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Obstagoon
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About
Obstagoon is a new Pokémon to debut in Pokémon Sword and Shield. The Pokémon is a Dark/Normal-type and the final evolution of the Zigzagoon line, which in previous games had been a Normal-type Pokémon but was given a Dark/Normal form in Sword and Shield. Obstagoon drew attention as people observed its black-and-white design resembled rock and roll group KISS.
Origin
Obstagoon was announced in a trailer for Pokémon Sword and Shield released on August 7th, 2019. The Pokémon appears to be a preferred Pokémon of the games' antagonistic team, Team Yell.
Spread
After the trailer was released, many observers commented that Obstagoon resembled a member of the rock band KISS, particularly Gene Simmons. Twitter user @LilBillSSB[1] made the comparison, gaining over 800 retweets and 2,900 likes (shown below, left). User @trenton_flores[2] also made the comparison, gaining over 630 retweets and 2,100 likes (shown below, right). Gene Simmons told Newsweek,[3] "Pokémon has been a part of our household for decades, ever since our kids first discovered them. And to see Pokémon pay homage to KISS, is flattering."
![Obstagoon Simmons Lil Bill @LilBillSSB they really fused gene simmons with a zigzagoon 10:40 AM Aug 7, 2019 Twitter for iPhone](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/001/535/155/528.jpg)
![Finally Trenton @trenton_flores Jul Ah, finally, the Gene Simmons Pokemon... @Pokemon Aug 7 Pokémon New Pokémon Discovered! Obstagoon, which evolves from Galarian Linoone, is an example of a Pokémon that can only evolve from a Galarian form. bit.ly/2KK2YXA Show this thread PereMy SHIELD SWORD OBSTAGOON TYPE Dark/Normal HEIGHT 53" WEIGHT 101.4 lbs. ABILITY Reckless/Guts 9:53 AM Aug 7, 2019 Twitter for Android](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/001/535/158/104.jpg)
Others compared Obstagoon to the Insane Clown Posse and their fans known as Juggalos, who also wear black-and-white face paint. User @ravenbones_ tweeted fan art calling Obstagoon a "Juggalo BF," gaining over 190 retweets and 630 likes (shown below, left). User @sparklefur also posted art of the entire Galar Zigzagoon line, calling them Juggalo Pokémon, gaining 18 retweets and 41 likes (shown below, right).
![Me and My Juggalo BF tyler @ravenbones she loves her juggalo gf! #pokemon 1:23 PM Aug 7, 2019 TweetDeck](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/001/535/175/e00.jpg)
![Juggalo Pokemon jazz @sparklefur juggalo pokemon 2:59 PM Aug 8, 2019 Twitter for iPhone](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/001/535/176/759.jpg)
Various Examples
![badger badger badger Paranoia @ParanoiaKC So....is this what we're all going to sing upon seeing an #Obstagoon in #PokemonSwordandShield? 0:06 5.9K views om 10:12 AM Aug 7, 2019 Twitter for iPhone](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/001/535/184/040.jpg)
![fan art Bri1al](https://a.kym-cdn.com/assets/blank-b3f96f160b75b1b49b426754ba188fe8.gif)
![Allow Us to Introduce Ourselves sir fluff @sir_fluff_butts obstagoon: *exists* yiff artists: Allow us to introduce ourselves 12:21 PM Aug 7, 2019 Twitter for Android](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/001/535/187/ef7.jpg)
![My Big Friend](https://a.kym-cdn.com/assets/blank-b3f96f160b75b1b49b426754ba188fe8.gif)
![Kiss Poster KIST](https://a.kym-cdn.com/assets/blank-b3f96f160b75b1b49b426754ba188fe8.gif)
![Me and the Boys On Our Way to Mess With Shield](https://a.kym-cdn.com/assets/blank-b3f96f160b75b1b49b426754ba188fe8.gif)
Search Interest
External References
[1] Twitter – @LilBillSSB
[2] Twitter – @trenton_flores
[3] Newsweek – 'POKÉMON' SWORD AND SHIELD GALARIAN LINOONE EVOLUTION BARES STRIKING RESEMBLANCE TO BAND KISS
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Top Comments
ArcadeTwo
Aug 10, 2019 at 05:16AM EDT
Evil-Tree
Aug 10, 2019 at 04:45AM EDT