Obstagoon

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Obstagoon is a Dark/Normal type Pokémon introduced in Generation 8.

Obstagoon is an evolution of Linoone found in the Galar region.

The Linoone of the Galar region live in harsh conditions compared to those found in other regions, with fierce competition against others of their species. Their survival instincts have been honed as a result, leading to their evolution into Obstagoon.

Obstagoon

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	0862
Type	Dark Normal
Species	Blocking Pokémon
Height	1.6 m (5′03″)
Weight	46.0 kg (101.4 lbs)
Abilities	1. Reckless 2. Guts Defiant (hidden ability)
Local №	0033 (Sword/Shield) 0073 (The Crown Tundra)

Training

EV yield	3 Defense
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Exp.	260
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups	Field
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	15 (3,599–3,855 steps)

Base stats

HP	93	296	390
Attack	90	166	306
Defense	101	186	331
Sp. Atk	60	112	240
Sp. Def	81	150	287
Speed	95	175	317
Total	520	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Obstagoon.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
						4

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
	0	2		0		½		2

Evolution chart

#0263
Zigzagoon
Normal

(Level 20)

#0264
Linoone
Normal

#0263
Zigzagoon
Galarian Zigzagoon
Dark · Normal

(Level 20)

#0264
Linoone
Galarian Linoone
Dark · Normal

(Level 35, Nighttime)

#0862
Obstagoon
Dark · Normal

Pokédex entries

Sword	Its voice is staggering in volume. Obstagoon has a tendency to take on a threatening posture and shout—this move is known as Obstruct.
Shield	It evolved after experiencing numerous fights. While crossing its arms, it lets out a shout that would make any opponent flinch.

Moves learned by Obstagoon

In other generations
8
9

Sword/Shield

Moves learnt by level up

Obstagoon learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Baby-Doll Eyes	Fairy	—	100
1	Cross Chop	Fighting	100	80
1	Leer	Normal	—	100
1	Lick	Ghost	30	100
1	Night Slash	Dark	70	100
1	Obstruct	Dark	—	100
1	Pin Missile	Bug	25	95
1	Sand Attack	Ground	—	100
1	Submission	Fighting	80	80
1	Switcheroo	Dark	—	100
1	Tackle	Normal	40	100
9	Snarl	Dark	55	95
12	Headbutt	Normal	70	100
15	Hone Claws	Dark	—	—
18	Fury Swipes	Normal	18	80
23	Rest	Psychic	—	—
28	Take Down	Normal	90	85
35	Scary Face	Normal	—	100
42	Counter	Fighting	—	100
49	Taunt	Dark	—	100
56	Double-Edge	Normal	120	100

Moves learnt on evolution

Obstagoon learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sword & Shield (regardless of level).

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Obstruct	Dark		—	100

Egg moves

Obstagoon learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Obstagoon gen 8 learnset page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Knock Off	Dark	65	100
Parting Shot	Dark	—	100
Quick Guard	Fighting	—	—

Move Tutor moves

Obstagoon can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Lash Out	Dark		75	100

Moves learnt by TM

Obstagoon is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
00	Mega Punch	Normal	80	85
01	Mega Kick	Normal	120	75
03	Fire Punch	Fire	75	100
04	Ice Punch	Ice	75	100
05	Thunder Punch	Electric	75	100
07	Pin Missile	Bug	25	95
08	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
09	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
14	Thunder Wave	Electric	—	90
15	Dig	Ground	80	100
16	Screech	Normal	—	85
21	Rest	Psychic	—	—
23	Thief	Dark	60	100
24	Snore	Normal	50	100
25	Protect	Normal	—	—
26	Scary Face	Normal	—	100
27	Icy Wind	Ice	55	95
31	Attract	Normal	—	100
33	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
34	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
36	Whirlpool	Water	35	85
39	Facade	Normal	70	100
40	Swift	Normal	60	∞
41	Helping Hand	Normal	—	—
42	Revenge	Fighting	60	100
43	Brick Break	Fighting	75	100
47	Fake Tears	Dark	—	100
53	Mud Shot	Ground	55	95
57	Payback	Dark	50	100
58	Assurance	Dark	60	100
59	Fling	Dark	—	100
65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	70	100
73	Cross Poison	Poison	70	100
76	Round	Normal	60	100
79	Retaliate	Normal	70	100
85	Snarl	Dark	55	95
98	Stomping Tantrum	Ground	75	100

Moves learnt by TR

Obstagoon is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Body Slam	Normal	85	100
04	Surf	Water	90	100
05	Ice Beam	Ice	90	100
06	Blizzard	Ice	110	70
07	Low Kick	Fighting	—	100
08	Thunderbolt	Electric	90	100
09	Thunder	Electric	110	70
13	Focus Energy	Normal	—	—
20	Substitute	Normal	—	—
21	Reversal	Fighting	—	100
26	Endure	Normal	—	—
27	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
31	Iron Tail	Steel	100	75
33	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
37	Taunt	Dark	—	100
38	Trick	Psychic	—	100
42	Hyper Voice	Normal	90	100
46	Iron Defense	Steel	—	—
48	Bulk Up	Fighting	—	—
53	Close Combat	Fighting	120	100
59	Seed Bomb	Grass	80	100
60	X-Scissor	Bug	80	100
73	Gunk Shot	Poison	120	80
77	Grass Knot	Grass	—	100
85	Work Up	Normal	—	—
95	Throat Chop	Dark	80	100
99	Body Press	Fighting	80	100

In other generations
8
9

Obstagoon sprites

Type	Generation 8	Generation 9
Normal		—
Shiny	—	—

See all Obstagoon sprites

Where to find Obstagoon

Sword Shield	Lake of Outrage
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game
Scarlet Violet	Location data not yet available

Answers to Obstagoon questions

Other languages

English	Obstagoon
Japanese	タチフサグマ (Tachifusaguma)
German	Barrikadax
French	Ixon
Italian	Obstagoon
Spanish	Obstagoon
Korean	가로막구리 (garomakguri)
Chinese (Simplified)	堵拦熊
Chinese (Traditional)	堵攔熊

English	Blocking Pokémon
Japanese	ていしポケモン
German	Barrikaden-Pokémon
French	Pokémon Barrage
Italian	Pokémon Bloccaggio
Spanish	Pokémon Bloqueador
Korean	정지포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified)	停止宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional)	停止寶可夢

Name origin

obstacle: something that blocks or hinders progress
raccoon: a small nocturnal carnivore