Generation VIII · #0862: Blocking Pokémon
Obstagoon is a Dark/Normal-type Pokémon, known as the Blocking Pokémon, first introduced in Generation VIII. Its base stats total 520, with Defense (101) the highest and Special Attack (60) the lowest. It has Reckless or Guts as its ability, with Defiant as its Hidden Ability.
1.6m
46.0kg
Blocking Pokémon
Male 50% / Female 50%
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upright
Strengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power.
Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.
Raises Attack two stages upon having any stat lowered.
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Obstagoon isn't listed as a wild encounter in our game data. It is usually obtained by evolving its earlier stage. See the evolution chain above for how.
Its voice is staggering in volume. Obstagoon has a tendency to take on a threatening posture and shout—this move is known as Obstruct.
It evolved after experiencing numerous fights. While crossing its arms, it lets out a shout that would make any opponent flinch.
Obstagoon can learn 81 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| assurance | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| baby doll eyes | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| blizzard | ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| body press | fighting | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| bulk up | fighting | Status | — | — | 20 |
| close combat | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| counter | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| cross chop | fighting | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| cross poison | poison | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fake tears | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| fire punch | fire | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| focus energy | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| fury swipes | normal | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| gunk shot | poison | Physical | 120 | 80 | 5 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hone claws | dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hyper voice | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| ice beam | ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| ice punch | ice | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| icy wind | ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| iron defense | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| lash out | dark | Physical | 75 | 100 | 5 |
| leer | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| lick | ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 |
| low kick | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| mega kick | normal | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 |
| mega punch | normal | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 |
| mud shot | ground | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| night slash | dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| obstruct | dark | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| payback | dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| pin missile | bug | Physical | 25 | 95 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| retaliate | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| revenge | fighting | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| reversal | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| sand attack | ground | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| screech | normal | Status | — | 85 | 40 |
| seed bomb | grass | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shadow claw | ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snarl | dark | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| stomping tantrum | ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| submission | fighting | Physical | 80 | 80 | 20 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| surf | water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| switcheroo | dark | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| throat chop | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| thunder | electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| thunder punch | electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| trick | psychic | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| whirlpool | water | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| work up | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| x scissor | bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
Obstagoon is a dark and normal type Pokemon.
Obstagoon evolved from linoone that evolved from zigzagoon.
Obstagoon is weak to fighting, bug and fairy type moves.
Obstagoon first appeared in the Pokémon Trading Card Game in SWSH Black Star Promos (2019) and has since featured on 10 cards across 8 sets. Its most recent card is from Fantastical Parade (2026). Its most valuable card is Galarian Obstagoon (Vivid Voltage) at around €28.22.

Galarian Obstagoon
Fantastical Parade · #100
Three Diamond · 2026
illus. kodama

Galarian Obstagoon
Fantastical Parade · #176
One Star · 2026
illus. Mousho

Galarian Obstagoon
Astral Radiance · #TG10
Rare · 2022
€2.52

Galarian Obstagoon
Fusion Strike · #161
Holo Rare · 2021
illus. kodama
€0.51

Galarian Obstagoon
Shining Fates · #SV080
Shiny rare · 2021
illus. Ryuta Fuse
€10.17

Galarian Obstagoon
Vivid Voltage · #198
Secret Rare · 2020
illus. aky CG Works
€28.22

Galarian Obstagoon
Champion's Path · #37
Holo Rare · 2020
illus. Shin Nagasawa
€0.32

Galarian Obstagoon
Sword & Shield · #119
Holo Rare · 2020
illus. Kouki Saitou
€2.02

Galarian Obstagoon
SWSH Black Star Promos · #SWSH059
None · 2019
illus. Hasuno
€1.41

Galarian Obstagoon
SWSH Black Star Promos · #SWSH193
None · 2019
€1.28
Card data and images via the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Prices are indicative market values and update daily.