Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Obstagoon
Say it: OBST-agoo-n
Kids summary (simpler)Tap to expand
Obstagoon is the Blocking Pokémon — Dark and Normal from Galarian Zigzagoon → Galarian Linoone → Obstagoon. In Pokémon GO it is a Dark/Normal attacker and Great League staple with Counter + Night Slash / Cross Chop. Dark helps against Psychic and Ghost; Normal adds little offensively. Fighting hits it for 4×. Evolve Galarian Linoone at night (confirm live).
Say it: OBST-agoo-n
Obstagoon (#862) is a Dark / Normal Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the final form of Galarian Zigzagoon. Trainers use it as a Dark/Normal attacker and PvP pick with Counter / Lick + Cross Chop / Night Slash / Hyper Beam / Gunk Shot. Against Obstagoon, lead with Fighting (best). Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Obstagoon is a Dark / Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0862. Normal types need coverage moves — check our moveset guide before spending TMs.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Counter + Night Slash / Cross Chop is the usual Great League kit. Shadow Obstagoon is the DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Dark moves hit Psychic and Ghost hard.
- Normal moves do not have a common super-effective target in our chart.
When Obstagoon is your opponent, Fighting, Bug, Fairy hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 180
- Defense
- 194
- Stamina
- 212
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Mega Lucario · beats Fighting
Counter + Aura Sphere
- 2. Mega Mewtwo X · beats Fighting
Counter + Focus Blast — Psychic/Fighting Mega
- 3. Terrakion · beats Fighting
Double Kick + Sacred Sword
- 4. Shadow Machamp · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 5. Lucario · beats Fighting
Counter + Aura Sphere
- 6. Conkeldurr · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 7. Machamp · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 8. Shadow Hariyama · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 9. Keldeo · beats Fighting
Low Kick + Sacred Sword
- 10. Buzzwole · beats Fighting
Counter + Superpower
- 11. Toxicroak · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 12. Breloom · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Conkeldurr · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 2. Machamp · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 3. Hariyama · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 4. Toxicroak · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 5. Breloom · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 6. Poliwrath · beats Fighting
Rock Smash + Dynamic Punch
- 7. Primeape · beats Fighting
Counter + Close Combat
- 8. Heracross · beats Fighting
Counter + Close Combat
- 9. Emboar · beats Fighting
Low Kick + Focus Blast
- 10. Sawk · beats Fighting
Low Kick + Focus Blast
- 11. Throh · beats Fighting
Low Kick + Focus Blast
- 12. Hitmonchan · beats Fighting
Counter + Close Combat
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Obstagoon’s always-available TM pool. Counter + Night Slash covers most PvP needs.
Fast
- Counter · Standard
Fighting energy / default
- Lick · Standard
Ghost energy
Charged
- Night Slash · Standard
Dark / PvP
- Cross Chop · Standard
Fighting / bait
- Gunk Shot · Standard
Poison coverage
- Hyper Beam · Standard
Normal nuke
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- counter
- lick
Charged
- cross chop
- night slash
- hyper beam
- gunk shot
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #298 of 954 · CP 1477
Counter + Hyper Beam
- Ultra League · rank #167 of 747 · CP 2482
Counter + Hyper Beam
- Master League · rank #258 of 1023 · CP 2999
Counter + Hyper Beam
In your Collect
Name match only (text). Cards you have saved in Card Nexus Collect — not official art.
Sign in to see holdings, or open Collect.
Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
Raid attacker roles
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.