Name origin

zigzag
line that sharply weaves back and forth
racoon
a species of mammal, usually nocturnal


Zigzagoon artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 263
Type Normal
Species TinyRaccoon Pokémon
Height 1′4″ (0.41m)
Weight 38.6 lbs (17.5 kg)
Abilities Gluttony
Pickup
Quick Feet (Dream World)
Local № 012 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald)
Japanese Jiguzaguma

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 16 (minimum 4,080 steps)

Training

EV yield 1 Speed
Catch rate 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 60
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Type defenses

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Zigzagoon stats

The base stats for Zigzagoon are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 38
186 - 280
Attack 30
58 - 174
Defense 41
78 - 199
Sp. Atk 30
58 - 174
Sp. Def 41
78 - 199
Speed 60
112 - 240
Total 240

Pokedex descriptions

Ruby 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.
Sapphire 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.
Emerald 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.
FireRed
LeafGreen
A POKéMON with abundant curiosity. It shows an interest in everything, so it always zigs and zags.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
It walks in zigzag fashion. It is good at finding items in the grass and even in the ground.
HeartGold
SoulSilver
It gets interested in everything, which is why it zigs and zags. It is good at finding items.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Zigzagoon learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 TackleNormalPhysical50100
1 GrowlNormalStatus-100
5 Tail WhipNormalStatus-100
9 HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
13 Sand-AttackGroundStatus-100
17 Odor SleuthNormalStatus--
21 Mud SportGroundStatus--
25 Pin MissileBugPhysical1485
29 CovetNormalPhysical60100
33 BestowNormalStatus--
37 FlailNormalPhysical-100
41 RestPsychicStatus--
45 Belly DrumNormalStatus--
49 FlingDarkPhysical-100

Zigzagoon learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 TackleNormalPhysical50100
1 GrowlNormalStatus-100
5 Tail WhipNormalStatus-100
9 HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
13 Sand-AttackGroundStatus-100
17 Odor SleuthNormalStatus--
21 Mud SportGroundStatus--
25 Pin MissileBugPhysical1485
29 CovetNormalPhysical60100
33 FlailNormalPhysical-100
37 RestPsychicStatus--
41 Belly DrumNormalStatus--
45 FlingDarkPhysical-100

Egg moves

Zigzagoon learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Zigzagoon egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100
CharmNormalStatus-100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
PursuitDarkPhysical40100
Helping HandNormalStatus--
TrickPsychicStatus-100
TickleNormalStatus-100
Rock ClimbNormalPhysical9085
Simple BeamNormalStatus-100

Zigzagoon learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Zigzagoon egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SubstituteNormalStatus--
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100
CharmNormalStatus-100
PursuitDarkPhysical40100
Helping HandNormalStatus--
TrickPsychicStatus-100
TickleNormalStatus-100

Move Tutor moves

Zigzagoon can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Super FangNormalPhysical-90
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Icy WindIceSpecial5595
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
Helping HandNormalStatus--
TrickPsychicStatus-100
Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial90100
CovetNormalPhysical60100
Last ResortNormalPhysical140100
Seed BombGrassPhysical80100
Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical12070

Zigzagoon can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
SwiftNormalSpecial60
Super FangNormalPhysical-90
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100
Icy WindIceSpecial5595
RolloutRockPhysical3090
Fury CutterBugPhysical2095
Helping HandNormalStatus--
TrickPsychicStatus-100
Last ResortNormalPhysical140100
Seed BombGrassPhysical80100
Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical12070

Moves learnt by HM

Zigzagoon is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
3 SurfWaterSpecial95100

Zigzagoon is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
3 SurfWaterSpecial95100
5 WhirlpoolWaterSpecial3585
6 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Moves learnt by TM

Zigzagoon is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Hone ClawsDarkStatus--
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
13 Ice BeamIceSpecial95100
14 BlizzardIceSpecial12070
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
24 ThunderboltElectricSpecial95100
25 ThunderElectricSpecial12070
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
49 Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial40100
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
57 Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090
67 RetaliateNormalPhysical70100
73 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
83 Work UpNormalStatus--
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Zigzagoon is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
3 Water PulseWaterSpecial60100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
13 Ice BeamIceSpecial95100
14 BlizzardIceSpecial12070
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
23 Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
24 ThunderboltElectricSpecial95100
25 ThunderElectricSpecial12070
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
34 Shock WaveElectricSpecial60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
57 Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090
58 EndureNormalStatus--
73 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Zigzagoon sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Zigzagoon normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Zigzagoon shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Zigzagoon normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Zigzagoon shiny sprite

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Where to find Zigzagoon

Sapphire
Ruby
Route 101, 102, 103, 104, 110, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 123, Petalburg Woods
Emerald Route 101, 102, 103, 118, 119
Pearl
Diamond
Route 202
Platinum Route 202
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Bell Tower, Burned Tower, Sprout Tower

Pokeathlon stats

Speed ★ ★ ★
Power ★ ★ ★
Skill ★ ★ ★ ★
Stamina ★ ★ ★
Jump ★ ★

Minimum      Base stat      Maximum


Answers to Zigzagoon questions