMThunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TMThunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10
TMDigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TMDouble TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.NormalStatus——15
TMRestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TMSubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TMThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TMProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TMEndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TMSwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.NormalStatus—85%15
TMAttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.NormalStatus—100%15
TMSleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TMIron Tail30% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.SteelPhys10075%15
TMRain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TMSunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TMShadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15
TMFacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TMShock WaveThis move does not check accuracy.ElectricSpec60—20
TMWater Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TMFlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
TMGrass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20
TMCharge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1.ElectricSpec5090%10

Egg moves 7

EggCharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
EggExtreme SpeedNearly always goes first.NormalPhys80100%5
EggHelping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
EggMud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10
EggSimple BeamThe target's Ability becomes Simple.NormalStatus—100%15
EggTickleLowers the target's Attack and Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%20
EggTrickUser switches its held item with the target's.PsychicStatus—100%10

Biology

Zigzagoon walks in a zigzag pattern. A curious species, it takes interest in everything it finds, and is constantly looking for items on the ground. It may play dead to fool opponents.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Tiny Raccoon Pokémon
Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color
Brown
Grassland
Pal Park area
Field
Original Hoenn#012Central Kalos#012New Hoenn#012Galar#031Crown Tundra#071

  1. Zigzagoon that adapted to regions outside Galar acquired this appearance. If you’ve lost something, this Pokémon can likely find it.

    Shield

  2. 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

  3. A Pokémon with abundant curiosity. It shows an interest in everything, so it always zigzags.

    Y

  4. It walks in zigzag fashion. It’s good at finding items in the grass and even in the ground.

    X

  5. It gets interested in everything, which is why it zigs and zags. It is good at finding items.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver

  6. 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

  7. A Pokémon with abundant curiosity. It shows an interest in everything, so it always zigs and zags.

    FireRed · LeafGreen

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

English
Zigzagoon
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

Artwork and 3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

1 Spe
255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
56
Medium

Breeding

Field
♂ 50%♀ 50%
15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

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

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.