Type matchups
Damage Obstagoon takes from each attacking type.
As a Dark/Normal type, Obstagoon has 3 weaknesses, 1 resistance and 2 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 4 other Pokémon share the Dark/Normal typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 93
- Attack
- 90
- Defense
- 101
- Sp. Atk
- 60
- Sp. Def
- 81
- Speed
- 95
- Total
- 520
Obstagoon has a base stat total of 520, higher than 72% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (101). With Attack (90) well above Sp. Atk (60), it works best as a physical attacker. A Speed of 95 beats 76% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 93 HP, 101 Defense and 81 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against physical hits.
Obstagoon can have the abilities Reckless, Guts and Defiant.
How to beat Obstagoon
The best way to beat Obstagoon is with Fighting moves, which deal 4× damage. Bug and Fairy moves are also super effective (2×).
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ghost and Psychic moves have no effect on it and Dark moves are resisted.
Good counters: Crowned Zamazenta hits for 4× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Dark and Normal moves. Cobalion hits for 4× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Dark and Normal moves. Terrakion hits for 4× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Dark and Normal moves.
Evolution
Obstagoon is the final stage of a 3-stage line (Galarian Zigzagoon → Galarian Linoone → Obstagoon), evolving from Galarian Linoone.
Best counters to Obstagoon
Other Dark/Normal Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Obstagoon weak to?
As a Dark/Normal type, Obstagoon takes super-effective damage from Fighting (4×), Bug and Fairy moves.
What is Obstagoon resistant to?
Obstagoon resists Dark moves. It is immune to Ghost and Psychic.
What are the best counters to Obstagoon?
Strong type-based picks include Crowned Zamazenta, Cobalion and Terrakion, which hit Obstagoon with super-effective attacks.