Zigzagoon Movesets & Competitive Sets

Moves Belly Drum turns Zigzagoon into a powerful sweeper, maximizing its Attack. Extreme Speed is the STAB move that Zigzagoon will be using the majority of the time in order to KO its foes. Its incredibly useful +2 priority compensates for Zigzagoon's low Speed stat, allowing it to sweep. Thief enables Zigzagoon to hit Ghost-types such as Gastly and Pumpkaboo-XL super effectively and can steal items once Berry Juice has been consumed. Seed Bomb provides coverage for Mudbray along with Rock-types like Onix and Tirtouga, though Protect is an alternative option that prevents Zigzagoon from being KOed by Fake Out users. Set Details Berry Juice restores Zigzagoon's HP to ensure it can use Belly Drum without it failing, or in some cases it can restore Zigzagoon's HP after Belly Drum to prepare itself for taking a hit. An Adamant nature is utilized in conjunction with 196 Attack EVs so as to maximize Zigzagoon's Attack stat in order to KO as many Pokemon as possible. EVs are invested into bulk so that Zigzagoon can set up more reliably, and the remaining EVs are dumped into Speed. Usage Tips Zigzagoon is best used towards the end of the battle once its checks and counters have been removed so that it can sweep without trouble. Zigzagoon should refrain from switching in on attacks because it has very low defensive stats and it can be difficult to set up once Berry Juice has been consumed. This means Zigzagoon should be brought in to battle via a free switch from the likes of a slow VoltTurn user or immediately after a teammate has fainted. Additionally, Zigzagoon should wait for an opportune time to set up. This is usually when the foe cannot stop Zigzagoon from using Belly Drum, KO Zigzagoon, or burn Zigzagoon. Team Options Being frail, Zigzagoon appreciates Memento support from Pokemon like Diglett and Cottonee, as they can lower a foe's offensive stats and then give Zigzagoon a free switch, allowing it to set up safely. Diglett is arguably Zigzagoon's best teammate option, as not only can it provide Memento support, but it can also trap and KO Steel- and Rock-type Pokemon that resist Extreme Speed. It additionally has access to Stealth Rock. Entry hazard support like Stealth Rock is great because it can break Sturdy and Focus Sashes while also providing chip damage to make opposing Pokemon easier to KO for Zigzagoon. Other Pokemon that provide entry hazards include Dwebble and Onix. Pursuit users are also great partners because they can trap and remove Ghost-types and break Abra's Focus Sash, both of which otherwise cause trouble for Zigzagoon. Alolan Grimer and Stunky are especially good options, as they also provide Memento support. Knock Off users such as Pawniard and Mienfoo also help Zigzagoon sweep by removing bulky Pokemon's Eviolites so that Zigzagoon can KO them later. Furthermore, Pokemon that lure in Gastly, Zigzagoon's main Ghost-type threat, support Zigzagoon because it can then be Pursuit trapped. Likewise, Pokemon that lure in and weaken Steel-types are helpful for Zigzagoon. Snivy and the aforementioned Cottonee are great examples of these, luring in both Gastly and Steel-types.