Linoone (ex1-38) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Linoone from the Ruby Sapphire set is an Uncommon card numbered 38 with 70 HP. Its two attacks—Seek Out and Continuous Headbutt—offer a clean mix of setup and high-variance damage, fitting Linoone’s energetic flavor in a compact design.

Quick Facts

• Evolves from: Zigzagoon
• Type: Colorless
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Attacks:
• Seek Out: Search your deck for up to 2 cards and add them to your hand.
• Continuous Headbutt: Flip coins until tails; does 40 damage per heads.

Key Printings

This printing appears in the Ruby Sapphire expansion of the ex series. It is an Uncommon card numbered 38, illustrated by Ken Sugimori.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward by set code “ex1,” card number 38, and the Ruby Sapphire set name. The card’s unique attacks and Ken Sugimori’s illustration style also aid recognition. No alternate printings or promotional versions are documented.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• Not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Its strategic attacks make it interesting for casual play, especially the deck-searching Seek Out and the variable-damage Continuous Headbutt.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or surface scratches—especially on the Ken Sugimori artwork—to preserve condition and potential collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Ruby Sapphire (ex1): Introduced Linoone as a versatile Stage 1 Colorless Pokémon with tactical deck manipulation and coin-flip damage mechanics. The set is notable for its classic art and foundational gameplay elements.