Obstagoon
Blocking Pokémon
It evolved after experiencing numerous fights. While crossing its arms, it lets out a shout that would make any opponent flinch.
Details
Base stats
Competitive movesets
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Where to find Obstagoon
Wild encounter locations across the games. Availability may also include trades, evolution, gifts, and events not listed here.
Evolution
Notable moves
The strongest damaging moves Obstagoon can learn — same-type (STAB) moves get a 1.5× power bonus in battle.
Moves
| Lv. | Move & effect | Type | Class | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Obstruct | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| 1 | Baby-Doll Eyes Lowers the target’s Attack by one stage. | Fairy | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| 1 | Cross Chop Has an increased chance for a critical hit. | Fighting | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| 1 | Leer Lowers the target’s Defense by one stage. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| 1 | Lick Has a chance to paralyze the target. | Ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 |
| 1 | Night Slash Has an increased chance for a critical hit. | Dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| 1 | Pin Missile Hits 2-5 times in one turn. | Bug | Physical | 25 | 95 | 20 |
| 1 | Sand Attack Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage. | Ground | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| 1 | Submission User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil. | Fighting | Physical | 80 | 80 | 20 |
| 1 | Switcheroo User and target swap items. | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| 1 | Tackle Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| 9 | Snarl Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage. | Dark | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| 12 | Headbutt Has a chance to make the target flinch. | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| 15 | Hone Claws Raises the user’s Attack and accuracy by one stage. | Dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 18 | Fury Swipes Hits 2-5 times in one turn. | Normal | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 |
| 23 | Rest User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 28 | Take Down User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil. | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| 35 | Scary Face Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| 42 | Counter Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took. | Fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| 49 | Taunt For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves. | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| 56 | Double-Edge User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
Sprites & renders
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Cite this page
“Obstagoon”. Pokémonism. Retrieved [date] from pokemonism.com/pokedex/obstagoon.
Species data from PokéAPI.