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Obstagoon (Japanese: タチフサグマ, HepburnTachifusaguma) is a Dark/Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII. It is the evolved form of Galarian Linoone.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Obstagoon is a humanoid-mammalian Pokémon that resembles a bipedal badger. Its fur is mostly black and white, with gray tufts on its ankles and forearms. It has another patch of thicker gray fur around its back and the sides of its chest, resembling a vest, and a long tongue that frequently lolls out of its mouth.

Behavior[]

Before striking with a brutal attack, Obstagoon taunt their opponents with the intention of goading them into attacking. They then cross their arms to perform their Obstruct move in order to lessen the damage of the oncoming attack.

They also know how to aim at their opponents' weak spots and will retaliate with their honed claws.

Obstagoon have only been spotted in the Galar region, because of the harsh competition among species.

Natural Abilities[]

Obstagoon are known for their formidable physical prowess, mainly their brutish muscular arms and sharp fangs and claws. They are so physically strong that they can obstruct their opponents with mere roars and their crossed arms.

Evolution[]

It evolves from Galarian Linoone starting at level 35 during a night cycle and is the final form of Galarian Zigzagoon.

Game info[]

Game locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Sword and Shield Route 2, Lake of Outrage
Max Raid Battles: Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, Giant's Mirror, Stony Wilderness, West Lake Axewell
Common

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.


Stats[]

Stats
HP
93
Attack
90
Defense
101
Sp. Atk
60
Sp. Def
81
Speed
95
Total
520

Learnset[]

By leveling up[]

Generation IX
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Generation VIII
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Evo. Obstruct Type Dark Status 100% 10
1 Obstruct Type Dark Status 100% 10
1 Cross Chop Type Fighting Physical 100 80% 5
1 Submission Type Fighting Physical 80 80% 20
1 Night Slash Type Dark Physical 70 100% 15
1 Switcheroo Type Dark Status 100% 10
1 Pin Missile Type Bug Physical 25 95% 20
1 Baby-Doll Eyes Type Fairy Status 100% 30
1 Tackle Type Normal Physical 40 100% 35
1 Leer Type Normal Status 100% 30
1 Sand Attack Type Ground Status 100% 15
1 Lick Type Ghost Physical 30 100% 30
9 Snarl Type Dark Special 55 95% 15
12 Headbutt Type Normal Physical 70 100% 15
15 Hone Claws Type Dark Status 100% 15
18 Fury Swipes Type Normal Physical 18 80% 15
23 Rest Type Psychic Status 100% 10
28 Take Down Type Normal Physical 90 85% 20
35 Scary Face Type Normal Status 100% 10
42 Counter Type Fighting Physical ? 100% 20
49 Taunt Type Dark Status 100% 20
56 Double-Edge Type Normal Physical 120 100% 15
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By TM[]

Generation IX
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Generation VIII
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
TM00 Mega Punch Type Normal Physical 80 85% 20
TM01 Mega Kick Type Normal Physical 120 75% 5
TM03 Fire Punch Type Fire Physical 75 100% 15
TM04 Ice Punch Type Ice Physical 75 100% 15
TM05 Thunder Punch Type Electric Physical 75 100% 15
TM07 Pin Missile Type Bug Physical 25 95% 20
TM08 Hyper Beam Type Normal Special 150 90% 5
TM09 Giga Impact Type Normal Physical 150 90% 5
TM14 Thunder Wave Type Electric Status 90% 20
TM15 Dig Type Ground Physical 80 100% 10
TM16 Screech Type Normal Status 85% 40
TM21 Rest Type Psychic Status 100% 10
TM23 Thief Type Dark Physical 60 100% 25
TM24 Snore Type Normal Special 50 100% 15
TM25 Protect Type Normal Status 100% 10
TM26 Scary Face Type Normal Status 100% 10
TM27 Icy Wind Type Ice Special 55 95% 15
TM31 Attract Type Normal Status 100% 15
TM33 Rain Dance Type Water Status 100% 5
TM34 Sunny Day Type Fire Status 100% 5
TM36 Whirlpool Type Water Special 35 85% 15
TM39 Facade Type Normal Physical 70 100% 20
TM40 Swift Type Normal Special 60 100% 20
TM41 Helping Hand Type Normal Status 100% 20
TM42 Revenge Type Fighting Physical 60 100% 10
TM43 Brick Break Type Fighting Physical 75 100% 15
TM47 Fake Tears Type Dark Status 100% 20
TM53 Mud Shot Type Ground Special 55 95% 15
TM57 Payback Type Dark Physical 50 100% 10
TM58 Assurance Type Dark Physical 60 100% 10
TM59 Fling Type Dark Physical ? 100% 10
TM65 Shadow Claw Type Ghost Physical 70 100% 15
TM73 Cross Poison Type Poison Physical 70 100% 20
TM76 Round Type Normal Special 60 100% 15
TM79 Retaliate Type Normal Physical 70 100% 5
TM85 Snarl Type Dark Special 55 95% 15
TM98 Stomping Tantrum Type Ground Physical 75 100% 10
TR01 Body Slam Type Normal Physical 85 100% 15
TR04 Surf Type Water Special 90 100% 15
TR05 Ice Beam Type Ice Special 90 100% 10
TR06 Blizzard Type Ice Special 110 70% 5
TR07 Low Kick Type Fighting Physical ? 100% 20
TR08 Thunderbolt Type Electric Special 90 100% 15
TR09 Thunder Type Electric Special 110 70% 10
TR13 Focus Energy Type Normal Status 100% 30
TR20 Substitute Type Normal Status 100% 10
TR21 Reversal Type Fighting Physical ? 100% 15
TR26 Endure Type Normal Status 100% 10
TR27 Sleep Talk Type Normal Status 100% 10
TR31 Iron Tail Type Steel Physical 100 75% 15
TR33 Shadow Ball Type Ghost Special 80 100% 15
TR37 Taunt Type Dark Status 100% 20
TR38 Trick Type Psychic Status 100% 10
TR42 Hyper Voice Type Normal Special 90 100% 10
TR46 Iron Defense Type Steel Status 100% 15
TR48 Bulk Up Type Fighting Status 100% 20
TR53 Close Combat Type Fighting Physical 120 100% 5
TR59 Seed Bomb Type Grass Physical 80 100% 15
TR60 X-Scissor Type Bug Physical 80 100% 15
TR73 Gunk Shot Type Poison Physical 120 80% 5
TR77 Grass Knot Type Grass Special ? 100% 20
TR85 Work Up Type Normal Status 100% 30
TR95 Throat Chop Type Dark Physical 80 100% 15
TR99 Body Press Type Fighting Physical 80 100% 10
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By breeding[]

To see the Egg Moves that Obstagoon can learn, refer to Zigzagoon.


By tutoring[]

Generation IX
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Generation VIII
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Lash Out Type Dark Physical 75 100% 5
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

Trivia[]

  • Obstagoon is the first Pokémon to evolve from a Regional variant Pokémon.
  • After Gene Simmons fans spotted Obstagoon's resemblance to him, he responded by saying "Pokémon has been a part of our household for decades, ever since our kids first discovered them. And to see Pokémon pay homage to KISS is flattering."
  • Obstagoon's Shiny coloration resembles the ARMS character Spring Man.

Origin[]

Obstagoon could be based on a European badger and heavy metal and punk rock bands. Its appearance and long tongue sticking out makes it resemble Gene Simmons from the band K.I.S.S, thus Gene himself acknowledged this Pokémon. Its association with heavy metal may also be a reference to the 2016 anime Aggressive Retsuko, in which the titular character, a red panda (in the same superfamily, Musteloidea, as raccoons and badgers) sings death metal to express her anger at her coworkers' incompetence. Retsuko's appearance when singing, like Obstagoon's, is based on that of Gene Simmons.

Alternately, its imposing stature and aggressive figure appears to take inspiration from unsavory depictions of bodyguards and bouncers, specifically "goons" or thugs with criminal backgrounds hired as muscle to aggressively gatekeep more criminal elements. Its Normal typing in addition to its Dark typing further highlights its depiction in popular culture, as they tend to be small fry for a protagonist to fight off before facing their boss. Obstagoon could also be based off the Big Bad Wolf, a fairy tale character.

Etymology[]

Obstagoon is a combination of "obstacle", "obstruct" (to block), "obstinate" (stubborn) "raccoon", and "goon".

Tachifusaguma is a portmanteau of ()(ふさ)ぐ (tachifusagu, to obstruct), 浣熊(あらいぐま) (araiguma, raccoon), and 穴熊(あなぐま) (anaguma, badger).

Gallery[]

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