Summary
One talentedPokemonfan recently built a wooden replica of the raccoon-like Zigzagoon, attracting interest from other players in the community. Introduced in Generation 3, Zigzagoon has been featured in a variety of projects in thePokemonfranchise, ranging from games to manga.
Enrolled into the Pokedex as the 263rd entry, Zigzagoon made its first appearance in 2003’sPokemon RubyandSapphiregames. Since then, the Normal-type Pokemon, which evolves into Linoone, has received a well-known alternative form, the Galarian version. Moreover, it has also gained popularity among a certain section of fans, thanks to its adorable looks and its quirky zigzag movement. In recent years, the Tiny Raccoon creature has notablybeen a part ofPokemon GO, where it also received special Shiny and Shadow versions as part of some in-game events. In a new development, onePokemonenthusiast shared their fondness for Zigzagoon by recreating it in wood form.
On Reddit, user sebebop posted a few pictures of their well-detailed Zigzagoon carved out of wood. From the zigzag shape of the fur to the white stripes on its body, the miniature wooden version of theGeneration 3 Pokemonsports an appreciable level of accuracy. When it comes to details on the replica, the creativePokemonfan has paid attention to certain traits, such as the black eyemask-shaped area on the Zigzagoon’s face as well as its white claws.
Pokemon Fan’s Zigzagoon Wooden Sculpture Earns Praise from Fans of the Franchise
On thePokemonsubreddit, sebebop’s post drew in a number of positive responses that commended the former’s efforts with making the wooden statue. While one user expressed interest in collecting such woodenPokemonreplicas, another shared that they would like to make an “entire living dex” out of pieces of wood similar to the Zigzagoon figure. Intriguingly, this isn’t the only time a portrayal of Zigzagoon has captivated fans, as previously a different Reddit user attracted the attention of other players through theirreimagining of the furryPokemonas a human being.
Elsewhere, gamers can expect to head out on their nextPokemonadventure soon with a major release dropping later in 2025. The Switch-exclusive titlePokemon Legends: Z-Ais scheduled to hit the shelves at some point this year, with rumors of itskipping Nintendo’s forthcoming Switch 2 platform. There are chances that updates related to this release could pop up at the forthcoming Pokemon Presents event on February 27.
