Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Linoone is a normal-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Speed — at 420 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 100) and a physical attacking profile. Its Pickup ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Linoone. Build around what Linoone actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Linoone takes super-effective damage from Fighting moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Linoone into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Speed (100)
- Lowest stat
- Special Attack (50)
- Offensive lean
- physical
- Speed tier
- above-average speed (base 100)
- BST
- 420 (low for the format)
Linoone is a normal-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Speed — at 420 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 100) and a physical attacking profile. Its Pickup ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Linoone. Build around what Linoone actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Linoone
Linoone is the Rushing Pokémon a Normal type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 420 with Pickup or Gluttony as abilities.
What is Linoone weak to?
Linoone is a Normal-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Fighting. It is immune to Ghost.
How to counter Linoone
To counter Linoone in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Fighting moves and can withstand its Normal STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Linoone in competitive teams
Linoone can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Linoone on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
