Linoone Pokémon Sapphire: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Linoone in Pokémon Sapphire. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 42 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.

Pokémon Sapphire

Hoenn

Linoone Pokemon Sapphire Pokedex Entry

It uses its explosive speed and razor-sharp claws to bring down prey. Running along winding paths is not its strong suit.

Pokemon Sapphire Linoone Sprites

Linoone front-facing sprite from Pokémon Sapphire

Primary

Linoone back-facing sprite from Pokémon Sapphire

Reverse

Shiny

Shiny Reverse

Pokémon Sapphire Linoone Moveset

Complete registry of moves learned by Linoone via various methods in Pokémon Sapphire.

Move	Type	Requirement
Headbutt	normal	Lv. 1
Tackle	normal	Lv. 1
Tail Whip	normal	Lv. 1
Growl	normal	Lv. 1
Tail Whip	normal	Lv. 5
Headbutt	normal	Lv. 9
Sand Attack	ground	Lv. 13
Odor Sleuth	normal	Lv. 17
Mud Sport	ground	Lv. 23
Fury Swipes	normal	Lv. 29
Covet	normal	Lv. 35
Slash	normal	Lv. 41
Rest	psychic	Lv. 47
Belly Drum	normal	Lv. 53

End of Move Database

Pokémon Sapphire Linoone Locations

Linoone can be caught in 5 locations across Pokémon Sapphire, including Hoenn Route 119 Area, Hoenn Route 120 Area, and Hoenn Route 118 Area. The most reliable spawn is at Hoenn Route 120 Area, where you'll find it at Lv. 25 by walking through tall grass with a 20% encounter rate.

Hoenn Route 118 Area

1 encounter

walk
Lv. 26
10%Uncommon

Hoenn Route 119 Area

2 encounters

walk
Lv. 25
20%Frequent
walk
Lv. 27
10%Uncommon

Hoenn Route 120 Area

2 encounters

walk
Lv. 25
20%Frequent
walk
Lv. 27
10%Uncommon

Hoenn Route 121 Area

2 encounters

walk
Lv. 26
10%Uncommon
walk
Lv. 28
10%Uncommon

Hoenn Route 123 Area

2 encounters

walk
Lv. 26
10%Uncommon
walk
Lv. 28
10%Uncommon